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A common misconception about natural hair is that once your hair is no longer chemically processed it doesn’t need to be cared for as much. The thought here is that your hair is stronger when it’s not chemically processed. This is true to some extent. Your hair is...
This was so useful! Thank you!
Done!
And the scarf is done! I am now starting the Baktus scarf with Noro, while I wait for my friend’s yarn to get in. :)
Almost ready to bind off!
YARN!
I finally ordered my yarn from Creatively Dyed Yarn. My yarn should be here in the next couple of days. I cannot wait to get it! There is the possibility that I experienced love at first yarn when I saw the booth at the Rhinebeck Sheep and Wool Festival.
The red scarf is almost done; I realized that I am making this for a child and that it does not need to be as long as I typically make scarves for myself. I also tend to make scarves barriers of soft fluffiness, in which to bury my face in, and that a child may not want that. :P
The Big Chop
I did the big chop. Almost two weeks ago I had most of my hair cut off, so it was just my natural hair.
Prior to cutting my hair, I did a lot of reading about options for going natural, and some of the posts people have made in regards to their considerations and experiences. One common thread I noticed is how much emphasis is put on hair. I know that is something that comes up a lot, but it made me concerned to see that some women's partners did not support their decision to go natural, as though there was something wrong with it.There seems to be a stigma against women of color maintaining their natural hair, and the lack of support from partners only perpetuates that sentiment.
One of the most loving things I heard in regards to my decision was, " It is your head, do what you want with your head; if you are happy with it, I am happy with it."
I did not think it would be that big of a deal cutting my hair, but it was rather liberating and it felt like I shed some kind of mask I was attempting to hide behind. I can see the frame of my face more, and I can appreciate things about it that I never have before.
The "Big Chop" makes more sense to me now, it is not just physical cutting, but for some like myself it is an emotional thing as well.
Also might I add that in this heat and humidity short hair is amazing! This is an excuse to knit cute headbands as well!!
And the Silence is Broken
Things have been kind of crazy as late, but it is nice to finally be back. Today was supposed to be another one of those crazy days, but it was decided that today would consist of nothing but relaxing.
There was a trip to Wegman's, but I love that grocery store. It is rather phenomenal. I have gone in there to knit and drink tea.
July is turning out to be a busy month, which should be fun, but also means less down time. I am sure it will all balance out in the end.
Happy 4th!
Crazy Week
This week has been rather crazy, but I found out there are spots left in the workshop I want to get into, so I have been editing and working on poems to submit to that professor. I am hoping she does just base it off of her reading preference and looks at style and technique. I hope I get into the workshop, but if I do get rejected I hope she can give me some advice on what I would need to work on in order to be a better writer.
We also finished our Pathfinder campaign, and started rolling characters for Rifts: Manhunter. I am going to play a netstalker which is essentially a hacker. It is different from the characters I usually play, so it will be interesting to see how it goes.
My plants are growing so much! I am going to have to put up a photo tomorrow. :)
I am quite happy I decided to go natural with my hair; it will take time, but it seems to be growing
Still working on my knitting projects; my shoulder has been bothering me so I am not knitting as much, but it seems like the rest has helped.
And the Weekened is fast approaching!
I got funny looks while I was winding my yarn in the coffee shop yesterday. I guess it is not the most normal thing to see but, I needed a new ball for my Guernsey Wrap My mother is still working on hers as well, so hopefully we can finish them sometime this summer.
After talking it over with my mom some, I am thinking of going back to my natural hair instead of putting a relaxer in it. In the end I will save money by not spending it on relaxers and I am just tired of putting the chemicals in my hair. This does mean that I could knit some headbands while my hair is transitioning and growing out, which would be fun and creative while my hair has its awkward stage. I think it is more me, and when I was younger I was rather adamant about not putting chemicals in my hair, and I would like to return to that, plus I want it kind of wild. I don't think I could have an afro, but I would like a wild mane of hair.
Randomness
I highly recommend going to the special level in Diablo 3. I had so much fun doing that with my friend this weekend. :)
Good Morning
Last night I finished "Mockingjay" which was really amazing, but had some really horrifying and sad parts. I thought the series was well written, and I liked that Collins was not afraid to get a little gritty. There were times when Katniss was ruthless or scenes that were gory, and I appreciated that there was a demonstration and breakdown of what occurs when people are put in extreme and stressful situations.
Lost Girl came back on last night and I was able to be amused by Kenzi and have decided to try and get five rows done a night on my Guernsey Wrap. I have 253 more rows to go.
Herb box this morning!
Weekend
My herb garden is growing and is doing well, which is rather exciting. I can't wait to cook with the herbs. A friend of mine put dried rosemary and garlic powder in olive oil, so I am kind of interested in using fresh herbs for that. I also discovered there is a Farmer's Market right up the road (must visit!)
Been knitting more on the red scarf, but reading the Hunger Games series has kind of distracted me from most other things. I enjoyed the movie and heard good things about the books, and I am glad to say that people were right.
Snow White and the Huntsmen was also an adventure this weekend, that turned out to be so so. I was expecting more, but it was decent.
Herb Garden
I am happy to say that my herb garden has started growing, and the baby plants are adorable. I will put up photos later, since my phone deleted the ones I took earlier. It is entirely possible that I am way too smitten with my little herb box, but oh well. I am hoping they withstand this crazy humidity.
The scarf I am working on for the program my mom told me about. :-)
Read this Story
Knitting Behind Bars and here is the Etsy Shop for where she sells her yarn.
It is great that these women are giving these people a chance to do something constructive and that helps them deal with things in a positive manner.
My boots!
WEE!!
Dear Diablo III,
Why must you be so much fun? Also, why must so many of my friends be playing? I tried out playing a monk on my friend's account this weekend, and it was wonderful.
For a little more geekery, I am about to roll a halfing druid for Pathfinder. My friend sent me the pdf's so I can read them on my nook and figure out what spells to take.
