Haircut

I chopped it all off – about 20 inches of hair. Now I have what The Girl calls “an old lady afro.” These are times when I notice the difference.

1. For the first hour I was so light headed I thought I’d pass out.

2. When I turn my head fast.

3. When I glance in a mirror I have to stop and convince myself it’s really me.

4. When I put on a sweater I automatically reach up to free hair that is no longer there.

5. When what little is left around my neck and ears brushes my skin I check to see if my non existent bun is falling down.

6. I frequently catch myself running my fingers through my hair. I haven’t been able to do that in many years.

7. Before going to bed I still reach up to braid it. No longer possible.

8. First thing in the morning I reach up to upbraid it.

9. I no longer have to adjust my pillow to accommodate the braid.

10. I feel breezes on my neck now.

11. I no longer have to worry about the ever growing list of hair care products that make my head itch.

12. I keep finding hair rubber bands around the house that I can no longer use.

13. I love it, but I’m already planning to grow it out again.