I haven't had a hair cut in five years. Just about this time of year, every year, for the last five years, I have considered the very same things that I am considering now. It might be time. I picture myself standing in front of the mirror with shears in hand, and a pile of hair filling the sink. In the movie of my life, this scene would be played out as an act of defiance, with some dramatic theme song in the foreground while I furiously cut at the locks. Maybe I'm being a bit melodramatic about all of this, but it has been five years, and that's a lot of hair to let go of.
Three years ago, I dreaded my hair; it was something I had been waiting to do for the previous two years as my hair grew and grew until it was finally long enough. Dreadlocks are a commitment. They take time and energy to keep up and maintain even after they're set. I have made a certain identiy with my hair, as many people with dreadlocks do, but I'm not overly spiritual about it. While I respect and inderstand those who are, to me, it's just hair, and when I start feeling monotonous and boring, the first thing I want to do is cut my hair. It's an easy fix because it's a not too drastic, and generally, no real damage can be done. It always grows back, at least in most cases. But in this case, my dilemma is more logical. I work in a kitchen, that in the summer time, can get to temperatures of 110 degrees and above. It's only March, and already we've breached into the 100's. So what's so different about this year?
I have almost made up my mind, but there is still the hint of indecision.
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I think you should think about it a little longer. I am afraid you might regret it.
I will still love you reguardless, but it might be a little less. :)
Hell, I shaved mine off years ago and haven't looked back. But then again, all my head hair combined might make one decent dreadlock. I'm a lot cooler in the summer without all that hair, that's for certain. I just have to watch for sunburns and wear hats all the time.
Dude, just go for it. It's not like it will never grow back or something. You're young, you aren't balding yet, so you can always change your mind later and go dreads again.
If it's good enough for Britney Spears....Seriously out of fear of being bitched at by you know who, I will keep my opinion to myself.
However; the first thing I do when I get home from work is pull my hair up in one of my infamous ugly clips. There is something relaxing about a cool breeze on your neck.
By the way, if you cut it you should make some kind of craft project out of the shorn locks.
If you cut it make a wig for mona.
Maybe I could get you to knit it all into a very nice sweater or scarf for Mona.
Earlier today I was arguing with Evan over getting his over-grown hair cut.
He said he hate dgetting his hair cut. I explained to him that if he did not get it cut it woudl grow long and her would look like a girl.
He looked at me and said very matter-of-fact "Jeremy has long hair."
I had no rational response at that point except to say "well I read on the internet that he is getting it cut."
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