That's too much work ):/

So I was casually strolling with on of my friends and some other girl that I didn't really know, I've just seen her around. The girl asked me if this (my fro) was my hair. I said yeah and then she asked me how I get it to look like this (curly fro method). I said it grows like this, because at first I thought she was talking about my texture, and then I told her that I twist my hair and tuck each section at night. I put a lil leave in conditioner on my hair and then seal with an oil. She said that was too much work, (shakes head and says tisk tisk). Now you know that's a damn shame, she had tracks in her hair and they werent looking to hot so maybe she just doesn't like doing hair. NE who I dont think natural hair is difficult at all as long as you know what works for your hair. I actually put in less time with my natural hair than I did with the perm b/c I dont have to worry about appointments, roller sets, and making sure it doesn't get poofy :). People, think what you want but my hair is here to stay

Peace

I Finally Got a Job

Singing (and yes I can) "In spite of everything I've been through, I still gotta say Thank You"

Yes I am definitely taking extra time to take God for blessing me with a job this semester at school. I start tomorrow and I'm really excited to get back on my grind. I still have books to get but i dont have the heart to ask my mom for more moolah. But all things through Christ and I know that he'll work it out.

Much luv,
Chantel

Just Venting

Ok I didnt mention this before but last weekend I received a disturbing text about one of my friends that I went to school with. I was frantic and considered driving home to Mobile that night. I didnt and still dont know what hospital she is at and until recently I thought she only had a broken leg. However a closer source has revealed that my friend is on a breathing machine and was hit by A DRUNK DRIVER. This is the second time in my life that something like this happened to someone close to me( the first time being my mother getting hit by a drunk driver). It kills me that people think they aren't hurting anyone by going home wasted or trashed. To think my friend just graduated from high school this past May, and just because of some stupid person's negligence her life could be cut short. Sobering facts don't ya think

I Survived my First week Back!!!

Ok so I know I've been M.I.A lately but N E who I'm back now. So I was kindof stressed my first week of classes b/c of textbook costs, but God blessed me with a job opportunity this week so it looks like I will be able to help my mama out afterall. I was trippin earlier last week about the Bf but I'm good now. Mainly I think it was b/c I was just getting used to the idea of being by myself and here i am starting off a brand spanking new relationship. Truth be told I think I made the right decision, and push come to shove I can always end it if I feel like it aint workin ya know.

As far as my hair goes I had to take those damn twists out. FYI I will not be using Harlem 125 Marley Braid hair anymore. Im definately going to do some more twists but I might just use yarn or stick to my Janet collection hair in bulk or do a sew in. i dunno what it is but I really wanna put some crazy colored streaks in my hair :) who knows. I must say my hair is looking healthier since that protein treatment and hot oil treatment. I think I'll be doing those once a month from now on.

thats all for now

much luv,
Chan

???What can I Say?

I must say that I am a bit confused about this ball of hoopla I call my love life. Its like no matter what I do someone I care about always gets hurt. And by them being hurt I wind up second guessing myself on whether my decision was right or not. I mean if some thing's really the right thing to do people wouldn't get hurt...would they? I'm really having fun with my boyfriend he's sooo sweet and he's not afraid to be affectionate towards me, where ever we are. That's definitely something that I wanted from the last guy but it wasn't really his style. And most times I would have to read between the lines (note: I hate reading between the lines :/). The crazy thing is that in a perfect world I would want my boyfriend to be the other guy instead. Even though I felt like I wasn't completely myself around him, I was more of my put together-tryna be perfect self. I loved him and it hurts because I feel like maybe once the summer was over things would've been better between us. But they aren't and I don't know how to fix it. Maybe its one of those things that I can't fix I just have to go with the flow like the true water sign I am. Maybe it just hurts now, and it wont hurt so much once I get wrapped up in my school work. I think to make an emergency prayer call to God, because I can't handle this.

much luv,

Chan

We Have Vintage In AU :)

I have to admit I thought I was dreaming when I passed by this store last satuday, but it is definately a real vintage store in Auburn, AL of all places. I really love the shop it's called Sydney's Vintage clothing. They even have a website where you can order stuff to be shipped to the store www.sydneysvintageclothing.com. I found some really nice pieces in there and I can't wait until I get a job so I can go there more often. I purchased a denim jumper dress for like 12.99 and it doesnt't even need that many alterations. I cant wait to wear it out soon. Check out the website and blog.

much luv,
Chan