Me with my Pixie

Well, I've been mulling it over for a long while and finally decided to take the plunge... chopped off my hair.  I marched into the hairdresser with a nice picture of Michelle Williams (which I can't even post) and asked the hairdresser to try her best to make my extremely straight hair look like Michelle's.  I'm happy with the results, but still working on styling my hair.

I LOVE short hair.  I feel like every outfit looks more stylish, more Euro, with short hair.  I think I appear to be a lady who is not afraid to take chances, dare I say daring!  I feel brave, bold, etc.  Is that what I look like when I hop into the driver's seat of my minivan after strapping all my kids into their car seats?  Anyway, I don't really care too much how others perceive me but I thought I'd share some of the comments I've gotten (the good, bad and indifferent).

Note my before and after shots...

Before

After

This was not a subtle change and somehow this seems to invite LOTS of comments.

#1 Did you cut your hair?
(yeah, and?)

#2 You cut your hair.
(Should this be news to me or you?)

#3 I see you cut your hair.
(Do I say thank you?)

#4 Wow!  That's a different look for around here.
(Huh?)

#5 I didn't even recognize you.  (Followed by) I really like it.
(Thanks!)

#6 Love it!
(Thanks, me too)

#7 Rock star Momma!
(ya think?  Thanks)

#8 So adorable!
(Thanks!)

#9 You're brave!
(Smile)

#10 Did you mean to do that? It makes you look really young!
(yes, and you are socially awkward but saved it!)

Not that I would expect anyone to say they dislike my choice of haircuts but I think its hilarious how obvious it is when someone dislikes it and yet still feels compelled to comment!

This really was a reward to me.  I never would have done this with all that extra weight on.  Now, it will be motivation to keep the weight off.