My hair was long.
Very long.
Like, at my belly button long.
And walking into the SUB today, there were all these platforms and chairs set-up. So I was curious and asked the people what it was about and it was haircuts for Cuts for Cancer. Normal haircuts ranged from 15-25$ but if you donated 8 inches or more, the hair cut was free!
My hair has been long for what feels like forever. But for some reason it felt like the perfect time to get it cut.
So… without dwelling too much on it… I GOT A HAIR CUT.
AND IT WAS FRIGHTENING. (And free)
Let me tell you guys a story…
When I was in grade 5, my mom took me to a hair salon for a hair cut. I never liked hair cuts. I always liked long hair and never really liked changing it too much, so I was NOT a happy camper. But my mom dragged me in and then did the worst possible thing in the world. She said “Do what you think is good.”
Let me tell you what happened folks.
I got a hair cut that was NOT good. Not flattering at all and it made me look like a) I cut the hair myself and b) a boy.
I got teased for AGES. (Well at least until my hair was normal again)
Let me tell you… when something like THAT happens to you, you get traumatized.
Every effort of my mother’s to get me to get a haircut from that day on was like a mini war. Lots of arguing. I would not go to hair dressers I didn’t trust.
I just wouldn’t cut my hair in general.
…
So I guess today was a little spontaneous. And I guess walking into the SUB and deciding on the spot that I was going to chop off more than half my hair was a little shocking.
Actually it’s a lot shocking.
Running my hands through my hair now is a really strange experience. So is showering. And trying to put my hair up in a pony tail.
But I digress.
My aunt had cancer (Hurrah, she got through it a-ok!), my uncle has cancer (Still working on it, but I’m not losing hope) and my late grandpa had it too. I watched my aunt lose her hair and I know how much it meant to her having a wig. So I’m glad I did what I did.
Even if it means I can’t braid my hair for probably another year.
I mean, I’ve been meaning to cut it for a while…
And an opportunity presented itself… so I took it!
SPONTANEOUS DECISIONS ARE GOOD FOR YOU.
PS: Props to On The Fringe for doing this. It was a great way for both awareness and gathering donations. AND I’m quite happy with my haircut so thanks!
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