My 11 year old is transitioning!

Some time ago, my 11 year daughter mentioned to me that she wanted to transition back to her natural hair texture. So what does this mean, no more relaxer. She does have a beautiful curl pattern to her hair. I originally relaxed her hair because it just made maintenance a little easier, but now that she's getting older, I think she should have some say in the maintenance of her hair. And I am proud that she is embracing her natural hair without the aid of relaxers. I will journal, her progress, and see where this takes us. Who knows, maybe I'll get inspired to stop using the creamy crack, we'll see.


After wash, deep conditioner, air dried in ponies. (8-10 weeks post)


Texture shot



Finished



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Jennifer Hudson’s rendition of the National Anthem

Very nice job, indeed.



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GET READY GET READY GET READY!!!

I hope everyone has their voter registration cards updated, in your wallets and your calendars marked for Nov. 4th, 2008.

History in the making!!

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1st day of school

Hey Guys, I have been MIA this week getting my girls ready for back to school. Hopefully everyone got their kiddos back to school without a hitch and everyone is happy go lucky. Mine hasn't started out that way, I'm still waiting. Now keep in mind this year, I have two new experiences happening this week. First of all, my little little one is going to Kindergarten. Yep, that little bundle of joy that I gave birth to 5 years ago is going to kindergarten. Wow, where does the time go. And second of all, my first born is going to Middle school. Yes, girls, my oldest daughter is in middle school. Man, I cant believe it. So we've been talking to 5 year old all summer about "going to big girl school", and thought she would just breeze through the separation part of the 1st day of school. See that picture above, that's how it went. I am not going to even post the 2nd day photo, that would embarrass and scar that child for dear life. But poor thing, you would have thought, we were throwing her to the wolves. Hey going to Elementary school is terrifying, after all, kids are tall these days. My little one was just not ready for all that commotion. Hopefully, the rest of the week will be better. I want to hear about others first day of school. Oh yeah, the 6th graders 1st day, was easy breezy. Just one mishap, we miscommunicated about whether she was riding the bus or if my husband was picking her up. So he showed up and was not happy our our little miscommunication. But he found her ( they pulled off the bus), and all is good in Bebley Land.


Gotta Love it.

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My girls are Super Stars

Well not really, but they were asked to participate in the Back to School section of JC Penny's video.

http://www.jcpbrands.com/whatsinstore/

The the two little ones around the 00:26 mark

Check them out

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Great Advice!

http://www.lifehack.org/articles/lifestyle/10-skills-you-need-to-succeed-at-almost-anything.html

Success can be acheived in a variety of ways, the old saying is " Where
Preparation Meets Opportunity". An opportunity could be right around the corner but are you prepared for it is the question?



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Happy Friday, what a week its been too!!

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I almost didnt recognize her!

Little KeKe Palmer, getting her cute on.


Too cute
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This is Scary

At 36 years old, Christina Applegate has a double masectomy for cancer diagnosis.


http://www.cnn.com/2008/SHOWBIZ/TV/08/19/people.christina.applegate.ap/index.html

I still see her as Kelly on Married with Children.


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HILARIOUS

I ran across this video on another blog that I frequent. This guy is HILARIOUS. Gotta love the over animation. I must agree, the hair is f.i.e.r.c.e. The cut is fabulous, I cant even hate.



B. Scott is his name and his website is http://lovebscott.sharenow.com/


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I Dyed My Hair!!!!

Yep, got the urge for some hair color. I used the permanent color, Soft Sheen Hi Rez color in Sonic Spice (Chestnut Brown). I know this post is pointless without photos; maybe I'll post some later. All in all I am happy with the color. My first thing is that I am so happy that color did not change the texture of my hair. It seems every time I use a color, rinse or whatever my hair just changes to Sahara dry. This time was different, even with it being a permanent color; my hair was still pretty moisturized. With permanent color you def want to do a deep conditioner afterwards as well as at the very least one per week, two if time allows. All in all, I like the color. It actually came out kind of like streaks, meaning the color for some strange reason did not take over the entire strand. Most of the color is distributed at the roots and down some of the strands, maybe because my hair is such a dark color initially. Anyway, me likey for now. Who knows it may be another color next week, we’ll see.

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Nice

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My mood this morning

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Wow, what a weekend, Issac Hayes has passed away!

http://www.cnn.com/2008/SHOWBIZ/Music/08/10/hayes.obit/index.html

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Bernie Mac has Passed Away

http://www.suntimes.com/news/obituaries/1099622,xmac080908.article

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How Cute is this picture?

I love seeing little Zahara, one of the adopted children of Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie. Looks like she has a bright future ahead of her, especially knowing her past. Did you know she was the product of rape of her Ethiopian mother? Her grandmother knowing that she could not care for her, decided to put her up for adoption. Her birth name is Yemsrach, which means good news in the Amharic language. Very fitting, for this cute little girl.

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Been a busy few days

Sorry guys its been a busy few days. Friday, had to drive 2 hours to Prairie View to turn my sisters housing paperwork in, pay fees and sign the lease. Saturday, ran around all day getting all the necessaties that she needs for college dorm life. My dad came into town, and had to get him settled from a long drive from Misssissippi. Sunday, up early and ready for move in day. Yep, my sister is moved on campus of Prairie View University. Man, I'm tired.... I need a vacay.



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