I have thought and joked with others about shaving my head for the past year. Well, now is the time to try out this experiment. I shaved my head today and took a picture but can’t upload it. I will post it once I figure out how to do so.

I plan on shaving my head three times a week during the next month. Most of the monthly challenges I do knowing that at the end of the month I will stop or significantly change my routine. However, there is a definite possibility that this will stick and I will remain bald-by-choice from now on.

Here are some of the reasons for shaving my head:

• I have been dissatisfied with my hair for quite a while. Whether I wear it longer or shorter, I cannot get myself to like it. Ever since it started balding above the temples, it has just looked corny to me. Also, there are some small abnormalities in the back as well which slightly bug me.
• I feel empowered when I choose my style. My self-image has never been the greatest. However, it usually improves when I put myself in charge of my image instead of just succumbing to what I am used to (even though this might not be the best). So this will be a test. Will I feel more confident or less with my hair shaved off?
• No more haircuts or bad hair days. I have been keeping my hair shorter for the past year or so, but there are still occasions where I forget to get a haircut and then look sloppy.
• It is something new. Really, what more reason do I need than this? I think life is more interesting when I change my looks or routine and experiment with new things. So that is what this is.

I am going back to school next week and am sure I will get plenty of comments. I will update everyone with my thoughts once the month is over.