Simplicity

They say the best things in life are free, but that never held any sway for me. But I do believe the best things in life are simple. Take today for example, what was the great thing that happened today?

I got a haircut.

Yup, real simple, wasn't free, set me back 12 bucks and a 2 dollar tip, but it really did put a spring in my step. I had about 7 lbs of hair buzzed off my head. My hair grows real thick and heavy, for months and months I haven't had the cash to get it done, so I had these monster long 9 inch length strands of hair. It was covering up my eyes, starting to crawl down my back, blocking my ears. I go in today and just say "Chop it off", asking for an old fashioned flattop high and tight. Barber couldn't believe it. Kept asking over and over if I was sure, and seemed flabberghasted that anyone would actually WANT a cut like that.

I came out of that barber shop feelin' like a new man. It really wasn't much, a couple pounds of hair. Cost me 14 dollars, and thus the reason it didn't get done for so long. Roommate was finally fed up with my hair and tossed ten bucks at me to get it done.

But I actually had a skip to my stride as I walked back home, and a smile on my face. Despite all the crap going on, I was happy for a moment.


Oh, and I didn't get my furniture today. My friend never showed up, and I've been unable to contact him. I was reading about the mud slides and flooding in his area, and I'm starting to get a little worried. I know he didn't come because all the passes over the mountains were closed... but I wonder if he's in good health and safe right now. I hear some towns over there have had to be evacuated, while Renton hasn't been mentioned by name yet, I still do worry.

I hope he's fine.



Til next time,

Grind Away