New 'Do

After many years, I finally got a new hairstyle. I haven't had it professionally cut or colored since the BC (before children) days. The last person who cut and colored it was David in our dingy old bathroom. I was attempting to save money... yeah... David actually did a pretty good job, but I figured it was time for something new.Here is the best thing I have to a 'before' shot. It was from last summer, but I really haven't allowed many pictures to be taken of myself lately since I've felt so frumpy. It's pretty darn close to what I looked like this morning, just a little shorter and as of my latest grocery store dye-job, a bit redder.

And now, introducing the new and improved Lauren hairstyle!Ta da! I had totally forgotten how good it feels to look good! I haven't been happy with my looks for a while now, because my hair is thinning and going gray. Darn kids, I blame it all on them. Now I feel more like a woman again and not just somebody's mother.
(please ignore that weirdo-looking disproportionate arm sticking out of my side in the second picture. In actuality, both of my arms are the same size. They're long monkey arms, but of similar proportions. thanks.)