its called growing.. makes sure that the length hasnt changed as well :]
I've added "getting rid of my extra fat that is just there for no reason because I'm of an average weight," to my new year's resolution.
And Calliope, I have to agree on the reason for not making them, but I just still make them in a vain hopeless/full attempt to have one come true, by working at it, and waiting for it to come true on it's own.