Monday, September 20, 2010

New Week- New Memo

Greetings!!

Only a few things going on this week.

I got my results from my annual mammogram- ALL CLEAR!!!  I hate this exam, worse than the PAP smear in fact, but it has become a necessary evil since turning & surpassing 40 (Thank You God!). Turning 'The Girlz' into pancakes ain't no fun, but it makes sure they remain healthy. 

About this naptural hair- I love it and it's easy to maintain, but I am NOT feeling the 'shrinkage'. My hair has really grown, but you can't tell it from the shrinkage. I am in no hurry to do anything else to it (no heat), but GEEZZ!! 

Speaking of hair, I combed my hair for the first time in over 2 months. I wanted a seamless comb, but did not want to pay the postage for the shipping. So while hanging out with a gf (Hey Cheek!), we ventured to Sally's. I found a great comb- New Image Natural Rosewood & Maple detangler comb. The teeth are made with rounded tips, there appears to be no seams & made detangling a breeze w/o scratching the scalp. It was $6, but if you have a Sally's discount card it will help.

I have also used another product from Mozeke (Mozeke.com)- the whipped avocado cream. It has a wonderful light fragrance and is very thick. I used it right after getting out of the shower with dripping wet hair. I got 2 kinda big dollops of cream and massaged it through my hair (with some avocado butter (oilsbynature.com) in between each dollop). after drying my hair was very touchable, not greasy, and so soft. I am really starting to like her products.
I have one mer to try- the holding cream. Will keep you posted...

I am in the process of training our new pit puppy, Crixus. He is a cute li'l dude, but he is EXTREMELY hard-headed. He loves to climb up on the sofa next to me and chill, but he also seems to think it's ok to climb up here and pee as well! He has gotten severely punished for this absolute no-no, but seems to favor urinating on high! Go figure!

Raising teens is a trip! Trying to keep the boundaries in place while trying not to forget how you felt during this time about the same subject matter (whatever it happens to be this week!). And he-boys are just a taxing as she-girls!!! They all have D-R-A-M-A!!!

Congratulations  to my gf LaTina Bullock! She has been selected as the new Women's Head Basketball coach at Goldsboro High School in Goldsboro, NC. I am so excited for her in this new endeavor! Go LADY COUGARETTES!!!!

Shout out to the ladies of Delta Beta Omega Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated in Metro Phoenix! They were very welcoming and I look forward to working with them (Thanx Soror Karen!)!!

TTFN (Tah-Tah For Now)!!

Sunday, September 12, 2010

Stuff This Week

Hey People!!

Just checking in to hip you to some of the stuff that has taken place this week.

Did the annual checkup/mammogram- hoping all goes well with the ninny-jugs.
Took my son to a podiatirst- waste of time- his knee is bothering him, not his feet. Leave it to the base doctors...

I am getting into my teeth more- they say the older you get the more you have to look after your teeth. I ordered a CYBERSONIC tooth system. It has 2 sizes of brushes for teeth (large & small), a tongue cleaner, and a flosser. Cost me $60, but I have had one before and it worked well, so I decided to go back to what works best. Got free shipping too!

I also am in the market for a WATERPIK. I want the PIK POCKET attachments as well. The cheapest I have seen so far is $47 online. I will be checking stores this week and possibly using the $5 discount coupon if I purchase in-store...

Y'all know I am on the natural hair bandwagon, and I have not found anything better than my wonderful VO5/Lustrasilk Leave-in condishes mixed with veggie oil.  I have ventured out and tried Miss Jessie's Curl Meringe (which I will reserve a final verdict until I use it in the cooler months- it wasn't for the summer), but now I have also tried a few products from MOZEKE  (mozeke.com).

I have purchased the coconut kokum hair milk, whipped avocado cream, and the mango cupuacu holding butter. They have samples for $6 each and the shipping was pretty quick. The only product I have used so far is the hair milk. The mell is wonderful,long lasting, but not overpowering. It made my hair soft, esp. after drying, and has great holding power (even though that's not what it's marketed for). I like it so far...

I want a Clarisonic Cleansing System!!! I have tried to fight it, but I want one...mainly because I have had breakouts from the hair oils...if you guys know of a way to stop this other than the Clarisonic, let me know!!! Anyway, I found a great deal for them at Askderm.com. If you "like' them on Facebook, they will give you the code to get 20% off your purchase, plus give free shipping.

I have also purchased an Otterbox phone protector for my Blackberry. It makes my phone look big as heck, bit it is protected if I get the fumble-fingers and drop it!

I am in the market for a new laptop, preferably the note/netbooks. I was looking at the Hewlett-Packard 10.1 inch model made my Vivienne Tam (she is a famous fashion designer). This notebook has been dubbed the  Sex & the City 2 laptop. OK... Anyhoo, I just like the design on the case and the fact that it's new. I have an Acer Aspire, but the baby can't handle all of the stuff I try to do (evidently). I was also looking at the iPad, but I think it's just an over-priced iPhone (& that's purely MY opinion) and NO, I don't own or have a desire to own an iPhone!

Ever thought about becoming a Notary Public? It doesn't seem to be a long, drawn-out process to obtain the license, but the problem seems to be marketing yourself.. just a thought.

That's the end of my drivel for this week!
If you guys have any suggestions, hit me up!!!


**DISCLAIMER***
Please excuse any spelling bloopers-
I am not perfect... well, not quite!

Tuesday, September 7, 2010

Startin' Sumfin NEW

Hey!!!
This is my second attempt at blogging.
I have one entry on a hair website
and have not attempted to try it again.

This will be an attempt to keep a log (or journal if you will )
of my natural hair journey, amongst other things, such as random thoughts,
problems, ideas, wishes, and even dreams.

I am winding down from an uneventful Labor Day weekend.
I ventured out ALONE to see the movie "TAKERS"
with the GAW-JESS Idris Elba and the rugged T.I.-
LOVED the movie (I'm a bang-bang shoot-'em-up kinda chick anyway)!!
Hope there is a Part II!!!

The Hubz cooked on the grill today-
everything from ribs to macaroni salad!
Good eatin'!!!!!!

I have a couple of Mystery Shops I have to conduct hopefully tomorrow.
I have an apartment shop in Buckeye, AZ and possibly a truck stop shop.
Since the locations are so close, I will go on and get that money!!

I just purchased a Cybersonic toothbrush system.
I had one years ago, but threw it away for some reason.
It worked well then, so I hope it works well now.
I chose this one because of the flosser attachement-
I HATE flossing my teefus!!!

I did nothing to my hair today, so I have truly been sporting
a little fuzzy 'fro! I still love it, though, & DO NOT plan to
return to the 'creamy crack'!!! That mess takes up too much time & effort.
The transition to natural was just too easy & there is no turning back!
I will be glad when it grows out more so I can have a bit more variety
in style choices. I just wear a WnG now, with my beloved VO5 condishes
laced with the oil-of-choice-today. Makes my curlz P-O-P!!!

Well, that's all for the nite, kiddies!

MWAAHHH!!!!!!!!