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Let’s talk about bangs for a moment, shall we?

18 Apr

My hair has resembled both of the above within the past 24 hours. I'm serious.

I’m not a typical girl when it comes to my hair. I can’t be. I mean, while I would like it to look good, in reality I’ve quietly accepted that I will never toss thick flowing locks over my shoulder.

No, I was born with a shitty hair gene: it’s thin and fine and 30% grey (in my 30s) and I fully expect to be one of those old ladies with a comb-over, who inspires other women to purse their lips and whisper, “Well bless her heart…” (Hell, maybe they already do, for all I know?)

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Project Brief: Getting a grip on my personal budget

18 Apr

[WARNING: This post is boring. There’s nothing pithy about it. If you’re looking for humor, check out the Melons post below. Otherwise, if you keep reading, do so knowing that you’re witnessing a financial experiment. You’ve been warned.]

This year I didn’t really make any New Year’s resolutions, other than to start (and maintain) a blog. Well, it seems like I’m pace with this resolution, so it’s time to scrutinize another area of my life that could stand for a bit of attention. The most obvious categories are fitness, diet and finance, so I’ve decided to choose the one that (seemingly) requires the least amount of work: finance.

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