This post is written in conjunction with the 30 Days of Writing, a blog challenge devised by Nicky and Mike at “We Work For Cheese.” I’ll be participating throughout the month of June. If interested, you can see my post with the details of the challenge.
Please note that some of these posts will be serious, some will be normal, and some will be an attempt at humor. This one is a little of everything!
Several years ago, our softball team was young and full of excitement.
We had some excellent players (note: we still do, this was just a different era).
Sponsored by a bar, we usually went out for a few cordials after a game. One thing we always seemed to do was underachieve. Despite having boatloads of talent, we never could find a way to win a championship.
Heading into that season (I think it was the late 90s), I knew we had something special. We had a team that could play at a higher level, specifically at states. But I had thought that in the past, too.
Places to go to get some short hairs! (photo courtesy of Calgrin via MorgueFile)
I still don’t know why I did this…
But I pulled my inner professional wrestler. Remember back in the days with pro wrestling that one of the biggest things people could do would be put their hair on the line in a match? If they lost, they got buzzed. It was always the bad guy, it seemed. And he’d lose and get buzzed.
So I offered my team the chance to buzz me. Qualify for nationals and they could do it. We did just that by placing fifth at states. The next week, following a league game, I sat in the middle of the bar with a beer in hand and got buzzed.
My hair grows quickly, usually.
In fact, it’s annoying. The sideburns will grow and “airplane” out. The back will get longer and on top, I’ll look like a shaggy dog. But I hate getting my hair cut.
Hate it!
The one thing I like about it is after getting it cut, they wash it and I get a short head massage. That rules.
Anyway, since being among the ranks of unemployed, I don’t cut my hair as often as I usually do. I figure there’s no rush for it and if a stream of interviews come in, it doesn’t take me long to get to the person who cuts my hair and get it trimmed.
Last week, however, I had enough. My hair hadn’t been cut in a few months and it was getting annoying — even to me. So I set things up and went and got it cut.
It’s funny when you have a full head of hair and get it cut. You look at things more as it’s being cut. Such as the strands of grey in the hair (which, honestly, never bother me). But the most alarming thing is the amount of hair that lands on the floor.
It makes you think, too.
In a time where the global economy seems to be taking a hit, there are certain jobs that are usually pretty safe — an undertaker, a politician and, well, hair people. The reality is, us regular, everyday folk, need haircuts. Maybe we don’t go as often as normal, but a good barber/hairdresser probably stays in pretty decent shape during these times.
Anyway, back to the appointment.
A clip here and a snip there and soon, my head felt a bit lighter. Looking on the ground and the amount of hair, I could see why. It definitely looks different and it feels different, too.
Now, atop my head, after that haircut sits a bunch of short hairs.
For the warmer weather, I can’t really complain.
Feel free to leave a comment, or e-mail P.J. at hoohaablog [at] gmail.com. Also, please “Like” HooHaa Blog on Facebook!
You made an interesting point. Good times and bad, people get haircuts. We also get new tires or have them repaired. Not much choice about that.
I’m glad you got your hair cut. I think when you feel good about how you look, it shows in confidence. If I let my hair wait too long, I don’t even want to leave the house.
Linda Medrano recently posted..The Short Hairs – Day 14
There are certain things in down times that people always need to do! As for the haircut, I honestly don’t usually worry much about the look of it (outside of if I am working/interviewing etc.). Easier for me not to worry!
I’m with you. I hate getting my hair cut. I think it goes back to when I was younger and my Dad made me get my hair cut short all the time.
nonamedufus recently posted..30 Days of Writing – #14 – The Short Hairs
Yep, I hate getting it cut. But I like it after when it’s short and I don’t have to do much to it.
Although I always cut my own hair, I still wait far too long between cuts. It’s like I wait until the amount of hair is worth the time it takes to cut it 😉
Babs – Beetle recently posted..Knickers? The short hairs
I wouldn’t even try to cut my own hair! Wouldn’t want to know the results! Haha.
I don’t enjoy going in for a haircut either, I wait far too long, as well. Now I just go to a place where they cut it and dry it a bit, and I go. I don’t want to waste my time or theirs getting it styled – I never really like what they do. I’ll go home and fix it myself.
Linda recently posted..The Ant and the Lion
That’s totally the way to do it. I get the cut/wash/pay/walk out! 😀
P.J. recently posted..Train coming
A few years ago, I found the perfect hairdresser. She understood my bizarre gestures and odd descriptions like long-short and pouffy-but-not. Then she moved away and I’ve been jumping from hairdresser to hairdresser, trying to find another miracle worker.
Nicky recently posted..That’s What I Said
I’ve only had like three people who have cut my hair throughout my life. A barber when younger, one local lady as I got older and now a former schoolmate. It’s so hard to switch up when you have somebody who knows how you like it done and is fast!
P.J. recently posted..Train coming
That was such a good idea! I shaved my head recently for charity. It’s a weird feeling.
I finally wrote a post linking back to your peanut butter blog. I want to end this war now.
http://michaeldagostino.blogspot.com.au/2012/06/spread-wars-episode-iv-new-post.html
Michael D’Agostino recently posted..Spread Wars Episode IV: A New Post
I don’t feel like it’s a war. It’s almost too easy to continually destroy Nutella!
I love the head massage after the haircut at the barber! It is the best 10 bucks spent!
I have told the current person doing my haircut that if she gave me a price, I’d be willing to come in and pay to get a good wash and 10-minute head massage every week or two. It’s so nice.
Every time I hear about side burns now, I think of the Mutton Chops episode of SCRUBS. =)
Nicki recently posted..The (REALLY) Short Hairs
I wasn’t much of a Scrubs watcher, so I’m not sure about that reference. :\