Uh-oh, looks like I'm wading in the shallow end of forty-something!
WAIT - before you click over to City Mama's place to try and win a Nintendo Wii - STOP! Because, if you've already read my most embarrassing post (to date) then, you know I work hard at keeping my Queen of the Dorks persona intact AND that piece of ass-kicking hardware is SO mine!
Still.
Long story short (you're welcome!) giving birth and raising 4 kids hasn't been kind to my body. In fact, it's really beginning to show...EVERYWHERE...but, most especially from the neck up.
Wanna see?
Who IS this woman and what in the world have you done with my eyebrows?!?
Mini-me (she's my youngest) took this picture of me a couple of weeks ago - around the time my mom and dad started tag-teaming their way in (and out) of the hospital - and DAYUM! Look at all that eye baggage...man-oh-man...don't even get me started on my obvious need of some serious hairpy!
What the hell happened?
[shrugs shoulders]
I just really, really, really let myself go (I guess) but, this goes far beyond my physical being. The smile doesn't go all the way up to my eyes, anymore.
[cringe]
Even I don't recognize that person, anymore. So, I woke up this morning (thank you Jesus) and decided it was time for a change.
I am calling me out. You know, that happy-go-lucky person and fun-loving mom I used to be. I know she's there, somewhere. And, if I concentrate really, really, really hard, I bet I can find her.
But, where to start?
According to Gail Blanke - she's a columnist for Real Simple and a motivational speaker I had the pleasure of lunching with at the BlogHer conference, last year - these life assessment sort of things just don't happen overnight; or, do they?
It's like she says in her blog, "Today is the day to step forward!"
So, I walked into a new hair place (without an appointment) waited for the first hairdresser available (who, I'd never met before) and plunked myself down into her chair and had her cut two years out of my head, literally!
Oh, there you are Liz!
I know what you're thinking - no, really - after all that, this post is really ONLY about your hair!?!?
[see picture above]
No, but it's a start.
I know it's a small change, but I'm turning 44 (next week) and my head is sort of already feeling a little...I dunno...lighter.
So, I sent the pic to my husband, Garth (not his real name) with a quick text.
"Meet the new me!"
Aaaaaand got a pretty quick response.
"When can I have her?"
Yep!
[takes a deep breath]
Change is good - even if I don't win the Wii - but, a new hairdo is GREAT for the libido
[flips head from side-to-side]
I'm just sayin' ;o)
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LOVING the new hair. I looks wonderful. Great pick!
Posted by: Jess | May 19, 2008 at 01:16 PM
I have two things to say:
1. That haircut is FABULOUS.
2. You are being WAY too hard on yourself.
Posted by: Vered | May 19, 2008 at 01:21 PM
What a fabulous cut! You look absolutely stunning!
Isn't it great how a change on the outside can make you feel really, really good inside?
Happy birthday!
Posted by: cartoongoddess | May 19, 2008 at 01:54 PM
LOVE the new do! I think a lot of positive changes can start with a great haircut. You're on your way! :-)
Posted by: Stacey @Real World Mom | May 19, 2008 at 01:59 PM
Me like. Way to take the plunge. Or snip. Whatever. Aren't husband cute? ha
Posted by: Monica | May 19, 2008 at 02:01 PM
LOVE the new do! It is amazing how much a new haircut/color can do for one's psyche. (And I think you always look great.)
Posted by: Donna | May 19, 2008 at 03:34 PM
LOOOOOVE the new haircut! You look hawt! Garth (not his real name) is one lucky guy. ;)
And...if you win the wii...you are so coming to Wisconsin with that in tow. ;) I need a good ass shedding, too.
Posted by: dana | May 19, 2008 at 03:52 PM
Absolutely love the hair. Saw it on twitter and knew you had been up to something. :) Very cute. Very hip. Very zexy.
Posted by: Cheryl | May 19, 2008 at 04:06 PM
Woowee! You look HAWT with that new haircut! You go, girl!
Posted by: SherE1 | May 19, 2008 at 04:24 PM
Hot, hot, hot! I love love the new hair and yea you for taking care of yourself.
I am getting a pedicure tomorrow and honestly I don't think I've had one since I became a mom! (yikes)
Posted by: Jamie | May 19, 2008 at 07:57 PM
A new do can make for a new you! LOL Seriously though, it does do alot for how you feel! You look great!!
Posted by: YellowRose | May 19, 2008 at 08:32 PM
That haircut is hott. As long as it makes you feel awesome that's all that matters.
Posted by: Missy | May 20, 2008 at 03:01 AM
LOVE the new do Liz! :)
Posted by: Cindy | May 20, 2008 at 08:32 AM
You look HAWT mama!!! Love the do!
Posted by: Mrs. Schmitty | May 20, 2008 at 09:24 AM
You look great! It may just be a hairdo, but you can see time erased. I think feeling good about yourself can make anyone look younger, and a new hairdo can go a long way to making you feel good.
Posted by: Christina | May 21, 2008 at 11:46 AM