Another Year Older. A New Me.

 

I just turned another year older and as much as I always tell myself that age is just a number. This year the thought of me being only seven years closer to hitting the big 50 is a little daunting. It’s a mad rush to accomplish the goals I’ve set out to do.

 

However, before any of that can happen, I first need to work on some life changes. I need to find more time for myself, I need to start putting myself at the top for a change and I need to take care of me.

 

Once I’ve mastered how to do that, I need to start purging. Purging the unwanted thoughts in my head, purging the negative (things, thoughts and people) in my life and purging all the hurt and hate I’ve built up over the years.

 

So to kick start this process, I figured I’d first “buang sway” on an auspicious day such like my birthday.

 

“Buang” means to throw or discard in Malay, and “suay” means unlucky or unfortunate in Hokkien.

 

So I decided to get a haircut. I wanted to cut my long black hair to show a difference and not just snip off an inch or two.

 

In many cultures, cutting your hair can have different connotations, from acquiring health to wealth, or good luck and everything in between.

 

But as Coco Chanel once wisely uttered, “A woman who cuts her hair is about to change her life.” She knew the power of a good haircut and the power she was referring to was confidence and the sharpness of how the new look will feel.

 

When I decided I would cut my hair short, I was nervous. I’ve never really had my hair short. But I knew I had to do it. And so I did.

 

At first, the hairdresser only snipped off a couple inches. I looked at it and it didn’t make much of a difference so I got a bit more confident and had her snip off a few more inches.

 

I actually like it! It sure made the difference I had set out to accomplish in the first place.

 

I feel it has taken away 10 years. I feel so much more refreshed and …. Younger. Ha.

 

So here’s to a new start!