Stop and smell the roses

You know it is funny how life pushes you to mature even if you aren't ready. Exactly 2 weeks ago I was in a car accident and I am okay. I was able to walk away from it with minor injuries, my car was not totaled, and I learned a very valuable lesson. Let me just say the accident was not my fault, I had the green light. However, through all of it I learned that life can change in a matter of a second so you have to enjoy each one. I have noticed so much more, I take time to breath, I take time to smile. I am learning to enjoy each hurdle and delay. It is a very free feeling when you can not get mad at having to sit in traffic for hours! Even though this cuts into my 1/2 marathon training it's ok I still will have 2 months by the time the doctor releases me *crosses fingers*

Smile everyone there is someone who loves you dearly :-)

Adjusting...nicely

So it has been a little over 3 weeks since I cut my hair (longest layer 9 and 3/4 inches; shortest layer 8 and 1/4 inches). The adjustment has been so hard and then I realized the last time I cut it my hair was longer so I could leave more in the front to have a "bang". Now it is just short all over!! But slowly I am coming to terms with it and I think it has a lot to do with my brother's barber in Winston-Salem, NC who lined me up and evened everything out. After he did that I looked at myself and was like I can do this. I will say that short hair has been great on days it's really hot and whenever I have to wash it! And I am so proud of my sister because she cut her hair too. Although I think she did it because she was tired of longer hair but still proud of her for taking the big chop.

The winner of the basket was Kelley Eatmon from Milwaukee, WI (CONGRATS AGAIN!!) she was almost dead on with her guesses!! The total value of the basket ended up being about $200. I am so thankful and grateful to everyone who donated items to the basket.
hOOpLALA (The BOMB earrings)
Carmacazzi (That amazing Ohio t-shirt)
Nontle Jewelry (The Necklace)
iResolve Fitness Club (T-shirt)
Susan G. Komen - Columbus Affliate (basically everything else in the basket lol - a vest, socks, bracelet, coffee mug, hair and skin products, plus informational packets)

Here is what she received...

Done

I have been up since 4 am...I have been on my feet most of the day...I am now bald headed...but it all makes for 1 memorable day. The Race for the Cure is over, downtown is back to normal, my hair is cut everything that needed to be done this week was done. I still have money to count but that can wait until tomorrow. Tonight this girl and her ponytail, which now lays next to me in a bag, is going to bed.