Change is good, and not just in the abstract sense either...

So I seem to have misplaced about 10" of hair today.

I actually made my way into a barbershop for the first time since my senior year of high school today (though to be fair I had my hair trimmed twice by a friend during that time). I definitely wanted to keep the long hair, at least for now, but I wasn't sure just how much I wanted to lose. It was then suggested to me by the hair stylist that if I have 10" to spare they could donate it to cancer patients and I would get the haircut for free. Sounded like a win-win-win to me.

I now have a head of hair that is slightly less than shoulder length and I think actually looks pretty reasonable. I was also once again reminded of the fact that I have a helluva lot of thick, heavy hair. It's a little silly. While I can wear it in a ponytail as per usual, it's a pretty damn short one and I think I'm gonna leave it down for a while--mix it up. The little changes, it occurs to me, sure can help when the big changes seem to be slightly out of grasp.

I got complimented on it quite a bit at rehearsal* tonight, which always makes one feel good, especially when one is still pretty bad at girls. I was even referred to as "fluffy Will" as the cast dispersed--quite amusing.

Another point of interested: both of the hairstylists at the barbershop informed me that I look very much like John Lennon. I can definitely think of worse people to be compared to. I've been told this before by a handful of other people too. I don't really see it that much, at least not any strong resemblance... but I guess you never do when looking at yourself.




*For those that may not know I'm currently rehearsing for a production of Monkey: Quest to the West (written/adapted and directed by Fred Curchack) up at UTD. The performance will be in mid-April. While I don't have any big parts due to my limited rehearsal availability, I'm pretty sure it's gonna be a great show even without me as the lead. Lawl.