My Loc's Journey

Wednesday, December 3, 2008

I Made My Own Hair Tie

Because I am a DIYer, I wanted to attempt to make my own hair tie. I knew it couldn't be that hard. I found out that it was easier than making a necklace. The circular design was originally purchased as a pair to make earrings, purchased at Michaels. It's hard to tell because of the bright reflections but its inscribed with the words "Be True To Yourself" and the toggle clasp (also purchased from Michaels) is inscribed with the word "smile". I used a 1mm elastic black cord which is kind of thin so I had to double it up. Next time I'll buy a thicker cord. Again sorry about the reflection, I couldn't get my camera to work the way I wanted.

Curls using pipe cleaners

Here are some pics after I curled my hair using pipe cleaners purchased from Michaels. I damped my hair just a little and applied Motions Foaming Wrap Lotion. There were a few pieces that I left out so I just pin curled those and they held just as tight as the curls that the pipe cleaners produced. To produce pin curls I just wrapped my hair around a pen (a pencil will do also) slide it out, hold with your finger and then secure with a bobby pin. The curls were very tight the first day but I just allowed them to fall naturally. They lasted for a 1.5 weeks and that's because I need to wash my hair. I'm sure they would have lasted at least 2 weeks.

Washing Little Me's Hair

Here is "little me" getting her hair washed. Her bath seat makes the process really easy for both of us. I wash her hair with black soap or Olive Oil Shampoo. As you see I don't braid and band and her hair hasn't unraveled much. During the summer months I wash her hair once a week but during the cold months I only wash it twice a week.

Monday, November 3, 2008

Voting For The Presidency

Voter turn out has been great this election year. I know of individuals who have never voted before in their life, that have voted for the very first time in this election. My 82 yr. old grandmother is one of them. It's not good that they haven't used their voting power in the past but I'm glad they decided to do it this time around. From the elderly to the very young many are interested in today's politics for the reason being the failing economy or the fact that history is in the making. I remember as a kid not thinking about the economy just having fun without worries economy woes. I think issues of today are forcing many people young and old to grow up.
Well, the day is nigh and we will have a new president. Let us remember that no matter who is chosen that God is still in control. Let us remember who our source is and who we look to for all of our help. Yes, we each have our own pick of who we want but no matter who it will be, we must always be in prayer for them during their entire term of service and that they are led by the holy spirit in all their decision making. Let us remember Obama's grandmother who passed away this afternoon and keep his entire family in prayer. I was hoping that she would be here until after the election but when God says it's time who are we to argue?
For those who haven't voted yet please please please get out their and make your vote count.

Friday, October 31, 2008

Combined Locs

Okay, I said to myself that I wouldn't combine any locs because I Loved the size that I created. Okay....well....now I'm taking it back. I noticed some locs that were thinning in the front and a few on the sides towards the crown of my head that were waaaayyyy smaller than the neighboring locs. So I joined them together and I like the new size. I see more definition and I think they may loc faster. I will say this I won't make them any bigger than they are now. That's my word and I'm sticking to it! :)
Okay, I found another way to combine locs on Youtube.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gURRfqU1wi4&feature=related

Friday, October 10, 2008

The Newest and Youngest Loc'd Member of My Family

Yes, this is my baby, Lay-Lay. She's two years old (28 mos.) and she's my little miracle. I'm in the process of creating a blog about her. She was born prematurely and has been living with Cerebral Palsy. She has it but it doesn't have her. She's so determined and strong willed. We've already proclaimed healing in Jesus' name!!!!! Don't get me started praising the Lord all up and thru this blog!!!!! Oh well it's too late. :)

Okay....minutes later....I degress.......Intyway........mommy has loc'd the baby up early. My baby was blessed with a lot of hair.........whatintheworld!!!!!

Look at her trying to get into stuff!!!!

Post 6 Month Anniversary

Not too much has changed since my last pic until now. There are moments when I wish my hair would hurry up and loc on the ends. I consider myself a patient person and I admit that I still love my curly ends most of the time. Most importantly, I'm still enjoying the freedom of my braidlocs.

Wednesday, September 10, 2008

I've Been Tagged!

Here are the rules:
1. Link to the person that tagged you.....

2. Post the rules on your blog
3. Share 6 non-important things/habits/quirks about yourself that have not been shared already
4. Tag 6 random people at the end of your post by linking to their blogs
5. Let each random person know they have been tagged by leaving a comment on their blog.

I was tagged by

Saabira: http://saabira8.blogspot.com/
Anthia-ofo: http://ofoslocs.blogspot.com/

locmocha: http://locmocha.blogspot.com/

black doll: http://virtuous-sisterlocks.blogspot.com/ all at the same time. Is it cheating to wrap it all up at one time?

Six non-important things/habits/quirks about myself........

1. I Love sweets. I add sugar to things that just aren't natural like green beans, pinto beans, soup. I know I need to cut back. I'm trying y'all. That might be why I can't lose the fat around my waist. It's not cute to be petite with a fat stomach. I'm not in denial, I keep it covered.

2. I like to sing, write poetry, songs and admire and make art (jewelry).

3. I'm a bill hoarder. It's hard for me to throw them away....I feel one day I'm going to need them but I know I won't.

4. I dislike cooking!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! But I love to eat good home cooked meals. Isn't that crazy.

5. I am a procrastinator. I'm trying to do better. Help me Lord!!!!!

6. I like to watch cartoons....especially my childhood cartoons not this generations. Y'all remember Tweety and Sylvester, Roadrunner and Wile E. Coyote, Bugs bunny, Daffy, Elmer Fud, the Smurfs, on and on and on and on. They take me back and away from the frustrations of today.

Tag You're It!!!!!!!!!!

http://happilynappilynish.blogspot.com/

http://naturalandlovinit.blogspot.com/

Due to my lack of time I wasn't able to complete my list but I'm sure I'll get the opportunity when I'm tagged again. There were people I wanted to tag but they had been tagged recently and I didn't want to take them through it again so soon.