Wednesday, August 25, 2010
Monday, August 23, 2010
Matthew 1-5
Let me start off by saying it was wonderful. i'm gonna speak about a few versus from Matthew chapter 5.
Matthew 5: 5-6 Happiness comes from being submissive. When you acknowledge God as the source of life and abilities, you will feel heaven's joy. One day, people like this will fill the whole earth. 6. Happiness comes from longing to do what is right. Those who do right will have an inner satisfaction that nothing else can give.
Matthew 5:10 Happiness even comes from being treated badly for dong what's right. Just remember that no matter what happens, your place in heaven is secure.
Last, Matthew 5:11-12 Strangely enough, you'll find yourself blessed even when people insult you, persecute you and lie about you because you have accepted me. 12. when this happens, be glad, because it shoes that your name is written in heaven and that your reward will be waiting for you there. Remember, the prophets were treated no differently.
These verses really touched me because I believe that when you witness to someone or someone comments about how great your life may seem. Instead of saying "it's not that great or girl i don't know what you see" say " it's all because of God and what he is doing for me.
especially Matthew 5:10-12. I am sometimes treated badly or misunderstood for my religion and my beliefs. We must remember that we are not the only ones who have gone through this. This is comforting that even God was persecuted and crucified for who he was. If my place in heaven will is secure just to have to put up with this earthly B.S. then so be it. Love you guys.
Matthew 5: 5-6 Happiness comes from being submissive. When you acknowledge God as the source of life and abilities, you will feel heaven's joy. One day, people like this will fill the whole earth. 6. Happiness comes from longing to do what is right. Those who do right will have an inner satisfaction that nothing else can give.
Matthew 5:10 Happiness even comes from being treated badly for dong what's right. Just remember that no matter what happens, your place in heaven is secure.
Last, Matthew 5:11-12 Strangely enough, you'll find yourself blessed even when people insult you, persecute you and lie about you because you have accepted me. 12. when this happens, be glad, because it shoes that your name is written in heaven and that your reward will be waiting for you there. Remember, the prophets were treated no differently.
These verses really touched me because I believe that when you witness to someone or someone comments about how great your life may seem. Instead of saying "it's not that great or girl i don't know what you see" say " it's all because of God and what he is doing for me.
especially Matthew 5:10-12. I am sometimes treated badly or misunderstood for my religion and my beliefs. We must remember that we are not the only ones who have gone through this. This is comforting that even God was persecuted and crucified for who he was. If my place in heaven will is secure just to have to put up with this earthly B.S. then so be it. Love you guys.
Sunday, August 22, 2010
My sabbath look
Okay so Im gonna show you guys what I did with the curls...
Well first I put a lil bit of coconut oil on my hands and ran them through my hair, loosening up the curls, to keep them from getting frizzy (i got that from youtube lol) and then I pinned up the sides to do a "Mohawk." To maintain the look ima just keep my hair pinned, (will i really do it is the question lol) and wrap it up with a satin scarf. When it gets really old ima just re-curl the hair with rollers. Well thats pretty much all i did lol heres a pic. 
Saturday, August 21, 2010
Its 4:50 am.....
Tired, but cannot sleep. I got bit by a few mosquitoes wednesday night and they itch so bad.... Any who I turned on the tv and Joel Osteen was on..... I'm watching this sermon, thinking about how maybe I got these mosquito bites just to have to wake up in this moment and watch this. He's speaking about speaking blessings into existence. So I will say this......... We will be successful, we will get through these hair journeys, we will meet the Lord one day, and when that day comes, there will be no more worrying, no more heartache, and NO MORE mosquito bites! Goodnight ladies :)
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Friday, August 20, 2010
A God Who Heals...
I am a God who heals. I heal broken bodies, broken minds, broken hearts, broken lives, and broken relationships. My very Presence has immense healing powers. You cannot live close to Me without experiencing some degree of healing. However, it is also true that you have not because you ask not. You receive the healing that flows naturally from My Presence, whether you seek it or not. But there is more--much more available to those who ask.
The first step in receiving healing is to live ever so close to Me. The benefits of this practice are too numerous to list. As you grow more and more intimate with Me, I reveal My will to you more directly. When the time is right, I prompt you to ask for healing of some brokenness in you or in another person. The healing may be instantaneous, or it may be a process. That is up to Me. Your part is to trust me fully and to thank Me for the restoration that has begun.
I rarely heal all the brokenness in a person's life. Even My servant Paul was told, "My grace is sufficient for you," when he sought healing for the thorn in his flesh. Nonetheless, much healing is available to those whose lives are intimately interwoven with Mine. Ask, and you will receive.
Psalms 103:1-4: Bless the Lord, O my soul, and all that is within me, bless His holy name! Bless the Lord, O my soul, and forget not His benefits: Who forgives all your iniquities, Who heals all your diseases, Who redeems your life from destruction, Who crowns you with lovingkindness and tender mercies.
James 4:2: You lust and do not have, you murder and covet and cannot obtain. You fight and war. Yet you do not have because you do not ask.
2 Corinthians 12:7-9: And lest I should be exalted above measures by the abundance of the revelations, a thorn in the flesh was given to me, a messenger of Satan to buffet me, lest I be exalted above measure. Concerning this thing I pleaded with the Lord three times that it might depart from me. And He said to me "My grace is sufficient for you, for My strength is made perfect in weakness".
Matthew 7:7: "Ask and it will be given to you; seek, and you will find; knock, and it will be opened to you."
This devotional has truly shown me what an AWESOME God we serve!!! He is the healer of ALL!!! He said, My very Presence has immense healing powers! Mercy Lord!! Please heal my brokenness and the brokenness of all of us!
The first step in receiving healing is to live ever so close to Me. The benefits of this practice are too numerous to list. As you grow more and more intimate with Me, I reveal My will to you more directly. When the time is right, I prompt you to ask for healing of some brokenness in you or in another person. The healing may be instantaneous, or it may be a process. That is up to Me. Your part is to trust me fully and to thank Me for the restoration that has begun.
I rarely heal all the brokenness in a person's life. Even My servant Paul was told, "My grace is sufficient for you," when he sought healing for the thorn in his flesh. Nonetheless, much healing is available to those whose lives are intimately interwoven with Mine. Ask, and you will receive.
Psalms 103:1-4: Bless the Lord, O my soul, and all that is within me, bless His holy name! Bless the Lord, O my soul, and forget not His benefits: Who forgives all your iniquities, Who heals all your diseases, Who redeems your life from destruction, Who crowns you with lovingkindness and tender mercies.
James 4:2: You lust and do not have, you murder and covet and cannot obtain. You fight and war. Yet you do not have because you do not ask.
2 Corinthians 12:7-9: And lest I should be exalted above measures by the abundance of the revelations, a thorn in the flesh was given to me, a messenger of Satan to buffet me, lest I be exalted above measure. Concerning this thing I pleaded with the Lord three times that it might depart from me. And He said to me "My grace is sufficient for you, for My strength is made perfect in weakness".
Matthew 7:7: "Ask and it will be given to you; seek, and you will find; knock, and it will be opened to you."
This devotional has truly shown me what an AWESOME God we serve!!! He is the healer of ALL!!! He said, My very Presence has immense healing powers! Mercy Lord!! Please heal my brokenness and the brokenness of all of us!
my hair update!!!
Okay guys!!! I'm back from school today!! yay!! what a long week! I'm still adjusting to my new class schedule and new apartment. ANYWHOOO Last week I received my unrefined extra virgin coconut oil in the mail and I was sooooooooooo excited!!! So the first thing I did was apply some to my scalp and hair! its was nice... then later on in the week it got gross! lol my processed ends were extra oily and nasty looking but my strands were stronger!! usually when I do a strand test my poor weak hair would just snap and break, but after "drenching" my hair with coconut oil, I saw a drastic change. My hair had some elasticity to it! I pulled and it stretched! it didnt snap! yay! (is that a benefit of coconut oil??) iono but i like it! lol
(so i thought i couldnt sit
Sooo this week I did something different to my hair, i did a hot oil treatment with all of my oils and my friends Jamaican Black Castor Oil. then I washed it and put rollers. Ima be rocking this style as my transition style for a min, until i get tired of it.
(so i thought i couldnt sit under the dryer cuz it would be considered direct heat, so my curls fell... its okay tho)
My Protective Style....
Well, I did this style after another style that I adored failed (will be trying again however). I was sitting at work, trying to get my hair to cooperate with me...but it just didn't want to! So I said "I'll show you who's boss!!" And put my hair in small two strand twists :)
I sprayed my hair with my water bottle and used some Cantu Shea Lave-In Conditioner and also some unrefined extra virgin coconut oil. As I went up the rows I didn't re-spray because of shrinkage...which I ended up getting anyway as you will see! This took me about 4 1/2 hrs to complete (again, I was at work lol).
I'm not sure how long I'm going to keep these in...we'll see how long they last. At night I just put my satin bonnet on and head into la la land :) Hope you guys like it!
These pics were taken at work. Not where I twisted my hair but my second location for the day! Ha! :o)
I sprayed my hair with my water bottle and used some Cantu Shea Lave-In Conditioner and also some unrefined extra virgin coconut oil. As I went up the rows I didn't re-spray because of shrinkage...which I ended up getting anyway as you will see! This took me about 4 1/2 hrs to complete (again, I was at work lol).
I'm not sure how long I'm going to keep these in...we'll see how long they last. At night I just put my satin bonnet on and head into la la land :) Hope you guys like it!
These pics were taken at work. Not where I twisted my hair but my second location for the day! Ha! :o)
Thursday, August 19, 2010
Monday, August 16, 2010
How I blend the two textures and dry my hair.
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Sooo sexxssi!!!! lol!
So, I was bored and was wondering what I should do with my hair since I haven't worn it in a protective style in over a week... I came up with something that I absolutely LOVE!!!!
This is sooooo sexxssi!!!! I love it! OMG! I'm so sorry I didn't come up with this sooner! It will definitely be my go to style from now on!!!
**In the bathroom playing w/ one of Laure's tracks that was lying around lol!!**
Been Gone For A Min...
Now I'm back with the jump off!!!! LOL!
So...its been 8 days since my last post (my bad!) I've been running around trying to get a job although everything did not go as planned as far as me getting to go to more hospitals. Hopefully I can make another trip out here soon though.
So....because I've been so busy my hair has definitely been suffering my lack of time. I washed and deep conditioned last night (which my hair LOVED!!!) and styled. I was going to do something cute and funky but ended up putting it back into a fro ponytail (which is not protective but its hard to get all this thickness in a cute bun w/o looking like an alien!).
I deep conditioned with Olive Oil Cholesterol and styled w/ Pro Style Gel and Coconut Oil (Thanks Laure!) Here is what I came up with...
I have officially been without heat for 4 1/2 months! :) Yay me! LOL!
So...its been 8 days since my last post (my bad!) I've been running around trying to get a job although everything did not go as planned as far as me getting to go to more hospitals. Hopefully I can make another trip out here soon though.
So....because I've been so busy my hair has definitely been suffering my lack of time. I washed and deep conditioned last night (which my hair LOVED!!!) and styled. I was going to do something cute and funky but ended up putting it back into a fro ponytail (which is not protective but its hard to get all this thickness in a cute bun w/o looking like an alien!).
I deep conditioned with Olive Oil Cholesterol and styled w/ Pro Style Gel and Coconut Oil (Thanks Laure!) Here is what I came up with...
I have officially been without heat for 4 1/2 months! :) Yay me! LOL!Saturday, August 14, 2010
Hair for today/tonight
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Thursday, August 12, 2010
Laura is in atl today....
Lord, thankyou for the opportunities that you bless us with. Even when we aren't even aware that they are opportunities. Lord, please bless each one of us today and keep us safe. Please, Lord........ please bless Laura with a job that she will have no issues with and make it so that it is the exact job that she wants. Lord, we love you and please forgive us our sins. In your name I pray, Amen!
Tuesday, August 10, 2010
Update w/ hair
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Sunday, August 8, 2010
Allow me to re-introduce myself, My name is..
My name is Laure, I was born on April 2nd. I enjoy reading and learning new interesting things about beauty (make-up). My favorite colors are anything vibrant and funky. I started transitioning because i wanted healthier, fuller, and versatile hair! My favorite oils I use for my hair are Tea Tree, Jojoba,and Rosemary. I'm trying to get into the extra virgin coconut oil, but I don't know what it does... ummmmmmmmmmm iono what else to say... I'm 22 and I'm in love with Jesus :-) lol okay I'm done.
From hair crack (relaxers) to all natur-aaalllll!!!
<--- That right there, is new growth!
Boy, I cant believe I ever thought transitioning would be easy! May 2010 was the last time I received a touch up and MAN is my hair growing. At this point in time, to help with my transitioning, I'm rocking a sew-in. Whenever my scalp gets itchy or is beginning to flake, I rub Rosemary oil into each hair part to 1) hydrate my scalp and 2) invigorate my scalp to increase blood flow, therefore increasing hair growth.
#momentofweakness...
Every time I touch my hair (at least whats left out) all i can feel is rough 'nappiness' lol... i promise u, I walk down the hair products aisle of Wal-Mart and all I want to do is purchase a box perm. But I have to be strong! This is going to be a journey... a looooong loooong journey, and I think I'm up for it. Anyway I'm kind of excited on how my natural curls are gonna look like... we shall see.
Deep unto deep...
I speak to you from deepest heaven. You hear Me in the depths of your being. Deep calls unto deep. You are blessed to hear Me so directly. Never take this privilege for granted. The best response is a heart overflowing with gratitude. I am training you to cultivate a thankful mind-set. This is like building your house on a frim rock, where life's storms cannot shake you. As you learn these lessons, you are to teach them to others. I will open up the way before you, one step at a time.
Matthew 7:24-25. "Therefore, whoever hears these sayings of Mine, and does them, I will liken him to a wise man who built his house on the rock. And the rain descended, the floods came, and the winds blew and beat on that house and it did not fall, for it was founded on the rock."
I may be alone in this feeling but I'm not sure that I have ever heard the voice of the Lord. If I have, then I didn't know it was Him. I know that the Lord doesn't always speak in a loud thunderous voice but instead speaks in a still small voice. Recently I have felt as though God doesn't hear me anymore because of the way things in my life are going. Its scary to think that He can't hear me! He wakes me up everyday in my right mind, healthy and carries me through my day safely but when it comes to the things that I ask for, its like He doesn't hear me. I don't not have malicious intent with the things that I request, I only want to help those around me. If you all knew how badly I want to do some of the things that I've had in my mind for these past couple years... NOTHING is bad! I'm not sure what I'm doing or not doing to hear the voice of God and be heard but pray for me. Like I said before, last week was very stressful and I don't know that I can handle another week like that. I'm on the brink of tears majority of the day and that is not good for my mental, physical, or emotional health!
Thanks for the prayers. Love you guys! :)
Matthew 7:24-25. "Therefore, whoever hears these sayings of Mine, and does them, I will liken him to a wise man who built his house on the rock. And the rain descended, the floods came, and the winds blew and beat on that house and it did not fall, for it was founded on the rock."
I may be alone in this feeling but I'm not sure that I have ever heard the voice of the Lord. If I have, then I didn't know it was Him. I know that the Lord doesn't always speak in a loud thunderous voice but instead speaks in a still small voice. Recently I have felt as though God doesn't hear me anymore because of the way things in my life are going. Its scary to think that He can't hear me! He wakes me up everyday in my right mind, healthy and carries me through my day safely but when it comes to the things that I ask for, its like He doesn't hear me. I don't not have malicious intent with the things that I request, I only want to help those around me. If you all knew how badly I want to do some of the things that I've had in my mind for these past couple years... NOTHING is bad! I'm not sure what I'm doing or not doing to hear the voice of God and be heard but pray for me. Like I said before, last week was very stressful and I don't know that I can handle another week like that. I'm on the brink of tears majority of the day and that is not good for my mental, physical, or emotional health!
Thanks for the prayers. Love you guys! :)
Saturday, August 7, 2010
SOOOO I need some advice
I kindof want to go on a half diet. What is a half diet you ask?? I want to go on a half raw food diet. I say half because i'm not doing it full blown..... I LOVE SPAGHETTI TOO MUCH. But I do want to like eat raw foods for breakfast and lunch and then a real dinner because I like to cook dinner. So how do you feel about this ladies? also I need a blender! anyone know where I can get a cheap one???
My introduction lol
My name is ............., I was born on ........., it was .... somethin degrees outside. I like long walks on the..... and writing ....... sometimes. My favorite colors are ..........,.....,......,...,.....,......, and ............ I started transitioning because my relaxer was getting tired! Because of my transition, I love my natural hair! and I am ashamed that I even wanted to manipulate it. Lastly I will be finished with .......... in Feb and look forward to finding a .... when i'm done. I my fav oils for my hair to use are .....,.......,.......,and ........ My fav product is........... and my fav style is a ....
:) i know this is silly but try and fill in the blanks.... Have a good day ladies!
:) i know this is silly but try and fill in the blanks.... Have a good day ladies!
Friday, August 6, 2010
My day...
Today was I think the best day I've had all week!
I got in the bed last night at 11p! Unheard of for me! I woke up at 10 feeling refreshed and ready to start my day. Picked up some extra hours (cause I'm broke) and was able to pay my utility bill on time so I won't be in the dark or hot! :o) AMAZING!!!
If I keep having days like this...I'll slip out of this little depression that I found myself in! :o) I'm so excited, I feel like I should be running down the street naked laughing and screaming! LOL!!! I digress...
Today I actually wore the twist out...didn't think I was going to, but I ended up liking it as the day went by yesterday. And when I woke up today it was great! I threw 2 little headbands on it and moisturized with Shea Butter Oil. My hair feels soft and amazing and I love how big it got (it did get a little out of control after it rained and the humidity got to it tho)!
I got in the bed last night at 11p! Unheard of for me! I woke up at 10 feeling refreshed and ready to start my day. Picked up some extra hours (cause I'm broke) and was able to pay my utility bill on time so I won't be in the dark or hot! :o) AMAZING!!!
If I keep having days like this...I'll slip out of this little depression that I found myself in! :o) I'm so excited, I feel like I should be running down the street naked laughing and screaming! LOL!!! I digress...
Today I actually wore the twist out...didn't think I was going to, but I ended up liking it as the day went by yesterday. And when I woke up today it was great! I threw 2 little headbands on it and moisturized with Shea Butter Oil. My hair feels soft and amazing and I love how big it got (it did get a little out of control after it rained and the humidity got to it tho)!
Pause
When things seem to be going all wrong, stop and affirm your trust in Me. Calmly bring these matters to Me, and leave them in My capable hands. Then, simply do the next thing. Stay in touch with Me through thankful, trusting prayers, resting in My soverign control. Rejoice in Me -- exult in the God of your salvation! As you trust in Me, I make your feet like the feet of a deer. I enable you to walk and make progress upon your high places of trouble, suffering, or responsibility.
Job 13:15 & 16- Though He slay me, yet will I trust Him. Even so will I defend my own ways before Him. He also shall be my salvation, for a hypocrite should not come before Him!
My goal for the next week is to leave my problems in God's hands. As you all know, I have a problem not being in control. I feel as if the world is going to come crashing down on me and that I won't be able to get out! Not knowing where my next meal is coming from, or how this bill is going to get paid....its hard! But I know that God has a plan. He wouldn't put something before me if He knew I couldn't handle it! So again, my challenge for next week is to let go of all the worry that I have about how things are going to get done and leave the problems at His feet like He told us to do!
Love you guys! :o)
Job 13:15 & 16- Though He slay me, yet will I trust Him. Even so will I defend my own ways before Him. He also shall be my salvation, for a hypocrite should not come before Him!
My goal for the next week is to leave my problems in God's hands. As you all know, I have a problem not being in control. I feel as if the world is going to come crashing down on me and that I won't be able to get out! Not knowing where my next meal is coming from, or how this bill is going to get paid....its hard! But I know that God has a plan. He wouldn't put something before me if He knew I couldn't handle it! So again, my challenge for next week is to let go of all the worry that I have about how things are going to get done and leave the problems at His feet like He told us to do!
Love you guys! :o)
Thursday, August 5, 2010
Welcome Laure!! :o)
Hello my future "nappy" head! :o)
I know that you have expressed 'nervousness' in going natural, but we are definitely here to help you and help the transition be as smooth and fun as possible. The way this blog came about was that Rashana asked me if I wanted to do a hair challenge, we agreed on what we wanted to do and then I said we needed a way to keep tabs on each other so I decided to start a blog (the idea only came about because of the coupon blog the ladies in my fam are doing lol **which you can follow if you'd like :)** ).
So the challenge basically had 3 parts: spiritual, fitness, and hair. At first it was just hair but I threw in the spiritual because I feel like we need to converse with our Creator to attain the things we want and more importantly to have a more grounded relationship. Its usually easier to do something or work towards a goal (i.e. a better walk with God) if you have someone to hold you accountable (which is what we are doing with each other). And the fitness came about cause we need to be healthy and happy! Exercising will keep us fit and healthy (cause you can't grow long beautiful hair without being healthy first).
The spiritual challenge is to read a devotional, scripture, E.G. White, ANYTHING and pray at least twice a day. What we've been doing is basically taking turns posting a thought for the day or something along those lines. We didn't say we were going to take turns but its just happened to turn out that way lol.
The fitness challenge is to work out for at least 30 minutes every day. It can be any workout you want but it needs to be something. Neither of us have done this yet but starting Sunday I will be doing something!
The hair challenge as I told you before: No heat until Dec (except for job interviews or special occasions...and they really have to be SPECIAL). Protective styles until Dec, and moisturize at least 4 times a week.
Included in this challenge is the responsibility to post at least once a day. Put up pics of your hair as you are going through the transition so that you'll be able to have a way to look at your progress. I do understand that once school starts it may be hard to post every single day but give it your best shot and see what we come up with!
Ok, I'm tired of typing.....
Love you! :)
I know that you have expressed 'nervousness' in going natural, but we are definitely here to help you and help the transition be as smooth and fun as possible. The way this blog came about was that Rashana asked me if I wanted to do a hair challenge, we agreed on what we wanted to do and then I said we needed a way to keep tabs on each other so I decided to start a blog (the idea only came about because of the coupon blog the ladies in my fam are doing lol **which you can follow if you'd like :)** ).
So the challenge basically had 3 parts: spiritual, fitness, and hair. At first it was just hair but I threw in the spiritual because I feel like we need to converse with our Creator to attain the things we want and more importantly to have a more grounded relationship. Its usually easier to do something or work towards a goal (i.e. a better walk with God) if you have someone to hold you accountable (which is what we are doing with each other). And the fitness came about cause we need to be healthy and happy! Exercising will keep us fit and healthy (cause you can't grow long beautiful hair without being healthy first).
The spiritual challenge is to read a devotional, scripture, E.G. White, ANYTHING and pray at least twice a day. What we've been doing is basically taking turns posting a thought for the day or something along those lines. We didn't say we were going to take turns but its just happened to turn out that way lol.
The fitness challenge is to work out for at least 30 minutes every day. It can be any workout you want but it needs to be something. Neither of us have done this yet but starting Sunday I will be doing something!
The hair challenge as I told you before: No heat until Dec (except for job interviews or special occasions...and they really have to be SPECIAL). Protective styles until Dec, and moisturize at least 4 times a week.
Included in this challenge is the responsibility to post at least once a day. Put up pics of your hair as you are going through the transition so that you'll be able to have a way to look at your progress. I do understand that once school starts it may be hard to post every single day but give it your best shot and see what we come up with!
Ok, I'm tired of typing.....
Love you! :)
Twist Out
I feel as though I haven't talked about my hair in forever! LOL! So, here goes...
My hair is still in the flat twists and two strand twists. I will be doing a twist out today but don't know what style I'm going to put it in next...maybe experiment or do an 'old faithful' style. I'm only going to co-wash today since I washed and deep conditioned on Sunday.
I've been maintaining my twists by moisturizing with Sea Butter Oil and Water every day since I put them in on Sunday. The water has definitely made my twits shrink. They were on my shoulder and now they are at my ears, hee hee. :)
I may put a few braids in my hair to stretch it after I co-wash but after that...I'm not sure what I'll do to it. I'm definitely open for suggestions....
:)
This is the result of my twist out....
My hair is still in the flat twists and two strand twists. I will be doing a twist out today but don't know what style I'm going to put it in next...maybe experiment or do an 'old faithful' style. I'm only going to co-wash today since I washed and deep conditioned on Sunday.
I've been maintaining my twists by moisturizing with Sea Butter Oil and Water every day since I put them in on Sunday. The water has definitely made my twits shrink. They were on my shoulder and now they are at my ears, hee hee. :)
I may put a few braids in my hair to stretch it after I co-wash but after that...I'm not sure what I'll do to it. I'm definitely open for suggestions....
:)
This is the result of my twist out....
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| Heeeeeyyyy! |
Last Night's Dinner...
Last night's dinner was DEE-VINE!!!! Whooo! I made curry chicken, rice and peas (the best one I've ever made) and fried plaintain. I ate so much I'm still not hungry and its 1:45p the next day! I will definitely be having leftovers tonight! Can't wait! I will be sitting with a plate of leftovers watching Real Housewives of D.C.! Whoo hoo!!!! :)
Doesn't this just make you drool.....
YUM!!!! :)
Doesn't this just make you drool.....
YUM!!!! :)Jesus said
Matthew 28: 20 "....... I'll always be with you, even until the end of the world." I remember the end of the world always used to frighten me when I was younger because the time of trouble just sounds horrid. Even though it will be, after reading this verse, i'm not as scared anymore. I think sometimes we think of God as being someone who is far away in heaven looking down when really, he could be sitting right next to you. Telling me that He will be with me even until the end of the earth lets me know that I have someone who created me who will still be with me. Unlike my earthly parent (you know who I'm talking about) He will not leave me nor forsake me. If i remember that, I know the feelings that I have for Amos will fade.. and the fear that I have for the end will start to subside.
Something else that I cannot fathom, the end of the world....
Something else that I cannot fathom, the end of the world....
Wednesday, August 4, 2010
Thoughts for Today
I don't know where life will lead me, I don't know what tomorrow will bring, I don't know if ill have a place to stay or even if i'll have food to eat tomorrow. I don't know where my next job is and I don't know when i'll ever have extra money. The only thing I do know is that God knows the answers to these questions. So if He is on my side....... really, whom shall I fear... or what shall I fear? Goodnight
August 2nd and 4th Hair Photos
The first photo is of me cutting some of my hair to see how my natural curl pattern was. The second is of my putting my hair in
braids (not a really good pic).
Thank you Lord!
Hold My hand,, and walk joyously with Me through this day. Together we will savor the plesures and endure the difficulties it brings. Be on the lookout for everything I have prepared for you: stunning scenery, bracing winds of adventure, cozy nooks for resting when you are weary, and much more. I am your Guide, as well as your constant Companion. I know every step of the journey ahead of you, all the way to heaven.
You don't have to choose between staying close to Me and staying on course. Since I am the Wawy, staying close to Me is staying on course. As you focus your thoughts on Me, I will guide you carefully along today's journey. Dont worry about what is around the next bend. Just concentrate on enjoying My Presence and staying in step with Me. "Jesus Calling" -Sarah Young
The part that I enjoy the most about this is "You don't have to choose between staying close to Me and staying on course... since staying close to Me IS staying on course". So many times do you hear people (I'm guilty almost everyday) say 'I need to get my life right' and then by somehow getting your life right you are on the right track. Its weird how people 'get their lives right' and then come to Jesus. If we would only come to Him first then like He said...everything would be on track!! He is too amazing! He's got all the answers we just need to stop being so stubborn and listen for them!
Love you sis! :o)
You don't have to choose between staying close to Me and staying on course. Since I am the Wawy, staying close to Me is staying on course. As you focus your thoughts on Me, I will guide you carefully along today's journey. Dont worry about what is around the next bend. Just concentrate on enjoying My Presence and staying in step with Me. "Jesus Calling" -Sarah Young
The part that I enjoy the most about this is "You don't have to choose between staying close to Me and staying on course... since staying close to Me IS staying on course". So many times do you hear people (I'm guilty almost everyday) say 'I need to get my life right' and then by somehow getting your life right you are on the right track. Its weird how people 'get their lives right' and then come to Jesus. If we would only come to Him first then like He said...everything would be on track!! He is too amazing! He's got all the answers we just need to stop being so stubborn and listen for them!
Love you sis! :o)
Tuesday, August 3, 2010
Spiritual session for today
Matthew 1:21- "when the baby is born. I want you to name Him Jesus, because He will save His people from their sins.
Matthew 6:34- "don't take on troubles ahead of time because tomorrow will have its own problems. Just do faithfully what you should be doing today and live one day at a time.
Mark 9:23- Jesus said to the father, " it's not a question of if I can. It's a question of whether you believe I can."
I wanted to speak about these scriptures to highlight that even before Jesus was born, He was already ready to come and save His people from their sins. In addition to saving us from our sins, we need to remember (have faith, but also remember) that God knows us, he knows our hearts, he knows how we feel, and he knows how to make situations better. Don't worry about the problems of tomorrow, because those will be taken care of. And lastly, the last scripture is about whether or not we believe that the Lord WILL take care of those problems. Jesus is so cool that He says that its not about whether I can change your whole word for the better or not...... Its about whether you believe He can....... Amazing............ Goodnight Lo. Lov ya
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Matthew 6:34- "don't take on troubles ahead of time because tomorrow will have its own problems. Just do faithfully what you should be doing today and live one day at a time.
Mark 9:23- Jesus said to the father, " it's not a question of if I can. It's a question of whether you believe I can."
I wanted to speak about these scriptures to highlight that even before Jesus was born, He was already ready to come and save His people from their sins. In addition to saving us from our sins, we need to remember (have faith, but also remember) that God knows us, he knows our hearts, he knows how we feel, and he knows how to make situations better. Don't worry about the problems of tomorrow, because those will be taken care of. And lastly, the last scripture is about whether or not we believe that the Lord WILL take care of those problems. Jesus is so cool that He says that its not about whether I can change your whole word for the better or not...... Its about whether you believe He can....... Amazing............ Goodnight Lo. Lov ya
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Monday, August 2, 2010
Dinner :)
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Day 1
My devotional for the day told me to sit quietly and spend time with God. Those that do end up receiving His full blessings because they spend time with Him, not simply asking Him for things...which I am very guilty of!
Exercise: My plan is to do at least 30 mins of yoga today... will it happen? Tune in tomorrow for the answer! :)
Lets see....my hair today was kind of a mess but its the first time I've done flat twists in a VERY long time! So, as with everything practice makes perfect, so expect to see better pics in the future!
I used Shea Butter oil, Water, & Cantu Shea leave-in (only on my ends though). I will be retwisting the front so maybe I'll have a follow up pic tomorrow or maybe not cause I'm BUSTED tired...but here's what I came out with @ 2:30 in the am!
Exercise: My plan is to do at least 30 mins of yoga today... will it happen? Tune in tomorrow for the answer! :)
Lets see....my hair today was kind of a mess but its the first time I've done flat twists in a VERY long time! So, as with everything practice makes perfect, so expect to see better pics in the future!
I used Shea Butter oil, Water, & Cantu Shea leave-in (only on my ends though). I will be retwisting the front so maybe I'll have a follow up pic tomorrow or maybe not cause I'm BUSTED tired...but here's what I came out with @ 2:30 in the am!
My hair November of 2009 and my hair June of 2010
I have been on a hair journey since December of 2009. I will periodically update my progress and show different ways that I retain the length of my hair. I am currently transitioning from a relaxer to see my hair in its true natural state. As of August 2, 2010 I have been transitioning for 8 1/2 months.
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