What A Weekend

Wow, this weekend was one to remind me of my youthful days. I actually stayed out until the next day! The funny part is, something told me to pack for overnight...especially for my hair care! Well, I didn't listen needless to say. It all started with a delivery for LOVB (http://lovboutique.com) in the city of Florence. My man's sister ordered 8 crocheted hats for her Natural locs...yes, she's representing LOVB! That's what's up! Ok, so when we sistas get together, what happens? A LOT! We had all kinds of fun to include cooking, Partini and the local flea market. The majority of us are Naturals, so we had a lot to share and learn from each other. It was fun. Then on the way back, I stopped to my Mister's place (can't travel without seeing him). I am not glad that I missed church today :( .... I clearly had no intentions of doing so, but there are no excuses other than I was fast asleep and hated to face a 2 hour drive @ 3am. Yeah...Thanks ladies for the hospitality!

Well, until next time....deuces!

Being Real With You

Can I be real with you? I love being a Natural diva and just expressing my true self as I learn to love my "new" self. I found out that I am not defined by my personality and looks alone, but also by my hair. Believe it or not, it seems as though some people are intimidated by my Natural locs. Yes, I know that I have an empowering appearance....that's because I am empowered. I know who I am--I am the definition of a strong, Black woman with the world and heavens to gain. I am not one to kick someone while they're down, but lend a helping hand instead. I love being JaiB. I love being EXTRAordinary. I love being Natural (in hair, body and spirit). Haters........

Lord, bless those that hate others for no reason...In Jesus' Name, Amen.

We had a great time in revival tonight! The first night is usually to setting point for the rest of the week---we can only go higher in the Lord! I am excited because being in service and playing the drums helped me get rid of the somethings that attached itself to me. To God be the glory. I had to sing the song tonight "I've got the Devil under my feet". Yes, that's where he needs to be. Ya heard? If you don't know who Jesus is, find out soon...

Until next time...deuces!

My "FauxPuff" (Bound for me to make up a name :))

I found out tonight that my baby doesn't like when I wear headbands. Um, how often do I wear them? Almost daily? Yeah, and now he's not feeling the look. Tell me how you really feel... Well, it's about what I'm feeling and I love it. I love this look simply because it puts me THIS much closer to having my afro puff. It looks like one from the front, right? But my hair in the back is not up...just puffed! Therefore, it's my "FauxPuff." I believe that I just made that term up...it sounds good and need a patent. lol Maybe I will use it in my tweets and blogs more often.

Wow, the poet in me is still alive! I started writing more often...maybe because of my fiance... Did I tell you that he wrote me a two page poem entitled "Love Is" for Valentine's Day. Yes, he did well and his penmanship is pretty nice. Actually, I am very impressed with that part. Okay, enough about that...let me tie down my TWA for tonight and I will see you all soon.

Until next time...deuces!

Rockin' LOVB

Yesterday, I made this feather haircomb for my TWA. I will more than likely put it on the Lily of the Valley Boutique website (http://lovboutique.com/). But until then, if you like it like that, just send me a comment and we can make arrangements. I am modeling the haircomb and a closeup is below. I seed beaded a "button" to match the brown feathers.

I have decided to return to shampooing my 'fro every 2-3 days instead of once a week. I can't stand filthy hair...especially when I use moisturizer or gel daily. And my sister and I agree that we see more growth when we shampoo more often. So that trumps dirty hair, you think?

Also, TG's (my Mister) "E" ring came back. It's funny how Tungsten sizes run...my baby's a size 10 and in Tungsten, you should go 2 sizes up. Well, now it's too large. I told him that he's keeping it this time. We just have to get a ring guard. I mean, even the 11 would have been too comfy. Maybe when his fingers get hot/warm from the summer heat, it should fit better. Boy, it looks great on his hand. He was like, "It's different..." He should know by now that I am indeed "different". Why be like everyone else. Btw, we are DEFINITELY not like everyone else...my baby has an engagement ring...lol! Wow... How did it come about? He felt that since I had a ring, he wanted one. He wanted to show people that he was spoken for...engaged. Question: Why when a woman tells her guy friends that she's engaged, they do what they can for one last chance with her. But when a man tells his girl friends that he's engaged, they get cussed out. What's up with that?

Please comment...

Big bro & I

Sermon Time

Shout outs to my followers for doing what you do!

Hi! I do apologize for my tardiness--I had to prepare and deliver a mini sermon for tonight (Feb. 19th). Btw, as a minister, we take time to consecrate ourselves to deliver God's Words and not our own. Amen? Amen! That explains my absence. The Lord showed up and showed out...the message was a success indeed. To God be the glory!

The past two days has been pretty good...my Mister thinks that I am getting sick more often since we got engaged. Uh, I don't think so but anywho... We know that some "things" tend to make us sick *winking*. I left a message on his phone yesterday that wasn't quite like JaiB, so he deleted it and asked me what was really going on with me. I blamed it on stress. Who wouldn't? LOL

Well, until next time...

What To Do When Your Cell Dies

Today started off great and then a speed bump knocked me out of balance for a bit. The worst thing happened to a female that travels a lot...my cell went straight crazy! After work, I did my usual by turning on my phone and checking my voicemail. However, today, that wasn't happening. My cell blacked out and then came back on. After careful observation, I noticed that it turned itself on and off every 5 seconds. Criminals! To add insult to injury, Verizon, could only order a replacement that takes 3 days to get here (they didn't have my phone in stock). I asked the nice lady could I just get an equivalent--but no, because of the warranty, I am still stuck with this type of phone. I mean what if this happens to the new one? Augh! Anywho, after my visit with Mister, who gave me a Coach handbag for Vday (Yeah!!), and my whining about the fact that I am hurt without my phone, I went to Walmart and bought a prepaid. That was a wise decision for these 3 days. So who's happy? I AM! Just think--if the incident happens again, at least I won't have to buy a secondary phone. Just add minutes! However, I'll miss my smartphone capabilities, but at least I can talk...gracious! I feel better now...

Oh, did I mention that my baby gave me a Coach handbag? *giggling*

Until next time....deuces!

My Line Up

What's going on? I know that I missed a day...my bad! To catch up: Absolutely nothing happened yesterday. Wait--I stayed in bed until 1pm, took a bath and got back in bed. I stayed there until 6pm. And then got up for church in Beaufort. Okay.....

Today, work was BUSY! There was so much inmate mail to open...yeah... Afterwards, I visited my big bro and gave my 15 yr old neice a good talk. Grown kids, WOW! The funny part is, she got me confused with her mom by being smart at the mouth. Not me, lil girl! We got beat down back in the day if we even thought about talking back to adults. Say what? And sucking teeth? Aw, man! Needless to say, she got checked with the quickness. On a lighter note, my bro gave me my first line up in front of my new TWA. Of course, I got a tape up too. lol No fuzzy neck here. Check out the pic...it looks fly. I was tripping a bit when I saw my ringlets along the edge dropping, but it's cool and cute. I will have fun rocking this tomorrow.

Well, until next time, be easy...

My Valentine

Aww, today (or yesterday, clearly it's 1:46a on the 15th) was interesting... It began with me thinking that I wasn't going to enjoy my first Valentine's Day with my Mister. Lights were still out in his neighborhood from the snow storm and things were just tight. Excuses were coming in left and right on how this should have been an awesome day for us. But there is a God! I had a great time in church...an awesome Hour Of Power! I drummed my heart out with extreme passion. I then came home and got all dolled up once again. I made sure that my TWA was off the chain. Once the fam said that everyone was going to my fav restaurant, Cheddar's, I was excited. This is where I wanted to be with Mister initially. And to share it with loved ones? Ok, so I called Mister to see what the deal really was...were we going to have a Valentine's day? He stated yes at 2:26p. After debating what to wear, yes, we dress in the same colors--no, it's not lame for us--the time stamp was 3:36p. Needless to say, we ate alone at Cheddar's. By the time we got to Savannah, the fam had eaten and left the building.

My day was successful...I love my Mister. It ended with him meeting my grandmother for the first time and experiencing our first debate/argument. Grandma told him that I am mean, violent and will tell him that he can't have a life after marriage. That info was not all together true, but you can't pull in words once they are out. He really didn't believe me...how well does my grandmom REALLY know me? Not at all! Do I see her all the time? NO! Mister said that he doesn't know me as of today. I mean, I just wanted him out of my truck! He was just contradicting himself constantly. "When is our wedding happening?" to "I want a long engagement." What??? Which is it? *screaming* So I told him that I will give him EXACTLY what he's looking for...lol *smirk*. My night totally closed with him saying that "I want my Jacquetta back." I mean he started this fuss...enough about that. But I love him still.

Until next time...

Doing What I Do

I am having a dry hair day... It's been two months and eight days since my BC. I initially started out by shampooing my hair every day to every three days. My routine was T-Tree oil, shea butter oil and EVOO. Last month, (my soon-to-be) mother-in-law, who is also a Natural diva, suggested that I put moisturizers in my hair. When she put the products in my hair, I saw an immediate change. Two days later, it was ultra soft, but residue comes off. She suggested shampooing no more than once a week... It's hard but I did it. Now, I can't get my hair back right without putting tons of gel or moisturizer in it. Aughh! I'll figure something out. Btw, she stated that I should be able to comb through my ringlets. Pick, yes. Comb, uh, not as easy. Again, I'll figure something out.

Well, today is Valentine's Eve and I intended on celebrating with my Mister early since tomorrow will be so hectic. Anywho, of course my plans were squashed because of indecisiveness on his part. It's now 6:55p and I am still being asked, "Do you want to go tonight or tomorrow?" ARE YOU SERIOUS?? Okay, then...I am home. But you know what? I am about to head out anyway--without him. Gotta make a phone call...

The snow has been beautiful (a whole 5 inches) and it has left a mess in my yard! It's like my yard has adopted the phrase, "The Good, The Bad and The Ugly." The snow has been good. The water and slush left behind is bad. The ugly? Well, that's trying not to bog down and kick up so much mud on my vehicle. I mean who's washing it for me in this cold weather? Mister?

Until next time...

Compatibility Tests

Today, I entertained myself by taking a compatibility test (I posted the result in the sidebar). My fiance and I are 85% compatible, why not 100%? Is anyone 100% compatible with their partner? I wonder...

It is very cold right now and we are expecting at least 4 inches of snow in SC. My Mister is singing a sad song, "Tonight is going to be cold and boring." I asked why should it be boring? It is what you make it. I deeply feel as if he wants to hang out with the fellas. He stated that he was invited to the bar, but he wasn't sure. It was as if he wanted me to okay the event. Not even going to happen! For the past two Fridays, I have been at my sister's place helping her with her newborn baby. Therefore, he had the opportunity to bond with his boys like a Boys' Night Out kind of thing. Certainly, he didn't think this would be EVERY Friday night?? Ok, well, this sista firmly believes in "starting as you mean to go." I mean, can I have a Friday night with my man? I thought so...holla!

Wedding Thoughts

Today, I was entertaining myself on The Knot...I made an avatar of my inner bride. See...?

Of course, she is not any where close to what I want to look like on my day. I want my Natural curls to be grown out and funky and an awesome "color" wedding gown. My "color" is a secret that only my maid of honor knows *hint lil sis*. :) At least the scenery is correct! Destination wedding all the way!!

Today was going good until my SUV shut off this morning! Yeah! Evidently, when I put fuel in yesterday and the pump was moving in slow mo', water traveled in with the gas. So, that caused this crazy shaking. This morning, it was worse. Of course, as a Daddy's Girl, I called him for instructions on what to do to remedy the situation: Flush it out with 93 fuel or gas treatment. I was sooo embarrassed at the gas station...it's like people could hear my truck making these noises.

Last, but not least, I did not wear a hat-but I found a headband that I had in storage (the dresser) with these neat little teeth that wouldn't work with my permed hair. Well, totally worked in my TWA. That's what's up! Even though it was cold, I was cute. Check me out at the top of this blog.

Shaking this Cold

I am seriously trying to "shake" this cold that I have and this "cold" weather outside. A lot of people down here in the South has started calling their areas the "Windy City". Yes, I love the fact that there wasn't any frost this morning, but the wind! It was my first day back to work and I should have stayed at home wrapped up and in bed. WOW! I really need to think about wrapping up my head...but it will mess up my fro. So right now, hats are out! Wait, what's more important, right? I know that cold weather is bad for my Natural tresses and my head...so protection is necessary. But I seriously do not feel like picking it out when I get to work...so looks win for now!

Until next time...Night!

Windy Nights

After the rain today, it was so beautiful and comfortable. But tonight, however, the wind has taken over and I fear that the fierceness of the wind will be a challenge tomorrow at work. Definitely, I must wear a pair of pants. The last thing needed to complete any day at the prison is my dress flying away on a yard full of adult male inmates. Understand why I need the pants??

My day was well spent as I was recovering from this mystery illness. I had the symptoms of the Nyquil commercial: achy, sneezy, coughing, stuffy head and need to rest! It surprised me yesterday at work; therefore, I took off at noon and was in bed ever since. My Mister even surprised me with a visit. Aww! Let me give his correct label: my FIANCE...so cute! He stated that with my new haircut and haircare regimen, it's part of the reason that I got sick in the first place. (I did my Big Chop on Dec. 5, 2009 and is on my Natural hair journey) Anywho, with his visit, I missed Bible Study tonight. No, not intentionally, I just didn't get up to move. Shame on me! The funny thing is, I tried to justify to myself the reason for not going was because I'm recovering from this mysterious illness.

I am feeling ok--not my best, though. I have to return to work tomorrow (in a good mood) because I will be there by myself. *shaking my head* We'll see.... Night!

JaiB's First Time...

Today marks history for me! This is my very first blog...and I know it will be interesting as I watch it develop into something that's real (and maybe informational?). This blog is mostly all about me; just being JaiB on a daily basis. My loved ones tell me all the time that my life is indeed a book...totally a non-fiction book! As I journey through it, you will understand why I just had to sit down and begin to journal my way through my days. Once again...interesting! Are you ready, World? Well, get ready because here I come!