Have not posted in a long time, but that shouldn't stop me from posting now, right? I am starting back school in January, which I am looking forward to! Aside from that I have been looking for work and staying out of trouble. My hair has grown a lot since I first cut it. I am pleased with the Wave Nouveau product line. It has done wonders for my hair. I think it was the perfect choice for me seeing as though I don't like doing much to my hair. It is pretty low maintainece and care-free. I will keep this post short as I have not much going on right now. I am seeing someone that I am happy with. I have not felt like such a Queen in a long time, maybe since my ex-husband. I have to admit, it is very refreshing to not worry about little petty things and to be completely catered too. I think being with someone older has been a blessing, but I thank him for his steadfastness and total devotion. Ah, love is great, especially to a Frenchman!
Out of Hibernation!
Have not posted in a long time, but that shouldn't stop me from posting now, right? I am starting back school in January, which I am looking forward to! Aside from that I have been looking for work and staying out of trouble. My hair has grown a lot since I first cut it. I am pleased with the Wave Nouveau product line. It has done wonders for my hair. I think it was the perfect choice for me seeing as though I don't like doing much to my hair. It is pretty low maintainece and care-free. I will keep this post short as I have not much going on right now. I am seeing someone that I am happy with. I have not felt like such a Queen in a long time, maybe since my ex-husband. I have to admit, it is very refreshing to not worry about little petty things and to be completely catered too. I think being with someone older has been a blessing, but I thank him for his steadfastness and total devotion. Ah, love is great, especially to a Frenchman!
Confessions of a Texaholic! Take 1
So, I just thought of a great and useful way to share random moments of funniness and foolishness via text! Gotta love modern technology right?! Oops, I mean "rght?" LOL Smiley face :)This feature will have texts either sent to me or by me. Those are the only rules...oh and I promise anonymity for those select few with my cell phone number.
Entry 1: [referring to my music, while waiting at my front door]
Texter: Shut dat koo shyt off
Me: Fux u!
Texter: Sound like da opera an shyt in dur
Me: Fux u!
So, I have what I like to call "mood music" that I zone out to, sometimes I guess, to my neighbors' dismay ;-/
**Edited to say this first one is a two-fer**
Entry 2: [This one speaks for itself, at least I think]
Texter: Wuz up beautiful
Me:
Texter: Ur text aint say nothing
Me: I know my bad what up?
Texter: Shit just wanted 2 say wuz up
Me:
Step your text-game up Pimpin!!! LOL
My computer was out sick.
Ahhhh....I have missed my blog. I am happy, hot and bothered. Just kidding. I am hot though and happy. I stole the night last night with a great friend. I am going to take a nap and wake up wishing it to be October and about 30 degrees cooler outside. I registered for school yesterday. I think my plan has shifted to Secondary education. I can see me with a high school English class. Yes!
Dear Diary Pt. 1
I have not been home lately. I have been with Mamita! She is the greatest dose of therapy a girl could ask for! I truly am grateful to be able to call such a graceful, strong, hilarious, righteous and truly magnificent woman my MOM <3
I have yet to blog anything that was close to a formal journal. That ends today.
Some folks tried to warn me of the impending Quarter-Life Crisis I would face as I turned 25. I laughed. Today, as Mom would say, I am experiencing growing pains! You know, asking myself what I wanna be when I grow up, as if I have not been in college the last 7 years to become an elementary teacher. Why don't I have a bf? What is wrong with me? Questions that have begged me to do some deep soul-searching. Mama says she thinks I would make a great lawyer because I "always go to bat for people." I have to admit, as long as I thought I wanted to be an educator, I never imagined by the time I graduated, the state of the educational system would be in such disarray. I love my educators! Don't get me wrong, but I am deeply questioning, especially in light of my first attempt at an education class (ELED 301), that perhaps, just maybe, this is not the field for me after all.
Law school, bar exams and what not is in a whole other league. I have no idea what all it entails, but one thing I do know, is that I would not worry or hurt for financial security. As I told my Mom while riding with her the other day, "I wanna be paid, and livin' large." Ironically, I keep hearing every song imaginable that contains a reference to Keepin' Up With the Joneses. The irony lies in the fact that my mother's maiden name is Jones, although I don't find it as ironic as much anymore. All of my family on that side enjoys nice, perhaps a bit lavish, things. And why not?! It is our namesake after all. That said, I am reconsidering my choice of careers due to the recent down sliding of the economy. Nothing is in stone just yet, but I have completed all of the required 'General Education' courses for my college. I am a senior (credit-wise) who is about to reconsider her whole academic mission.
Relationships. Ugh, I hate to even go there, but for therapy's sake, I will divulge just enough. My ex is seeing a former/current client. The kicker is that she ain't like me, if you know what I mean. I am all for dating outside of one's race, but damn homey. You would think he won a trophy by the rapidness at which he was willing to but his and her relationship on blast. Jealous, well not really. I truly wish all of my exes happiness, despite the fuc*ery and shenanigans they pull with me. It is just that I was warned by a certain friend, of the game that my ex likes to play with his clients. True-to-form, this one and myself are no exception. I hope for both of their sakes, that they do not bring out the worst in each other as he and I did. Get down how you live dude! OH, and you may want to tell your friends to make ALL of their photos private, especially since they contain extremely suspect looking pictures of you at Pride this year.
Living in the city (CHI-town!) was always something I wanted. I love it! Don't get me wrong, but what's a girl to do when the rampant shootings keep getting closerandcloser to her home. And with the Supreme Court striking down Chicago's ban on hand-guns, I literally live in fear. I mean I try to be aware of my surroundings and company at ALL times, but I feel now more than ever, that you can never be too careful. This may not sound like anything new, but for a single-gal who calls this great city her home, it is a bit much to think about. I have been hiding out, as I like to think in Elgin the last few days and nights. Mamita has given me a lot to think about and consider. I love my mom, but we are both creatures who enjoy our personal space every now and again. I would love to bail on my city, but I think I just need to wait on time. It has usually been on my side. That is, unless I try to beat it. A loser's game.
Law school, bar exams and what not is in a whole other league. I have no idea what all it entails, but one thing I do know, is that I would not worry or hurt for financial security. As I told my Mom while riding with her the other day, "I wanna be paid, and livin' large." Ironically, I keep hearing every song imaginable that contains a reference to Keepin' Up With the Joneses. The irony lies in the fact that my mother's maiden name is Jones, although I don't find it as ironic as much anymore. All of my family on that side enjoys nice, perhaps a bit lavish, things. And why not?! It is our namesake after all. That said, I am reconsidering my choice of careers due to the recent down sliding of the economy. Nothing is in stone just yet, but I have completed all of the required 'General Education' courses for my college. I am a senior (credit-wise) who is about to reconsider her whole academic mission.
Relationships. Ugh, I hate to even go there, but for therapy's sake, I will divulge just enough. My ex is seeing a former/current client. The kicker is that she ain't like me, if you know what I mean. I am all for dating outside of one's race, but damn homey. You would think he won a trophy by the rapidness at which he was willing to but his and her relationship on blast. Jealous, well not really. I truly wish all of my exes happiness, despite the fuc*ery and shenanigans they pull with me. It is just that I was warned by a certain friend, of the game that my ex likes to play with his clients. True-to-form, this one and myself are no exception. I hope for both of their sakes, that they do not bring out the worst in each other as he and I did. Get down how you live dude! OH, and you may want to tell your friends to make ALL of their photos private, especially since they contain extremely suspect looking pictures of you at Pride this year.
Living in the city (CHI-town!) was always something I wanted. I love it! Don't get me wrong, but what's a girl to do when the rampant shootings keep getting closerandcloser to her home. And with the Supreme Court striking down Chicago's ban on hand-guns, I literally live in fear. I mean I try to be aware of my surroundings and company at ALL times, but I feel now more than ever, that you can never be too careful. This may not sound like anything new, but for a single-gal who calls this great city her home, it is a bit much to think about. I have been hiding out, as I like to think in Elgin the last few days and nights. Mamita has given me a lot to think about and consider. I love my mom, but we are both creatures who enjoy our personal space every now and again. I would love to bail on my city, but I think I just need to wait on time. It has usually been on my side. That is, unless I try to beat it. A loser's game.
My ex-husband has been on my mind a lot recently. I miss him and his strength. Him and his family helped me become the woman I am today and I am forever grateful! Who knows what the future holds...I do know one thing though, and that is I completely forgot about the sick a$$ GOLD, wedding band he gave me the last time I visited him. I lent it to a girlfriend who asked to wear it last summer, since my fingers had grown too fat for it. Well, 45 pounds and slim fingers lighter, missing him more than ever, I would like it back and she skipped town a few weeks back to soul-search. Whatevs! Alls I know, is I want my wedding ring back, yesterday :-\
I AM WEARING THE RING IN THIS PHOTO.
So, as I reconsider some things and reevaluate my life, I would like to say that I am mostly happy. I am secure with who I am and mostly pleased with my physical appearance as well. Not fully sure about the prospect of my teaching at this point, but at the very least, the idea of me and about 30 or so 8-9 year olds is daunting at best. I love a great challenge, but I would like to reap the benefits and dividends in a profession that is not so thankless. As my dad so eloquently put it a few days ago, "I did not raise you to not be in the limelight."
Gee, thanks Dad!
Just my thoughts...
"And when he get on, he leave yo ass for a white girl!"I am off to bike to the beach! Volleyball is awaiting. ;-)
A few words about social networking sites...
I check in and out of them like rehab. That is all. Good night and sleep sweet ;-)
I Love...
If you want to be happy, be. ~Leo Tolstoy
My amazing friends who bring me chicken breasts seasoned with Sazon, and rice for dinner. Friends who are all damn good cooks, I must add! Put me on to tomato and avocado salad!! Yummo!
Listening to my iPod. To date, I have 2,508 songs and I can not fathom making it through these long summer days without it playing as the Soundtrack of my Life.
Working out with my workout Buddy! Her determination is inspiring! The possibilities are endless among us. Beach bodies, well just HAWT bodies!! Chea.
Putting my TV on mute and leaving it there most, if not all of the day. Most of TV is a visual experience anyway, so as long as I can read and see, I'm good, right? :*/ As far as I'm concerned, volume is reserved for certain moments of certain programs, and the conglomerate of the thing called "NEWS," even that is mostly for the weather.
Getting re-acquainted with my hair in it's natural state. Nothing, well nothing as of late, feels better than facing the world with my hair looking and feeling content, soaking up the sun as I ride with my sunroof open! I know, hair does not have actual emotion, but who am I to deny my coifs feelings? LOL
Discovering the ability to practice and embody the meaning of: "All things in moderation."
Open lines of communication.
Losing a solid 5 pounds within the last few weeks!
The recent renovations being performed in and around my building.
The ability to delete "friends" with the click of a button, then a confirmation.
Getting inspirational, hilarious and informative emails from my Granny <3
Getting cards in the mail from my Granny <3 equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=utf-8">
Napptral Journey...
SOME RECENT HAIR-SPIRATION!
GOTTA LOVE A BIG BODIED CURLY FRO <3
GOTTA LOVE A BIG BODIED CURLY FRO <3
I have not posted many pics so far since I cut my hair, but I have had a lot going on. Also, I had decided I would wait to collect a few styles, if you will, and post them all in one blog. I have not much to else to note about these pics. I think the first few are from a day I was heading to school and had attempted to style a fro-hawk! I dug it, but as you will see from the pictures, I am still working on the right mix of products to moisturize and define my curls. I had freshly applied products, which had not fully dried on when I took these pics :)
The last picture is from an attempt at the same style (fro-hawk) but with less product, and more of a FRO-treatment. I picked out my hair and parted the sides, where I applied shea butter to smooth out and secured with bobby pins :~) I will try not to comment much about my routine until I have found one(s) that is/are most comfortable for me. I think this approach will help me cipher out useless products, at least for MY hair, and produce less confusion while documenting my NAPP-tral Journey. Hopefully, it will also produce, for the most part, posts on my journey that are mostly succesful!
Enjoy ;*)
The last picture is from an attempt at the same style (fro-hawk) but with less product, and more of a FRO-treatment. I picked out my hair and parted the sides, where I applied shea butter to smooth out and secured with bobby pins :~) I will try not to comment much about my routine until I have found one(s) that is/are most comfortable for me. I think this approach will help me cipher out useless products, at least for MY hair, and produce less confusion while documenting my NAPP-tral Journey. Hopefully, it will also produce, for the most part, posts on my journey that are mostly succesful!
Enjoy ;*)
Shut up and Drive!
I think this is photoshopped, but I love Rihanna and Gaga and simply couldn't resist!
Caller Unavailable!
At the suggestion of my Mom, I turned my phone off today.
After having it off for nearly 12 hours, I turned it back on.
As the old texts stared rolling in, I realized Mom was right.
When you don't want to be bothered, turn your phone off!
Nite folks!
Restless Summer Night Pt. 1
SILENCE THE VIOLENCE MARCH 06/18/2010
It is 2:31am on Tuesday, June 22, 2010. There have been some things heavy on my mind, which is obviously why I can't sleep. Well, I can sleep, I just have not lied down yet.So, in no order whatsoever, I will attempt to rundown a list of the things on my mind, this particular restless night.
- I want to move.
- I need to type 5 Lesson Plans on THE ENVIRONMENT by Friday.
- I need to move.
- I feel like I am being eaten alive by mosquitoes, in my own apartment. :-(
- I loathe Summer, and it officially started yesterday (June 21st).
- I want to move.
- I need a part-time job.
- I miss my ex.
- I wanna get my Peacock Tat colored in already.
- The more I work out, the more I crave "junk food."
- I miss getting along with my Dad.
- Should I respond to the email I got today from someone who liked my blog?
- My hair is cooperating, in that it is not looking exactly how I wanted, a week after my BC.
- Men are less disappointing with no real expectations.
- Loyalty is perhaps the most overlooked trait.
- Working out is not as fulfilling without the aide of my original trainer.
- Real, respectful friends are hard to come by and even harder to keep.
- I will be teaching in a classroom somewhere in less than 2 years.
- The news should really stop glorifying senseless killings, with a body-count as part of their headlines.
- Sometimes family are the most fickle-loving ones!
- I want a puppy.
- Must.Move.Soon.
Nite folks =D
Sweetest Sunday
This seems to be the only day that I will allow myself enough time to sit at my computer and write a blog. I do not have a true category for this post, as it is more of summation of my thoughts right now. I just had a meaningful conversation with my Mom. At the suggestion of a friend, I asked my Mom to listen as I vented. The end result was a useful conversation, consisting of me expressing my feelings regarding life, in light of recent occurrences.I have not much else to say this particular Sunday. I would like to share with the world, however, the JOY and LOVE in my heart for my Daddy!
BIG-mini Chop & Sweetest Sunday
I love my CITY and enjoyed the time spent in it this weekend!!***
Let's just say, me and my Mamita/Stylist started feelin' ourselves and the whole liberation of the moment after the first couple snips.
Oh, and here is the official "after-photo" and a shot of my "product drawer,"
which has mostly become defunct since the start of NAPP-tral journey. :0)
which has mostly become defunct since the start of NAPP-tral journey. :0)
Anyway, I have made it a goal to use this here forum--otherwise known as my blog, as a therapeutic, happy place to document some elements of my Journey or Progress (hence the blog title) through this thing we collectively call life. I will also let that serve as my motivation to "record" as much as possible.That said, I am extremely humbled in these moments and truly blessed to be able to say I spent the weekend surrounded by good folks, good food, and great fun! I am getting ready to hear my Uncle deliver the Word for his FIRST time!
Definitely a Sweet Sunday :0)
Moved to Mini Chop
The photo to end them all: 
I was sold after seeing this HAIRSPIRATION via BGLH! Love this style!!
I was sold after seeing this HAIRSPIRATION via BGLH! Love this style!!I have so much to say regarding the situation that is my hair, I honestly do not know where to begin.
So, after some-odd months (we'll say 6) of not having a relaxer, I am frustrated with the lifeless remains of my hair.Today, I will have my favorite stylist (bka Mama) conduct more of a 'Mini-chop.' I initially made the decision to transition out of my relaxer until I was comfortable with the length. Well, fast-forward to yesterday, when I nearly had an emotional breakdown as I looked at my head.Needless to say, I was/am fed-up. The catalyst? Well perhaps it was my recurring habit of reaching under my bone-straight, permed hair to caress careless curls. Wow, that most definitely, was unintentional use of onomatopoeia. (LoL! Caress careless curls) I tried, mostly in vain to capture a picture of a more pronounced, curly strand I found after co-washing before going out last night. Try as I might though, I was mostly unsuccessful at snapping a pic.
Point being, it was becoming torturous to play with my natural hair underneath the perm. Also, honestly, I got two, really ignorant comments regarding my hair this week. TWO!
"You gonna cut it shorter than it already is?"
Spoken to me by a friend who genuinely meant no-harm, but truly does not understand my NAPP-tral journey right now. It's OK, because she watched a 'How-To' video with me and was actually speechless!
My 'Go-to' Transitional Style: Cornrows
I have been debating whether or not I would document my Natural Hair Journey on my blog, and have decided to humbly do it. In writing this post, I was trying to think about what photos would purposefully serve as my 'Transition' photos, to date. I have really just begun taking pics of my hair, so as an individual who was humbled and astounded by the large networks of folks going natural, I had too!!
So, posts categorized under Natural Hair Journey will include my exciting, already frustrating experience with getting to know my hair in its most NAPP-tral (natural) state!!My hair styled after my last perm! Circa Nov. 2009
My 'transitioning,' typical bun. The waves are there :*/ Circa Mar. 2010
The day before my mini chop! Can you tell I am sooooo ready??
I was enjoying the company of a great-girlfriend yesterday. As she sat on the couch and watched me anxiously, nervously decide whether or not to BC (well Mini-Chop in my case) she calmly said,
Post-Mini Chop pics coming ssssoon!! Wish me luck :0/
Later Beauties =D
"O, lets DO IT!!" Taken: June 12, 2010!!
I would like to end by saying I have really been amazed with all of the NATURAL haired beauties out there. In just this week alone, I have been faced with many of the emotional highs and lows I have read about from others who have dared to share their NAPP-tral journies!!
I was enjoying the company of a great-girlfriend yesterday. As she sat on the couch and watched me anxiously, nervously decide whether or not to BC (well Mini-Chop in my case) she calmly said,
"...You know what Kelly, you are beautiful no matter what! If you cut it, it will be the fresh start you need. Hair grows back! I say, do it for a NEW YOU!!"Gosh, I love my friends!! My Mom will be here with her shears shortly...
Post-Mini Chop pics coming ssssoon!! Wish me luck :0/
Later Beauties =D
I Love...
Posts in this category will include, but are not limited to, things I am digging right now. Specifically, the small treasures that make each day a little more pleasant.
Like this MJ Tee I got for just 45 cents last week!
My new favorite iTunes radio station "WJPC FM: The Soul Of Chicago!"
A sweet mix of popular old and new school songs. I don't like words, such as "urban," used to categorize, but most of my favorites dwell somewhere within this stream on iTunes radio with seldom commercials and no repeats creating a need for station-changing!
The freedom to 
Working out! Especially on the days my patience is challenged, nothing compares to an hour and a half spent in the gym, bathed in my sweat, rockin' out to my iPod, surrounded by other members of my Gym Rat family! Endorphins are my best friend, after all.
Losing weight. Okay, here is where my rant about not wanting to be in school during the summer months comes into play. I have gradually lost 40 pounds and have struggled the last few months to work of the extra 15 or so, pounds. I recently got a tattoo on my side and would love to feel and look fabulous in a swimsuit before the sun hibernates for winter.
Cooking a great meal. This last time I moved, I had the brilliant idea to boycott the grocerystore as I packed and unpacked. Well, my 
Chit-chatting throughout the day with my Mamita!
Nothing beats doses of funny courtesy of my favorite woman <3
Nothing beats doses of funny courtesy of my favorite woman <3
Using Facebook to catch-up with my "Old Dad."
Enjoy the weekend!
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