The Debriefing

Whenever I'm watching a TV show or movie about FBI or CIA agents, I absolutely LOVE it when they get debriefed after a mission. I don't even really know what that means because they never actually show it, but it seems way cool. If anybody deserves a debriefing after the gigantic amount of support I got this week for my big appointment this morning, it's you! I shall now make you privy to the debriefing I gave myself today following the appointment.

After the poll and long-winded blog entry, what did you decide to do about your ever so important hair?
I donated, of course! It took my stylist a long time to hack through that ponytail, but she succeeded. See for yourself:



Are you going to include a picture of the cut off ponytail?
No, because it kind of freaks me out in a gross way.

How are the results?
Again, see for yourself:


This isn't the greatest picture of it (that one strand out of place is KILLING me right now), but you get the general idea. I feel like this is one of those haircuts that is going to look even better when it grows out for a couple of weeks (I got the bangs short on purpose because mine grow so very fast).

Who cut your hair?
Tennille, my usual stylist did. She works well from pictures, so I trusted she could execute my beloved Newsweek hairstyle.

Are you ever tempted to sing Captain and Tennille songs when you are sitting in the chair?
YES! I have to bite my tongue to keep from busting out, "LOVE! Love will keep us together..." every time I see her. (In addition to a fabulous book library, my parents had a most excellent CD one as well. My knowledge of songs from the 60s and 70s is frightening. And I think it's technically THE Captian and Tennille.)

Oh, pardon me. What made you decide to donate to Pantene Beautiful Lengths program instead of another charity?
Since watching Hilary Swank donate her hair to PBL on Oprah six months ago is what gave me the idea to do this in the first place, I decided to go with them. Also, they only require eight inches of hair instead of ten. I don't think I could have made it to ten without tearing my hair out by the roots. I get impatient when my hair gets super long.

So was this the longest your hair has ever been?
Oh, yes. Katie, my sister, came to visit two weeks ago. For the first time in history, my hair was longer than hers. We both felt the universe was a little out of whack when we realized that. I'm really not a long hair person.

Is Carter really as unsupportive as you make him out to be?
No way! He has actually been really great through this decision. He voted in the poll and left a comment. He even busted out his photoshopping skillz and surprised me with this to help me cement my decision:


Although my chin frightens me in this picture (I pray that it reads more Reese Witherspoon than Jay Leno in real life), it helped me see that the cut could really work. The fact that he took the time to do that for me really touched me and made up for all the sarcasm.

Not only did he watch the kids during the appointment, but he even cleaned the house while I was gone! And to top it off, he unexpectedly brought flowers home for me earlier this week:


Pink roses! My favorite. So yeah, he gets quadruple gold stars!

What about Sarah Palin? You promised a discussion about her!
Ugh. I don't think I'm up for it. For those who really care, go here. It shows how I feel and will make you laugh all at the same time. And laughter through tears is my favorite emotion.

Did it take you a long time to write this? Did you have to get up lots of times to check out your new hair in the mirror?
(Blushes) Yes.