Since I came to Singapore, I've cut my hair about 9 times. From the long hairstyle that I had sported for the least 30 years, I shortened it to just around my shoulder, in March.
In April, I went another half-inch shorter. In May, another half-inch and in June, another. Well, you get the picture.
In April, I went another half-inch shorter. In May, another half-inch and in June, another. Well, you get the picture.
Finally, I decided to go really, really short or as I told an old friend, I have the "Jane Lee" style (something she would understand).
Until yesterday, friends were still asking me "Why?".
I don't really know why but my answer is usually, "Why not?".
Many think that something happened but really it was just a matter of practicality.
I started walking (exercising) and washing my long hair became a chore. Cutting it shorter made it easier to manage. Now it's fuss-free except for a trim every six weeks.
Do I miss my long hair? Sometimes. If I want, I can let it grow again. I doubt that I will.
It was Stephen who encouraged me to do it. I think he was tired of my lamenting each time I washed my hair. However, at my age, it's no longer what anybody wants for me, it's more of what I want for myself.
Most people say I look better now. Younger even! Of all the adjectives I've heard, I think I like "sassy" best of all. The dictionary defines that as "boldly smart" or "distinctively smart and stylish". I like it.
No regrets. I like how I look now.
Short and sassy - that's what I thought the moment I saw the new you! And, I've not changed my mind!
ReplyDeleteMy favourite line here is: 'it's no longer what anybody wants for me, it's more of what I want for myself.' That's a watchword we should have all our lives, but it's harder when we're young, I think. It's my new watchword now, too :D
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Thanks, Pat. It's so easy to forget until I think about it. I smiled when I realised that my haircut is a statement. :)
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