Almost Four Years

August 2013

Divine Intervention



January 2013



It so interesting how being at the right place at the right time can have a dramatic effect on your life.  Back in March, I did my sister a favor by going to spa for an infrared treatment so that she could get a green juice concoction for my niece.  While there, I noticed a book on display.



The Crazy Sexy Diet

Besides the name and the cover of the book, I was pulled in the 21-Day Adventure Cleanse mentioned on the cover.  I looked inside and my interested increased.  Of course, I didn't buy the book at the spa for cover price.  I checked on Amazon and I was able to use my Discover points to get the book for free. 

I'm not the type to jump on every new diet fad but I had completed a detox in January.  The detox resulted in some pounds lose but it did not curb my sweet tooth as it had done in the past.  As I started reading the Crazy Sexy Diet, it realized it was a vegan plan.  Vegan?  That's not what I thought I was signing up for.  I continued to read and over a few weeks decided that I could be vegan for 21 days.   


I had talked about wanting to eat a more mediterrean diet for years but never fully commited.  I chose a start date for the cleanse (April 10th) and I started reducing my meat, bread, and dairy intake, at the end of March.  To make a long story shorter, I did the 21 days, dropped seven pounds in addition to the 10 pounds I dropped on the previous detox.  As of today, I'm still 90% vegan and 27 lbs lighter than I was at the beginning of the year.  I finally reached my goal weight. 

June 28, 2013

I feel good.  In addition, to being lighter, I don't get that bloated feeling, my system is very regular, and I have a sense of accomplishment.  I can step out of my comfort zone, do something I never thought I would/could do.  Perhaps, you can too.  Remember, we are all naturally blessed.

Three and a Half Years Today!!!

So since my last post there have been ups and downs with my locs.  I went thru a frustrated period which had me thinking DIY is too much work, I can't do it, and it's time to say goodbye.  I had to really think about it.  For one, taking down 400 locs is not on my to-do-list ever.  Secondly, I remember that detangling was a headache.  Lastly, it is always darkest before the dawn.  I pushed thru that period and I'm happy to say that I'm loving my locs, again.  I've been doing a little more styling without curls.  My co-workers and clients are fascinated by my updos. 

I guess this is a side pony.  I'm wearing my Lilla Rose Flexi-Clip.

Loc Petals will be a signature style for me.  The only concern with them is tension on the roots.  I try to be careful not to band too close to the scalp or too tightly.







Back view of Loc Petals





For this style, I created a faux bang then tied the beginning of a knot in the top of my head. I grabbed more hair and tied again to cover the ends that were hanging. I continued to the bottom.



I'm gone rock a nice loc hawk one day.  I was playing around with this style, recently.  I could not get it exactly how I wanted it (and I thought it was too much for work) so I took it down.  My day will come and I will be sure to take pictures.

Latest Attempt

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