3 weeks into my journey

It will be three weeks on Saturday since I started my natural journey.  It is amazing how much you pay attention to your hair when you go through such a huge transition.  I have noticed every grey hair, every highlight, and every curl pattern since cutting it off.  Watching it grow these past few weeks has been very educational.  I have become a student of natural hair, desiring to learn everything about clarifying, moisturizing, cleaning and maintaining.  My education has mainly been through blogs.  One of my favorites is Black girl with Long Hair.  I also like Natural resources salon on Facebook.  The creator of this site, also a natural hair stylist, has done so much with natural hair, she is truly amazing.  Follow her! 

My enthusiasm for natural hair is growing everyday.  I have gotten so many compliments on my short cut, even from people that I felt would have something bad to say.  I love the positive feedback, but regardless to what others think I feel strong and beautiful sans relaxed hair.  When I used to listen to my aunt talk about why going natural was both an emotional and spiritual journey, I used to think she was being too deep about it.  Now I fully understand.  For me it has become a journey of myself-a journey that is making me more awareness of my needs, desires and goals. 

Look at my 3-week-old  TWA

Oh Pinterest, how I love thee!

I am a fan of the thrifty and the creative. For this reason I am obsessed with Pinterest.

Pintrest is creativity on steroids.  Pinterest is the only website that can teach you how to make detergent to clean old stains, teach you about art and photography, put a cute outfit together, and make you laugh while you prepare the smoothie with outmeal to replenish you after doing of the workouts you pinned. On pinterest, people who have sat in their houses and came up with great ideas or tried different things can display it to the world. 

This post is random I know; I just had to say that.  Let me finish making this ranch dressing from skim milk and Greek yogurt. 

Optimism is kinda awesome

I've been in a really good mood these past few days.  I am finally beginning to feel like I fit in Orlando.  I have a church home, great colleagues and I even have friends now!  9 long months without friends has made me truly appreciate the value of having girlfriends that I can talk to and have a good time with.  To top it all off, I have one more day of work this week!  I have a laundry list of things that I need to do, but I bet I end up sitting in the house watching TV. I will probably be on Pinterest for hours on end until I can find something to cook, craft or drink.  Hell I might even go to the beach.  Why not? I'm on vacation!  Finally, I have plans for this weekend that I am looking forward to....