Hair Changes...

Well, it's been a minute...again, my bad! Many shout-outs to my faithful readers and followers!

My napptural hair is changing!! I am so clueless right now on what to do with it! Therefore, I am just letting it do what it do...grow! I now have approximately 4 inches and it has been almost five months (May 5th) since my BC. I have these very tight kinky coils that resemble the spring in a retractable ink pen. Yeah! No comb goes near this head now! Btw, I also have straight strands coming in...say what?? Who knows? But this is a journey, right? Indeed, I am just in the passenger seat with my natural tresses driving!

Well, time to deep conditioner this natural hair!

Craving a Blowout

I really enjoyed my blowout last week! I know that I keep saying that phrase, but I really did. I am going to research how often I can do one. Anywho, today, my twa received a dose of S-Curl moisturizer because I wanted to enjoy some shine. I dc'ed my hair last night and it felt sooo good. I layered shea butter and my olive oil concoction with Infusium 23 leave-in conditioner and tied it down to dry over night. I did not need to detangle this morning--wow! So, that's the reason for letting it stay kinky curly. But since Mister loves it tall and blown out, depending on how often I can do it, that will probably be how I rock it. I do a lot for him, you think? I am truly the peacemaker. :)

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My 1st flat twists

I did these this morning after my shampoo & deep conditioning. I am still using the Infusium 23 leave-in conditioner daily, however, you should only use it on clean hair. So should I go back to pooing my hair daily just to use this leave-in? Idk... Anywho, until I get some shea butter, I went back to the S-Curl moisturizer and Gel'N for a soft, shiny afro. I have also found some great recipes for making my very own shea butter. I am after shine, People!

What A Day

Wow, what else can I say? My sister, auntie and I kept thinking that today was Tuesday... I don't know what's up with that! To add to that craziness, my dad was admitted to the hospital for chest pains. Of course, he doesn't want to be there--who does?

I am attempting a new routine with my hair for my three month anniversary. My hair has grown 2 inches since my BC. WOW!!! Thank God! I am soo grateful. I was reading this afro haircare site and it stated to try Infusium 23 leave-in conditioner/treatment since my type 4a hair is so dry. I mean even with S-curl moisturizer and gel, my hair still drys out. It does, however, maintain a softness--a dry softness. :} So I am going to re-shampoo my hair (Saturday is my hair day), condition, and then put the Infusium 23 in. I will try it for a week without the other product (S-curl). I may still add the gel... We will see... I will probably do a vid for youtube showing the results. Wait, I can add vid here as well...

To be continued....

Natural 3 Month Anniversary

Today, marks 3 months (post BC) that I have been Natural!!! My last perm was in October 2009 and my BC was done on December 5, 2009. I am excited as I begin to embark into personal unchartered territories! I was comtemplating microbraids, but because of my scalp sensitivity, I am going with a wet & wavy wig. I must be wise...I don't want to lose my hair. My Natural sister, Tee, has officially started her locs :))...she got them in today and I was shocked that she called me so soon. For some reason, I figured that they would take all day. Maybe she'll post a pic on her blog (http://http://themrsh.me/ ).

Well, I must prepare my beads and finished jewelry because I have a date with my mother-in-law-elect. She beads as well, but she doesn't sell hers. She can't seem to part with them. I remember when I was that way...but now? Yes, give me the dollars! Btw, check us (mom & I) out on http://lovboutique.com and shop. :) My items are custom made, so if you don't see what you need/want, just contact me and I will be sure to take good care of you!

Until next time....Peace!

Response to "Unprofessional" by The Mrs. H*

What's good, people? I must respond to my sister's blog titled "Unprofessional" (read it on her blog http://themrsh.me/2010/03/unprofessional/). When she called me with this foolishness, I was in total shock! I mean, I knew that my beloved parents didn't like our TWAs, but my goodness! So, as the rebellious child that I am, I SHALL ROCK MY NATURAL TWA TO THE FULLEST! Ya heard? Come on, "rethink our lifestyle"??? Wow... I commented on her blog and I am saying it again here. As an avid reader of both Black Enterprise and Inc, Ebony, Essence, Jet, Sister 2 Sister, etc., there are many Natural sisters in prominent areas of the business world. And yes, as we Naturals know, they are running things. And for my Dad to say that I am stuck because of my hair?? Uh, I've been on my state job for almost 14 years and my fro is only 3 months old...so, how does my hair have me stuck? Yeah, and to add to my personal growth, I have two businesses (Lily of the Valley Boutique {http://lovboutique.com} and Mary Kay Cosmetics {http://marykay.com/jacquettaboles}). I haven't lost anything but fear when it comes down to my hair. Out of all the people that I know, I have 4 haters.... You know how I feel right? Indeed, I shall move forward in new territory. I refuse to let anyone speak negative against my future. Actually, I rebuke it in the Name of Jesus! Even my Mister hates my hair...but with 2 Natural blood sisters and his mom, he needs to get over it. And he will. He said that the wedding will not happen until my hair is on my shoulders... uh huh... April 16, 2011 we will see...

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...

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...