Not-so-Mini Update

Well peeps .. it's gone .. all gone, I tell ya. My hair is now officially SHORT! I had to get rid of the ends. Besides my hair falling OUT in clumps, the ends got extremely dry and frizzy. I was developing an afro. I am sooo not kidding here. I was ready to go to a salon and get some relaxer put in it. *shrugs* Instead, I got it cut and I love it. So no more long long red curly hair. I look at pics and sob a little .. but it's a new me, and everyone says it looks good. I look a little older (drat) and more professional (gag). I've met Dr. Tran's weight goal! He wanted me to stop at 165. I am now 164 and I am gonna keep going for a bit more. I never listen - that's just me. I've always gotta be the bad girl. So my goal is close to 150. It might be a little unrealistic for a woman that is 5'8" .. but we'll see. I was referred to as "skinny" by my husband, "skin and bones" by one of my best friends, "tiny" by another best friend and "sooo small" by a coworker. *blinks* I don't see it. But I won't complain. Things at work are going phenomenally well. I filled in yesterday morning doing the news for the morning show. That was a lot of fun. I am doing so much at Star right now, it's wonderful. My new job doing the ski watch reports is insanely fun! http://skiwatch.com If you click on conditions and then Connecticut, you can hear my web reports every day. I voice for radio stations all over the US, including California. I've picked up little voice projects here and there as well for independant companies and also helping a friend with a cheerleading piece. There's my update - a little longer than I planned. You get a gold sticky star for hanging in there! When do I get to see you all again? Hrmmm? Let's make it soon! Tara

Hey Tara, Where the pictures of your new hair style? WE would love to see that pictures. I am so glad you love your job about skiwatch. Keep come back with us on this message board! Hugs Kathy K

Hi Kathy! I just posted the new pics - check em out!!

Hi Tara, I am so close to cutting my hair too, for the same reasons! Just being a chicken still... I checked out your ski watch report. Sounds good!! Congratulations! Anne

Yea, I was chicken too. I had my hair cut three times in the last month to be sure this is what I wanted to do to my hair. My husband was going mad with me saying I needed to go back to get more cut. He thought I was losing my mind. He really likes it though. Thanks for the good words on my ski report!!! Tara

Hi Tara, How proud of you I am. Meeting your goal, cutting your hair, loving your job, being called skinny, etc.... I love your updates and I am with you as far as getting together with everyone soon. Congratulations on your new life! Sandy

Oh Sandy - you are so sweet. Thank you so much!!! New pics are posted! Tara

Hi Tara! Thanks for the update. I can't wait to see a picture of your new hairdo! I also chopped mine. I LOVE it. It's wicked short, but it fits me. I think it is so fabulous how you love your job. Life is good for you!!! Love, Tammy

You chopped yours too??? Oh I wanna see!! Life is good right now, Tammy. It's about time too! By the way, I just posted the new pics! Lots of love to you! Tara

I wanna see the new "do" chica!! It seems a lot of us shed our hair after shedding the weight ... Congrats on meeting the weight goal ... and so flippin' fast!! Dr. Tran tells me I have another 5 lbs. or so & I'm done ... I'd like another 25, but whaddya gonna do? I'm also getting used to being called things like "tiny." Of course, being 5'1" helps with that, because I'm still in size 10s, which isn't so "tiny" for someone my size, but I'll take it. I still have to resist the urge to tell everyone who compliments me exactly where my trouble spots are & what I have to do to get rid of them ... so I guess the lesson is to learn to shut up & say "thank you." Are you guys doing Christmas music for the whole season? Seems to be a trend... I'm sorry I missed hearing you yesterday! I'll be checking out the ski website, of that you can be sure. I can't wait to hit the slopes for the first time in several years. Have a lovely day! Kathy F.