5th Month

Today marks my 5th month post relaxer!!! I hear bells ringing!!! And I totally forgot about it, so now I am sitting here in my bonnet, with no 5th Month Transitioning photo's of my hair. How sorry am I?

July Hair Update

It's been a bunch of "wash & go's." What can I say? It beats the 2 strand twist, which grew old in June. I will still use it, but I figured why now, when washing and go is working out so well for me. I don't know what I will do when the weather changes. I thought about visiting my beautician at the end of the summer heat and let her give me a rinse and wash & set. So far, it sounds like a marvelous plan, but who knows! I am not interested in braids. My gray edges though stubborn when it comes to standing up tall for all to see, seems fragile to me when I think of the damage tight braids could do to them around my hairline. Still giving it some thought.

A shout out to my one and only follower!!! You are cool, girl. Thanks for the love.

Peace

Another Hair Try

So, this morning, me and the hair experienced a new product. I applied a bit of Organic Olive Oil Hair Growth Conditioner. I purchased it this past weekend. It's a bit lighter than the regular Organic Olive Oil Conditioner, (I was not able to find a picture of it and right now I am too lazy to take one of my own bottle). I like it. I then sprayed water and added a bit, and when I say a bit, I mean it, of Long Aid Activator Gel. I think I overdid it with the Eco Styler Gel on yesterday.

My hair was okay. Much better than my hair on yesterday, but still room for improvement. I will have to remember to start posting pics, but I'd rather you all see "good hair days," rather than "aight" days. I did use a headband. I really don't want to use one, I want my hair to be free and funky looking, (of course with style, because funky is sometimes not cute, if you know what I mean?).

Well, I am off to look at some of my favorite Youtuber's and to play a bit of Yo'Ville on Facebook, (I am hooked, lol).

Peace

Results

I used the Eco Styler Gel today. First thing I sprayed my hair with a mixture of extra virgin olive oil, water, and Giovanni Leave In Conditioner. Don't ask why. I am starting to watch way too many Youtube videos where some of y'all are concocting your own formulas, so I decided to concoct my own. Then, I jumped in the shower and wet my hair, and then applied Herbal Essence Hello Hydration. After that application, I put on a plastic cap, and kept it there until my shower was complete. I rinsed, patted with a towel, and applied more of my concoction along with the Eco Styler Gel. I almost did not remember not to touch it. Actually, I touched the sides, and got frustrated because I did not like my part, and used a bristle brush on the front and sides, and then I had to spray more concoction and finally I stuck 2, (yes, I got mad with the first one and snatched it off), headbands on. I then took my diffuser and tried to dry it a bit on the messed up side and back where I was dripping like crazy.

I hated it. All day. I hated it. It was not as soft as I would have liked. It was not as fluffy as I would have liked. I hated it. As soon as I got home, bathed, fed, and fooled around with the little folks, I conditioned again. So now, here I sit with a bonnet on my head which is semi wet and twisted into about 5 plaits, on which I did not, (because I have been doing so up until right now), put any rollers on the ends. It's my hair, I can do what I wanna do!

Peace

This Week in Hair and Times

Michael Jackson 1958-2009

What a week, huh? We, I..., am living in a world without Michael Jackson. I love to remember the Michael of The Jackson 5. I love the Michael of Right On Magazine. Once I was so thrilled with the Thriller album, but then it all became too surreal for me. I tried to avoid thinking of him as a child molester, the same way I avoid R. Kelly. I bowed out of his fan club with the exception of "Do You Remember the Times?" Still, all said and done, a great performer passed away. Rest in Perfect Peace and may our Lord bring comfort to your family and fans.

HAIR NEWS




I found these over at Miss Jessie's. She has the best hair pics, and how to's, but I see she is quite expensive, and if you perchance to happen to do a Google search on reviews for her, you will find them a bit too mixed to spend the money just to "try it out." I won't do it. If someone gifted me some, I'd be willing to try it.

I read up on good reviews for Eco Styler Gel and Long Aid Curl Activator, so I rushed out and purchased some. The price can't be beat. I have yet to try either of them, but will be doing so this coming week. I paid $1.99 for the Eco Styler Gel (brown), and $6.79 for the Long Aid Curl Activator. I was not too sure what color to get for the Eco Styler Gel, but MariaG, a poster over at Naturally Curly talked about how much she loved it. Her hair is amazing, and she is friendly to boot. She shares advice with kindness. Us Newbies, particularly me, appreciate kind words with education. She Youtube's too, under the name of MGalarza002. I love her roller set videos.

I have been doing a lot of board hopping over at Naturally Curly . Many there will give you great advice on curly and transitioning hair. Now don't fret if you run across a few who will be not so friendly to the transitioner. Many people still have not embraced the idea that all hair is good, no matter what stage of transition it is in. I was thinking, if I got a relaxer on yesterday, and decided today that I am never gonna let a relaxer touch my hair again, then today, I am transitioning. It's just that simple. Enjoy your hair. Make friends with it. It's yours and God gave it to you. Okay, enough of my spouting wisdom. Naturally Curly is a great site, with fabulous folks, and tons of information. Enjoy befriending it.

Peace

Hair Today

You know, I know that I have silver hair all up in my business. I am a "rinser." I am trying to hold off of rinsing until I get a handle on this natural stuff. I can just see my beautician looking at me, and asking me what in the world do I think I am doing? What am I to tell her? "I am going natural." Will she treat me differently? I mean, it is money out of her pocket. I am known for getting the works, as in relaxer, rinse, condition, and cut.

Speaking of natural. My hair was acting the fool this a.m. One side, I loved. The other, not so much. I wonder what tomorrow will bring?

Products

I went a bit nuts this weekend with my haircare product purchases. This is only a bit of what I purchased. If you add in ponytail holders, hair clips, and additional hair bonnets then you got me. In two days, I have washed or "no poo'd" twice. I will have to find a link to post for folks who stumble across this blog and have no idea that I am going natural with my hair, and there's a whole wide world out there for folks of color who are tired of chemically altering their hair to supposedly make it more manageable.

I will try to keep up with what products I like and don't like. Later. Peace

Changing Hairy Times

Hair. What more can I say? I have been reading a ton of information on websites about hair this Memorial Day weekend, (Happy Memorial Day to you,by the way), and my eyeballs are hurting. After many years of saying I would do it, I am doing it. I fought with myself till the bitter end. I betcha I will fight with myself some more, and hopefully I will win, ha! Anywho, I will try my best, in addition to the many other distractions I have going on in my life, to record on this blog, (and I hope it works out better for me than my updates on reading), what's going on with my ever transitioning hair. Watch out, Peace is going natural!!!

Still Reading

Yep, that pretty much says it all.

Sort of Different

Okay, have you ever thought about the word, "eccentric?" Webster defines it as, "deviating from an established or usual pattern or style," or "deviating from conventional or accepted usage or conduct especially in odd or whimsical ways." I can live with being whimsical. Whimsical sounds happy, doesn't it? I never really thought about the definition of whimsical. (A few minutes have passed while I googled the definition.) Whimisical is definitely not a good look for me. Webster says it means, "erratic behavior or unpredictable change." No, I am not whimisical a bit. I am pretty predictable. A creature of habit. I don't like great changes. I don't like folks messing with my life! You want to get on my bad side, mess with my life. I love a good routine, and lots of structure. I love boundaries. Give me borders to never cross. No wonder my life is like a Charlie Brown sequel. Boring, but you can't turn away, because Snoopy may do something cute, or Charles, (that's what Peppermint Patty calls him), may finally kick that football. Okay, so,..., I'm sort of different. Why else would I be rambling on like this?

No Challenges For Me, No Way!

You know, I've tried it. I had the best of intentions. I made my lists. I posted them. I tried to appear as if I were a "controlled" reader. I AM OUT OF CONTROL!!! I cannot help myself. The amount of time I spend googling. I am not just searching. Well, I am, but..., I am reading all sorts of things. My eyeballs should really fall out. They should. No, don't stop them. My eyeballs should be tired of the left to right movement. Where is it that they read from right to left? Or was it from down to up? Maybe I just need to learn another language.

I Am Really Liking This HBO Series

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The Fruitcake Lady

I loved this old lady. She was great. Her personality was a lot like many of the older southern ladies I know and knew. Just down right funny!

I Suck At Blogging

So, I suck at blogging. Did you notice I have not posted anything, not one iota of a word since Nov. 2008? How pitiful is that for blogging? I probably have no followers at this point. Why would anyone want to follow a blogger who does not blog. No need for me to promise you, yes, you who are not followers of this blogger, that I will truly get better. No need, I say.

Bookreporter's Holiday Tips

WHAT TO GIVE/WHAT TO GET
Need ideas for holiday gift-giving (and getting)? Check out these "reader perfect" suggestions in 13 categories. There's something for everyone on your list. Let the shopping begin!

BASKET OF HOLIDAY CHEER
The holiday season is upon us! At Bookreporter.com it's time for us to share the spirit of the season with our Holiday Basket of Cheer Contest. As you begin your holiday shopping, we want to remind you that books make affordable, personal and wonderful gifts for EVERYONE on your list --- and are a nice way to treat yourself as well!

From November 7th through January 5th we will spotlight a different title or collection of titles, and readers will have the chance to win one of five holiday baskets filled with winter-themed items as well as two copies of the featured book(s). Why two? One is to keep, of course, and one is for someone on your holiday gift list. We will also include festive wrapping paper to make the gift-giving hassle-free.

SILVER BELLS by Fern Michaels, JoAnn Ross, Mary Burton and Judy Duarte (Romance)
In this holiday collection featuring New York Times and USA Today bestselling author Fern Michaels, the perfect holiday recipe includes two parts rekindled romance, one part danger and a pinch of renewal that yields renewed holiday spirit for all. Reviewed by Bronwyn Miller.

CANDY CANE MURDER by Joanne Fluke, Laura Levine and Leslie Meier (Mystery)
Now Available in Paperback
The holidays can be murder. CANDY CANE MURDER, a festive collection of three mystery novellas by some of the top cozy writers, is as comforting as a steaming cup of hot chocolate on a bitter cold day. So pour yourself a cup, sit down by the fire and try to solve these holiday-themed whodunits. Reviewed by Bronwyn Miller.

CHRISTMAS AT SEA PINES COTTAGE by Sally Smith O'Rourke (Fiction)
An introverted young man and his Golden Retriever puppy lead a solitary life in a small cottage on Cape Fear, North Carolina, until the day they rescue a young woman from the raging sea and their lives are forever changed. Reviewed by Bronwyn Miller.

A CHRISTMAS PASSAGE by David Saperstein and George Samerjan (Fiction)
After their Christmas Eve flight to Asheville, North Carolina is grounded due to snow, a group of strangers join together for an incredible and harrowing ride through the Great Smoky Mountains that will change their lives forever. Reviewed by Bronwyn Miller.

The House at Sugar Beach by Helene Cooper

I ran across this book while googling around looking for W. African novels. I have a personal interest in African novels, most especially W. Africa. The great reviews on this autobiographical tale of a young girl growing up in what seemed to be a tranquil environment was indeed a journey in reading for me. Liberia's uppercrust and the world they lived in seemed so far removed from the common Liberian man/woman, that it could not end in anything less than one of the worse wars known to present day W. African history. Don't run from this book just because I mentioned war torn Africa. If you read it you will see Liberia through the eyes of our author and the effects it had on her family. And keep in mind that Liberia was a country founded by America. Liberians seem to have not forgotten this, why have we?

Peace

The Read

I have added Obama's book to my currently reading list. I am still torn about this election. Anyway, I will update you on my opinion of this book as soon as possible. I am sure that it's been reviewed to death, so one more review shouldn't hurt.

Peace

Heart-Shaped Box by Joe Hill

I really thought I was reading a Stephen King novel. For a brief period of time, I thought for sure I was. Yes, I was mistakened, but if you enjoy reading Stephen King's earlier works, you will enjoy this ride. Out of the corner of my eye while reading I thought I saw..., no, it was just a shadow. I'm okay. Masterfully written, and well worth reading.

Water for Elephants by Sara Gruen

I finished "Water for Elephants," today. I did enjoy it, although I have never been a fan of the circus. Yes, of course, I enjoyed going to see Ringling Brothers at Madison Square Garden, as a kid. And, yes, I enjoyed going to the smaller versions of Ringling Brothers once our family moved to this southern state. But I have never liked clowns, (Bozo and Ronald not included). I have never liked the smell of wild animals, (eeewwwww, just the thought..., yuck!). Anyway, back to the book. It was an interesting read, pulled my heartstrings in some areas, and tickled me in others. I love old people, (those of you who have read it, you know what I mean).

Peace

P.S. I forgot to tell you my recommendation. Go ahead, and read it.

Bye Bye, Pie!

Bye Bye, Pie!

I happened upon this blog on today. OMG!!! This lady is soooo funny!!! Her humor is so on point with my brain, lol, (when you read it you will see why I "lol." I was in total tears, the good kind. I even emailed her link to my 65 year old Mother.

Peace...just sitting here Yoko"ing" this page. :)