A little off the top please!

I can finally mark #2 off my list! I ventured to the Richard Joseph salon today to chop about 9 inches of hair. I'll mail it in as a donation to Beautiful Lengths. Why not Locks of Love you ask? (I know that question was just burning in your brain wasn't it?!) Well, simply because I couldn't take it anymore and the minimum for Beautiful Lengths is 8", whereas Locks of Love is 10". Also, Beautiful Lengths donates to both women and children, whereas Locks of Love only donates to children. I realize its a traumatic experience for either women or children to lose their hair and appreciate that it will go to someone in need.

Here are the before pics:

I have to say that Noel has been going to Richard Joseph Salon since we came to Birmingham a year and 1/2 ago. He raves about it every time, but of course I've been growing my hair out for 1 1/2 years so I was excited to finally see what all the hub bub was about. Here is the salon:

And here is the cafe where I sat and had coffee (Noel usually has a meal when he goes but I was running late and anxious to get my hair cut!) Oh- and by the way- all food and drinks are complimentary.

And here is where Kevin cut my hair after I had the MOST AMAZING shampoo! Seriously- I've been to spas before but this was awesome. Full head massage, hot steamy towel, even a neck rub with some seriously yummy smelling, cooling peppermint oil. Oh- and they also cleaned my wedding rings for me while they spoiled me rotten. :)

And (drum roll please!)..........here are the after pics:

Whatcha think?

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So...I've got a paper to write.

So of course I reorganized my guest room closet this morning! Yeah, the whole procrastination thing is kicking my butt. Finals are next week, I haven't done my Christmas shopping and can't even get into the "Christmas spirit" yet. But I do feel so much better now that this closet is clean!! Check out my embarrassing before photos...

And after a few hours, here are the after pics...

And a few more...

I used this old hanging closet organizer to store our office supplies for easy access and used the empty space behind the organizer to store our beach towels since we don't have a linen closet (and the balls on the top are for pool volleyball games in the summer- so fun!). 

Each bankers box is labeled: one for each year of law school, one for crafts, photographs, cables, wedding items, etc. I also made a box for Noel and one for myself for us to keep any personal sentimental items that we just can't quite bear to part with.

After cleaning the closet I shredded a bunch of old paperwork and organized my file cabinet. Then I cleaned the kitchen and decided to make a few yummy treats too. Then I decided to share my day with you. Because well, I love you. And I still haven't started my paper. Lord help me.

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