3 month update

Well nothing much has changed in my hair that I can see. I have notice that not nearly as much slippage is going on as with the previous months. I finally got my hair retightened. It cost a little more too, but with good reason. I waited too long. I went about 7 weeks. As a result a higher bill and two locs that decided that they couldn't live without each other and joined together. You know what's funny. I went so long because I couldn't afford my sessions. So I waited, and I waited, and waited. Until finally, my loctician called me and asked how my hair was doing. I was so glad to hear from her, but at the same time I almost cried because I didn't know what to do. Well, she worked around my hectic schedule and worked we me so that I could continue to have my locs maintained at such critical stage of their development. Now I feel good. I look good too or at least I think so and I'm the majority. We all know that majority rules!


~The do is a fresh pipe set. Nice and tight~









I don't try to disguise my little babies on the sides anymore.
(Sorry for the so-serious look. I'm pretending that I'm working.)

2 months loc'ed down- update

Ok, remember I chopped off my little ones in the front and on the sides? Well check out the little babies now. It has been just about a month when I did this. I think they add a little flava to my "curly Sue" hair style that I have been rockin' on a day to day basis. Now they seem to defy gravity?!

~~1 month ago~~

Over all I'm enjoying watching my hair change. Heck, even before the change I was enjoying it. I didn't even know what my natural hair looked like. Anyway, here's some more pics.

~~Today~~

They now have little fuzzy ends. Funky!

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Ms. Curly Sue (Do you see me posing? I know you see it.)

 

Holey Dreads!

Ok, I'm not gonna panic! I'm just seeing things right? Nope, it's real. I'll let my loctician know what's going on and give an update later on the resolution. Some of my locs are bumpy, I see these holes in some and some have Y shaped bases (not pictured). This can't be good. I'm just hoping no do-overs. These little whipper snappers took 19hrs of my life to be installed.

Self Talk

I started this blog because it's therapeutic. A New Start, A New Me. I wanted a change in my life and so I have to be that change. It starts with me. What happens when I become stressed, excited, angry, happy? I write about it. No I'm not the best writer and probably my grammar teacher would just faint if she knew how I was writing today. Still, it best to just get it out and so I write........



I had to release. Tears came flowing from my eyes. My emotions running crazy. How long will this last? I thought to myself. I work two jobs. I go to school 24 hrs a week. I miss my kids terribly. I'm frustrated. I'm tired. I'm mad. But then I think, I'm bigger than this. I'm stronger than this and if it's becoming overwhelming, then maybe I'm carrying too much of the weight. How about I shift a lot more of the load over to Lord. He won't mind.
Sometimes I feel alone. I feel like I'm by myself, trying to make a better future for me and my daughters. Then I open my eyes wider and say 'Hey girl, what's this I hear? You're not trying to give up are you? What are the consequences of giving up now? All that you put in and went through thus far, was it in vain? Were you just foolin' around and waisting time or do you have something to accomplish? I'm just wondering. Because the woman I know is not a quitter! The woman I know is a straight up warrior! Ah Ha! Where's your armor Warrior Princess? Are you wearing your helmet of salvation? Protect yourself with the shield of faith. And by any means necessary do not lay down your sword of the Spirit which is the word of God. What's that you say? You are busy! Too busy to prepare for battle? Well that's the kind of thinking that has actually started this so call release anyway. Rethink the way you are going about this. Get in touch with the One whose really in control. Put on your armour and stop roaming around unprotected like your adversary is not lurking around seeking whom he may devour. This war is not over. FIGHT! There's a victory waiting to be won.




After that. I needed a hug.

Now I'm motivated again. I'm ready! CHARGE!

Thanks self. I needed that.

History Was Made- The Inauguration of President Obama

I'm hung over by the adrenaline rush of excitement! My boss actually was there in D.C. yesterday. How jealous am I? How exciting it must have been to be there to see with your very own eyes history in the making. Wow! It was reported to have been 1 to 2 million people there to witness our 44th president of African descent take his oath and watch the exchange of power take place. I was thrilled! At home, glued to my t.v. I wished I could have found a newspaper or magazine to scrapbook the memory on yesterday. Truly, I will never forget it. Nonetheless, change is here. Obama Style.

During tough times, You need family

Having a circle of people that really love you and care for you is so important nowadays. Times are hard and life can be down right depressing. You need those people that are family & friends that encourage you to hold on, hang tuff, and keep your faith in the Lord. I heard on the radio this morning that some 20,000 out of 100,000 people are suffering from depression to the point of a suicide attempt. Out of that 20,000, 11,000 actually succeed. My numbers maybe a little off, but the fact is that it's happening. What's even more astounding is that the suicide numbers are on the rise for young people (late teens into the twenties). So with that in mind, I said to myself that I would let my loved ones know that I do indeed love them. If there's anything that I'm able to do for them then I will. Even if it's just to lend an ear at 3am in the morning. I would do that. As for myself, I will keep looking to God and keep my faith in Him and build on it. Depression is a very serious condition and often times goes un-noticed. There's a lot of people suffering right in the workplace that come to work everyday and even offer up smiles and laughter. But deep inside they are hurting because they feel hopeless.
I have a lot to be thankful for and I know it. My life, because everyday the Lord sends I'm given a NEW opportunity to make it better. My children, I have 3 beautiful daughters. One who is 8yrs old today! That's my baby girl. She is the youngest. I truly love all of my children. My family, They don't see me often, but if they don't hear from me they turn into private investigators. I'm thankful of that. And my friends, dear friends. The ones that will send the message 'Hello! Can we hang out at some time in this century. We are friends, in case you didn't know.' Ah, yes friends. :-)

Happy Birthday Baby Girl!

F.r.i.e.n.d.s group-Females with renewed incredible endurance, and never ending devotion & strength.

One sunday afternoon.

OMG, What have I done?!

Oh. My. Goodness. What did I do.

So, I was gonna cut my hair. Only to the natural. You know, to get rid of the relaxed ends. Well, I started and then chickened out! So now what? I have a tapered look I s'pose. I'm trying to disguise it. Can't wait until the summer. I think that's when I'll appreciate my "tapered" side a little more. Oh well, moving on.

Here's my disguise. Can you tell? Maybe a little? Oh, well. It'll grow back. I hope.