One Month Bald

So it has been about a month since I have cut my hair and became a card-carrying member of the Bad Ass Bald Chicks Club. At first a month seemed like such a long time to keep it bald, but the time has gone quickly. I told myself I would do it for a month and I have. Will I keep it? Yes. How long? I don’t know. I like it. People [public] seem nicer to me. Polite. Civil. Like they have let their guard down. I think I am getting this reaction because people think I have the cancer.

One day an elderly lady stopped me in the grocery store and told me that ‘my look’ works on me. Another day, the cashier at Jo-Ann’s Craft Store, who herself had short hair, leans into me and asks gently, “I just have to ask, did you do it on purpose?”
Me: Yes.
Cashier: “I have always wanted to do that.”
Me: Then you should. [I say with as much feeling *if feelings could be passed to another* of hope and courage.]

At the Comic-Con in San Diego, a comic book author told me excitedly that he loves bald women…, “See, I even drew them in my comic book” he says, flipping the pages to show me a super hero bald woman.
Me: Ummm [trying to muster interest]
He: It’s sexy.
Me: Thank you.

At WF Grocery Seafood Counter, I could tell the man getting my tuna steaks was nervous. You know, making bad jokes. Before he hands me my fish he says, “Can I tell you something without you getting mad at me?”
Me: Sure
He: You’re so…It’s just… [stuttering, obviously overwhelmed by the big shiny round thing blocking his vision]
Me: It’s the bald head isn’t it?
He: It’s everything! It’s the whole package!
Me: [smiling demurely] Thank you.

So, is it me? The bald head? The friendly town I live in? I wonder what reactions other bald women get.

I thought I would feel less feminine, being bald. I know, silly huh?! But I feel more feminine. And strong. Even tough. I can feel it in how I carry myself. What a combination <wink> It’s a nice side-effect.

It would be cool, if as humans, we had a ‘reset internal body temperature’ methodology and that was to shave all the hair on one's head and keep it that way for 20 days or something like that. I have wondered if being bald has affected the way I react to temperatures.

I’m surprised by the number of women who tell me they have always wanted to do it. For me, going bald was not a life long desire, nor was it a whim. I guess if I had wanted to go bald in the past, I would have. I think these women live under different rules. As one of DJ’s classmates’ mother said with wistful envy, “ I have always wanted to do that! But my husband would kill me!”
Me: I’m sorry.

It seems most people know a woman who has been bald, usually an aunt who had cancer. While I notice more bald men now then ever, I am always looking for the other bald women wherever I go. There just aren’t any.

Who expected this experience?
I see a bald man looking at me.
I then look at his wife/girlfriend, who is looking at him, looking at me.
He looks back at his wife/girlfriend, who is looking at him pissed. lol

Razors: Love the new Quarttro for Women blade!
My hair color is naturally dark and thick, so when I shave, I look like I have 5 o’clock shadow. I didn’t expect that. Anyone else with dark hair deal with this? I am thinking of getting some ‘cover up’ makeup for special events when I want that smooth, no shadow look.

I have an overwhelming desire to have lots of beauty shots taken. I would love to shoot with Vin Diesel. Anyone know him? ALiteraryAffair has recently gone bald. I suggested a shoot. I imagine us hugging, our cheeks pressed together, smiling, with our eyes shut. I also have to take side, front, back and top down views to make The Cube.

Overall, life goes on, ‘cause I’m more than just my hair.


August 1, 2005	One Month Bald So it has been about a month since I have cut my hair and became a card-carrying member of the Bad Ass Bald Chicks Club. At first a month seemed like such a long time to keep it bald, but the time has gone quickly. I told myself I would do it for a month and I have. Will I keep it? Yes. How long? I don’t know. I like it. People [public] seem nicer to me. Polite. Civil. Like they have let their guard down. I think I am getting this reaction because people think I have the cancer. One day an elderly lady stopped me in the grocery store and told me that ‘my look’ works on me. Another day, the cashier at Jo-Ann’s Craft Store, who herself had short hair, leans into me and asks gently, “I just have to ask, did you do it on purpose?” Me: Yes. Cashier: “I have always wanted to do that.” Me: Then you should. [I say with as much feeling if feelings could be passed to another of hope and courage.] At the Comic-Con in San Diego, a comic book author told me excitedly that he loves bald women…, “See, I even drew them in my comic book” he says, flipping the pages to show me a super hero bald woman. Me: Ummm [trying to muster interest] He: It’s sexy. Me: Thank you. At WF Grocery Seafood Counter, I could tell the man getting my tuna steaks was nervous. You know, making bad jokes. Before he hands me my fish he says, “Can I tell you something without you getting mad at me?” Me: Sure He: You’re so…It’s just… [stuttering, obviously overwhelmed by the big shiny round thing blocking his vision] Me: It’s the bald head isn’t it? He: It’s everything! It’s the whole package! Me: [smiling demurely] Thank you. So, is it me? The bald head? The friendly town I live in? I wonder what reactions other bald women get. I thought I would feel less feminine, being bald. I know, silly huh?! But I feel more feminine. And strong. Even tough. I can feel it in how I carry myself. What a combination <wink> It’s a nice side-effect. It would be cool, if as humans, we had a ‘reset internal body temperature’ methodology and that was to shave all the hair on one's head and keep it that way for 20 days or something like that. I have wondered if being bald has affected the way I react to temperatures. I’m surprised by the number of women who tell me they have always wanted to do it. For me, going bald was not a life long desire, nor was it a whim. I guess if I had wanted to go bald in the past, I would have. I think these women live under different rules. As one of DJ’s classmates’ mother said with wistful envy, “ I have always wanted to do that! But my husband would kill me!” Me: I’m sorry. It seems most people know a woman who has been bald, usually an aunt who had cancer. While I notice more bald men now then ever, I am always looking for the other bald women wherever I go. There just aren’t any. Who expected this experience? I see a bald man looking at me. I then look at his wife/girlfriend, who is looking at him, looking at me. He looks back at his wife/girlfriend, who is looking at him pissed. lol Razors: Love the new Quarttro for Women blade! My hair color is naturally dark and thick, so when I shave, I look like I have 5 o’clock shadow. I didn’t expect that. Anyone else with dark hair deal with this? I am thinking of getting some ‘cover up’ makeup for special events when I want that smooth, no shadow look. I have an overwhelming desire to have lots of beauty shots taken. I would love to shoot with Vin Diesel. Anyone know him? ALiteraryAffair has recently gone bald. I suggested a shoot. I imagine us hugging, our cheeks pressed together, smiling, with our eyes shut. I also have to take side, front, back and top down views to make The Cube. Overall, life goes on, ‘cause I’m more than just my hair.
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