Anywho, we got our house and yard all prettied up for Caryn's second, Utah reception/open house, which took quite a bit of time and effort over the past few days. I even got my room all tidied up, even though no one from the party saw it. Now it's all nice because I actually have floor and desk space, and everything actually looks clean. :) Huzzah! Also the yard is all purty, with weeds pulled and a new layer of wood chips lain around all the plants and a new lattice and planter box separating the pretty side of the yard from the "red neck" side (a disused old car and trailer, a home-made "not-a-shed," weeds as tall as me . . . ;) ).
Speaking of red necks . . . so, the first reception was all traditional, with the bouquet toss and the cake cutting and the dancing and all the cuteness. This one, two weeks later and getting more extended family than friends on the guest list, was way more casual. We just sat and ate and chatted, let the dogs into the yard with us, let the kids play on the trampoline . . . a bunch of us even ended up playing card games around one of the tables while Caryn wandered around getting pictures with everyone. It was way laid back, which I liked. I really enjoyed both receptions--the city and the country one, as my mom put it. :)
On another topic entirely (though it was suggested during the party), Caryn and some of her friends suggested that I cut my hair all short and try out the a-line/"pixie cut" look--longer in front and short and spiky in the back. You know, all emo-like or just sorta shaggy. (No coloring, though. Too much trouble.) Would that just be totally insane? It might be entertaining to try . . . and my hair grows all sorts of fast, anyway . . . ;) I've never tried anything shorter than a bob . . . *ponders.*
Let me know what you think. I might play with the idea for a while . . . which, come to think of it . . . I'll probably want to wait until *after* August to experiment, just in case I look ridiculous . . . wouldn't want to spoil any bride's maids photos. ;)
But who knows? It might even be cute. I dunno. I tend to take others' opinions and suggestions on matters of fashion, and what styles (clothes, hair, makeup) will or will not work for me in particular. Gets me out of my box now and again. ;) And after all, the hair grows back . . . (of course, the biggest problem with a hairstyle like that is that I'd actually have to *do* it in the mornings . . . ;) )
Your last sentence was my thought, exactly. With hairstyles (which shorter cuts tend to be) comes responsibility and it almost never looks good unless you've done something to it. Are you willing to get product to put in your hair? To *wash* your hair every day? To spend 10 - 20 minutes blow-drying/straightening/styling it so it looks good? If yes (and a serious yes, not a "maybe if I get around to it on Sundays or for parties") then proceed. Otherwise, wait until you're mature enough to handle a "style." ;)
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