Extreme Makeover: Belton Edition II

I've received quite a bit of feedback regarding my possible makeover from a whole lotta folks. Somehow it's turned into a big self-esteen fest. All singing Billy Joel songs crooning, "Don't goooo chaaangin' to try n' please me! You never let me down before! Oooooo!"

Which is cool. I think it's cute. But on to the suggestions! Here's what I've gotten so far from folks.

(For those worried that the "Eighth Wonder of the World," my afro will die, sleep soundly. My hair will remain big and curly although I am considering changing it some.)

Keep the suggestions coming people! The more the merrier! I'm going to make my decision probably by the end of next week and start my makeover plan of action ...

My "Big Sis," Denise loves me for me:
Do all of your suggestions but do these things only if you really want to. I am biased so I am going to love you regardless of what you do unless you do something to harm yourself, then I will have to step in and give you some learnin' :)

Dancin' thespian, Sheila McClure agrees with Mz. Billy Joel up there:
I agree with your sister--do what you really want to do. But if you want a [exercising] buddy, just let me know! I've been wanting to take a class (dance or martial arts--what about kickboxing?) forever, so let's find one. Personally, I do better if I have someone else working with me; alone I tend to find reasons to ditch class (I need someone to keep me honest). Whatever it is, I'm always up for adventure, so long as it's safe and doesn't do any permanent damage.

David Lollar gets all "Theater-eye for the Reporter Girl":
Here's what I think: you look fabulous, your physical form and style don't need to change just for the sake of changing, and your soul is divine, so maybe you might want to do what they do on those makeover shows-- cut your hair.

Now I'm not saying you need it, I like your hair, it fits your head, and no one, I mean NO ONE wears that style better than you (at least that I've ever seen), but you might consider that it hides your cute face (I know, women don't like to be called 'cute,' but neither do I, and yet, with my Charlie Brown head, I get it a lot) and your smile and your eyes will show more if it comes "out of the frame" so to speak. Just a thought. Of course, you might just a do a belly button piercing, and see how that livens things up in the wardrobe departrment. Nothing says lovin' like a new place to accessorize, right? Be good, have a fun day, and "make that change!"

A plea from Chandra D.:
Don't chop the hair...taming it could be a possibility, but nothing too drastic...you're known for your hair!!...what about new glasses? New glasses are always fun!

Suggestions from the "Notorious T.I.M.":
Being a man, my opinion about hair is probably ill formed, but I have to say, I've never been a big fan of the TWA [Teenie Weenie Afro] on women. Some women (say, Pam Greer in the 70s) can pull it off, but on others, it just looks a little too butch. I mean, do you really want the same hair do that Ice Cube had a few years back?

Joining a gym sounds good (I need to take my own advice). It would give you chance to meet some people while improving your health, which is a pretty good twofer. Problem about gyms though, is they can be both expensive, and intimidating if you don't look thin already (which why I don't go). But in the end, I guess I need to just suck it up and stop whining like a girlie boy.

Don't worry about your fashion sense, it's pretty good, as far as I can
tell.

Here's what "Doctor" Doug Cheesman prescribed:
Hey, you're in California now Danielle. Gymaphobia is a common ailment for a lot of people. The cure for Gymaphobia is a Sport Utility Vehicle. You buy one, wake up and jog at the crack of dawn, then return home to take your kids to school in your Chevy Tahoe.

I am not recommending running because I never run, it hurts. I am not recommending kids either, it hurts (I hear). As for the SUV, if you have one then why would you need to run somewhere.

Fashion. I wouldn't change much. You've got a style and it works for you. Plus, the downtown clothing stores need a steady customer base. It's really a public service to shop there.

Your hair is awesome, it's probably in the running for the eighth wonder of Bakersfield. (#7 is the fact that Buck Owens is still breathing) The glasses/hair combo is your signature look in my opinion.

If you want to feel better, do what I did. Cut out refined sugar, soda's, and start stretching in the morning to start your day. You will be amazed at how much better you will feel when you first cut the junk out. (I lie, I don't stretch, but I should) Other than that, just take some good "me time" to relax. I think you'll be fine.
 
Gwen steps in:
The little fro idea sounds fun to me, but I totally love you as is. I love the new glasses post- it works really well and at lenscrafters you can have them in about 4 hours (gone are the about an hour days!).

Doug's ideas are great, but just remember he is a skinny white boy who doesn't need junk food the way most of us do. I mean we've all seen him without his shirt on and that is not the body of a junk food fiend! I used to run but Doug's right, it hurts. I had the kids and that hurts too and does nothing good for the waistline! I tried swimming and that was great, but a hassle unless your nosy landlord has put in a pool for your convienece.

I hear biking is wonderful but who has the cash to drop at snyder's? I suggest a spa day. If you have the funds go to one of the fancy spas and get a deluxe package and then come home and watch some dvd's just chilling in a robe. If the cash is tighter take a long bath with candles and all that crap, get a friend to rub your back and then do the robe thing.