It will be a week now since I had my hair cut. Major hair cut. I miss my long hair. I really do. I know it's pathetic and superficial to be missing something that can go back, that can grow back, but for a very impatient person like myself, it's big deal.

I've just been pondering on what most people say about my new look. I had had a short hair before. Maybe people (my friends, err, who else?) were just confused why would I prefer to have a short hair when various hair treatments and indulgences are sprouting on this generation.

I wasn't pressured or worried that I didn't or couldn't please everyone. I don't care what other people will say. As a matter of fact, how I find their reactions funny!

*** "You just can't accept that my hair looks straighter and more beautiful" - my adorable sister  ***

Partly true, I don't want to be associated (or the right term would be, compared) with her looks hahaha...

*** "You look like Madam Auring!" 
-my friend whom I first showed my new haircut to ***

No violent reactions. Nevertheless, I don't look forward to know who will be the Archie in my life. Nyarks -_-

*** "You look younger but taller"  -Ida ***

I was teasing her about I, imitating her haircut, and she did assent that I was successful on that note. Imitating the height will always be the problem for me :p

But the ultimate comment that I got was from a Korean officemate:

*** "Oh, you cut your hair, why?" (in a very commiserating tone when I can only offer the answer: "Oh, the heat irritates me!")
"Oh, in Korea if you cut your hair, that means you broke up with your boyfriend" ***

I suddenly felt sick :-&)

On the other, that was another proof why we have in our lingo, "Ang haba ng hair mo" when for example, a man/guy/hunkie/cutie gets attracted to the opposite sex.

Another plus to the set standards of beauty since our childhood years (through the heroines and principal characters in fairytales, myths and romantic stories).

The commiseration didn't stop there.

*** "Oh, do you have a boyfriend?" ***

I wanted to give the answer, "I cut my hair so that I would never have a boyfriend"
But I couldn't. Curse the hidden truth that deep down inside, I want to have one! More many more many yikes!

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Related to having a short hair, our team in the office had a somewhat costume party. Our theme was about uniforms. So actually, I was desperate to win that I sacrificed my hair to look young and highschool-ish in my old and preserved highschool Bene uniform. I miss highschool!!! 

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I hope all the poets/writers in the world can build a bridge between the figures of speech and reality. 

Confusing?

For example, all the similes and metaphors would sensibly happen. Just like in sci-fi movies, where the characters press designated buttons to create an incredible effect.

So when I cut my hair short, it will also cut off/eliminate/shorten my problems. :D

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It's my friend's (Ida) last day in the office today. T_T I cut my hair so that I would look like her and now she will leave me! Huhuhuhu...
Anyway, here's a sentimental song I guess I would be singing starting tomorrow

Hintay
Sugarfree

Mabilis ang ikot ng mundo
Sa kakasabay nahihilo ako
Isang hakbang sa limang patlang
May panahon, pagkakataong

Nawawala kapag di hinawakan
Dudulas kapag di iningatan, hoy, hoy, hoy, hoy

Hintay, hintayin mo ako
Mahirap nang maiwan dito
Hintay, hintayin ako
Dahan dahan lang hoy

Mabilis ang galaw ng oras
Sa kakasabay nauubos ang lakas
Bilis na mahirap sabayan
Kung may panahon, pagkakataong...