Hair Challenge

Hey all,
I decided to partake in a "hair challenge" and below is an excerpt of the rules from one of my favorite natural hair bloggers, College Curlies.

Do YOU Accept the Challenge?

Hey y'all! If you've been keeping up with College Curlies for a while, you all know that CurlyNikki is my favoriteblogger and hair inspiration, and what loyal fan would I be if I didn't share her latest project with you all?
Starting today, February 1, 2011, CurlyNikki.com, in collaboration with actress and comedienne Kim Coles, will begin its six month nationwide “Grow Out” Challenge which will last from February 2011 through July 2011. This will be the perfect time for thousands of women across the U.S. to embrace their natural hair and have invaluable resources at their fingertips to help them along their journey of personal growth.

How to Participate:

You are encouraged to blog about your grow-out experiences, on your own personal blog or here. The six-month long journey to natural hair starts Feb. 1, 2011, at midnight and will end on July 31, 2011, at 11:59 p.m.
Guidelines:

• Drink at least 64 oz of water each day (or half your body weight in ounces)
• Eat a healthy, balanced diet
• Take a multi vitamin and other beneficial supplements
• Handle hair gently at all times
• Seal your ends every time you moisturize
• Minimize (direct) heat usage
• Deep treatment at every wash session
• Develop and follow a consistent hair routine, tailored to your specific needs and desired goals
• Document your progress, observations, and frustrations on your personal blog
• Encourage your fellow curlies by sharing tips, advice, and chiming in on their blogs
• Have fun and enjoy the journey!

"Together we will embark on the sometimes difficult, yet completely rewarding, challenge of maximizing growth potential, maintaining length, and revealing your healthiest hair possible."

Y'all. I...(deep breath)....ACCEPT THE CHALLENGE! I will be keeping y'all posted about what I'm doing to grow and maintain stronger, healthier hair.

What about you?
Stay fabulous!

http://collegecurlies.blogspot.com/2011/02/do-you-accept-challenge.html

So I hope you all decide to join in on the journey. I plan on revamping my routine and weekly documenting my frustrations, success and other random thoughts.

So strap in and get ready. I'm hoping to witness a drastic change.

Peace.

SuperBowl Sunday

Ahhhhh, its finally here SuperBowl Sunday !  I am so freaking excited. I have a few hours of work to bust out..blahhhh & then its off to party with a few of my close friends and to watch this highly anticpated game.
Hopefully the Steelers will be bringing home that 7th ring.
Toodles for now, I have to finish taking these braids out....ughhhh :(

Annoyed

-why are grown men (24+) still wearing Hollister, Abercrombie, Aero faithfully?

I’m sorry but I am looking for a man with style and if you believe that any of those three previous labels embodies style then we can not date. I do not get my generation. How are you as a female impressed by that? That is high school stuff, leave that for them, the kiddies.

-why do females wait around for their “man” to come correct?

This is a trait that I will never understand. Why are you waiting around for someone to realize that you are great catch? I mean I can understand giving someone space but come on, if your “man” is using this “space” as an opportunity to entertain new women then I’m pretty sure its time to cut your losses. Now I know this is easier said then done but geeze can’t you grow a backbone and MOVE ON. it hurts for a while but hey wounds heal, new skin emerges and life goes on.

-competition, oh really?

ahh, back to my favorite phrase yet again. But I don’t get the competition amongst females over a certain male. Why must you compete with someone else for love? If this male truly loved you then he wouldn’t have went out and fell in love with someone else. Again, get out those scissors and cut your losses.  The competition gets old, tiring and at times childish. Grow up, cut, and move one.

-lying about feelings?

OMFG, this irks my soul to the core. I DO NOT AND WILL NOT EVER UNDERSTAND WHY MALES/FEMALES LIE ABOUT THEIR TRUE FEELINGS. gosh, i don’t understand it. If you love me and someone else then let me know so I won’t be sitting here looking stupid. I would expect you to ‘keep it real’ with me just as I’m pretty sure you would want me to.

IDK, all of these things are currently annoying me. I mean I’m not having any problems or anything but these are just things I’m seeing happening around me and I never understand it. SMH. My generation man.

Happy Monday

Hey guys :)

So first off let me wish you all a happy monday. I'm pretty sure all of the Steeler fans out there are enjoying this Monday with a lack of voice perhaps, because the Steelers have booked their flights for Dallas. PITTSBURGHS GOING TO THE SUPER BOWL, HERE WE GO. I'm so excited and not to mention, I have no voice LOL. But we are on our stairway to 7.

Next, I start my new job today and I am ever so excited. The hours aren't the greatest but hey "get it how you live" right? I shall have more details about it once I get off tonight. :)

Lastly, I went thrifting this morning and found some really great stuff yet again. Now at my old job, I really didn't have a specific dress code so my work attire was a lot more laxed than in my new office setting. So of course, I was faced with slim pickins in my closest and I ended up at the thrift store this morning.
26.94 well spent. I picked up two blazers, two pair of dress pants, and three shirts. SCORE. (pictures to follow)

Currently listening to: James Morrison, Undiscovered, The Pieces Don't Fit Anymore.

I hope you all are having an excellent monday.
Peace.












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umm, what is this world coming too?

after watching this, i see why my mother always made me keep my bedroom door opened. these little girls are terrible.
where are their parents?
this is our future. its sad.

Titles

Faced with insomnia I decided to blog about titles. I found that placing a title on relationships at the wrong moment often ruins them.
Why?
Fear? A sense of being rushed? Maybe they just aren't ready for such a large step?
All of these could be correct, yet in still there could be countless other possibilities.
Every relationship is unique, communication is key. Talk with your partner, make sure you both understand each other's wants/needs out of this newly formed union. Make sure both parties have agreed to place a title on their relationship. You can never be to cautious.
Personally, I think I have often rushed relationships and placed or even attempt to place titles on my mate too fast. This caused uncertainty followed by terrible separation and one friendship that couldn't be saved. However, currently I have reevaluated my certain situation and I have realized, what's the rush? I know we have our disagreements but at the end of the day I'm happy with just being his best friend. I am truly happy with our current situation, it's giving me a chance to fall for him all over again.
So think before you put that ever-so-important title in place. You may like your current situation.
Peace.

6 Months Natural in Photos

Last Relaxer: July 15th, 2009
BC: July 13th, 2010