Lots of Locks Lopped Off

Yesterday I got my hair cut for the trail!  I honestly cannot decide  how much I like it yet, but I am so excited that I am thrilled anyway.  It will certainly be a lot easier to care for when I’m hiking.  

My hair had been so long that tucking it behind my ears all day made my ears hurt.  I could no longer put it up, only braid it, because the weight of a ponytail gave me a headache.  I thought my head would feel weightless after the haircut.  Oddly enough, my head feels like it going to fall forward because there is no weight in the back.  I also have a slight headache and my scalp feels odd.  Who knew there would be so many adjustments?

Last night I went salsa dancing and noticed my hair did not move or spin when I turned.  That was very strange!  I was no longer trying to prevent whipping people with a braid.  Instead I needed to hold my hand higher during turns because I am an inch taller due to the curls on top.  It is nice not to have hair in my eyes or in my mouth not to mention that is doesn’t get Velcroed to men’s facial hair! 

My ponytail will be donated to Locks of Love to make wigs for children suffering long-term medical hair loss.  This is the third time I have donated my hair to them.  Donating my hair is another reason why cutting my hair short is so exciting.  I know I have given it to a good cause and mine will grow back.  It is fun for me to imagine someone else with a head of my hair!