A Michigan 4th

I can't even begin to explain to you how lovely Michigan summers are. It's pretty equivalent to the South's spring weather: highs of 80's & 90's and low's of 60's & 70's with plenty of sunshine. For my last two years of high school, my family lived on Selfridge ANGB which is right on Lake St. Clair. We loved having neighborhood block parties and watching the fireworks from the lawn. 

This year I had the chance to be up there again for the 4th of July. Along with my friend Amanda, her fiance Andrew, and her sister Kristina, we drove over to St. Clair Shores to watch the fireworks. People watching is always fun to do while waiting for nightfall ;)

beautiful water

Andy & Amanda

Amanda, Me, & Kristina

The moon was crazy orange/red and super low in the sky at 9pm

Pink Donation

Honestly, I wasn't sure if I should even post this, but considering that it's now October and breast cancer awareness month, I decided to go ahead........

 I donated 11 inches of my hair to Locks of Love

My hair may not look that short to you, but it's definitely a little shorter in the back. My hair is naturally wavy, and the shorter it is, the more it curls (especially in this Southern humidity). During the cut it was starting to do just that, so the hairdresser had to straighten it. After doing that, she had to fix it because one side ended up shorter than the other in the back. Bless my poor hair. LoL.

Thankfully, it is just hair and I am very blessed that it grows quickly!!! :) With having friends and family who have battled with cancer, I know that donating my hair is only a small part of what I can do. I've donated my hair two times previously with Pantene Pro-V's Beautiful Lengths program, but I chose to do Locks of Love this time because I found a local hair salon that would give me a complimentary haircut (can't complain about that)!!

BEFORE

DURING

 

AFTER

 I am in love with this stuff! Makes your hair feel extremely soft and luxurious.

This is only the 2nd bottle I've ever purchased  & I use it sparingly 

because it's so stinkin' expensive! Why did I buy it again? 

Oh yeah......

If you have the patience to grow your hair out, I suggest you do and then donate it!!

{Pantene only requires 8 inches but Locks of Love requires 10}!!!

It's VERY exciting & scary at the same time to make such a drastic change!! I shouldn't regret cutting it because it's going to such a meaningful cause (& even a free haircut)!!!

Have YOU ever donated your hair?