Hi Folks!
Keeping the motivation going to work out and stay healthy isn't easy. My fellow blogger AW is getting us talking about it.. Check him out!
Confessions of a Fat Boy: Breaking Old Habits: Okay time to get moving .... Motivation: "Hope you've had a chance to think about what things have been holding you back from being a conqueror, in this case, over food and nutrition..."
Wednesday, December 29, 2010
Going Natural: Know the words
Hi Folks!
So I've decided to go natural...AGAIN. It should be a great experience. I'm getting to know my hair and embracing my creative side! Who knew Black hair was so versatile. The last time I did the big chop I was excited about learning more about a new me. The hair style was a part of that journey. I'm making a similar transition this time. The only exception is I'm being more intentional. I've also welcomed others along on my journey as I feel I'm more accountable when folks are watching. I'm doing something similar with my working out. The first bit of research I found was on YouTube.
Where was this site when I was in high-school! There are so many ladies documenting their transitions to natural and a abundance of hair demonstration videos! Its amazing. I remember my father giving me perms throughout high school every few months, when he had time. (yes you read that right) My dad would give me perms. He was a single father and did the best he could and he could give a mean perm! Eventually I took over the job and began doing them myself when I was in college. There were a few students who were natural, but not many. It wasn't common. By the time I reached graduate school I was embracing a new me. A new phase in my life and I began exploring who CeeJay was.
I stayed natural for about 4 years. I got a perm Dec 2009 and have gotten them every 3-4 months since then. So after a year of the "Hawaiian Silky" (as we called it in college) I've decided to stay natural. I'll confess, it didn't like the reaction all my friends had to me going natural the first time. A mentor told me flat out.. "Get a perm and stop playing" I have to laugh thinking about it. As much as I love her and value her opinion.. I've decided to take my own hair into my own hands. I miss my beautician and will have to bring her along my journey for styling and techniques.. But for now its all me!
If you are looking to transition... start with some terminology... Here is a good website to get you started. Otherwise you can just watch some Youtube videos and you'll get the hang of it.!
Until Next time
CeeJay
So I've decided to go natural...AGAIN. It should be a great experience. I'm getting to know my hair and embracing my creative side! Who knew Black hair was so versatile. The last time I did the big chop I was excited about learning more about a new me. The hair style was a part of that journey. I'm making a similar transition this time. The only exception is I'm being more intentional. I've also welcomed others along on my journey as I feel I'm more accountable when folks are watching. I'm doing something similar with my working out. The first bit of research I found was on YouTube.
Where was this site when I was in high-school! There are so many ladies documenting their transitions to natural and a abundance of hair demonstration videos! Its amazing. I remember my father giving me perms throughout high school every few months, when he had time. (yes you read that right) My dad would give me perms. He was a single father and did the best he could and he could give a mean perm! Eventually I took over the job and began doing them myself when I was in college. There were a few students who were natural, but not many. It wasn't common. By the time I reached graduate school I was embracing a new me. A new phase in my life and I began exploring who CeeJay was.
I stayed natural for about 4 years. I got a perm Dec 2009 and have gotten them every 3-4 months since then. So after a year of the "Hawaiian Silky" (as we called it in college) I've decided to stay natural. I'll confess, it didn't like the reaction all my friends had to me going natural the first time. A mentor told me flat out.. "Get a perm and stop playing" I have to laugh thinking about it. As much as I love her and value her opinion.. I've decided to take my own hair into my own hands. I miss my beautician and will have to bring her along my journey for styling and techniques.. But for now its all me!
If you are looking to transition... start with some terminology... Here is a good website to get you started. Otherwise you can just watch some Youtube videos and you'll get the hang of it.!
Until Next time
CeeJay
Tuesday, December 28, 2010
Confessions of a Fat Boy: Breaking Old Habits: NEW Year - Breaking OLD Habits ...
This is good advice... Thought I'd share!
Confessions of a Fat Boy: Breaking Old Habits: NEW Year - Breaking OLD Habits ...: "One of the most enduring things that i have learned over the past 12 months is that old habits are especially difficult to break. Some..."
Confessions of a Fat Boy: Breaking Old Habits: NEW Year - Breaking OLD Habits ...: "One of the most enduring things that i have learned over the past 12 months is that old habits are especially difficult to break. Some..."
Monday, December 27, 2010
Natural hair Journey
Hi Folks!
I've decided to go natural... Again! This time I'm going to be intentional about it and document my journey.
Here is my first video:
Enjoy!
Until Next time!
I've decided to go natural... Again! This time I'm going to be intentional about it and document my journey.
Here is my first video:
Enjoy!
Until Next time!
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