2016 was a tough year for many, many reasons.  I came out of it feeling sad, lost, scared and surprisingly grateful.  I decided that 2017 is the year I challenge myself and stretch out of my comfort zone.

So, why do I want to shave my head?  Because I'm vain. Because I am insecure.  Because I have more friends than I care to count that have lost theirs because of cancer.  Because they are (or were) stronger than I can ever be.  Because I love(d) them and want to acknowledge and honor their battles in some small way.  Because I CAN do this. 

I am shaving my head for my awesome running buddy, Autumn - who is a 7 year brain cancer survivor.  She motivates me every single day.  I am shaving my head for my friends that lost their battle to cancer - for Derek, Craiga, Jodie, Jennifer, Mr. Huss and Greg.  For my friends that fought and won - for Brady, Tracy, Amy and Nora-Noodle.  For my grandfather and my grandmother who lost their battles far too young.  For my mother who survived and continues to thrive.  For the tests I went through on two different parts of my body that luckily are benign.   This disease is devastating.  If I can help in some small way by putting my vanity in check and stretching myself - then that to me is a very good thing.