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When I Reach My Goal, I'm Donating My Hair To Locks Of Love

By Becky Troutt

Industry Observer with No longer practicing real estate as of 2008.

January 14, 2008 02:38 AM

Tomorrow starts the "real first day" of my diet, however I've been sticking to it since the 1st of the year anyway!!

I've decided that when I lose 75 lbs (or anywhere close to it) by the end of this year, I will donate my hair to the locks of love foundation.

The photo I have here on this site and my website is an old photo (4 years old). My hair is much longer now. It is currently down to the middle of my back and probably by the end of the year, it will be down to my waist. I'm really wanting to cut it off right now, but am going to force myself to reach my goal before I do it. I want it to be longer so there will be more to donate.

When I do cut it off, it will probably get cut off to about my shoulders, so that will be a pretty long ponytail to donate.

I know I take for granted having something as simple as hair and complain about it quite a bit. Having to wash it & blow dry it every day, color it, trim it, unclog the shower drain and sweep the bathroom floor every other day are things I find myself complaining about, when in reality, I should be grateful. I'm certain if I didn't have hair, I'd probably wish for those things all the time!

If you're thinking of cutting your hair and it's longer than 10 inches that you're wanting to cut off, please consider donating your hair to the locks of love foundation.

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Cyndee Haydon

Charles Rutenberg Realty - Clearwater, FL

727-710-8035 Clearwater, Beach Short Sales Luxury Condos &Homes

Becky - what a great goal to have and just think of the people you will help - I'm rooting for you!!

Jan 14, 2008 02:42 AM

Lane Bailey

Century 21 Results Realty - Suwanee, GA

Realtor & Car Guy

I wish you the best of luck on your goal. I'm shooting for 20 pounds this year... and next year... and ten after that. I'f I could walk and type, that would be pretty good...

Jan 14, 2008 02:45 AM

Elaine Hanson

Coldwell Banker Realty - Malibu | Topanga - Malibu, CA

REALTOR - Topanga, CA Real Estate Agent

My daughter donated to Locks of Love when she was in junior high. I was SO proud of her! She had seen her grandma go through chemo and lose her hair. It's a great organization. Thank you in advance for your donation and for posting about it. Good luck with your goals!

Jan 14, 2008 03:33 AM

Lindsey Hasford

Edina Realty - Elk River, MN

Bringing you home...

I just donated mine about a month ago. I couldn't take it anymore. I love it short again! Yeah for the motivation.

Jan 14, 2008 04:21 AM

Ann Cummings

RE/MAX Shoreline - NH and Maine - Portsmouth, NH

Portsmouth NH Real Estate Preferrable Agent

Hi Becky - what an admirable goal, both for your hair and your weight. I'm working on making a few lifestyle changes that include changing what I eat. My hair's not long enough to donate, but I do admire you for doing what you are.

I'm pulling for you!!
Ann

Jan 14, 2008 11:13 AM

Mana Tulberg

805 County Real Estate - Camarillo, CA

Real Estate Agent - Camarillo CA

Becky, best of luck with your diet. My two daughters are growing their hair so they can donate them to Locks.

Jan 14, 2008 03:04 PM

Katrina Madewell

Charles Rutenberg Rlty- More than 5,000 agents(813) 777-1196 - Tampa, FL

Tampa FL Homes for sale | Tampa Bay - (813) 777-1196

I know some people that have done this. It is a great organization. Good luck in 2008 on your new diet...

Jan 14, 2008 03:26 PM

Becky Troutt

No longer practicing real estate as of 2008. - Bradenton, FL

Cyndee, thank you.

Lane, I hope you reach your goals too!

Elaine, that's great to hear your daughter donated also.

Lindsey, that's cool!!

Ann, thanks! Good luck with your changes also.

Mana, thanks. I think your daughters will get a sense of satisfaction in helping someone when they do donate it.

Katrina, thank you.

Jan 14, 2008 11:59 PM

Jeff&Grace Safrin

F.C.Tucker 1st Team Real Estate - Valparaiso, IN

SpousesSellingHousesTM

Wonderful Post Becky and very worthy cause.....My Youngest Daughter Kelly ( who is away at College - Purdue now) has been growing her hair long since grade school. Every year we do something special to adopt a needy family or visit a childrens hospital with gifts at Christmas. This year due to her final exams, Kelly missed the family event of giving - when she came home from school for Holiday Break to our amazement her hair was short - she felt she had to contribute somehow to the needy- even though she was away from home, so she gave over 12 inches of her beautiful hair to locks of love!

Thanks for sharing this

Sincerely,

Grace Safrin

Jan 15, 2008 02:26 AM

Todd Clark - Retired

eXp Realty LLC - Tigard, OR

Principle Broker Oregon

OK, Becky that is way too cool of you and make sure you take a before and after picture and maybe a video of the cutting. I now am on the help Becky reach her goal band wagon!

Jan 15, 2008 05:21 PM

Grace, your daughter sounds like a great person. Glad to hear she loves to help out others!

Todd, I am going to take some photos this week so I will have them later in the year for comparison! ;) Thanks for the encouragement!

Jan 16, 2008 01:31 AM

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