Random thoughts about going gray

I cut my hair again last week to help speed along the process of transitioning from brown to gray. Now that I've finally made the decision, I want that process to be over with as quickly as possible. Right now, as you may be able to see from this picture (not sure how well it will show up on your particular monitor) it's salt-and-pepper throughout the top. I'm really digging the white streaks at my temples, too, and can't wait until it grows out a little so I can pull my hair back to show them off.

Still, I'd be lying if I said it's been completely painless. It's been an adjustment lately, knowing I look my age. I know that sounds petty and egotistical, but it's true. Before the gray I could at least pretend that I looked five years younger…