January 30, 2008 at 2:28 pm (general ramblings, uncategorized)
I love to shop, but when it comes to sneakers or gym shoes, I’d rather purchase them online. The rare occasion that I do go to Foot Locker, Foot Action, or Champs, etc., it’s to accompany my kids. I dread it. My kids know I dread it too. I think they secretly enjoy dragging me along. This past weekend, Immanuel wanted new sneakers. The first thing I always think about is the fact that I’m claustrophic. Just think about it. How often have you stopped by a Foot Locker or Champs on a Saturday and the store was NOT crowded? Dang! Do the kids hang out anywhere else? Here’s a recap of my traumatic weekend visit.
First off, upon entering the store, you’re immediately overwhelmed by the many pairs of shoes displayed on the walls. There are 100 pairs of men’s shoes on one wall, while the women and children share another wall with about 50 pairs of shoes. Add to that, 100 teenagers already in the store looking at those 150 pairs of shoes. Can this get any worse? Yep! Displays of tees and hoodies in every color imaginable are everywhere. The back wall is reserved for brand new Spring fashion, while the back floor displays racks of clothing reserved for clearance and sales. Gotta have accessories, right? Socks, shoe laces, and sneaker cleaner definitely have their reserved space. And did I mention the table full of sneakers on clearance dead smack in the middle of the store? Sigh. It’s always overwhelming for me, but hey, I’m so glad for the benches where I can sit down and relax. Oh, wait a minute. I never sit down. I’m too busy lingering around the entrance to the store. I know I look suspicious, but who cares. I’m eagerly waiting to get a glimpse of either child so I can get the heck outta there.
The routine never changes. I watch my son examine at least 10 pairs of sneakers, all the same color, taking his time inspecting each one. He eventually holds up a black and white sneaker and says, “Hey ma, what ya think?” My response never changes either. ”Um, son, I think they look like the other 10 pairs of black and white sneakers you looked at.” He gives me a smirk and off he goes to the next row of sneakers, only these sneakers are blue and white. Adidas, Jordan’s, Nike, etc. What’s the difference! They all look alike to me. LoL. Just when I had given up hope of leaving Foot Locker anytime soon, he finally makes up his mind. It’s the same black and white pair of sneakers he showed me over an hour ago. Okay, now I need a drink. I always vow to never go with them again, but you know what? I always do. Sigh again. Maybe next time I’ll have a drink before I go.
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January 18, 2008 at 2:06 pm (hair accessories, hat, locs, natural hair, uncategorized)
I’ve had some amazing growth over the last year and as a result, certain hair accessories are either too small or no longer look right. Since becoming acquainted with members of Etsy (Etsy Artists of Color), I’ve really been in a creative mood. I seldom wear protective styles (braids, twists, bantu knots, coils, etc.) because I prefer my hair to be free. Big money was wasted on professional braids that I didn’t wear past a week. A serious case of HIF (hand in fro) disease didn’t help, plus I missed playing with my hair. Wearing accessories that I consider somewhat protective (hats, scarves) do help. I want to show you how to make an easy hair band. It’s super easy and perfect for protecting the tresses whether you’re outside battling the elements or chilling at home.
I usually donate clothing to the Salvation Army or women shelters this time of year. I had a couple of turtlenecks that I was prepared to donate. One turtleneck was a silk blend, the other cotton blend. The neck portion of the turtlenecks were the perfect width for hair bands. These hair bands could be worn by those with locs, braids, and even loose hair. I’ll be adding more pics later, but check it out.
INSTRUCTIONS:
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Turn turtleneck inside out.
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Cut neck portion of turtleneck below the seam. This would be the portion where the neck is stitched to the shirt. This keeps fabric from unraveling.
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The fabric was wide enough to cover almost my entire head and looks just as good as the store bought ones.
Guess what? I don’t think I’ll be donating too many more turtlenecks in the future! Lol.
Try it and let me know what you think.
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January 10, 2008 at 11:13 pm (hair care, nappy hair)
What would our hair care routine be without water? We use water to no poo, shampoo, and condition our hair. We use water to make spritzes and hair rinses, but how much water are we actually drinking?
A month ago, my hair became dull, limp, and seemed to be constantly shedding. I couldn’t really call it shedding because it was such a small amount. This all began around September 2007 when the kids went back to school. I couldn’t put my finger on it, but something had changed. I compared my routines for the summer and winter. Last summer was hot, yet my hair thrived. Wash and gos were easy and my favorite part of the day was chilling on the porch drinking water all day long. I then realized that since the summer, my water intake had significantly decreased. This was the change I overlooked, but the solution was simple; I needed to increase my water intake.
I’m happy to report that since increasing my water intake, my hair is looking and feeling much better. I have more body, more shine, and shedding has since come to a halt. I won’t lie though, it’s a lot harder to remember to drink water in the wintertime. What helps me is my 1-liter container I fill with water and drink, at the minimum, 2 times a day. Bottled water makes it even easier for me.
Please keep this in mind. If your hair is dull, limp, and shedding despite the usual hair product treatments, ask yourself if your water intake is adequate. Drinking more water may be what your hair care routine needs.
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