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May 23, 2005
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I have a hard time making decisions about the little things in life.

So, it's very tempting for me to use this blog as a way of letting other people make decisions for me.

I've wanted to do it so many times, but, I realise it's a childish thing to do.

But trust me, I've been tempted.

"What kind of sandwich should I have for lunch today, oh Internet? Turkey or grilled cheese?"

That way, if I went with the grilled cheese instead of the turkey, I could blame the World Wide Web if I hated it.

"I KNEW I should have had the turkey! The damn internets!" See? it would be all YOUR fault if it was the wrong decision.

But today? Today I am going to ask for your help in a very important decision. One that I am having a hard time with.

Normally, cutting my hair isn't a big deal. I've had short hair for a very long time. I used to have very LONG hair. But, once I cut it short, I went KA-RAAAAZY and couldn't stop cutting it. It got so short at one point, I had to shave the back of my neck.

For some reason, I stopped cutting my hair when I was pregnant with Gabby. (Oh! I remember! We were broke! As in, we had absolutely NO MONEY!) Well, I didn't realise how freaking long it's grown until I saw some pictures from this weekend.

I was going to cut it really short with my next hair appointment, but now that I realise just how long it is, I don't know if I can chop it off. Which is weird because I know it's just hair and it will grow back!

I hate it when I act like a girl.

I've uploaded two sets of pics to flickr. I'm asking you to go look and come back and tell me. Long or short?

Posted by Y at May 23, 2005 10:37 AM
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long. no debate.

Then again I wont let my wife cut hers either...

Posted by: Chuck at May 23, 2005 11:10 AM

If you keep it long, you can always put it up when it's hot, or you want to be elegant.

But you look really, really good in that chin-length style.

I think I vote for 'shorter' but not too short. Chin length, that's my vote.

Posted by: mamacita at May 23, 2005 11:13 AM

long hair is so in right now, i even stopped shaving my head...

Posted by: mikey at May 23, 2005 11:19 AM

My vote is short. Yup. Short. But maybe its because I LOVE coloring my hair and you had cool colors in your short pictures. Regardless of color though .... that chin length is CUTE !

Posted by: Lora at May 23, 2005 11:22 AM

Chin length - for SURE! You look absolutely stunning with that hairstyle. It really shows off your eyes and your cheekbones.
Lovely! :-)

Posted by: MelissaC at May 23, 2005 11:24 AM

long is definitely cool - it makes people think 'wow i could never grow my hair out like that' - but i am so totally into short hair. i think it looks hot. :-D which is why *I* have short hair!

Posted by: rachael at May 23, 2005 11:27 AM

Definitely the chin-length. You had, like, the whole Veronica Lake thing going, and it was HOT. Seriously.

Posted by: Broad at May 23, 2005 11:28 AM

There really is no other choice--the multi-colored bob is the cutest! So so so pretty on you. The other lengths are nice but the bob is just ravishing! What does Tony think?? Which one does he like?

Posted by: christiane at May 23, 2005 11:30 AM

i love you in the chin length bob with red highlights! but really, do what's easiest to take care of for you. for me, shoulder length works best because it's easiest to take care of. the easier it is, the more likely you are to take the time to make it look nice every day.

Posted by: geeky at May 23, 2005 11:38 AM

Your hair is sooo shiny! I have to say the shoulder length bob with the highlights is the best style. Long hair is pretty too but harder to take care of in the summer when its hot as hell out.

Posted by: Paula at May 23, 2005 11:42 AM

SHORT!

Posted by: Tuesday at May 23, 2005 11:44 AM

Chin length looks awesome on you! Go for it!

Posted by: pinkme at May 23, 2005 12:14 PM

Men will always say long, but you are the one that has to love it. I always feel more stylish with the short, unless I have to dress up (but when does that ever happen? Whose life do I think I'm living, dress up?) Do what feels good to you.

My hairstyle is determined by the least maintenance.

So, have the turkey already.

Posted by: carson at May 23, 2005 12:26 PM

I. Love. It. Long.

Posted by: ben at May 23, 2005 12:31 PM

Short, you looked gorgeous in that short hair with highlights!

Posted by: Mona at May 23, 2005 12:35 PM

Chin length bob, in a landslide. With or without additional color.

Posted by: jadedju at May 23, 2005 12:38 PM

I am in the middle of making the same decision - to cut or not to cut. You look lovely in all those pictures, but you were really rockin' the chin-length bob. Snippy snip! :)

Posted by: Kate at May 23, 2005 12:55 PM

You could always cut it short and donate the hair. I'm a short hair girl myself, I think it's easier to maintain.

I grew my hair out in order to donate it, and my husband thought for sure I'd look better in long hair, but then when I got it cut again, he said I was right, short is better. I think there is a long-hair-on-women preference gene on the Y chromosone.

Posted by: Redhead Mommy at May 23, 2005 01:17 PM

I say go for medium length with the hair around your face angled toward it.

Posted by: Kelly at May 23, 2005 01:20 PM

I think you look great either way, but perhaps a change would be good for your self-esteem. Sometimes, there's nothing like a good change of 'do for lifting the spirits.

Either way, you're a lovely. By the way... Have you lost more weight?

Posted by: DeeGee at May 23, 2005 01:25 PM

Short, no question.

Posted by: K'vitsh at May 23, 2005 01:25 PM

I really like both for different reasons. If you keep it long, just get it shaped a little around your face. On the other hand, that short do was really pretty. I'm not much help, sorry. :)

Posted by: angie at May 23, 2005 01:32 PM

I love, love love the chin length bob. Long is nice, and yes, men always say long, but I think the shorter 'do looks younger and fresher. Of course, I'm biased. I plan on hacking off my hair as soon as I can afford it.

Posted by: Tammy/averagemom at May 23, 2005 01:56 PM

This one is my very favoritest. But I think you look really terrific with all of your different hair lengths.

Posted by: Annika at May 23, 2005 02:08 PM

Short. I have a chin length bob currently and I love it. Super easy to take care of, and it really is a classy style.

Posted by: TheBon at May 23, 2005 02:14 PM

I'm totally diggin' the chin-length wedge bob w/ the chunk highlights!

Posted by: fl0w3r at May 23, 2005 02:14 PM

I thought the chin length with the chunky highlights looked HOT!! But, if you just wanted to get it trimmed and maybe angled a bit around your face I think that would look good too. Regardless, I love how your hair looks with the reddish and blonde highlights (two different styles). Good luck on your decision.

Posted by: Hilary at May 23, 2005 02:19 PM

Another vote for the chin length bob coming from me! I'm having the same dilema now, to cut or not to cut. You are right, it's only hair, but I just KNOW if I go too short, the minute I get home..."Oh, I hate my hair, why oh why did I cut it?!"

Posted by: Jen at May 23, 2005 02:28 PM

short.

Posted by: ratty at May 23, 2005 03:45 PM

shoulder length!

Posted by: shy me at May 23, 2005 04:15 PM

Short without a doubt!

Posted by: Old Fart Grandma at May 23, 2005 04:47 PM

Definately Short.

Posted by: Momi2KBabies at May 23, 2005 05:42 PM

I like the shoulder length with the choppy layers around your face!

Posted by: Lisa at May 23, 2005 05:42 PM

I say medium length. I like this one the best.
I'm in the same dilemma. I feel your pain.
http://www.flickr.com/photos/joyunexpectedcom/15315090/in/photostream/

Posted by: Julie at May 23, 2005 05:43 PM

Ooops wrong URL

Posted by: Momi2KBabies at May 23, 2005 05:43 PM

Buzzcut.

Okay, maybe not.

Did you watch Oprah? Huh? WHAT THE HELL WAS THAT OTHER THAN LAME?

xoxo.

melly

Posted by: melly at May 23, 2005 07:20 PM

Your hair is just amazing at any length - how lucky Gabby is! I like the long hair, but when your hair is shoulder length, it's fantastic.

Posted by: etherian at May 23, 2005 10:03 PM

I want you hair. Now. I have limp blah blah boring hair.

I say cut two or so inches off.

Posted by: Sarcastic Journalist at May 24, 2005 05:14 AM

long. no debate.
Then again I wont let my wife cut hers either...

you won't LET her, eh? how very pricktastic of you.

moving on...

I'd definitely go with the short hair. those red chunks were hottie tottie!

Posted by: girl at May 24, 2005 06:12 AM

i like the last 2 pic in the short set of pics. short, but not so short that you can't put it up if you want. and i liked the caramely hilightes. very flattering.

Posted by: Pinky at May 24, 2005 06:49 AM

I totally agree with Annika, I think that cut looks very good on you.
Not to short not to long...

I wish I had straight hair.

Posted by: Amy S at May 24, 2005 07:17 AM

SHORT. SHORT! Specifically like this:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/joyunexpectedcom/15315101/
You look AWESOME!

Posted by: Maddie at May 24, 2005 08:01 AM

Delurking to put in my vote for the sharp chin-length bob (highlights looked great, too). That's a fabulous sassy cut.

Posted by: karmajenn at May 24, 2005 08:52 AM

Bitch.

You are just dead sexy either way.

I hate you.

Posted by: debutaunt at May 24, 2005 09:03 AM

Short short and short.
I think you're gorgeous either way, but short is fun and easy and it frames your face well.

I just had mine cut short, so I know what you are going through, but I just did it on impulse, because if I gave it too much thought I would be conducting a national poll. Lol.

Posted by: Mari at May 24, 2005 10:49 AM

I love the short look...i have had my hair like that in the past and have debated going back to it and now that I see it I think I will definatly go back to that style...


P.s. Donate to locks of love if you decide on the short "do"

:)

Posted by: ashley at May 24, 2005 11:07 AM

Wow, sexy Mama! So if you have long hair and always pull it back, why have long hair? Of course, this doesn't matter if you don't always pull it back.
You look smokin' with short and long hair, but I'm loving it chin length. Love, love, love it. Go for the cut.

Posted by: wjc at May 24, 2005 11:23 AM
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My name is Y, but you can call me "Jesse's girl." I am an Aerobic Dancer and have mastered many moves, but the one I am the most proud of is "The Monkey." I have three kids. ALL FROM THE SAME DAD (Because, did you know someone actually asked me that question?) A 15 year old son, a 10 year old son and a 3 girl who was not planned but who is loved more than words could ever express. I am addicted to Starbucks, reality TV and to getting really good deals through coupons and "club member" savings (Please, respect The Costco Card.) I am extremely competive and if you don't believe me, just ask my husband about the time I sold him out to win a game of Taboo. If you're waiting for the part where I speak of my love for walks on the beach or slow dancing in the rain, you're going to be disappointed because my idea of a good time usually involves things like "burping contests" and "doing The Worm".



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