Monday, November 22, 2010

Times are Changing

Kari representing my Alma Mater
Yesterday I received a text from my friend. We have been friends since fifth grade. We are both now thirty and times are changing. As kids, we played together and always talked about plans and how it would be when we are "grown". Now that time is here....I am getting nervous. She texted me and told me she just found out she is 11 weeks pregnant. Now if you know her, you would be as shocked as I am. She is a lively woman, who loves to have a good time. I never imagined she'd be having a baby. I know we are getting older and many of my friends are getting married and starting families. It made me think...hmmm, what is it going to be like when my time comes to have a child. Will I be as shocked as I was to hear she was expecting? Will I be happy? All of those thoughts ran through my mind yesterday and I became a little nervous. Today I am babysitting one of my close friend's son. He is so smart and loves to talk. He is such a pleasure to keep. He continues to show me that motherhood isn't so bad after all. He loves to stare at my fish and wonders what happened to my big fish...LOL, so inquisitive. I think one day I will make a great mom but right now I will enjoy all of my friend's children and share in their happy moments of motherhood. Here is a shot of Kari wanting to feed the fish!!!
I enjoy all the questions he has and watching him grow. His mom is doing an excellent job raising him.

Sunday, November 21, 2010

So Anxious

24 weeks post relaxer

I am 24 weeks post relaxer and when I see my natural waves and curls starting to form I get anxious....I am so excited and can't wait to have a head full of them. This is what made me BC so early last time because I saw a little new growth @ 4 months and that is all I wanted to see. This time around I am a little more patient. I know I don't like short hair so this is what is keeping me from chopping. I am so in love with my natural texture and can't wait until I am completely natural! Looking at my hair and the type of texture I have makes me excited an in love....I am in love with it already and I am nurturing it into the long, healthy tresses I deserve to have. Tomorrow I am headed to the salon to get a flexi rod set!!!! I hope it turns out nice:) I will post pics tomorrow. When I look at Corinne Bailey Rae's hair, it gives me inspiration. She is one of my many hair idols. She has had some beautiful growth over the years. I LOVE her hair and her music as well. Comparing these two pictures gives me hope and PATIENCE!
her hair before

Her hair now:) I LOVE IT!


Sunday, November 7, 2010

Update

I am currently in a bored state with my hair. While I am very excited about the texture I have and the progress I am making with new growth....I just can't seem to come up with cute styles. I did not post pictures of my braid-out the other night because I was not very pleased with the results. Tonight I am going to re-braid to add more waves and curl to this three day old braid out. I go to the salon this Tuesday. I have a regimen of every other week the salon and on the off weeks I style myself. This has been very challenging but it will also force me to learn my hair and to fall in LOVE with it. It is also teaching me how to be patient. I can say that I have been so much more patient that I was in 2006. This seems like a cake walk compared to my first try at this. This time I plan on succeeding. I am also planning to document my weight loss journey which will start at the beginning of 2011.....(YIPPIE) Here are some products that I plan on trying in the near future. I purchased them all today. I will give reviews as I use them. I will use the pomade tonight as well as the Olive Oil and Sunflower moisturizer to re-braid my hair.  I love the IC Fantasia Gel, I used it last time I was natural. My hair loves it. I bought the Hicks Edges from my stylist. It does a great job tamming my edges thus far. It small amount of the Hicks Edges goes a long way. I oil my scalp every couple of days with the Optimum Oil Therapy. I like it because it is not oily at all. I use the Argan Oil to add shine to my hair and scalp. I have been washing my hair with the Hair One cleanser and I am happy with the results. Lastly....the LIFE SAVERS the conditioners. I use Silk Elements Olive Oil Conditioner as a deep conditioner and I detangle with the Silken Child Leave-in Detangler. These two items make it easier to comb out my hair. I also started taking my vitamins again for healthy, strong hair and nails. I also take a Women's Daily Vitamin. My goal is to start drinking more water as well. Today I haven't done a very good job at that. I've only had one glass...I have to work on that. Well I will keep you posted on this journey as well as reviews from the other products.
New Product...will try tonight




New...reviews later



New Product....will try tonight





promotes hair growth









 

Promotes healthy hair and nails

I Love this Gel


Silken child

My scalp treatment every couple of days
Life Saver


hair one cleanser


Thursday, November 4, 2010

Lazy Hair Day

Today is my wash day and I don't feel like washing my hair. Today is the day I am supposed to style my hair on my own but I am on E with energy. I can't seem to motivate myself to wash my hair. I know it is going to be a lot of work to do this. I had my hair flat ironed last week and it lasted pretty good. It has gotten a little frizzy around the edges, that could be because I did not wrap it this week. I think I am going to get on up and wash my hair and style it. I guess I will do a braid out, that is all I am comfortable with right now. Here is a picture of my flat iron from last week. I will post pics of my style tomorrow after I wash it......if I ever get up:)

Picture of my hair flat ironed from last week. It already looks thicker:)