Great Grow Out – Day 199

Day 199

This photo is from day 199 of the Great Grow Out. I know I haven’t been keeping up with this blog lately, but I’ve been busy with school, football, online classes and that blasted “other” blog. If you really want to know what I’ve been up to, check in with the Blessings Blog.

As part of my homework for my MJC online class, we had to talk about any online presence that we have so I listed the website. I received 3 comments back (all positive) but the part that cracked me up is that people actually made comments about growing out my hair. These people don’t know me at all, but they are still interested in hearing how the process is going.

I get people coming up to me all the time and asking about my hair. Most are honest enough to say they notice a difference and I really haven’t had anyone say they didn’t like the new look. But I’m still just in shock over the amount of attention my hair receives… so if you’re interested… here’s the truth!

I hate it. It’s in a middle stage right now where it’s too short to leave straight, and too long to curl. I’ve resorted to using velcro rollers and hairspray to style it which leaves me with BIG TEXAS HAIR! Ick. I haven’t colored it in about 6 weeks, so the big patch of grey right in the front by my cow lick is really obvious… but this part doesn’t bother me. As a matter of fact, I like it because it’s a constant reminder of the fact that it IS growing. It’s very frustrating right now, but I am committed to at least 365 days of growth before I make a final decision about style and length. Keep checking in with me for updates.

By the way… Yes… that is the same dress I’m wearing. It’s my sister-in-laws and I really like it so I wore it again to a wedding on Saturday.

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Venting

It has been quite difficult to keep up with the Blessings Blog… especially lately. I’ve been in a very bad mood for about three weeks and I can’t seem to pull myself out of it. Don’t get me wrong… the blessings keep coming, it’s just not so easy to focus on them. I’m going to be real honest here and say that it irritates the crap out of me when people post negative comments about their lives on Facebook. I’ve got my own problems to worry about, I really don’t want to hear about how crappy your job is or how much you hate your mother-in-law… so when I turn to this blog to vent, I feel a little ridiculous. I’ve often said that I should have started a blog about things that irritate me… that would be a piece of cake. Maybe in 2010!

Day 153

I’m a little late with the post, but here’s a picture of my hair from Day 153… (actually, today.) It really isn’t styled as nicely as it could have been. On day 100, I was going to a wedding. In this photo, I was headed to Target. Big difference. It continues to grow… ever so slowly. It’s laying down more now and I only use a blow dryer and a round brush (most of the time.) However, a couple of weeks ago I experimented with velcro rollers with some success. I was just impressed that I had enough hair to actually wrap around them.

Thanks again for all of the positive encouragement.

Results

The results are in 83% say grow it out… 17% say cut it short. Thanks for voting.

Should Kelli continue to grow out her hair?(answers)

REALLY Short Hair Style for Reference

Day 0

Since I posted the picture below (100 days) I’ve received lots of helpful feedback and I LOVE IT! I really mean it! I know this seems so ridiculous, and silly, but I think it’s fun and you’re really helping me through this process. So… with that in mind, I wanted to put up this picture for reference. This photo was taken just a few days after my last haircut. Essentially, it is Day 0. (For those of you who didn’t remember.)

The style that it is now (day 100) will not last. For me it is only a transition. If I decide to keep it pretty short, I know it will be shorter than this because there is too my “styling” involved in this length. (I hope that makes sense.) I agree that as I get older a little “softness” is more complimentary but the greatest benefit of short hair is the ease. So if I keep it short, it will look closer to day 50 (at least.)

Now… as for long lengths… I’d love to have really long, beautiful, flowing hair… Something I could put up in a pony tail and/or an up-do for special occasions. In my mind… that is perfect hair. But I don’t have perfect hair… (mine is very fine and pretty oily) and so I’m not sure that would even be the best thing for me even if I could survive the growing out process. I do like some of the slight wedge styles… but there again, styling.

I wish I had an after picture and you could just vote on before or after but I really don’t know what I’d be satisfied with in the longer length. I guess that’s the real problem, I’m not quite sure what the goal is. I loved it short so I know I’d be happy with that… I just don’t know what I’d be willing to keep with it longer. So we’ll keep taking pictures and I’ll keep asking for feedback. Make sure to drop to yesterdays post and vote if you haven’t already!

Great Grow Out – Day 100

 

Great Grow Out Day 100

Today is the 100th day of my Great Grow Out… It has been 100 days since I had a “real” haircut.  Tammy trimmed up the back for me a couple of weeks ago just to clean it up, but she didn’t cut enough to even count.

 

I’m still not sure this is the thing for me.  I HATE spending the time on styling and when I look at pictures in the magazines, I still like the short hair shots.  But on the other hand, I’ve come this far… I almost feel like I should see it through to a real style and then make my decision.  I even tried on a wig last weekend and thought about going into a shop, trying on several different styles to see if I wanted to continue.  I’m just so confused.  

So here’s the fun part.  Since I’ve had so much interest in this little project of mine, I’ve decided to let you vote.  I’m not saying that I’ll go with the voting decision, I’m just curious on what you guys think. The voting is anonymous, but please only vote once.   Thanks for the feedback.  Voting will end on the 6th of July and I’ll let you know the results.

“Great Grow Out” – Day 50

It has been 50 days since my last haircut.  Here’s a photographic update.

Hair

I’m going to make a public announcement today.  I’ve had a secret that I’ve been keeping for about 4 weeks.  I didn’t want to tell anyone but now I feel as though I’m going to burst if I don’t get this off my chest and come clean.  I’ve confided in 2 people… but I think I need to stop pretending.  The secret…. I’ve decided to grow out my hair.  I didn’t want to tell anyone because I didn’t want anyone to be checking out my hair the next time you see me.  Just like someone going on a diet… when you know they’ve been working on it, you pay particular attention to see if they’ve been successful.  My hair is not going to have a real style for a very long time… and I just don’t know if I can do it.  People have noticed a bit of a difference, but they insist that I’ve just colored it a darker shade.  It’s the same shade… it’s just that there’s more hair to hold the color.

I know that doesn’t seem like a big deal… but it’s HUGE for me.  I’ve had short (really short) hair for about 6 years now.  I have it cut every 2 weeks… and now I’ve decided to change it completely.  I’m not real sure I’ll make it.  My friend Tammy told me that I can’t (which I later changed in my mind to shouldn’t) cut it at all… just let it grow… but it’s already starting to drive me crazy.  It’s TOUCHING MY EARS for heaven’s sake.  It’s almost grossing me out.

The thing that is bothering me the most… is how much this is bothering me.  People (mostly older women) compliment me on my hair all the time.  I’ve known for a long time it’s not the style they like… it’s the confidence it requires to wear the style that makes it appealing.  I know, because I used to be one of them.  Then why now am I changing my mind?  I feel like it’s a set back.  I tell people all the time… “It’s only HAIR.”  It will grow back… but why now am I not buying my own philosophy?  It’s only HAIR!  If I don’t like it, I can always cut it again.  Right?  And if that’s the case… how long do I go before I make a final decision?  A year…?  Unimaginable!

Today I begged Tammy to at least let me schedule an appointment to “clean it up” a bit before a wedding we’ll be attending in June.  It’s been 35 days since my last haircut and my appointment with Tammy is 49 days away.  (Not that I’m keeping track or anything.)  I’m not even half way there. Yikes!

Anyway… I don’t know if blogging about this well help, but I was desperate.  Now that the secret is out, I’ll keep you posted.  Just be kind the next time you see me.  Remember what Thumper’s mother said… “If you can’t say anything nice, don’t say anything at all.”

Will DeBoard

Unfortunately, Will DeBoard announced his resignation from the Modesto Bee in today’s edition.  We had been fearful that he would be leaving due to all of the staff cutbacks the paper has had to make over the last several months, so this was not unexpected… but disappointing none the less.

In my opinion, Will is the only Bee Sports Staff writer that was not prejudiced against Central Catholic.  His articles were fair and fact filled only… not the “opinion” pieces that we get from other writers on the staff.  Will was a strong supporter of high school wresting and his knowledge of the current athletes as well as his memory of noteworthy wrestlers from the past always amazed me.

Will was always friendly and kind on the sidelines.  I will miss his company as well as his writing.  We wish him well and hope to see work again soon.