A New 'Do and My First Presentation

I got a haircut! And by haircut, I don't mean a trim. I mean nearly a FOOT of hair cut, chopped off, GONE. And you know what? I am sooo happy with it! It's weird how something as little as a haircut can change your whole outlook on life. Does that sound ridiculous? I think it does, but it's so true, at least for me anyways. I feel so much better about myself. I even feel better about life. Is that crazy? It shouldn't be crazy. Lots of people ascribe to the adage that you can't really be happy with anyone or anything else until you're happy with yourself. Now I know that "they" probably mean happy with who you are on the inside, but I think alot of people struggle with being happy with who they are on the outside just as much, if not more, than the inside. That said, I think alot can be said for a new haircut, a new outfit, or a new tube of lipstick. Sometimes it's just the little pick-me-up someone needs when they feel like they feel like they are in a rut. ;-)

I'm giving my first presentation of the semester tomorrow! Actually, it's more than that. It's my first presentation in grad school, so I'm pretty frazzled. I don't usually get nervous about these things, but I am this time. I'm discussing computers and what is considered developmentally appropriate for young children. No I didn't pick the topic - it was assigned to me (and my partner) by the professor. Considering it's the last thing either one of us wanted to research, I think we did pretty well as far as all the work we put into the research process, gathering data, and most importantly, making a rocking power-point. I'm actually partly excited about getting up in front of everyone because A) I get to show off my new haircut and B) I'm dressing super cute! I'm wearing my power color: pink, and KILLER wedges I got on sale at JCPenney's for $4.97. Proof that you can be thrifty and still look cute. :-)