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Friday, March 4, 2011
Friday, February 25, 2011
Top Sites To Know About When Transitioning/ Natural
i can't enough of the information,sites,tips that keep coming daily for transtioners/naturals.
i'm excited at the direction this movement is going. i know there quite a few people not only in the African
american community that knock this movement and look but outside the race also but don't let
that discourage or scare.here are some sites that i have come to love and also become addicted too. i find myself
going to not once or twice but multiply times in a day. enjoy ladies & gents,may these site(s) help you just as they've helped me since i started on my journey back July"10
xoxo~eileen
Thursday, February 24, 2011
BIG NEWS:Shea Moisture Sold At Walgreens
Sooo the makers of "Shea Moisture Hair Care" made a very huge announcement that as of April 1 of this year Shea Moisture will be sold at Walgreens.NOW with that said they will starting off is certain regions and expanding over time.As of right now what Walgreens are the first to get it is unknown.Only Richelieu Dennis and Nyema Tubman along with the corporate folks of Walgreens know but don't let that stop you from keeping a eye out,whenever your in your local Walgreens feel free to run to the haircare aisle and see if they've added Shea Moisture to there selves :)
Tuesday, February 15, 2011
Is Being Natural All That Bad ??? Observations From The Heart & Mind
so ever since i started my OFFICIAL journey to greatness and naturality i've been browsing video after video,researching different products,learning the do's & dont's,various terms used within the natural community,reading TONS of articles and within these articles i have learned quite a bit,not just how to properly care for you hair as you transition into the natural world but even once you've made it into the wonderful world of "Natural" but i've also had the chance to learn & see first hand just how divided we as a people & country are when it come to the the "NATURAL"
i've read countless articles dealing with the belief that natural isn't beautiful,that to many women are taking this as a trend,that no women who wears her hair as such has a place in the work world,that the only beauty accepted is that of women with straight hair.i posed a question to my fellow fb friends last month.why is it that a women that wears her hair relaxed,with a weave/extensions,braids,colored,etc is embraced more so with open arms than a women that is natural.why is it that were sooo scared of seeing ourselves not only as women but African american women at that in the natural.some commented saying it's a personal thing,which i understood.everything is a personal preference when it deals with choices you make within your life,dealing with your life.that is a right we have and without it life would surly be dull BUT why are some soooo quick to tell a black women or girl "don't go natural" why are people quick to tell a women or girl transitioning go get a relaxer,to beat her down with words.people that at that are friends,family.people that say they have your back,love you,care for you.i'm transitioning and since the start of that i've gotten nothing but love & applauds for doing so.i thank god everyday for those in my life that see what i'm doing and love it.i have had the unfortunate but eye opening events were i've had dirty looks thrown out at me,and not just by any group or race.african american and women at that,i shrug it off because i know those that have looked at me like that are like many.lack the knowledge,the TRUTH about natural hair.the belief is natural means unmanageable,lack of care or in other words "NAPPY" that there's no way you can style,care for hair that is chemical-less.
the fear of those things listed has lead many women to use a chemical which eases the stress & work put into the doing of hair.here i'am now doing something i never ever thought i would.my hope is to not only walk away from this with a fresh grade of hair but a renewed sense of love for myself,my hair,to be able to spread the word,the journey the ups & downs i've dealt with and will deal with when it comes to managing my hair.i hope as time goes that i see more women taking stance and leaving the creamy crack alone.to see that no chemical can truly make you,that your beautiful without,beautiful in the natural state...thanks to all those before me that sat the pace and give us newbies something to look forward too. be safe,be blessed
Sunday, February 13, 2011
Ooooh Valentines Day :/ *UHHHHH*
well we've officially reached that time of the year,red & pink over takes the aisles at your local drugstore,your local wally world,target.every other commercial is ZALES,KAY'S or JARED'S. everybodies getting all excited,all boo'd up.loool
plans are being made,bouquets of flowers are being arranged,men are going outta there
minds wonder wth to do,why fems daydream of a day full of romance,it's all about me,not so much about you,give me candy,cards,give me jewels.it's VALENTINE'S DAY*whoop whoop whoop* funny i'm married and in all the time i have been i've never been counting down the days till that one that means being so called doted on,being showered with candy,card and whatever else may happen to appear.even in my dating i never got giddy,worked up,never sat drawing hearts,plucking pedals with thoughts of he loves me ,he loves me not's scrambling my brain receptors.i've been a romantic chick at heart at certain times in my life,more so on the real then anything else.the times i got caught up daydreaming,planning this life i wanted so badly in my head,life slapped me right out of my dream before i had the chance to seal the deal with a kiss to my dreams issued prince charming.not a hater of v-day but not a seeker of it either.more a treat the day as the rest,wake up,do my task,care for my daughter,chill till bedtime then call it a night.funny thing about v-day it's the one day that quite a few people that don't do as they should during the rest of the year flock to the nearest store,hoping that there last min gift and un-true,un-caring"i love you" will score them brownine points and chance to get in the panties or boxer briefs,tighty whitties,boxers whatever "your" so called man wears.i know that sounds harsh,trust me when i say (i thought long & hard about that statement)some would say don't give grief to embrace those that don't do the rest of the yr,that at least there trying but my thought is what "IF" the person your going to with all this takes everything,every bit of what your doing to heart.what happens when this one day,devoted to love passes by ? when that person goes back to there ways,that man or women is left with a shattered dream,a belief that will never be.just wishful thinking that took place.if your like that year around don't change,keep doing what you've been doing.i think the person will be mad yes but they'd respect you more for sticking to your guns verses you running game on them.
AND as i stated i'm no hater NOR a seeker of this day.more a gal that's made some observations and chooses to share them,constructive BUT REAL and honest.....
soooo have i asked for anything or am i looking forward to tomorrow ??? well to answer the whole ask for deal,i never ask for anything.i'm a girl that likes to get in the car and go get for herself.not only does this save me from getting something
i could potentially HATE but i won't feel guilty should the buyer and me have some kind of issue nor will it be held over my head if there is a argument.it puts me in a neutral place which a girl can get down with ;) longgggg time ago i learned unless it's a card,or food don't take it.most definitely if it's B-I-G or expensive. trouble looms with those items.it's just in our human nature to want back something we may have given if it's of great worth.the day will be carried out the way all my days do...what i don't get in the real i ALWAYS get in my dreams.sooo gifts,doting,all that stuff i can dream up.guess that's why this gal rather be sleeing than awake.nothing is off limts or unreal when dreaming.ciao you lovers,haters,and everything in between ;)
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