I'm Alive!

First off I apologize for leaving my blog hanging around in no where land. I promise I'm alive & well. Lately I've had very little time for much else other than teaching and writing lectures and dealing with educational bureaucracy :) In all seriousness I'm having a blast at my new job. But in the process of selling a home, moving to an apartment, unpacking my beloved and most neglected books, and keeping my head above water I feel like I may have lost bits of myself. I'll get them back. I just need some more time and take out pizza.

One issue in particular of late... in the name of all that is vain . . . has been ofcourse my HAIR! I've been wanting to go the bob route for some time. My question to you is when is the right time? Is it when you don't want to spend more than 2 minutes either styling or washing your hair? Some people say longer hair is better in that regard. And then ofcourse there is the parting... It took me a long time to grow my long locks, so I'm hesitant to hack it off. Curly hair in particular takes time. But now I'm at a crossroads. Even though I've cut down washing to once every other day. And aside from the muggy hot weather here... the water is terrible! I have to douse my head in conditioner to tame my troll-like fro. I've had every phase of short from a cropped pixie to about as long as it is now.I'm really close to the edge, especially now.

So... pardon me while I indulge a bit in my own hair-spiration photos (and I welcome any and all suggestions or input on a final decision)

There is...  

The ever so cute & the adorable Audrey Tatou - a- la Amelie.

And something that I feel suits me more is bit of asymmetrical but nothing too crazy like John & Kate or anything

And here I am, the last time I attempted one of these styles.
 

And a much younger Andrea making her new husband reconsider his decision.. at our wedding :) 

I think I've blabbed enough about hair for one day. How are you all?