Don't say a word! Lol

Braids came out today...I couldn't do it ..it didn't look right. Like I literally fussed with it everyday. I think they were entirely too thin. So I sewed this brazilian curly hair that I bought several months ago. You can keep reusing this hair, its good stuff. So, I still have a natural look which I love. My locs are on hold...for now

Oh and let me tell you, taking yarn braids out is allot of work. Omg

And on another note, my work outs are going great. I feel wonderful. I'm counting calories and truly watching what I eat.

Thanks for reading,
God bless

Day 3 and Day 1

OK so this is day 3 of my loc journey (via yarn braids) and day 1 of "Operation Tara" What is that you ask? Well befor I get into that I want to talk about day 3. ok so I seem to stay in the mirror fussing with my hair. I have removed some and redid them, I have wrapped yarn around them to do yarn wraps (not all of them) ...Just trying it out. My daughter didn't like them. She said to leave them as they were. My husband says in a week I will be taking them down LOL. He says that because I keep messing with them.

The reason I have them to begin with is because I didn't want to cut my hair. I have relaxed ends and did not want to cut them off, so I was looking for an alternate way to lock. I have to give it a shot. It's either this or the big chop and get comb twist until they lock. 

OK about day 1. Day 1 is the start of healthier living. I ate differently today and I pray that I am able to continue. I can do all things thru Christ who strengthens me. I spoke that Word frequently today, especially while doing my 2 mile walk. Yes I started that part too. Exercise! woo hooo LOL well I also jogged about a half mile. I need to lose 15 lbs- 20 lbs ..and I can achieve that by eating right and staying active. My best friend has been doing the Insanity work out for like 4 months. This girl looks good! She has lost sooo many inches and everything. I felt very motivated from her before and after pictures. (not motivated enough to do the Insanity workout, mind you, but motivated ) :-)

So what's a girl to do??? Well for one I need to commit to my yarn braids. I decided to lock with them and should commit to that. I read and watch on you tube where several girls are saying they look better as time goes on. We shall see. My biggest issue, if I have not made that clear, is that they are too small. I wish I had used more than 3 strands for the braiding. Also, they are very short. Like a short bob. An a-line bob. My idea :-/ 

Anyway good evening and God bless

Ok Day two

Here is a photo of my braids when I first got them done. They were stuck together. I was not feeling the black so added red yesterday evenin.Also, dipped it in water that had been boiled. So now they were moving like natural hair does. So I was feeling pretty ..the red was very red lol and I kept feeling like I needed to tone it down. I really wanted a blonde type. So I went to Joann Fabrics after church today and bought some yarn that looked like a dirty blonde. I replaced the red with the blonde yarn and I love it! Why I am going thru so much?because it must be right. I must be 100% satisfied because I am keeping them in and locking my hair with them.
Ok have to go my family wants to play Wheel of Fortune
Have a wonderful evening
And God bless.

DAY ONE

Ok so day 1 with my yarn braids....ok Let me digress for a bit. It's late, I know. Yet I refused to go to bed without sharing about my day 1 experience.

My friend finished about midnight or a little after last night. It took about 8 hours. I do not have as many as the girl on the pic below. I wish I did, but I had to do it a bit differently because I am keeping them and locking my hair.

I have perfect parts. and I know when they lock they will look great; however, I woke up today, looking in the mirror wondering what did I do LOL I was just feeling very unattractive. I know this is a process and it will past but boy oh boy it was a shocker. So I texted my bff this morning. She has had locks for 3 years. I wasn't even thinking of locs at that time. Not at all. Anyway, She texted me back then she called and she just reassured me that this is just day 1. It will get better. Then she let me know how she was feeling when she started her process. Granted she didn't start with yarn extensions as I am, but same type of feelings existed for us both and probably most people who go thru this. My braids are short. I did not want them long. I was questioning that decision today LOL .

They looked awful today and I had to go into the salon. It is Saturday you know, and my book was full. So I couldn't do much but suck it up today. :-/

But I read online that I could dip my hair into boiling water to soften it. Oh did I not mention, they were stiff as a board...smh..a mess. Also, I went back to Walmart looking for colored thread because this black is just too dark for me. I wanted blonde, but couldn't find anything that looked good enough so I bought red. It's bright. But it will do. So I took down several braids and re-braided them with the red yarn. It looks better. I have them in a short bob. I will post a pic. 

My husband said to me "Oh I thought they would be longer" LOL sooo do you like them? yea they alright" hmmmmmm :-)

Well it is what it is really. One good thing about him is that he is always supportive of me. 

Ok so enough about my day. I am so tired.

Have a wonderful evening, and God bless.

Yarn braids

This is the style that I am aiming for just like dreadlocks but they are not I am conteplating locking my hair. This is a good way to try them out if I like them I will just leave them and keep re twisting my roots

morning

Great morning!

I slept wonderfully and am now drinking coffee and waiting on my sausage. I am about to make an omelet. yum ...with no bread. It will consist of onions, tomatoes, cheese and sausage....and no bread...did I mention that already? (sigh) I am on this new thing of cutting back on my starches because I am a devout starch lover but it doesn't love me :-( ...I have gained some weight...well the cookies and ice cream helped :-) 

How many know that it is a mind thing??That changing your eating habits starts with changing the way we think? Our mind is so powerful. I'm fighting mine right now. It's telling me to make taost, and I said shut up. no toast! :-)  

anywho~~Client at 8:30

ok so what great about today is that I am getting my hair in genie locs! so excited. 

Will post pics when done. Have to go! 

Enjoy your day and God bless

Starting today

So today, well actually for a few days I have been thinking of starting a blog again. I had one before and deleted it.

So much has been going on and I life to vent so to speak in writing. If that makes sense. I am so comfortable writing and believe I am a better writer than speaker. In terms of expression. I express myself better.

So today started off with me getting up at 6:30 to get ready for a 8 am client. She called Thursday evening asking for the 8 am appointment. She is a regular client. Ok so back to this morning...I dragged myself out of bed. I didn't sleep well. My allergies and sinus has really been acting up. I get up, and get myself together. I am finishing my coffee and about to walk out the house when my cell rang with my client. I say "Hey I am on my way out the door" She says, " I was calling to tell you to take your time" Red flag ~~~then she proceeds to tell me why, and in the midst of that, she canceled instead of just pushing it back. WHATTTTTTTTTTTTTT (sigh) ...ok..sure..yes I understand (no I don't ..really...cause I got up especially for you) but I am forgiving. This is part of my business. I am a hairdresser. not to mention, I love this particular client (well I do have awesome clients) so I laid back down with my dear husband who was knocked out. my next client was not until 10:30, so I could definitely use a little nap. right? ha! only if you understood.

So I napped. I got up to another cup (well quarter of a cup) of coffee. I never finish a second cup. Not sure why I even made it..smh.. But I digress...My day ended up great. I had a nice full day and the Lord even replaced my client who canceled (He does that for me often)
Thank you God.

I ran up to Walmart to buy yarn, for the genie locs that I am getting. This; however, is another story which I will share with you tomorrow. I am getting them done tomorrow and super duper excited!!!

So I will end it here. I could literally type so much more lol but I won't. Too much on the first day. Chatty sometimes.

Have a wonderful day, afternoon or evening and God bless,