I Whip My Hair Back and Forth???

 Guess who has a new/old "Do" ME! Well after much contemplating and pontificating....I decided to go ahead and cut my hair. Ironically, I began blogging in 2008 because of my hair and my desperate "want" for sisterlocks. Fast forward 2 1/2 years and I'm back to where it all began....and I couldn't be happier. I really do love my hair this way, remember? It's easy and, lets face it, as a single mom of three young children, I need "easy!" Don't get me wrong, I LOVED my sisterlocks, but with this new year and some goal setting, I felt that I needed a fresh start with everything. Everyone who knows me knows that I tend to change my hair like I change clothes, but this is the one style that has always been near and dear to me. Maybe I'll lock my hair again when I turn 35, we'll see....maybe not. But can I say that I am very happy with my new/old do....oh wait, I think I just did!

Happy Monday everyone!

p.s. I want this couch......random, I know

IKEA EKTORP

Sofa

~E. RaMona

Me???

So Guys:

Me thinks the time has come for me to maintain my own hair, (no I have not gone bonkers). It's a financial decision more than anything. I plan to get a nappy loc tool and get to workin! I am in desperate need of a reti too. June 1st marked seven months being locked. I am experiencing some unraveling and slippage, which is weird because I thought this would have happened earlier on. Anyway, any tips you DIY'ers can provide will be greatly appreciated, (@Kalia Dewdrop). I need to purchase some products as well. My hair has been feelin kind of dry lately. Sorry, no pics this time, but soo, I promise. Till next time, happy blogging!

6 plus months

Okay, on May 1st, I came upon my 6 month mark. Still luvin my hair, I got a color touch up. I like it alot, although I think about going black. We'll see. Here are some pics from Mother's Day. Sorry about the "un-detailed" hair pics. Next time though...

I Finally Did It

I won't belabor this post with a bunch of talking. I finally tried some styling with my hair. It only took me five months!!! Here are the pics...

♥Alaiyo♥

She's Here....Well She's Been Here, LOL!!!

Hey Everbody!!!

I know I haven't blogged for a minute, but I did have a baby on February 10th, about six weeks ago. I'm fine and baby is fine as well. She weighed 7 pounds, 10 ounces. She was my biggest baby. I didn't think it was possible, but I love her so much! Having had two children already, I didn't think it was possible, but my heart stretched right along with my stomach, lol!

Needless to say, her big sisters love her, and they dote on her every chance they get. She loves being held, and she has plenty of people who are up for the job. At six weeks, she has no determined sleep pattern just yet, but I'm hoping it will happen soon as I am scheduled to return to work on April 5th. I am blessed to have my mother care for her while I work, so that eases some of the anxiety of leaving her. I'll post pics of my little glow worm at the end of this post. I have been calling her glow worm because when it's just her and I up at night, and I'm feeding her, she seems to just glow....it could be the reading lamp that I have on, but I'm just saying...

Hair news: Well on April 1st I will have been locked for five months. I had my third retightening on March 13th. It went well, and I spent a lot less time in the salon, so I was happy. Sadly, I still haven't experimented with styling....I know, I know. I will soon though. My sister is going to let me use her hair dryer....maybe I'll try something for my return to work.

Lastly: I am happy to say that I am getting back to me. Most people who know me know that this last pregnancy was extremely difficult for me, both physically and emotionally. I under went several major life changes during this time. All of which I know play into my future and will ultimately make me stronger, but in the present, they were very difficult. But I thank God because He got me through it in a way where my children still had a mother who was able to be there for them every single day. And trust me, most days were hard. BUT, I am returning to the things which make me most happy, theater being one of them. For I am nothing, if I am not acting or creating or being involved in some facet of artistic expression. That is how God made me. I can't apologize for it or run away from it. It is who I am.

So.....here are some pics and until next time, Happy Blogging!

♥Alaiyo♥

3 Months/2nd Retightening

Today marks 3 months of being locked. I had my 2nd reti on Saturday......it was okay save the fact that my appointment was at 11 am and she didn't start tightening my hair until 12:45pm. I was not too happy with that. What's the purpose of having an appointment??? I guess I just have to estimate 4 hours of being in the salon when I have my hair done, even if it only takes her 2 hours to do my hair. I was a little grumpy, but four hours of sitting when you're uncomfortable and pregnant are a bit much to take.

Anyway, I am 9 days away from my induction, and though it seems really close, it seems oh-so-far-away. This is my last week of work, and I'm just praying I actually make it through the week. My baby shower is scheduled for Saturday, I hope I make that too! I've been busy getting ready for baby. I am going to attempt to actually style my hair for the shower, as I have yet to do anything to my hair but spritz and go. We'll see if that works out.

Anyway, here are some pics that I took. Not much change, but I do love the feeling of freshly tightened roots. Til next time...

♥Alaiyo♥

Pregnant Much???

Oh my goodness. I am 33 weeks pregnant and I am feelin it. Man, this is getting to be too much. I can definitely feel all of the extra weight. My back hurts, sleep is non-existent, and I have to pee like every five minutes! Don't get me wrong, I am excited to welcome my new baby girl, but I am soooooooo over being pregnant.

I realized that I haven't taken many pregnancy pics because I am feeling a little self conscious because of my fatter face and extra weight, but I at least wanted to have one post showing my baby bump. So here they are, I took some shots this morning.

♥Alaiyo♥

First Re-tightening

Here is a pictorial illustration of my first re-tightening done on Dec. 23rd. Keep in mind that I am feeling very pregnant and tired, but I wanted to post any way. As you can see, my roots are back to their natural color, and it's kind of cool, because I can see how my hair is growing. I am still very excited about this journey and what all it will bring. Till next time, Happy Blogging! Merry Christmas!

♥Alaiyo♥

Today

Today is a great day for Sisterlocks. Did I mention that I love them?

♥Alaiyo♥

They're Here!

Well after 15 hours of long, arduous work, I am now locked down! I can't believe the very thing that I have wanted for so long, is now a reality. I'm excited and nervous all at the same time. My consultant was very nice and even bought my food for me throughout the day. We watched television and movies. We talked about everything, and at the end of it all, I had my Sister Locks. At some point I will do the whole counting thing to see how many I have. Honestly, I'm still too tired to think about much but getting up and going. I know I will eventually enter the land of styling and products, but for now, I am grateful just to have them. Here are some pics.....