July 25th — By the way, here’s a photo of my new haircut and color. I got tired of the brillo pad afro and told my hairstylist to just cut it down to a buzz. She bleached it too so I’m definitely making some sort of statement. I may never go back to hair past my ears if I get too used to this. Of course, if my hair changes texture or thickness and actually lays down when it starts to grow out instead of just bushing out all around my head like a clown I’ll reconsider growing it out. Right now, I’m rocking the funky haircut.