The Consequences of a Whim

Do you know that moment where you feel a whim coming on? It seems like a good idea so you take the first step. And then you think, hm, I don’t know if that was wise but I’m one step in, I may as well take two. 50 steps later you gasp at the carnage but you can’t go back. You’re in it up to your chin. That, my friends, is how you accidently cut 8 inches off your hair.

It’s not like I don’t have practice being an idiot. I do this with food all the time. Raisins are my supreme downfall. At least with cookies I have the good sense to stop after I eat a couple because I know they are bad for me. But raisins? They are kind of healthy, so I generally keep eating until I consume the whole box. I am definitely challenged when it comes to impulse control.

Here’s the thing, I need to stop and be more intentional. I am a very busy person and generally rush from one thing to the next without a lot of thought. I am learning that I must stop and think before I make decisions. I just really wish I didn’t have to learn everything the hard way.

All of that to say, I really do try to learn from my mistakes. And I endeavor to make better choices. And with that said, here is my new “Margaret-do”.

After all, a bad haircut isn’t the end of the world.

Today is a good day. A beautiful day. And tomorrow, shoot, it’s going to be even better.