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Thursday, September 3, 2009

{...Chicken...}



So I am officially declaring myself a chicken. That's right you all heard me right! Let me explain why I feel this way, first off I have really been debating about cutting my hair short, and by short I mean Victoria Beckham short. Last time I went in to my hair dresser I had talked myself into doing it. I needed a change, and yet I walked out with my long locks still attached. I couldn't bring myself to do it, I sat in my car ashamed at myself for not doing what the initial plan was. So here I am 4 months down the road thinking about it again, knowing that I have to "man-up" (or woman-up) and just bring myself to doing it. So I wanted to see what you all thought. Should I cut it so short or should I just keep on trimming it? I need some advice!




Moving on to the currency of our lives, I had a couple things I wanted to post about. Such as the 1/2 marathon that I completed in Logan last weekend. I cannot tell you how excited I was that morning, cause to be honest I was more worried about my time and body than really enjoying the moment. I thought to myself many times through out the race that life would be so much simpler if I wasn't so addicted to running my guts out. I love to run and feel the breeze as it crosses my face. I love the stress that just melts off, and the simple peace of mind I have while doing it. This very day I hit a wall around mile 11 and as soon as I saw that cone I thought to my self man this should be the end, can I just finish right here?! I wanted to stop but I had to keep pushing myself to continue and before I knew it there is was the big finish! I started to sprint only having had a Charley horse since mile 7 my legs were beat. I finished at two hours 7 seconds a little shy of my goal for one hour 50 minutes but I am attributing that due to my friend charlie who happens to be a horse.....


Last but not least, in my earlier post I talked about my brother Garrett getting home from his mission Aug 20th. Boy was that a great day! It was so exhilarating to see him coming down the escalator and knowing that I haven't seen this kid for 2 whole stinkin years! He looks great a little shell shocked but I don't think that isn't something I cant change, nor my family for that matter. All in all we are grateful he came home safe and we are happy to have him back!

10 thoughts:

Jason and McCall Erickson said...

Girl your hair would look cute short! but it is also pretty long!! maybe take it step by step and cut it but not as short!! ps i miss you!!

Brooke and Jonny said...

I totally agree with you about running I love the feeling! Congrats on the completion! That's awesome!

McCall said...

That is such a cute picture of your whole family!

Bain Becomes a Master said...

Cut it!! You will regret not doing it one day, and it is just hair. It will grow back if you don't like it. I have a feeling you will love it!

Unknown said...

You have a pretty face with small features and a great jawline. All the reasons for a green light for a short pixie haircut, but do what you want. I'm cutting a lot more short haircuts these days and the fall season is traditionally a time for change.

Darwin + Kiara said...

Cutting your hair is a tough decision for sure! I chopped mine about a year and a half ago...took 11 inches off, and it's just below my chin. You have BEAUTIFUL hair, Madi, and I think you'd look adorable with short hair, but it definitely takes longer to grow it back than it does to cut it. Just make sure you're ready to do it. I was SOO ready to chop mine, and I'm so glad I did! I LOVE it short! Good luck with the decision!

Also, congrats on the 1/2 marathon! You inspire me! Also, yay for Garrett coming home! I can't believe how quickly time flies! Your family is awesome!

The Huntsville Dunns said...

Madi, I say, DO IT! I think you will look amazing! Plus, anyone who has a Victoria hair cut has to have some kind of confident attitude to go with it! You're perfect :) Do it, Do it, Do it.....

Bryan and Allie said...

Hey Madison, I'm right there with you on the haircut! I've chickened out twice now. My hair grows so slow, so I'm just so nervous to cut it short. But I promised myself that next time I'm in Utah i'll chop it.

erin said...

I say just keep it long. If you wanted to cut it, then it wouldn't be such a big leap for you. So sub-consciously you want to keep it long, so keep it until you're ready.

KO said...

Cut your hair. You can pull it off. And congrats again on the 1/2 marathon! Maybe I'll jump on board next year.