changes

because of the big interview I had on monday, I was told by a few elders that I needed to look conservative so they suggested, more like demanded, that I straightened my hair. As opposed as I was to it, I did it because I need to just get my foot in the door and at the end of the day I want to be able to look myself in the mirror and ask myself, have I tried every possible option that will get me to the next step in life? And it's just hair...I guess...so I straightened. I like the outcome of it but I'm pretty sure I'll have to keep it up if I get this job, which is very conservative. Hey, anything that will get to the next phase. The one thing I will not succumb to is putting chemicals in my hair, which was the next thing they wanted me to do. I refuse. For me, putting a relaxer in my hair is more mental than physical because I had to make that conscious decision and know the societal impact and statement that I was making by doing that. Also, it's like telling myself that I'm okay with not being the "standard" beauty and that I don't need to be like everyone else.

and high buns of course :) :) :)