So easily distracted

So, if you noticed I have really been falling by the waist side with this natural journey thing as a whole. I've been seeing so many blogs from individuals feeling the same way. I mean its hard keeping up with school, a social life, a relationship, a health in general. I started off so strong and I'm determined to continue.

I refuse to let myself get distracted with school, my relationship is great, and my hair is still looking pretty good.
I did notice a few flakes for the first time since my BC ughhh, but hopefully its not suffering horribly from my neglect. I still have been keeping up with my biweekly DC, so imma pat myself on my back for that. And I have been protective styling it up, although I find when I spend nights with my boyfriend I forget to wear my bonnet.

It may look like I've been wearing my hair free alot but I def haven't. I only wear twistouts for a max of one day.

Missing 16-year-old girl

If any of you live in NYC or within the Tri-State area, please spread the word about this missing young girl. The video at the link below will give you pics and all the details surrounding her disappearance. Please keep the family in your prayers and let's hope that she will come back safe and sound. Thank you.

My President's Inauguration

In case you missed it like I did, visit the following link:

President Obama's Full Inauguration Speech

Hair Challenge Revised

I'm now participating in the 100 day challenge mentioned on Natural-Belle's blog

I am starting today Jan 11 and let's see I'll continue until at least April 20


The rules are as follows:

Thou shalt not comb or brush thy hair more than once a week.

Thou shalt keep thy hair in protective styles at all times.(Protective styles are styles that require no combing and/or do not touch your neck.)

Thou shalt not use heat on thy hair.

Thou shalt not dye thy hair.

Thou shalt deep condition thy hair regularly.

Thou shalt moisturize everyday.

Thou shalt spray Leave-in on ends once per week. (I advise doing this after a wash)

Thou shalt cover thy hair with a satin scarf every night to keep the moisture locked in.
Thou shalt eat as healthily as possible and drink 8 glasses(64 oz; 4 bottles) of water per day.

Thou shalt love thy hair enough to take the time out to keep it healthy and beautiful.

rules by the lovely keep it kinky:)

I will attempt to make weekly updates

Deep Conditioning Challenge 2009

Well well well...it's already Jan 11 and I can't believe it. I must admit that I have been abandoning my staple hair sites and my blog. I have been busy driving back and forth on the highway visiting family and my boyfriend.

Anyways, I'm challenging myself dc every two weeks until the end of the year. My first dc for the year was Jan 2. Here is a pic with no products after my dc.



I used Silk Elements


And I am currently at collar bone length


I'm excited and I believe this is going to be a great year.

Tips for Newbies(Recent BCers)

Basically, I was writing a friend from school and the facebook note started to get kinda long. She was transitioning for I think around a year. Her finally transition style was a sewin. When she took hair down...it wasn't what she expected. Boy do I know the feeling.

I know that during the end of my transition I bought alot of products and still have not used them. I don't advise it. I wish now that I would have figured out my hair type and read product reviews for girls like me. Here are some things and some tips to ponder on.

Think about health of your hair. What does it look like right now? Feel free to ask questions. There are so many naturals all around that will be willing to listen and give your feedback.


~*1*~ Did you BC(Big Chop) and immediately after get your hair braided or twisted up? If so, you haven't really seen and learned your new natural hair.

Congrats to the ladies who get major growth from weave protective styles cuz child they just don't work for me.

If you have had your braids in for 2+ months or close you might what to take them out to see if your hair is growing in the way you anticipated.

~*2*~Don't become a product junkie just because your curious. I know it's hard but in the long run your bound to have wasted money on stuff u didn't need in the first place. *Look at product reviews first*

~*3*~ Treat your hair like a delicate piece of lace..it's old and should be handled with care
*When washing or cowashing your hair it's important to remember your goal is not to have your hands all in your head with a head full of suds. Keep your shampoo use and a minimum...your hair doesn't need to be squeaky clean like a dirty shirt.
*Try to only detangle(With a wide tooth comb or denman brush) your hair when its wet with a moisturizer or conditioner. Comb from the ends up and the smallest sections as possible. You will get less tangles that way. Try to finger comb instead when possible.

~*4*~ Try to keep manipulation to bare minimum you will reap the benefits later.

~*5*~ Your hair is not the same as anyone else's. Embrace it...love it...don't wish it was different.

Again...please ask if you wanna know something and can't find the answer. We're in this thing together. Happy Holidays and be blessed.

Old Ppl Rapping in the church choir

This is hilarious