“You’re sure I won’t look bad?” I ask nervously, looking in the mirror at you standing behind me, holding the electric shaver in your hand.

My tour ended 3 months ago in July after 2 long years. While it was an incredible experience, it was also very exhausting, and therefore I’ve been spending these months just taking time to be with friends, family, and of course you. I’ve also done a lot of self reflecting and realized my hair has become such a defining factor for me over the 14 years of my career, and a temporary change is needed. I wasn’t expecting you to be so supportive, since a buzzcut is a pretty big deal for someone like me, but you surprisingly jumped on the idea with me.