Monday, March 15, 2010

Annndddddd this is why I run...

When I was much younger than my current ALMOST 24+1 year old self, I had a hard time sitting still. Boredom wasn't exactly something I handled well and I tended to take it out on my hair! I would get into things that seemed harmless at the time-- but later I would find out weren't "OK" by most adult standards and my hair tended to be the defenseless victim. This has led to poor self-haircuts and even worse dye jobs. Once my hair was actually orange with pink and red highlights because I had picked a color with red in it-- bad idea. No there are no pictures!

Well apparently by the first anniversary of my 24th birthday, much hasn't changed. This Saturday I woke up even sicker than I've been all week. My cold just doesn't seem to be budging and I knew I shouldn't run. So, what is one to do on a Saturday afternoon that involves sitting still and getting rest? .... Hey~! I can go get my hair cut off!!!! Yeah, that sounds like a good idea!

So, I called my friend/hair dresser extroidinaire and guess what? She had a cancellation at 1 and I could have it. Uhhh ohhhh.... hey at least at 24 (plus a little) I've smartened up a little and went to a professional instead of doing it myself!!!! I would say that is definite progress!

So.... I cut ~8 inches off my long hair ! Now, mind you I'm NOT feeling my loveliest in this picture so don't judge too harshly.

So the hair is gone and I haven't run in a week!!! A WEEK!!!! Seriously??? I'm going a little stir crazy. Let's hope I don't find hair dye anywhere soon. 

I have a marathon in NM this weekend so I'm trying very hard to get better by just sitting still, drinking fluids, and rest rest rest. Since I wasn't feeling well, Kyle gave me an early Bday present to help me feel better!! Wanna see? Of COURSE you do! This is my new watch!!!

This is my new "boyfriend" style watch with an oversized face, white band and totally blinged out... I LOVE IT!!! Kyle is the best!!! 
Ok now, back to resting... joy. Does anybody know ANYTHING I can do to keep from going stir crazy??? I want to runnnn :(


12 comments:

  1. Your hair is really CUTE, girl!!! So fitting on you!! Man, sorry you are down and out this week, I was like that for um..3 weeks and I know how painful it is. HOpefully your new gorgeous watch will help with a speedy recovery!!! :). Good luck this weekend, I'll be thinking of you!!!

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  2. Like the hair! Good luck with your marathon this weekend. Hope you feel better today!

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  3. Ooooooo I love the new do! I think everyone is getting spring fever and cropping their hair! You, Marlene, me... Loving all the new do's!

    Take care of yourself little lady and good luck this weekend!!!

    P.S. I sooooooo would love to see some bad hair pics!

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  4. Seeing your hair cut makes me want to cut mine!

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  5. AGH, I love it! It looks really great... totally suits you! And just think of how much faster you'll be.

    LOVE the new blingy watch. So, where's the lap button???

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  6. AGH, I love it! It looks really great... totally suits you! And just think of how much faster you'll be.

    LOVE the new blingy watch. So, where's the lap button???

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  7. P.S. ~~~ continuous get well vibes to you ~~~

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  8. Great hair cut! Everyone is giving me great ideas for what to do with this long mess after I donate it. I sure could use the ideas for my curls!

    Nice watch. You can use it to count down to your race.

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  9. CUTE hair! Happy Birthday! Feel better! Go Marathon!

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  10. love the hair..and I totally agree, running keeps me from doing other things that I probably shouldn't

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  11. Love the watch! Love your hair--now you'll be even faster with 8" less to drag around. Feel better!

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  12. You are so beautiful! Your hair looks fabulous. I'd say it was a good call. :)

    Just think how great it will feel when you can run again. Appreciate this time that makes you look forward to doing what you love.

    Nice watch! Bling, bling!

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