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As you can see I have not posted on this blog in quite sometime, I had this site address for more than a year and I know some of you have been following it, and I thank you so much for your support! After having some difficulties with editing this blog and formatting it in a different way, I decided to create and begin a new blog.
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There you will see that I have already posted a number of things that you can read and enjoy. Some of which include my latest 2015 written poetry.
I have also decided to brainstorm and explore different topics to speak about for this blog, so that way I have more of a variety that my readers with different interest can enjoy. I am also writing my post ahead of time so that I am able to give you guys more posts frequently.
I am excited to see what 2015 has in store. January is almost over which means there are 11 more months left to create somethings that will last forever in history.
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bucketlistdreamshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00019844557480838887noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4473438107246320131.post-44555055567636072812014-08-20T20:34:00.000-07:002014-11-06T10:44:40.613-08:00Follow Your Dreams<h2 style="text-align: center;">
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Sometimes people only go to college because their parents/family expect them to, or even force them to. Then on top of expecting them to go, they force them to study in a particular field because of how much money they can make. What's the point of making so much money, if you're going to be miserable doing it? A lot of people have been blessed with the gift of art. Such as; painting, drawing, hair, makeup, fashion designing, sculpting, editing, pottery, poetry, dance, sing, hosting, disc jockey, professional sport player, writing etc. But because these things are considered "hobbies" and not a way to survive in life, they often are forced to take up something more "practical". <br />
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The people who are blessed with these "hobbies" are usually passionate about them. They are passionate about positively affecting everyone they come in contact with. They don't do it FOR the money, the money is just a bonus. They simply love what they do.<br />
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I am so happy that I have a very supportive mother who ALWAYS encouraged me to continue to do what I loved. She never discouraged me in any dream I had. She never told me that it would be too hard, that it would take too long, or that I wouldn't make much money doing it. She always said if that's what you want to do, I will support you 100%. I remember back when I was four, My mother would always have me say, "I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me." Today, I firmly believe that if it is meant to be, you will prosper in it. Especially if you work hard for it. <br />
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*Don't be afraid go out on that limb and take a chance at what could possibly be. The honest truth is that, you'll never know until you try it for yourself.<br />
*Don't let anyone live the life they wish they had, through you.<br />
*Be all YOU were created to be. <br />
*Don't be afraid to fail and don't be afraid of rejection. <br />
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With that being said, I would like to announce the beginning of a new journey in my life. I am currently in the process of beginning the publishing process of my first Children's book. Yes, I said first, signifying that there should and will be more to come. With this book I hope to reach libraries, classrooms, and homes to show children the art of patience and acceptance, with a little bit of humor. Even for us adults it can be hard to accept the things we can not change and MANY of us lack patience. (Let's be real) But with this book I hope to encourage the two, with a commonality amongst children; welcoming a new baby! I feel the book will be suitable for ages 7 and up. I have started a campaign through GoFundMe to begin the process. I have reached more than a quarter of my goal in only 5 days ! I am so blessed to be surrounded by people who really support and believe in me and my dream. If you are interested in donating to the cause <a href="http://www.gofundme.com/d2s238" target="_blank">CLICK ME</a>. If you are unable to give a monetary gift at this time, please support by sharing my story with others who can benefit from my book. That includes, teachers, principals, mothers, fathers, grandparents, friends, EVERYONE. <br />
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Today I'll be giving my experience on doing my very own crochet braids. I will talk about the type of hair I used, what I did, show my braiding pattern, how I prepared my hair, styling, maintence, and my overall experience so far with them.<br />
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Before attempting crochet braids I did plenty of research. I originally wanted to have a friend do them but I wanted to try to attempt the style on my own. Check out TheChicNatural on Youtube to see how to install the hair for the crochet braids. She is the one who I referred to after I tried about 5 times and couldn't get the hair to go under my braid.<br />
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Many years ago, when I was a little booger my mom used to get crochet braids. In the 90's it was in the thing to get. They would use pre braided hair that resemebled mirco braids and install them. Since then many people have become creative and started to use pre curled hair, marley hair, braiding hair,etc. Opting out of the original crochet for box braids and kinky twists styling.<br />
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Before I installed my conrows I had I taken out my shoulder length marley twists that I had in for a month. I then pre pooed with Shea Moisture Sea Kelp & Shea Butter Deep Treatment Masque, Africa's Best Hair Mayonnaise, & Extra Virgin Olive Oil. I washed and conditioned with Tressemme Shampoo and matching conditioner. Then I did a DIY deep conditioner with honey, coconut oil, Giovanni's conditioner, aloe vera juice, and water. *Here's a quick FYI for new naturals: Honey and Aloe Vera Juice are known as humectants. Humectants are things that absorb moisture, which is exactly what I wanted with this deep conditioner for THREE reasons. One being, I used a protein treatment in my pre poo. Two being, I shampooed with sulfate shampoo. Three being, I planned on keeping the style for at least a month.*<br />
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I must give credit to the Bentinite Clay for bringing out my curl pattern, It does wonders at stripping all the product from your hair. *If you use Clay or decide to try it* Follow up with a moisturizer/moisturizing method afterward to avoid breakage from dry hair.<br />
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After washing out that deep conditioner I added Cantu Shea Butter Moisturizing Curl Enhancer, Coconut oil, Olive Oil, and Naptural85's Shea Butter Mix. After hair drying my hair for a bit, my hair felt nice and soft. My aunt conrowed my hair for me in a pattern I thought would be great to do for multiple styling opportunities.<br />
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I put wayyy too much hair. But I was paprnoid of having huge gaps and it looking bad quick because of others experiences I've seen on You tube. So I kept all the hair in. I put the moisturizing curl enchancer and eco styler olive gel with water on each section brushed them out and twisted and bantu knoted it. Afer taking them down in the morning, I realized it did not take the curl. So I took out all the bantu knots and wrapped all the twists aroung flexi rods. I boiled hot water and dipped them and undid the twist. This is what I got<br />
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It was WAY too much hair, for me. And the hair wouldn't stay curled it kept poofing up as the day progressed. So I went home and took out some of the hair, cut it shorter, attempted to shape it and decided to just do two strand twists sections and dip them in hot water that night and take them out in the morning. I hoped that I was giving the hair a real opportunity to curl. It worked better than the day before. Here are the results:<br />
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That lasted for two days and I gave up trying to get the curls to stay tight like I'd seen many other youtubers achieve. So I twsited the back and braided the sides and made a bun. I've been rocking that for a week now. My original goal was to keep this for a month but it's only been 1 week so I don't know if I can, but I will definitely try. My goal is to keep my hands out of my hair for at least 6 months. This is the start of month 2.<br />
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I would recommend this style to anyone. It's simple and easy to do and very versatile. Most people only keep it for a month. some have kept it to 6 weeks to 2 months. It just depends on each individual.<br />
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College costs too much money and requires too much time for you to waste just because everyone else wants you to get an education. If you're still in high school make sure you have an idea of what field you would like to get into. I say "have an idea" because sometimes you get to college and your interests change. If they do change, it is best to make that change during your sophomore year at most. So many people switch their majors multiple times and take years to graduate. Don't let it be you, especially if it doesn't have to be! <br />
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<b>2. Tour prospective college campuses </b><br />
Tour multiple schools to make sure you pick the right place for you. Keep in mind campus location, campus size, classroom size, organizations, majors, clubs, etc. I did not tour my college prior to attending and when I got there I was completely lost I had no idea where anything was, it was a mess. So get to know the campus !<br />
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<b>3. Scholarships, Grants </b><br />
Utilize this wonderful resource. Because I didn't. There are so many opportunities to receive free money for a valued education. In the long run, you will be grateful and in case things don't go as planned (job wise) your credit won't be shot from the FAFSA loans you borrowed year after year. <br />
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<b>4. Get involved </b>If you go to college out of state and you know absolutely no one, find a club to join and activities to do and acquaint yourself with everyone. Personally, I stuck with the people I knew from high school; mainly because I went to college close to home. I stayed in my dorm a lot of the time my freshman year, it inhibited from making new friends. But I did acquaint myself with those who lived in my hall. I mean I stayed out of trouble at times because of it, but personally decide what you would regret more. Not knowing or the effect after the experience.<br />
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<b>5. Volunteer </b> Your future career jobs want to know that you're capable of multitasking while maintaining decent if not superior grades. And depending on what extra curricular activities you do or become a part of, it can also show them how diverse and well rounded an individual you are. You can also look into Greek Life, if you're interested in that sort of thing. Greek life benefits you in many ways. It gives you group management skills, communication skills, self discipline, prioritizing and balancing life.<br />
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<b>6. Roommates </b><br />
In college you will meet so many different kind of people, especially if your college is diverse. After receiving your roommate's contact information, talk to them. See what they're like, ask questions, be open minded and be friendly ! I personally have only had 2 good roommate experiences out of four ... so it is a tough call. Just hope for the best ! :)<br />
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<b>7. Buy Food </b><br />
Do not rely too heavily on the cafeteria food, for many reasons. The main reason I say this is because they close fairly early and you are bound to get hungry later in the evening. You can either eat the food you buy, go to the nearest convenient store, or order out. (FRESHMAN 15 written all over it) Personally my school's cafeteria food is disgusting, I literally avoid it like the plague. I honestly don't care how much it costs or how much I'm wasting. After I eat there my funeral will cost much more. I know it's sounds dramatic, but you have to go through it to understand. <br />
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<b>9. Are you a morning person? </b><br />
If you are not a morning person, DO NOT; I repeat do NOT take 8 am classes. Now for my family who reads this, don't freak out but ... when I had my first 8 am class ... I was ALWAYS late. I just couldn't bear the thought of waking up so early and then having to actually pay attention to what was going on in class. It will take some time to get the hang off things, when it comes to registering for the best times. But over time, you will learn how to create "The perfect schedule" for you.<br />
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When I was a freshman I was so hyped
to actually be IN college, to be living in a dorm room, and having so
much freedom. But do not get too wrapped up in partying, your grades will
suffer for it. Do note that your first year will carry great weight on
your overall GPA. The lower it goes, the harder it is to bring it back
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<b>11. Procrastination is your worst enemy</b><br />
The catch with college is that
on the first day of class you receive a syllabus. In it it has classroom
information, professor contact, rules and regulations and due dates for
assignments. If its the beginning of the semester and you see you have
something due within 5 weeks, you think; WOW 5 weeks that's plenty of
time ... you blow it off until .. about a week is left and guess what? during
that week you have about 3 other things due. You officially start to
stress, cram study, drink coffee for the first time in your life, do all
nighters, etc. My freshman year I procrastinated so bad that I did not
sleep for about 30 hours ... SMH. I never waited till the night before to do another project since.<br />
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<b>12. Be a professor's pet </b><br />
I know in prior
education it was a bad thing to be a "teacher's pet". And You usually
get clowned for it. But in college, kissing up; especially when you know
you're not doing well is one of the best ways to get a passing grade.
Sit in the front of the class, answer questions, ask questions, utilize
office hours, go to tutoring, etc. If you show them that you're doing
your best, they usually will help you out. DISCLAIMER: (Unless you go to
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<b>13. They won't last forever </b><br />
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Friends you make when you first get to college, will change over the course of four years. Especially once you get into your major's core classes. Your friendships(s) may not necessarily diminish but it may not be as strong as it once was. Whether it be due to mental growth, life interests, convenience, etc. <br />
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<b>14. Neither will they </b><br />
The first couple boys you meet in college are only looking for one thing. I know that's so cliche of me to say but it is indeed true. Most of the time guys use college to increase body counts. Unless you are trying to do the same, I suggest focusing on who you are and what you came to school to do. Worry about guys later. If you're doing you and something "just happens" then go with the flow. But don't rush into anything, you're young. Enjoy life free and single while you still can.<br />
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<b>15. Learning who you are </b><br />
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College does a lot to you as an individual. But you have total control over what you allow to happen. The first thing is; make wise, responsible adult decisions. Everything that you experience will help you mature and grow mentally. Do not undermine any hardship you endure. It happened to build your muscle for LIFE after college, where you are solely responsible for yourself. Make the best of these years because you won't ever get them back. Create memories with good and bad people, and grow into the person who you were created to be. It's a part of what it's all about.<br />
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<br />bucketlistdreamshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00019844557480838887noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4473438107246320131.post-1227606806722912822014-07-02T23:03:00.001-07:002014-07-17T11:40:19.939-07:009 Months Post BC: July - Fav Products For My Natual Hair<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Hope Everyone is having an enjoyable summer !<br />
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In this particular post I wanted to talk about my July Favorites (Hair Addition). As the title specifies, I am 9 months natural. In case you are new to my blog I believe it is vital to know the high waters I've encountered during my journey. The good, the bad, and the ugly; LITERALLY. Please check out my previous hair blogs that can be found in the drop box on the right. Thank you!<br />
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Now as some of my blogs state; like most new naturals, I became a product junkie. I would watch videos and go out and buy everything I saw. Then I learned the importance of knowing how different products respond to different hair textures. I now know that I have very fine 4b hair. Continue reading to find out which products are my favorite and why. :)<br />
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1. Africa's Best Organic Mayonnaise Treatment<br />
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This stuff has always been a great deep conditioner for me, even when I was relaxed it brought my damaged hair back to restoration. (over time) Shout out to Shyree for introducing me to this product, first hand. Now that I am natural I use it as a pre-poo (very generously) or a leave in (very lightly). I appreciate how soft it makes my hair feel. Of course with the help of other SEALING products.<br />
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2. Extra Virgin Olive Oil<br />
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This is one of my favorite oils to use. Olive oil is one of the many oils that actually penetrate the hair shaft and therefore should be used when your hair cuticles have been wet with warmER water. Olive oil is a thicker kind of oil and gives your hair strands the ability to lock in all the moisture you gave it from water, water based products, and/or moisturizing products. <br />
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3. Cantu Shea Butter Moisturizing Curl Activating Cream<br />
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Alright, if you check out my protein overload post. <a href="http://fulfillingdreams007.blogspot.com/2014/05/7-month-post-bc-protein-overload.html" target="_blank">CLICK ME</a> You will know the struggle I had when using Cantu Shea Butter Leave in conditioner. But this particular Cantu product does not have "hydrolyzed protein" in it. Which I learned is the type of Protein that is beneficial to our hair, but too much without a good balance of moisture, will create a problem. The Curl Activating Cream has glycerin, aloe vera juice, shea butter, and lots of oils in it. I also found it in Walmart for 5 bucks, such a great deal! The cream makes my hair feel so soft after locking in the moisture it gives, with olive oil.<br />
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4. Eco Styler Olive Oil Gel<br />
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I say YES to this gel ! It lays it all down. My main concern is always flaking when using with other products, which I do not get from this gel. But it does get my hair hard after drying .. any tips on how I can soften it up? I'd definitely appreciate them. Feel free to leave your comments below.<br />
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5. Bentonite Clay<br />
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Shout out to my auntie for doing this clay wash on my hair as a pre-poo! She told me that the clay would remove all the build up I had on my hair from the products I've been using. I decided I'd let her do it. After washing it out, my curls looked absolutely ravishing. They haven't popped like that since I've been natural. It's important that you know that I do not co-wash unless I end up washing my hair more than once in the same week. And I always shampoo with a sulfate shampoo. But the clay ultimately cleansed my hair. I must invest in my own supply.<br />
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6. Coconut Oil<br />
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Coconut has it's moisturizing properties but is not typically recommended to lock in moisture. In a previous blog where I spoke about length retention I speak about different oils, what they do and how they should be used. Please check that out for more info. <a href="http://fulfillingdreams007.blogspot.com/2014/05/7-month-post-bc-protein-overload.html" target="_blank">CLICK ME</a> <br />
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<b>1. Do you drink energy drinks?</b></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: Times,"Times New Roman",serif;">2. Favorite moisturizer?</span></b></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: Times,"Times New Roman",serif;">3. Do you want to get married? </span></b></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: Times,"Times New Roman",serif;">4. Do you get mad easily?</span></b></div>
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<span style="font-family: Times,"Times New Roman",serif;">Let's just say you think you have patience until you get into certain situations, So I'm working on changing that. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Times,"Times New Roman",serif;"></span> <span style="font-family: Times,"Times New Roman",serif;"><b>5. Do you bite your nails?</b></span>
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<span style="font-family: Times,"Times New Roman",serif;"><b>6. Have you had a near death experience?</b></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Times,"Times New Roman",serif;">Yeup.. couple of times. </span>
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<span style="font-family: Times,"Times New Roman",serif;"><b>7. Do you drink coffee?</b></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Times,"Times New Roman",serif;"><b> </b></span><span style="font-family: Times,"Times New Roman",serif;">If Espresso shots are coffee then, yes.</span>
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<span style="font-family: Times,"Times New Roman",serif;"><b>8. Do you like swimming?</b></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Times,"Times New Roman",serif;">I probably would, If I knew how.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Times,"Times New Roman",serif;"><b>9. What was your favorite subject in school?</b></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Times,"Times New Roman",serif;"><b></b>I didn't have one. But I always did best in English.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Times,"Times New Roman",serif;"><b>10. What’s your favorite drink? </b> </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Times,"Times New Roman",serif;">It needs to be water. But Apple Juice is the good ol' favorite.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Times,"Times New Roman",serif;"><b> 11. Favorite song at the moment? </b> </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Times,"Times New Roman",serif;">Nothing Without You By: Jason Nelson</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Times,"Times New Roman",serif;"><b> 12. What would you name your children?</b></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Times,"Times New Roman",serif;"><b></b> I want to name my daughter Leilani. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Times,"Times New Roman",serif;"><b> 13. Do you participate in any sports? </b> </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Times,"Times New Roman",serif;">Used to run track back in the day, those days are long gone.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Times,"Times New Roman",serif;"><b>14. Favorite Animal? </b> </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Times,"Times New Roman",serif;"><b> 15. Favorite holiday? </b></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Times,"Times New Roman",serif;"><b> </b>Definitely Christmas.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Times,"Times New Roman",serif;"><b> 16. Have you graduated High School? </b> </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Times,"Times New Roman",serif;">3 years ago. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Times,"Times New Roman",serif;"><b> 17. Have you been out of the Country? </b> </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Times,"Times New Roman",serif;">Yes, to Jamaica; Twice. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Times,"Times New Roman",serif;"><b> 18. Do you speak any other Languages?</b> </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Times,"Times New Roman",serif;"> I really wish I could</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Times,"Times New Roman",serif;"><b> 19. Do you have any siblings?</b></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Times,"Times New Roman",serif;"><b> </b>Baby sister </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Times,"Times New Roman",serif;"><b> 20. What’s your favorite store?</b></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Times,"Times New Roman",serif;"><b> </b>Clothes: Forever21 Food: Shoprite</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Times,"Times New Roman",serif;"><b> 21. Favorite Restaurant? </b></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Times,"Times New Roman",serif;"><b></b>Can't say, when I've been to them all I will give my judgement. </span>
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<span style="font-family: Times,"Times New Roman",serif;"><b> 20. Favorite Movie?</b></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Times,"Times New Roman",serif;"><b> </b>Pursuit of Happyness and John Q. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Times,"Times New Roman",serif;">I don't watch TV anymore, I'm more of a computer person. But when I used to it was Grey's Anatomy.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Times,"Times New Roman",serif;"><b> 23. What phone do you have?</b></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Times,"Times New Roman",serif;"><b> 24. One thing in your closet you cannot live without? </b> </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Times,"Times New Roman",serif;">ALL of my clothes. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Times,"Times New Roman",serif;"><b> 25. What’s one thing most people probably don’t know about you? </b></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Times,"Times New Roman",serif;"><b> </b>I look up random RIP videos.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Times,"Times New Roman",serif;"><b> 26. Name one thing you want to do before you die?</b></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Times,"Times New Roman",serif;"><b> </b>Become a teacher</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Times,"Times New Roman",serif;"><b> </b>This is hard ... maybe ... candy. It's the only thing I eat on a daily basis. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Times,"Times New Roman",serif;"><b> 28. What quote/phrase do you live by?</b> </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Times,"Times New Roman",serif;"> I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Times,"Times New Roman",serif;"><b>29. What kind of style would you define yourself as having?</b></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Times,"Times New Roman",serif;"><b> </b>Laid Back. But I clean up well. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Times,"Times New Roman",serif;"><b> 30. Two Hobbies? </b></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Times,"Times New Roman",serif;"><b> </b>Singing & Blogging. </span>
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<span style="font-family: Times,"Times New Roman",serif;"><b>31. What's a nickname only your family calls you?</b></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Times,"Times New Roman",serif;">Well my family doesn't really have a nickname for me but most of the time they call me by my first name with their Jamaican accent. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Times,"Times New Roman",serif;">When I'm talking to someone and all of a sudden they stop listening .. it always happens. GEE, I must be one boring person. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Times,"Times New Roman",serif;">Rambling. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Times,"Times New Roman",serif;">Every side, People hate sleeping in the same area as me. haha. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Times,"Times New Roman",serif;">From what I can remember ... it was Pikachu. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Times,"Times New Roman",serif;"><b>36. What's the drink you ALWAYS order at Starbucks?</b></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Times,"Times New Roman",serif;">Vanilla Bean Frap with a shot of Espresso. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Times,"Times New Roman",serif;"><b>37. What's the beauty rule you preach...but never ACTUALLY practice?</b></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Times,"Times New Roman",serif;">I don't actually preach beauty rules ... But if I had to choose it to be always have your brows done. And I never get mine done anymore because I cant find anyone to them correctly. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Times,"Times New Roman",serif;">*if only you could see my face right now* </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Times,"Times New Roman",serif;">C A N D Y no doubt & I have the fillings to prove it. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Times,"Times New Roman",serif;">"Aggy !"</span></div>
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<b>41. Time to sleep- what are you ACTUALLY wearing?</b></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Times,"Times New Roman",serif;">Most of the time; a tee from my university and shorts or sweats. </span></div>
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Today I want to do a product review on Biore Pore Unclogging Scrub. For a while now I've been experiencing large pores. Which I researched and found that my pores aren't necessarily "becoming larger" just "dirtier". When dirt and my skin's natural oil gets trapped inside the pores, they become more visible. In the beginning I purchased the store brand version of Clean and Clear Morning Scrub with Vitamin C. That product didn't leave my face FEELING clean. Maybe it was clean but it sure didn't feel like it. Then I started using coconut oil to moisturize my skin ... which was just mistake on top of mistake. Weeks after use, my pores were still very visible. I came to the conclusion that the product was not doing it's job. At that point, I began researching facial washes that can reduce large pores. Someone suggested Biore. They said that it was a very good, very inexpensive alternative. I decided to go out and purchase this particular bottle for "Pore Unclogging". It was about 8$ at my local Walgreens. I can say that after a few washes my facial pores are definitely less visible. They are still visible but not so obvious and definitely smaller in sight. FYI: While washing with the product it tends to tingle .. I'm guessing those are the blue beads in it working on my pores. After drying my face with a washcloth, my skin becomes dry. So I re-moisturize with cocoa butter lotion.<br />
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I start of moistening my face with warm water and then rub my face with the facial scrub. I use warm water and lather the product into my skin. Then I rinse it all off thoroughly with warm water, followed by cool water. This technique is supposed to open my pores to let in the product and allow it to clean out my pores and the cool water is supposed to close them back. This method I found through research. Whether it is dermatologist approved or not, I do not know.<br />
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I always feel the need to add a disclaimer because people will go out and try these products and try these methods and blame me if they don't work. LOL Hopefully by now we are all aware that everyone is not the same and what works for one, does not work for all. <br />
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Now I know it always seems like it's always SOMETHING with me and this hair of mine and the fact that sometimes I just can't get it to corporate. But at the end of the day I'm okay with it because I'm learning as it's growing and as I'm growing. This is an overall process that I am learning from.<br />
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About three weeks ago my hair started to feel hard and dry right after I did it and it doesn't usually feel that way. So I did research and found out that I could be suffering from protein overload. Apparently our hair needs protein but too little or too much can be a bad thing. Now in the past, I've ranted about how much I love Cantu Shea Butter and how when I would do pre poos and after washing it out my hair would feel like butter. Yadda Yadda Yadda. Well after a while my hair didn't feel like butter; instead it felt hard and after rinsing it felt dry. The Cantu Shea Butter and pretty much every other product I was using in my hair had coconut (oil) in it and FYI coconut has protein in it. The fact that I was using Cantu Shea Butter every week, more than twice a week and shampooing and styling with coconut (oil) based products just put my hair into shock.<br />
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After that, I looked at all the labels of my hair products and temporarily stopped using all the ones that had protein or coconut (oil) in it. I used Suave Shampoo to clarify my hair and Shea Moisture Raw Shea Butter with Argan Oil Masque to replenish moisture and styled using Naptural85's Shea Butter Mix. My hair felt better but I continued to use this regimen to help reduce the protein on my strands. It seems to be working... This is week three. I will keep you updated.<br />
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Now, I don't know if I really have protein overload or what because I did not go to a professional but my hair started to feel crazy dry and I needed to do something to fix it and cutting my hair's protein intake seemed to work.<br />
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For more tips and info about natural hair care check out the blog below.<br />
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The semester is finally OVER so I get a little breathing room in my brain to catch up with these blogs for you guys. *happy dance* BRIEF UPDATE: I am trying to make my life much more exciting than it already is. HA. So I have decided to create challenges. The <b>FIRST</b> challenge is to begin my new years resolution. Yea, yea I know it's May and to not have started yet is crazy but it's been a rough semester. School was my main priority and work came second. The <b>SECOND </b>is healthy living. Which includes eating better and working out. I realized that diabetes runs so heavily in my family and for an individual who loves CANDY I think it's crucial to monitor my intake. I plan to update you with my second challenge in future blogs. <br />
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I was watching Youtube videos; which is a daily thing for me and I came across this TAG. This particular one was made by CurlTube on Youtube <a href="http://www.youtube.com/channel/UCq__eHUEM6nELbyS3IEoMvw" target="_blank">Go check her out </a>!!! Feel free to answer these questions as well, whether you choose to do them on your own blog or in the comment box below. Your feedback is ALWAYS appreciated :D<br />
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<b>1. How long have you been natural?</b><br />
7 months ... My last relaxer was in about April 2013, transitioned for 6 months then big chopped in October 2013. <br />
<b>2. Why did you go natural?</b><br />
Because I couldn't stand the look of my thin straight hair.<br />
<b>3. What was your partner and/or family response to your decision to go natural?</b><br />
Partner's response ... was pretty much like oo okay wow this is different haha. Grandparents said "OMG what happened to your hair?!" My mother and aunts LOVED it. <br />
<b>4. Did you big chop or transition?</b><br />
I did both ... but when I cut my hair I was pratically bald .. so BC. <br />
<b>5. What is the current length of your hair?</b><br />
It's shoulder length. <br />
<b>6. What is your hair goal?</b><br />
My overall hair goal is health, despite the length. But lengthwise not too long. I don't like too much hair. Bra strap length is good enough. <br />
<b>7. What is your hair type?</b><br />
4a & 4b curls. Thin, fine hair texture. <br />
<b>8. What is your staple hair style?</b><br />
Twist outs ! The ONLY style I can seem to pull off. <br />
<b>9. What is your favorite protective style?</b><br />
Senegalese Twists or Marley Twists<br />
<b>10. Braid out or twist out?</b><br />
I've never actually tried a braid out ... when I do, I'll tell you my preference.<br />
<b>11. Are you a product junkie?</b><br />
YES .. but I have calmed down. I like to back track on things I stopped using to see if my hair will like it that time around. <br />
<b>12. What is your favorite hair product?</b><br />
RIGHT NOW ... I want to say the Shea Moisture Yucca and Baobab Hair Milk. <br />
<b>13. Do you cowash?</b><br />
NEVER .. it leaves too much itchy buildup on my scalp. <br />
<b>14. What tool can you not live without?</b><br />
my sheers. I am always trying to snip off those single strand knots. <br />
<b>15. Describe your natural hair journey in 1 word.</b><br />
<b>Inspiring</b>... I've honestly been asked so many questions for advice on what someone can do with their hair or how they can achieve certain hairstyles. And it's a great feeling to know that I am inspiring someone to embrace who they are. Because honestly our hair is apart of what makes us who we are. I think the way we decide to wear our hair shows who we are as an individual. <br />
<b>16. Have you ever thought about going back to a relaxer?</b><br />
No. <br />
<b>17. What do you like most about being natural?</b><br />
My hair is so versatile in it's natural state. I can achieve so many different looks. <br />
<b>18. What do you like least about being natural?</b><br />
The constant need to moisturize because sometimes I just do not feel like it. <br />
<b>19. Who is your favorite YouTuber and why?</b><br />
I canNOT name one ... click to check out their videos.<br />
Vlogging - <a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCwl6HrxI1NvbfpbWPrzlFYg" target="_blank">TheLavigneLife</a><br />
Fashion - <a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCt5MVT7UbWWtcymqRy0RdcA" target="_blank">TheChicNatural</a><br />
Fashion - <a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC17Dcbh7EfSJhzzhTsaX-Tw" target="_blank">PeakMill</a><br />
Hair - <a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC6odQRlBElB00Nsr5LDjnHA" target="_blank">BlakizBeautyful</a><br />
<b>20. Shout out a curl friend.</b><br />
Nancy AND Jennifer ! Highschool Friends :) <br />
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likes "bald women", referring to me, because I had just gotten my hair
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was the third time I'd cut my hair short after letting it grow out on three different occasions. HAIR GROWS BACK. Early on in life I learned </span></span><span class="userContent" data-ft="{"tn":"K"}"><span class="text_exposed_show"><span class="userContent" data-ft="{"tn":"K"}"><span class="text_exposed_show">to avoid emotional attachment to things that can be
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important. You need to accept you, for the things you can't change and learn to embrace them. (Which for me, would be my thin hair) I've learned that accepting the apology you never received will
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So recently, this past summer I got into blogging. I know a few people who were doing it before I was, who've actually inspired me to begin.<br />
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<b>Why do I like blogging?!</b><br />
1. Blogging is how I get my thoughts and advice out to everyone at once.<br />
2. It's a way for me to connect with people who share my interests.<br />
3. It's a way to do something that I enjoy (writing) and use it to positively affect others lives.<br />
Honestly, I'm enjoying every bit of it !<br />
4. The best part is, I don't have to write about anything in particular. Just whatever I want. The true beauty of freedom.<br />
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I think it's important to know that you're apart of a discourse community, no matter what you enjoy doing. It's good to know you have people you can relate to. It's refreshing to share your ideas and thoughts with people who are like you and who can understand where you're coming from. So here a few people from MY PERSONAL (that i know) discourse community:<br />
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<li><a href="http://cheklove.wordpress.com/" target="_blank">http://cheklove.wordpress.com/ </a></li>
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<li><a href="http://beautifulandbrown.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">http://beautifulandbrown.blogspot.com/</a></li>
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<li><a href="http://www.michellegcameron.com/" target="_blank">http://www.michellegcameron.com/</a></li>
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<li><a href="http://www.hercampus.com/school/kean" target="_blank">http://www.hercampus.com/school/kean</a></li>
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<li><a href="http://214oszaellis.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">http://214oszaellis.blogspot.com/</a></li>
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<li><a href="http://yasmynearielfaith.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">http://yasmynearielfaith.blogspot.com</a></li>
<li><a href="http://soniaaquije.wordpress.com/" target="_blank"> http://soniaaquije.wordpress.com/</a></li>
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SB: Remember to never down play your dreams because they may
not seem extreme or exciting. If everyone can not do it, feel special
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So while scrolling down my Facebook , I found a post to a link for a web page called "Draw your Professor". The title caught my attention so of course I clicked the link. At first it looked like a bogus website, so I check it out further. Turns out, It's not ! So of course I searched for my school and professor to draw. And look what I came up with ...<br />
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<b>DISCLAIMER</b>: I am not in any way, shape, or form attempting to make fun of her. This was just a failed drawing attempt. My professor is pretty young, has naturally blonde hair dyed black, always wears red lipstick, has a lot of tattoos, and always wears the color black. Pretty misguided stereotype for a "Children's Literature Professor", right? LoL<br />
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In a previous blog I spoke about the regimen that I was currently using .. check that out <a href="http://fulfillingdreams007.blogspot.com/2014/01/3rd-month-post-bc.html" target="_blank">HERE</a>.<br />
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I'm currently in the process of figuring out what my hair wants, it's so picky! I started doing hot oil treatments using olive oil, Cantu Shea Butter prepoos and stopped using the Cholesterol deep conditioner every week. My hair started feeling softer and I could see my natural curl pattern coming through. I also went and picked up a Shea Moisture Curl & Shine repair kit. The styling products seem to work well for me, because my twist outs were poppin. But I'll hold off on the product reviews until I've used them for a decent amount of time. <br />
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*People say that you shouldn't focus on the curl pattern of your hair, but truthfully when it is moisturized and healthy those curls/waves will start popping automatically, I am a witness.*<br />
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As I mentioned before, some people's hair grows better when left alone. I am one of those people. So right now I have in Marley Twists. Truthfully, I am tired of doing my hair, so I'm giving both of us a break. It is now the middle of March, I plan on keeping them until May. Hopefully they make it till then. <br />
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3. In middle school, I went to a performing arts school.. for singing.<br />
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5. When I was younger I'd put ketchup on EVERYTHING, now I hardly use it.<br />
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8. Space Jam was my favorite child hood movie, I wasn't into Disney Princesses.<br />
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11. A part of me wants twin babies the first time around, but then I regain consciousness.<br />
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12. You suck your thumb; I rub my feet together. #DontJudgeMe<br />
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13. I dislike Summer, it's my least favorite season.<br />
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14. Instead of playing house, I'd play school. My dolls would be the students and I'd give them tests and my favorite doll "Shakira" would always get A's. <br />
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16. No one ever gets my jokes, then laughs when I'm not trying to be funny. <br />
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17. When I was in 5th grade I wanted to change my name to Ashley, glad I didn't. <br />
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18. At 4, I asked my mom for a brother and haven't gotten one yet. But I have three sisters. One real, one step, and one long time best friend. <br />
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19. My #1 Rule, If nothing else is clean, the bathroom has to be. <br />
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20. In 3rd grade I had a crush on this boy, who then gave me "cooties" aka Chicken Pox.*Should have done my circle circle dot dot, now I have my cootie shot chant*<br />
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By now everyone is familiar with the high fashion low priced store, Forever 21. But many of you may be unfamiliar with the history and things that are going on behind the scenes. I thought that since the store is so popular amongst teens and young ladies, it'd be a hot topic !<br />
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The first store was originally founded and opened by Do Won Chang in California with the name Fashion 21 in 1984, which still has it's name today. After opening up various locations and business began rising, he changed the name to Forever 21 in 1989. He changed the name to Forever 21 because his product(s) attracted younger audiences and ladies wanting to stay young. Now with thousands of stores world wide, it is has become one of the most profitable store all of over the world. Everything is priced cheap though some things may be overpriced based on quality, this place is still highly favored. <b>Check out this article for the full Bio: <a href="http://articles.latimes.com/2010/jul/31/business/la-fi-himi-chang-20100731" target="_blank">CLICK ME !!</a></b> <br />
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Chang and his wife are proclaimed Christians and have decided to publicize that through their product, by printing John 3:16 on the bottom of every shopping bag. Along with various clothing items, referencing God and countless cross shaped jewelry. Because of this, Forever 21 was accused of pushing religion on it's customers. In my opinion, they are allowed to project their beliefs through their products. Other stores project themes of different natures like, Hot Topic and Hollister Co. So what's the difference? <br />
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You may have seen different locations, one saying Forever 21 and the other one saying XXI Forever. Many people believe that are the same when in reality there is truly a
meaning behind it. XXI Forever signifies that that particular location has
all of the selections; Forever 21 has also expanded their selection by adding Mens, Girls, Plus size, and Love 21. The other Forever 21 locations
may just have the woman's section, no additional selections. Love 21 is more of a contemporary "grown up" look versus the general Forever 21 teenage fashion. It's a bit pricier as well. They also have an online store available for USA, Canada, China, Japan, United Kingdom, Europe, and Korea. <b>Check out this article for tips for shopping at Forever 21: <a href="http://jseverydayfashion.com/home/2011/03/todays-everyday-fashion-secrets-of.html" target="_blank">CLICK ME !!</a></b><br />
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Although Chang's success has skyrocketed, there are some "SECRETS" about the apparel. So a statement was given by a seamstress who claimed to be working in sweat shop conditions. The seamstress claimed to have been told that since the clothing was only being sold for X amount, she would not be getting much to make them. Forever 21 also has had many claims against them due to copyright infringement on other clothing designs. Although the material quality may not be close, the prints and designs are spot on. Apparently they've been caught multiple times and still continue to do it. Despite all efforts to close, the company is currently rising in the stock market and is worth billions of dollars.<b> Check out this article for more details: <a href="http://jezebel.com/5822762/how-forever-21-keeps-getting-away-with-designer-knockoffs" target="_blank">CLICK ME!!</a></b><br />
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<b>To read Chang's statements on all the topics I touched based on here: <a href="http://transcripts.cnn.com/TRANSCRIPTS/1209/21/ta.01.html" target="_blank">CLICK ME !!</a></b><br />
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Even though you may not know it now or it may not seem like it at this very moment BUT everything is predestined and predetermined. Nothing in life "just happened" nothing is as an accident or a coincidence. It was either meant to open your eyes, separate you from harm, bring you closer, teach you a lesson, or prepare you for the future. So don't be discouraged by your current situation. Don't forget the rain has to come before the sun shines .. so don't give up.<br />
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1. <b>Moisturizing</b>: If you watch YouTube videos or keep up with hair blogs, you've heard of the LOC or LCO method. For those who may not be familiar it stands for Liquid (Water), Oil (That seals), Conditioner/Cream. When all three of these are applied on the hair strands they help moisturize the hair. The water adds natural moisture to the hair, the conditioner adds other adherents, and the oil seals in all the moisture. When doing this LOC/LCO method there are a couple of things to keep in mind. </div>
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<b>Third</b> Thing: How do you know if your hair is moisturized? Well if styled wet, after it dries it should not feel wet or oily nor should it make a sound if it's rubbed in between your finger tips. Just because your hair is soft it doesn't mean the moisture is sealed in, it could just be laying on top of your hair shaft. </div>
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2. <b>Trims</b>: Some people refuse to cut their hair because they want to grow it out long. But the important thing to keep in mind is that after 4 months or so, trims would be needed. If you see split ends, cut them off because it can cause really bad breakage. If you're natural .. when you do a wet set style like, rods or twists on wet hair and your ends flair out like paintbrush bristles, it's time for a trim! </div>
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3. <b>Breakage vs Shedding</b>: Knowing the difference between breakage and shedding is essential to maintaining length. One way to depict shedding .. if you see a white bulb at the end of the strand, that is a sign that it's coming directly from the root. In this case, the strand is growing a new and pushing out the old one. Breakage are hairs that have broken at a point in a hair strand. </div>
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4. <b>Moisturizing scalp</b>: I watch a lot of natural YouTube guru's and only once did I come across a video about scalp moisturizing. Everyone rants about hair but they neglect the scalp. We produce natural oils but some people, like me, suffer from dry scalp and need to put extra effort on moisturizing it. That's where my hair grows from, so it is important for me to stimulate that growth. </div>
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5. <b>Heat: </b>Natural or Relaxed, Transitioning ... If you are going to burn your hair strands, make sure the process is short, sweet, and not frequent. Make sure you protect the strands so they can't feel the heat. Relaxed chicks .. I know you don't want thin, shedding hair. And the naturally curly chicks ... will be crying for their curls back... So protect your hair !</div>
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6. <b>Low Manipulation</b>: Doing styles that require less hand on hair stimulation tends to respond better .. people with hair like this ... have really picky hair... that does not like to be touched. So, protective styling like weaves, braids, twists, and crotchet braids, will assist in growth. Though you should be careful of styles done too tight or those that stay in too long .. because it can cause more harm than good ... (breakage) and then you'd blame me for the bad advice.</div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Alright so I was on Youtube watching one of my subscriptions MyInvisibleChyrsalis (Check her out, she's hilarious) on Youtube and she recently posted this TAG, so I figured I'd do it. It's different from the usual posts and it's just a way for you guys to get to know me a little better. Please do enjoy these 50 facts about me ... <b> </b></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><b>1. What are you wearing?</b> Well today was church day and now it's chill time (literally) cause I feel like I'm outside inside .. so a tee, a blazer, a pea coat, a scarf, jeans, and socks. (compliments of forever 21, H&M)</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><b>2. Ever been in love? </b>:) Half of my readers would probably think no, but I beg to differ. <br /><b>3. Ever had a terrible breakup? </b>Yea<br /><b>4. How tall are you?</b> The best size lol, truthfully I don't know.<br /><b>5. How much do you weigh?</b> Too much to carry, light enough to ride the merry-go-round.</span><br />
<a href="https://www.blogger.com/null" name="more"></a><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><b>6. Any tattoos?</b> ... no...<br /><b>7. Any piercings? </b>Are ears considered one or two? lol if considered one, then I have 3. <br /><b>8. OTP (One True Pairing: what's your favorite fictional couple)?</b> The Huxtables </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><b>9. Favourite show? </b>Well, when I actually watched TV... Grey's Anatomy. <br /><b>10. Favourite bands? </b>I would like to consider Chris Brown a One Man Band for this one<br /><b>11. Something you miss? </b>hanging out with my partner in crime .. my momma. <br /><b>12. Favourite song?</b> No such thing.<br /><b>13. How old are you?</b> 20 </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><b>14. Zodiac sign?</b> Scorpio & believe me, it gets no better than this.<br /><b>15. Quality you look for in a partner?</b> Ambition</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><b>17: Favourite actor? </b>Between Will Smith and Denzel Washington. <br /><b>18: Favourite color?</b> Red.<br /><b>19: Loud music or soft?</b> Depends on my mood.<br /><b>20: Where do you go when you're sad?</b> Youtube ! To listen to some music or watch my fav youtubers.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><b>21: How long does it take you to shower?</b> Long enough.<br /><b>22: How long does it take you to get ready in the morning?</b> If I know what I'm wearing and don't have to do my hair like, half hour. If not, an hour. <br /><b>23: Ever been in a physical fight?</b> Yes.. <br /><b>24: Turn on?</b> Sincere, funny, attractive, ambitious, spiritual ...<br /><b>25: Turn off?</b> Arrogance. <br /><b>26: The reason I joined Youtube?</b> There's a video for EVERY/ANYTHING I guaruntee it.<br /><b>27: Fears?</b> Bugs and rodents.<br /><b>28: Last thing that made you cry?</b> The episode of Mobbed when he proposed to his girlfriend and married her on the spot. He had the dress, her best friends, and family there. It was beautiful man lol. <br /><b>29: Last time you said you loved someone? </b>I tell it to my friends all the time! <br /><b>30: Meaning behind your Youtube/Blogging Name?</b> blog name: bucketlistdreams .. which means I want to fulfill all my dreams before I die. <br /><b>31: Last book you read?</b> Some picture books ..</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><b>32: The book you're currently reading? </b></span><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Where the Sidewalk Ends for my Children's Literature class. </span><br /><b>33: Last show you watched?</b> Can't remember .. I don't watch tv</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><b>34: Last person you talked to? </b>My grandpa<br /><b>35: The relationship between you and the person you last texted?</b> My boyfriend<br /><b>36: Favourite food?</b> Jamaican and Portuguese Food.<br /><b>37: Place you want to visit?</b> Paris, Nigeria, Brazil<br /><b>38: Last place you were? </b>The basement<br /><b>39: Do you have a crush? </b>Dwyane Wade ... Yes Lord !<br /><b>40: Last time you kissed someone? </b>I plead the fifth.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><b>41: Last time you were insulted? </b>smh... a few minutes ago<br /><b>42: Favourite flavour of sweet? </b>APPLE .. yum<br /><b>43: What instruments do you play?</b> I went through, a recorder, trumpet, and keyboard ... and learned nothing. <br /><b>44: Favourite piece of jewelery?</b> necklace my mom bought me 2 years ago<br /><b>45: Last sport you played? </b>... this college work ... I burn at least 754 calories writing these papers. <br /><b>46: Last song you sang?</b> The old rugged cross hymnal .. it was communion Sunday</span><br />
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bucketlistdreamshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00019844557480838887noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4473438107246320131.post-52360862150427170692014-02-16T18:37:00.000-08:002014-02-16T21:34:39.710-08:005 Months Post BC:Staple Products Review<h3 style="text-align: center;">
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I'm back with another hair blog post. I honestly love doing these kind of posts. I enjoy experimenting with hair products as a "natural sista." I'm still learning what my hair likes and what it doesn't like. For those people who are serious about hair care, I'm sure there was a point and time you tried a new product and it didn't work for you like you thought it would. Well, I've also tried a number of things that were just horrible .. UNTIL I used it in a different way or with a different product. Here are three of my staple products .. products that my hair loves and that I will continue to use. <br />
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I got this product because my aunt recommended it. She said many natural vloggers rant about it and how much it helps though it was not a staple product for her. So I tried it while I was transitioning. After washing my hair I applied this as a leave in then I would apply oil. After air drying my hair would be brittle. So I stopped using it after that. But now that I am creeping up on month 5 post BC and it's still sitting around, I decided to give it another try but in a different way. 2 months ago I would do a protein pre poo treatment every week. My results weren't very impressive so I stopped doing them. I decided to use this as a pre poo instead. I spray my hair first then apply an ample amount and let it sit under a cap for 20-25 minutes. After rinsing this out my hair felt like butter ! SERIOUSLY. *yasssssssss* I'm happy that I decided to give this product another chance. It was totally worth it and has officially become one of my staple products. <br />
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Alright so, I came across this product on a Instagram photo. I went straight to YouTube to get reviews and everyone loved it. So, I looked it up and it was very cheap, like 3-4 dollars, so I had to get it. A couple months later and I still love it. It's moisturizing just like it says. When my hair is wet and I apply it to my hair, my hair curls right up. Now the last time I washed my hair I washed it out without using a conditioner afterwards and my hair was so soft. I cant help but think I've been using it wrong the whole time or just with the wrong products. Either way, I am loving it now ! My official deep conditioning staple product. <br />
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My aunt had this product in her house and I figured it was decent, so I purchased it in the very beginning of my journey, after my BC. It's the most expensive product I own. It's listed at around 10-13 dollars, depending on where you get it from. The consistency is very jelly like and it feels sticky in your finger tips. Because of this, many people may not like it but I love the hold it gives my twist outs. I also learned not to use this product alone because it leaves my hair dry. In the beginning I mixed it with Dark and Lovely's Au Naturale Coil Moisturizing Souffle. The combination left my hair feeling soft. But about 3 months ago I started using it with the shea butter mix mentioned in my previous blog .. [<a href="http://fulfillingdreams007.blogspot.com/2014/01/3rd-month-post-bc.html" target="_blank">Check it out !</a>]. With this product, less is more. When you use too much your hair feels .. for lack of better words .. nasty. But despite that, this has become my staple styling product.<br />
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As insane as this may sound ... I think I am developing a strong satisfaction for selling things through EBay. But then again who isn't strongly satisfied with making money... By any means necessary. (though there are limits) Right?<br />
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Well, over a year ago, I decided to sell a textbook through Amazon, I was so excited when I got my first "bite" . I had realed in a customer who paid MONEY for my item. Of course there's the whole purchasing packaging supplies and such but it wasn't much considering the amount I had charged for the item. Also, Amazon takes a cut of the profit but there was still a decent amount left. The process took days but I eventually received it through direct deposit. <br />
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Then, in about September I made a couple of online purchases just before school began and unfortunately the worse thing happened. I received a pair of shoes that were entirely too small for me to fit and I bought them on sale. So yep, FINAL SALE. So as you know, I couldn't return them. So an idea popped into my head .. hmm, maybe I can sell them. At that point, I decided to give eBay a try. Well, I did .. and what do you know? I sold the shoes ! After that I was hooked, Let the games begin. <br />
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Though this is a very viable way to make money, there are a few things you ought to know. Like one, eBay charges for just about everything. They take 10% from your final selling price, 10% from shipping costs (if you charged for shipping), Fees to list your item, so on & so forth. And after all your fees accumulate, you are left with a bill for the previous month. eBay will notify you by email when they will take the money. *eBay will notify you by email about EVERYTHING, which is a pro and a con*<br />
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eBay requires payments be done through a PayPal account and you as a eBay member are required to set up an account with them. And as if eBay's charges weren't enough PayPal also charges you. But there charges are less than 10% and are taken immediately from the amount received from your buyer. So basically, you get the difference. <br />
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To continue my story, Since that day in November I've been searching for things non stop to sell on eBay things I don't use anymore, want anymore, wrong sizes, etc. Just going crazy with things. And it's been working. It's not a steady income because there's such a long process; between waiting for it to sell, waiting for them to pay, then shipping the item, waiting for it to reach it's destination and PayPal doesn't give you the money until the buyer's receives the item. So, it can take a while. But,it is an awesome way to make extra money with things you have that you don't want OLD and New.<br />
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<br />bucketlistdreamshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00019844557480838887noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4473438107246320131.post-91737141012706178232014-01-06T22:23:00.000-08:002014-01-09T23:46:09.412-08:00Winter Fashion Lookbook 2014HELLO WORLD !!<br />
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Back again with another personal Fashion Look Book for the winter in the New Year of 2014. <br />
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Before you enjoy the pics I have a PSA: Ok, So there is a website called Ebates.com. You may have heard about it or saw the commercial ... but I am here to confirm it is LEGIT. They have promos for stores like Nike, Macy's, Nordstorm, Old Navy, Amazon, Target, and Walmart.... to name a few. They also offer coupons for EVERYTHING: clothes, electronics, jewelry, even Victoria Secret. They are also efficient in refunding you your cash. If you enjoy online shopping as much as I do then you'd <span style="color: red;">LOVE</span> this website. When you shop through Ebates.com you get a certain percentage of what you paid, back. It's a win, win. You're literally shopping to save.<br />
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Please enjoy my Lookbook <br />
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<span style="color: #6aa84f;">LOOK 1 - Afro-Centric Flavor</span><br />
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Top- White V-Neck Tee - F21<br />
Blazer - Navy Blue - F21<br />
Bottom- Green and Blue Tribal Print - F21<br />
Belt - Brown - F21<br />
Shoes - Black Booties - F21<br />
Bag - Black - Rainbow<br />
Necklace - Silver Heart Pendant - Gift<br />
Watch - White & Gold - F21<br />
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<span style="color: #3d85c6;">LOOK 2 - Comfy Class</span> <br />
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Top - Grey & Black Sweater - F21<br />
Bottoms - Light Blue - F21<br />
Shoes - Black Combat Boots - Rainbow<br />
Necklace - White & Gold - F21<br />
Watch - White & Gold - F21<br />
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<span style="color: #e69138;">LOOK 3 - Fashion Spot</span> <br />
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Top - Camel and Black Polka Dot High Low - F21<br />
Jacket - Black Faux Leather - F21<br />
Bottoms - Black Pant - F21<br />
Shoes - Cheetah & Red Pumps - Rainbow<br />
Necklace - Gold - Gift<br />
Watch - Michael Kohrs - Gift<br />
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<span style="color: #783f04;">LOOK 4 - Movie Date</span><br />
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Top - Rust V-Neck Sweater - F21<br />
Vest - Destroyed Denim - F21<br />
Bottoms - Dark Blue Jean - F21<br />
Shoes - Brown Combat Boots - Rainbow<br />
Necklace - Gold Chain Link - Gift<br />
Watch - Michael Kohrs - Gift<br />
Bag - Black - Gift<br />
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<span style="color: magenta;">LOOK 5 - I Woke Up Like This</span><br />
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Top - White & Turquoise - F21<br />
Bottoms - Black Jean - F21<br />
Shoes - Tan Peep Toe Spike Heel - Charlotte Russe<br />
Necklace - Pearl and Gold Choker - F21<br />
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<span style="color: blue;">LOOK 6 - Girl's Night Out</span><br />
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Top - Black and White Stripe - F21<br />
Bottoms - Blue Jeggings - Charlotte Russe<br />
Shoes - Black Booties<br />
Bag - Black and Gold - F21<br />
Watch - White and Gold - F21<br />
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Alright, so if you know NOTHING about Trader Joe's, its like Whole Foods. An all natural/organic supermarket to buy your necessities. And like Shoprite they sell personal care products as well. One of the things they offer is a Tea Tree Trio (body wash, conditioner, and shampoo). I was watching one my subscriptions on YouTube and she reviewed this conditioner and said she loved it.And I quote, "After rinsing, my hair felt like butter and it was only 2.99" I immediately felt the need to get it. Especially because I don't necessarily like the way my hair feels after using the Garnier Fructis Conditioner. Also all the other products I use are expensive on a College Student budget. But the nearest Trader Joe's is kind of far so I checked EBay, a person was selling one for $10 .. the cheapest I found it. So basically, I wasted 7 dollars because I was too impatient. BUT I tried it for the first time last week as a co-wash and I must say I love it and it made my hair feel soft after rinsing. <br />
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If you're looking for a co-wash conditioner or just a regular wash out conditioner, go out to your nearest Trader Joe's and buy this one. It's only 2.99, don't waste money like I did getting it else where. You cant beat that price and you never know, you just might LOVE it.<br />
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So I'm back again with another Natural Hair Post :D I get so excited to do these even though in the beginning I promised my self I wouldn't make one EVERY month so that you guys could actually see real progress. So I skipped one month, I just couldn't resist this time around. But I make a promise *right now* to my readers that my next update wont be until Month 6. (Hold me to that) I also promise my self to use NO heat styling until that time.<br />
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<strong>FYI:</strong> since it's already January I'm technically late for my 3rd month but still early for my 4th<br />
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Here are some photos in comparison from month 1 to 3 Post BC<br />
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This a comparison of my hair after being blown out from the end of October to the end of December<br />
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<strong>Top Pic:</strong> November Flat Iron & Trim<br />
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<strong>Bottom Pic:</strong> December Flat Iron & Trim<br />
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(It grew a decent amount in just one month if I do say so myself)<br />
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*Heat Protectant: Fantasia IC (Red Bottle)*<br />
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So in case anyone is wondering or just curious I do have a regimen, <span style="color: purple;"><span style="color: yellow;">FINALLY</span>.</span> But it will most likely change as my hair journey continues. But currently...<br />
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- Shampoo Wash Hair Once EVERY week<br />
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- Thin Hair Treatment EVERY week<br />
- CoWash in between one week period (when necessary)<br />
- Trim Once a MONTH (or when necessary)<br />
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*a lot of people rant about co-washing because shampoo strips the hair strands of natural oils. But my scalp hates co-washing. I get so much build up and my scalp itches like crazy. So I personally need to shampoo.<span style="color: red;"> This is why I pre-poo AND deep condition</span>*<br />
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<em><span style="color: black;">Pre-poo</span></em> (Thin hair treatment) - water, honey, 1/2 banana, olive & coconut oil. blend and place on hair for 15 minutes with cap NO LONGER (personal experience)<br />
<em><span style="color: black;">Shampoo</span></em> - Palmers Coconut Oil Formula Sulfate Free Conditioning Shampoo<br />
<em><span style="color: black;">Deep Condition</span></em> - Hollywood Olive Oil Deep Conditioner & Oil<br />
<em><span style="color: black;">Condition & Wash</span></em> - Garnier Fructis Triple Nutrition Conditioner<br />
<span style="color: #0b5394;"><span style="color: black;"><em>Leave in Conditioner</em> -</span> </span><span style="color: black;">Giovanni Leave In Conditioner</span><br />
<em><span style="color: black;">Moisturize</span></em> - Shea Butter Mix, Olive Oil<br />
<span style="color: black;"><em>Styling</em> </span>- Shea Moisture Curling Gel Souffle`<br />
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<span style="color: red;">DISCLAIMER:</span> These steps and products are what work for my hair and in no way are they guaranteed to provide you with the same results. My advice to you is that if you're using a product or products that already work for you, DO NOT change them. But if you are still looking for products, then it won't hurt to try something new. <br />
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<span style="color: red;">FALSE THINKING:</span> I used to believe that using one line of all their products would ultimately be best but that's not true in any case. You may love one lines conditioner but hate their shampoo or love a moisturizer but not their gel. Unfortunately it takes a lot of trial and error to get it right. Personally I swap products with friends and family (whether they're going natural or not), therefore no money is wasted. <br />
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I attempted to be as informative and helpful as possible if you have any questions don't hesitate to ask. I love answering questions :) AGAIN, thank you for reading!<br />
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Until Next Time :D<br />
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<em><strong>"I'll desire to inspire until I perspire." - Dyme C</strong></em><br />
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bucketlistdreamshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00019844557480838887noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4473438107246320131.post-1939219202937751952014-01-03T21:47:00.005-08:002014-12-23T15:23:02.630-08:00Happy New Years !!Hello World !!<br />
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Anybody ever wondered about the significance of the ball dropping in NYC to introduce the New year?<br />
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I found that a guy named Adolph Ochs, the owner of the New York Times newspaper, was thinking of ways to promote his new company. He decided to display fire works at the strike of 12:00. The ball itself was created and designed by Artkraft Strauss, a famous designer in New York. The first ball dropped on December 31, 1907 to introduce the new year of 1908 and has remained a tradition ever since. Pretty cool, huh?<br />
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This post is just a formal welcome into the new year from me to you. Whether you celebrated in Times Square NYC, Church, a party, or your bed I hope that you realize how blessed you are to have made it to see another year. <br />
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It seems as though New Year's resolutions have become meaningless and often get thrown out within the first month of the year. If this is you, here some tips to keep your resolutions:<br />
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1. Make sure they are reasonable, realistic and what you will gain from them is tangible<br />
2. Make sure it beneficial for the future<br />
3. Go into the new year with intentions on actually going through with them<br />
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My <b>OWN</b> Resolutions:<br />
1. SAVE <br />
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Ways to maintain this:<br />
1. Unsubscribe from every store's Promo and newsletter (online shopping is the devil)<br />
2. Literally take out, at least, $20 from every paycheck<br />
3. Save ALL my coins (until my piggy bank is actually full)<br />
4. Remember all of the BIG things I NEED and forget about the LITTLE things I WANT<br />
5. Open a savings account <br />
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Wish me luck and pray for blessings, I'll need it. LOL<br />
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<br />bucketlistdreamshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00019844557480838887noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4473438107246320131.post-47382394646380322172013-12-25T01:46:00.003-08:002014-12-23T19:13:24.752-08:00APPRECIATION :DHello World !!<br />
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So, being observant and everything I've noticed that I've been getting quite a bit of interesting feedback. What makes the feedback interesting is that it comes from those I least expect. Which goes to show that people ARE actually READING my blogs. & I want to take time out to THANK all of you. I really enjoy writing and I think that being able to use writing to inspire others is awesome. It's truly a blessing to be able to try something new and nurse it until it grows into something beautiful. <br />
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<span style="font-size: x-large;">It's so exciting.</span> <br />
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I honestly believe that life is a road with many directions and only one destination. None of us know what our direct future really holds, even though we may dream and dwell on what we would like it to be. Often times we're reminded that we have no say in our destination when the unexpected does happen. Sorta like this!... I wouldn't have thought that I'd have a blog, or that I'd be natural, or that I'd even be up at this very hour on Christmas Day writing this post. Crazy right? Exactly. So, my point is that you never know where life may take you, so don't sell yourself short.<br />
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Until next time Everyone<br />
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<span style="color: #cc0000;">Merry Christmas & Happy Holidays !</span><br />
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SB: Please remember to keep CHRIST in Christmas. Please do not forget the original purpose of celebrating and what the holiday is really about. Also, don't go broke trying to play Santa, the people with deserving hearts would understand. Be Safe & Be Merry ! I know I will be; with the hot chocolate & all.<br />
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