16 months..... Really??

So I've reached the 16 month mark and my hair hasn't been this long in over a decade. This time around I'm really embracing it because it is the unadulterated version. No chemicals to alter its molecular composition, just the hair genetically inherited from my parents.... God's gift. I'm embracing my natural journey. It hasn't been uneventful but I'm happy in my new sense of me! I love this hair of mine and all the things it will and won't do just yet..... I'm learning to be patient but when I see how far I've already traveled. I sit back, smile, and sometimes just say Wow! So happy 16 months of chemical free hair to me!

How's your journey? Are you as blissful as I am? Feel free to share below....

Its Been a While

Soooo...... Its been a while and I really should get better at updating this blog. So much has happened since September 2011. My life has undergone a major overhaul. I am newly single and have found the dating scene to be a little discouraging. In a perfect world I would be happily married, living in the burbs, with the the nice house and the big backyard lol, but life isnt so perfect now is it.
People tend to minimize the effect heartbreak has on your life and I for one am not one of those people. I have found it difficult to watch sappy love movies like 'The Vow' or listen to love songs, i.e. Beyonce's new album '4'. Its an adjustment period and I am certainly adjusting after having been with someone for over 10 years. ALONE!!! UGH!!! Anywho...... :-)
On the hair front, Im adjusting to my new length. It has been 9 years since Ive had hair length past my ears and dealing with all this hair has been fun. After my first blowout at 8 months post BC (see pic), I am actually mad at myself for relaxing all those years. I never needed the relaxer to achieve the straight look that I wanted.(SMH at myself!!!) It took me about two hours to detangle, blow dry, and flat iron my hair, but the results were well worth it.

Healthy living has been a bit of a challenge for me. Remodeling my home has caused me to be without cooking gas thus, microwaving and take out has been a result of this UGH! I have also been finding it challenging to work out like I should so now Im cracking the proverbial whip on myself.

So tell me, how has the last six months been for you? What challenges has life sprung upon you?

Talk to ya soon!

Little Miss Princess

So finally it is the end of the week and the beginning of the weekend. This week seemed far too long and if you ask me, I would rather work Saturday and Sunday and be off Monday thru Friday.... Im sure Im not alone in the concept. This week has been a damp, dark cold one but no complaints here. Autumn is in full breeze and Im loving the cool down. This week not too much exciting has happened. My highlight of the week was the welcoming of my new puppy Princess. Princess is a two month old Gator Razor Edge American Pittbull Terrier. She is cafe' au lait and white in color with the most amazing ice blue Siberian Husky like eyes. Princess is truly a princess in every sense of the word and has an affinity of being babied and spoiled. The epitome of that 'princess-like' behavior was last night. Miss Princess actually slept in the bed with me and the Hunny like a newborn. I usually do not allow the four-legged family members in my bed but her human-like whimpers softened my heart and I allowed her this unique privilege. Im truly falling for this princess we've aptly named Princess.

Do you have a pet who has warmed your heart? Tell me about it.....

At a Loss For Words...

Hey World!

I subscribe to various blogs that provide great information from what some may consider the mundane to Fashion, Hair, and among other things, mind stimulating intellect. One of my favorite blogs 'K Is For Kinky' had an interesting post yesterday that really bothered me. Ive been a natural haired diva for three months and I learned alot about how to properly care for natural hair from blogs, You Tube, and various websites. There was an abundance of knowledge but there was also consistency. Cleanse the hair with sulfate, paraben, and silicon free shampoo or Co-Wash, detangle while wet (preferably in the shower), apply a good leave in conditioner, seal with an essential oil, and style as you like. Almost every hair care regimen consisted of this basic routine but to my dismay there is a channel on You Tube called 'Type F' that really set me back.
This channel features various videos on beauty and hair care but the natural videos are way off. To start the young lady featured in the video is in need of a deep moisturinzing conditioning treatment. There was one video where the young lady was attempting to curl her hair without detangling or applying any type of moisturizer. can we say Jaw Dropper!!
Even when my hair was relaxed, this still wasnt the proper way to care for hair. Ive included the link to the K is For Kinky blog for those of you who would like to see this travesty. As a people of color, my first reaction was that these videos were a joke. I couldnt believe that with all the advancement we've made in hair care that these women actually believed in the "tips" that they were suppose to be providing. The sad thing is their hair looked damaged and wasnt in any condition to be rejuvenated. Having this mis-information floating around could be detrimental to a new natural who is looking for sound advice on how to care for their natural texture. I am so glad that I didnt stumble across these videos. Im hoping those seeking to go natural do their research thoroughly and dont rely on one or two videos but instead seek a plethora of knowledge before deciding what to do.

To Blog or Not to Blog.... That is the Question.....

I do realize that it has been a long while since Ive been on this here blog, Life proves to be challenging at times and its because of that alone that I have been absent, but...... (drumroll please) Im back!
Ive opted to take my blog in a new direction basically just telling it how I see it day-to-day, week-to-week, month-to-month, you get my drift. Ive recently discovered that my writings tend to be more heartfelt and emotionally charged when Im heartbroken. I guess loss of love and betrayl has a way of spilling some of the deepest writings one can imagine. Im not saying that I wont be heartbroken ever again (though I hope not (smiley face)) at the moment Im at peace.
This year has brought about new changes in me. Ive chopped all my hair off and gone natural (no relaxer). For many this is a statement, for me its merely me being me, I like change. Its something about anticipating new or different that excites me. With that being said Ive discovered that positive thoughts yield positive actions. I've began this year with the motto of I'm entirely too blessed to be stressed. Life is too short to dwell on the small things or things that I cannot change, so now Im just going with the flow. I hope you enjoy the new Pieces of Me... Check me out, tell ya friends, and if you dont want to hey, no hard feelings because Im still gonna be ME!