ok, i'm almost over it

how life has changed since my big long hair is all gone:

• no clipping of hair back for sloppy meals
• random strangers no longer stopping me with prying questions about my heritage or grooming regime
• i don't have to be mindful of hair getting caught in things like car doors or tree branches
• no lifting of hair to accomodate scarves and pillows
• just the tiniest dollop of shampoo now does the trick
• no plucking out of nestled baby dreads
• goodbye $50 per tub on industrial-strength conditioner
• much less to tuck nervously behind ears when flirting
• the world can see me a lot better, and i see it