three years ago, i was diagnosed with cancer. i went through chemo for about a year and a half. before starting chemo, i opted to buzz my hair short so that losing hair would not be as obvious. it took me almost two years to grow my hair to a pixie haircut length. i am extremely self conscious of my short hair, not because it doesn't look good, but because every time i look in the mirror, i'm constantly reminded of being sick. i sported a wig for a long time (as you all have noticed in my first set). but now, a year in remission, i have finally felt a little more confident about my health, and can finally smile at myself again when i look in the mirror. in each of our lives, we'll all have something that brings us down, but we need to always keep our head up, stay positive, and be hopeful...for time will heal all wounds.