Sometimes I’m suprised at how long my hair has gotten, how the ends rest on the nape of neck and shoulders. And then I remember that it has been nine months. Overall, I’m really happy that I cut my hair. (In case you’re new here, I used to have long hair. Really long hair. Apart from some trims, I hadn’t cut it for about ten years.) It was a really big decision but one I do not regret.
One of the (many) reasons I cut it so short right from the get-go was to let it grow for a while so I could see and decide which length I prefer, which suits me best. The original bob was nice but I’ve found I don’t want it *that* short. I’m going to let it continue to grow. (Though that is how I got such long hair in the first place. I didn’t set out to have long hair, I just simply stopped going to the hairdresser. Eventually I realized it was pretty long and wondered just how long I could get it.)
But the main reason I cut it was because I hoped it might encourage change in my life. Twenty twelve has managed to be a long year that has gone by so fast (so far.) It’s not just my hair that has grown. I’ve pushed myself farther. I’ve learned so much. Accomplished so much. I know I still have far to go, but look how much I’ve grown.
Have you grown this year?
7.30.12
Top -eBay
Jeans – Gap
Satchel – eBay
Shoes – eBay
Earrings – Gift via my Mom via a craft fair in Asheville, NC
Bracelet – Gift via my brother via a vendor in Columbus Circle
Title Inspiration: Metric, “Dreams So Real”
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September 13, 2012 at 8:19 AM
Wow. Your hair was long. It looks lovely now. It’s kind of awesome that no matter what we do, or how much or little time passes, somethings just keep on going and growing and changing.
September 20, 2012 at 9:00 PM
Thanks. They say our hair keeps growing even after we die!
September 13, 2012 at 11:00 AM
I just found your blog…it’s a fun read! This post really hit close to home. I just got the worst haircut of my life. Honestly, it’s a mullet…I look like Bon Jovi. But I have hair similar to yours I think and that bob was really cute! Maybe that will help…oy!
September 13, 2012 at 3:04 PM
You are lovely in this pictures , good outfit .
September 20, 2012 at 9:01 PM
Thanks.
September 13, 2012 at 3:43 PM
2012 has been a big year for me, growth wise. Probably one of my best thus far. I feel like I’ve made huge steps toward the person I want to be, and it feels really great.
Very pretty outfit! I’m especially a fan of your shoes. Also… you look very tall. Are you?
xo
September 20, 2012 at 9:02 PM
That’s wonderful, Sara. :) (And yes, I’m 6 foot.)
September 13, 2012 at 4:18 PM
I’m so glad that you were able to make positive change in your life! It’s so important. I’ve learned a lot in 2012: not to settle for jobs that aren’t “it,” read more to write more and encourage respect of all people. For the first, I’ve realized that I can do anything, but that doesn’t mean I have to. I should be more selective in the work that I choose to do. For the second, my original passion was to read, and reading was what inspired me to want to write so I need to read more to write more! The third, I’ve realized there’s a huge lack of respect in the world. We’re all humans and a lot of people forget that. I’ve seen people who forget, and I never want to be one of them. Thank you as always for your beautiful pictures and posts!
September 20, 2012 at 9:10 PM
Your comment reminds me a of Salinger quote I read recently. Here is part of it: “If only youd remember before ever you sit down to write that youve been a reader long before you were ever a writer.” And here is the full quote: http://www.goodreads.com/quotes/262148-do-you-know-what-i-was-smiling-at-you-wrote
September 13, 2012 at 5:19 PM
Nice top. xx
September 20, 2012 at 9:10 PM
Thanks, Sarah!
September 13, 2012 at 7:15 PM
nice.
September 14, 2012 at 2:00 PM
I love your hair cut! I need one badly myself right now but my hair cutter (aka friend Nancy) is in Italy for 6 weeks (rough life) so I will be patient and be wearing it up more.
Like you I have found Twenty Twelve to be a big growth year… on many levels. The two things that I keep having deeper and deeper understand about this year are “context is everything” and “everything is insignificant”…. I won’t bore you with my ramblings but suffice it to say YES growth is happening and it feels wonderful (most of the time). :)
September 20, 2012 at 8:59 PM
How wonderful, Harmony. I’m glad to hear it’s been a good growth year for you.
September 16, 2012 at 2:06 PM
love what youre wearing. im a huge fan of the short dress or long top over jeans look. i feel like i look feminine but can still get stuff done at work like limbing the ladders in the back room, lifting boxes, etc.
September 20, 2012 at 9:38 PM
So true. The best of both worlds. Thanks for stopping by, Tammie. :)
September 17, 2012 at 8:38 AM
Hi, love the outfit, especially the shoes!! Interesting blog too, my 2012 is heading the same way and you’ve inspired me to do something with my mop of hair! love http://www.handmadebyfi.wordpress.com