Just for Laughs

I thought I would share a few fun things about being bald. Now, don't get me wrong I absolutely hate being bald but this morning I started to try and think of some good things about it. A positive attitude makes all the difference.

1. It takes no time at all to take a shower. Now, I know Matt with his shaved hair is just standing there taking up valuable warm water. It only takes minutes to wash my hair - oh, I mean my head.

2. I only need one towel. With my long hair I needed two. That cuts my laundry in half.

3. When the kids are delaying in being obedient to a request, Jim or I threaten to take off my wig or scarf. I'm talking instant obedience. They are so freaked out about seeing me bald. I have to laugh just thinking of the looks on their faces.

4. My Aunt Sherrie informed me that I wasn't even born bald. I had a full head of hair. I think God knew I needed it. So, my scalp has never seen the sun. I'm talking whiter than white. Now, I can go sit outside, without my wig or scarf and get instant Vitamin D. The main vitamin needed to fight off cancer. I promise I'll put some sun screen on first though and I won't do this in front of anyone.

5. Today, I had run an errand and came in the house and was so hot from the wig. I just took it off and within 5 minutes I was cool. Now, I'm looking forward to having a hot flash to see if it will make a difference. Katie could use it as a science experiment.

6. While I still had my wig off I decided to lay on the couch until I needed to pick up Katie from school. (Note: this is the first time I've gone without a wig or scarf). Because my scalp isn't smooth - there is stubble left over - when I went to sit up my head was stuck to the pillow. Instant Velcro. It was way too funny.

7. I now have a variety of scarves. My dear friend Pat Morris came over to spend the afternoon with me and she brought me 13 of the most beautiful, colorful, and a few funky scarves. I will be the most colorful biker chick yet. I do still need some help in the proper way to tie the scarf around my head. I've tried the Internet and You Tube with no real success. So, if you know how - I need lessons.

8. You know bald is bad when your dog is freaked out. When Jasmine sees me bald she puts her ears back and slowly comes up to me. I'm making the dog crazy.

Well, so far I only have eight - no top ten yet. If I come up with some more I promise to share.

I thought we all needed some laughter.

P.S. For those guys going bald - it's just different. A women bald just isn't pretty. Guys look good bald. And no Jim, you can't shave your hair - I still miss the mullet (no comments from those of you who think I'm still living in the 80's).