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 :) :) :)

experiments

This is the product of the twist out from the previous post. Eh, it came out ok, the curls could've been more defined.

And because I had a dance show to go to, I didn't want to look too wild so I did my staple updo when I want a more refined look. I like it because it's not conventional and still has a little spice to it :)

This day, I had an interview and my curls were looking a little old so I just twisted it all up.

Had my weekly wash with my Trader Joe's all natural, organic conditioner and decided to do a braid out instead to get more curls and I definitely liked the outcome of this one! :) For the edges, I just mixed the Kinky Curly Knot Today Leave-In Conditioner with a little bit (I do mean a little bit) of Eco Styler and laid it down with a scarf over night.

This style was just an old braid out, where I separated all of the curls with my fingers (trying to minimize combing my hair dry, as it creates breakage) to give it a fro look. Then I just did a faux hawk to give it some edge.

Clearly, I liked the look and had a little fun haha :)

Slicked the fro back into a bun, using Eco Styler Gel. I must say my hair lays down way better with my natural curls and I'm loving it! 

Until next time :)

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interesante:
"HAIR:
Hair is one of the most important ways humans have of both presenting themselves and judging one another socially, being one of the parts of their body which is easiest to manipulate. Throughout many cultures or viewpoints, hair is seen as representing control over oneself, sexually, morally, or otherwise: those having long hair having less control than those having shorter or no hair. Also, having short, cut hair (or a shaven head) is often viewed as being under society's control, such as while in prison or as punishment for a crime, while having long hair signifies being outside of the systems of society."

crotch shots

experimenting with the camera lol
boredom strikes again..











o this week:
+find out some of my finals' grades:
-art: 96
-ap history: ... rather not speak on it
-ap biology: watever 11/12 is lol
-h. math: 86!! =D better than an F
-ap lit: 97!!
-morality...he's slow. so i dnt know my grade

+switched from honors to cp class for math..honors isn't worth a bad grade..can you say easy a??
+say dance theatre of harlem (thursday)
+monday no school
+tuesday another snow day NO SCHOOL = inauguration...SLEPT ALLLL DAY!
+friday
-shane's jv basketball game...they lost.
-drama that night
-saw vonii! (yes with two i's) he had a step show tonight so i wish him luck =]
+saturday (today)
-babysat--> $28__=/ eh.
-mall to turn in apps..got distracted--> 3 articles of clothing. all together: $23...there goes that money i just made lol. it was worth it though


found a dance studio:
greensboro performing arts
check it.

http://www.greensboroperformingarts.com/


fees:
$35- new students
$45- costumes in feb.
classes
30 min- $40
45 min- $44
60 min- $48
75 min- $52
90 min- $ 58

gotta choose between:
-teen/adult ballet I
-Floor Barre
-Ballet II

leave comments for suggestions =]

+/-

i'm on my grind!!
actually been studying. finished hw at 10 yippee
world record =]

& i must say:
there is absolutely no point in doing my hair anymore. it's pretty the night i do bt theres always a catastrophe waiting to happen by natural causes. (i.e. it frizzes from fog, or too humid.)

9:56pm

- haven't started paper yet
+ talked to aaryn & got my updates =]
+ did my hair
- tired
+/- on a musical high.


somewhat distressed b/c all day i've been trying to plan my future.

last week.

so it's my last week in los angeles. sad. don't want to go.
i want him to just take me away.

i'm getting attached dammit. i like him. there hasn't been anything like this. and of course just my luck i have to leave.

monday: ?? hopefully movies w. him
tuesday: melrose w. vernon
wednesday: dentist appointment in the morning
thursday: finally getting my hair done.
friday: go to airport at 11am, leave at 1...off to North Carolina.