Bald is Beautiful!

Okay, so "beautiful" is a stretch, but now that I'm growing accustomed to my new look it's not going to be as bad as I feared.

Yesterday was my first day at work and I started off wearing a knit cap.  It was itchy, it was hot, and so when I returned to pack up my office (I'm  moving to a new office in a few weeks) I tied a bandana around my head instead.  The bandana is more comfortable, but obviously not something I can wear in court...

But I came to the realization yesterday that whatever I wear on my head it's obviously covering up a bald head.  So why not just be bald?  I will still wear hats when I'm cold or need protection from the sun, but I certainly don't feel the need to wear them while I'm sitting at my desk, for example.

Comments/Compliments I've received:
"You look adorable"
"It's darling"
"You still look pretty"
"It's not as bad as I thought it would be"
"You look like a lesbian...a pretty lesbian"
"It makes you look younger"
"What's going on there?" (pointing to head...needless to say, the inquirer had not heard about my circumstances despite the fact we have lots of mutual friends...I think I felt worse for him than I do for myself when I answered...)
and "It's growing on me--I think I actually kind of like it on you!"

SO: people are being very kind and gentle with me during this time which has helped a lot.

And the next time someone asks me what is up with my hair, I think I'm going to ask if they've seen "The Hangover" and then make an embarrassed face.  That's actually a lot more fun than the truth!

I'm happy to report that the hair loss is STILL the worst side effect I've had...I am getting more tired, and I have noticed my muscles feel just a bit weaker when I'm exercising but nothing too crazy...