it's gone.

yes.
i have cut my hair. is everyone happy now?
i feel so naked. i'm not completely sure it was such a great idea at this point. i'll give myself a few days to "grow into it".
before:

after:

why the sudden change of heart? well. first, let me assure you that it wasn't because i caved under peer pressure. as a matter of fact, if anyone implies that it was because of peer pressure i might just go on another hair-growing spree.
so why did i cut it then? well mostly for 2 reasons:
1. i've run out of conditioner.
2. laura promised to bake me a dozen home-baked cookies in exchange for a haircut.
SOLD!

in seriousness, i cut it because it was getting distracting.
back to my "normal" hairdo for a few months. maybe next year i'll give myself a shave.