Bun no more

For the last ten years or so, I have kept my hair fairly long and one length. On occasion, a hair cut would result in me losing more hair than I wanted, but those are few especially when I get my hair cut maybe once a year.
I like long hair. I like to wear it up in a bun or a ponytail. But lately, that just, I don't know...felt too bland. Too routine. Even worse, I didn't like the way it looked. Even when I curled it, my hair just looked like it was hanging there. It wasn't doing my face any favors. I already have a chunky round face and I have been battling dark circles for a while. My uber long and straight hair just made me more look a little fatter and a little older.
In March or April, I first attempted doing something different. I colored it for the first time ever -- at 32 I had never colored my hair before.  But I needed it then. The blond highlights were nice but they weren't the change I really needed.
I have mulled the haircut idea over since then. Not really acting on it because, well, change is scary.  And it is a big change to have long hair cut.  Yes, I have been known to cry, which is probably why I only get a haircut once a year.
But last week, I knew it was time. I needed something different.  So I had about four inches cut off. I know that doesn't sound like a lot, but it is enough to make it very hard to put my hair up in a bun.  And I had the stylist put layers in it, in an attempt to better frame my face and maybe give my hair a little umpf. Monday was the big day, and I have never been so happy to see that much hair on the floor!
Change is good.
But the hair is the only the first change.  I am trying to eat better,  maybe lose a little of that weight that makes me feel so very self-conscious. And I am going to try to exercise. I can't make any real promises, but I want to feel better and a walk around the neighborhood would be a step in the right direction. :)

It is little changes that may make the difference between feeling bland and feeling good.  Maybe it will even improve my outlook -- not so newspaper negative but maybe a little bit more positive with a touch of newsroom smarmy.