Vanity and Peer Pressure

I guess I have to admit a need for affirmation. The first time I wacked all of my hair off, the first thing I did was call Jamie in a very high pitched, shocked squeak of a voice. He told me to come by work and show him so I did. I remember being SO nervous about it and he wa fully aware that his reaction would make or break my feelings on what I had just done. I saw his feet first and he slowly peaked around the signs on the door. He responded very well and all qualms went away. I just needed to know that I hadn't just made a huge mistake. Then as I walked into the house, I felt the same levels of apprehension until I got Mom and Dad's reactions. Again, they responded very well!


The same thing happened this time. Erin and Gregg gave me the initial boost right after the hair cut but I guess I still doubted it so much that I needed more. (Sorry Erin!) However, today at work definitely calmed me and I have actually grown to like it. Everyone, including the two men on campus, were really sweet about it. (Sidenote: I've never been called brave about any one thing so much! You would think that I had just completed some grand task. Kinda funny!) I'm still going to grow it out but until then, I'm going to enjoy the extra 10 - 15 minutes I have every morning NOT maintaining my hair. :) I have decided that I am a very sad individual for needing to be told I look nice.


So, I am giving into peer pressure and posting a couple of pictures of the new hair. Sorry for the school shirt and tired eyes. Hope you enjoy!