Curly Girl Method

This is the end of day 2 of my curly girl set.. looks pretty good
Oh yeah don't mind my naked face lol

For Shame (Update)

Shame on me!!

 

I have left my loyal (one or two) readers for 2 weeks.. and I know you guys have been DYING to know what been going on with me..... Well the truth is... not much , but I'll give you guys a quick update.
Whistling While I Work:
 This area is usually pretty stagnant. But I did change offices again (for the 4th time) and  its not too bad. I've been in this office before, the bathrooms are clean, the office mates are OK,  its still in the middle of the shop floor, but that's to be excepted at this point in my career. My projects are still about the same.. but I do have quite a bit more of them.. which keeps me busy and keeps the day from dragging on into eternity. So I'm satisfied...... for now that is....

 And just for you viewing pleasure  here's a pic of me all geared up for work.. it gets a little cold on the floor sometimes ;)

 On the Home Front:

 We finally got the basement done*happy dance*. I love having a clutter free clean space! It is very calming for me to come home and not see yet another thing that needs to be done. So I'm pretty excited that the basics are done.. Ceiling, Walls, and Floor.  I plan to do a whole post with before and after pictures soon.

Over the next few weeks the hubs and I will be slowly migrating items to this new found space to make it more lounge friendly.  We already have a small love seat and I am looking for two recliners to sit on either side, with a nice rug, lamps and art work.   And I'm pretty sure the hubs is looking for a nice new sound system to add to our existing entertainment system that will now be relocated to our new den! Which means I also get to decorate the living room.. So expect alot of PICs!

Healthy Beanie:

 Well she hasn't been so healthy. Ok  well I'm healthy...LOL but I haven't been working out like I should. However, with my new office move, I feel like I walk ALOT more!  But still not as much as I should.

 I went to the doctor because I was having a hard time managing my blood sugar readings and the doc gave me a low dose of  insulin to take at bed time. I wasn't exactly thrilled about the insulin but I guess its better to have working organs and taking insulin.. than not taking insulin and be blind, an amputee. and/or on dialysis. Taking the insulin it really hasn't been that  bad I was already taking a daily injection of Victoza , so the night time insulin injection didn't really bother me since it was in a pen just like the Victoza  plus my readings seem to be much better.

Although.. I have noticed in efforts to cut back on carbs and still have tasty snacks I have increased my fat and sodium intake with nuts and meats.. So I have to watch that too because I'm trying to keep my low dose blood pressure medication actually at a low dose. So I think that I will try celery, cucumbers, and tomatoes as snacks.

 Hair is Happenin' :

 You wouldn't believe it... but not much. I been wearing some protective styles  like bun's and Two-Strand Twist. I had to take the twist down  because they were looking rough but I ended up with a super cute twist out....

Anyway.. that's about all that going on with me Whats going on with you blurbettes??!

Happy Holidays!

Here's a little update from the Christmas weekend..

• Had 4 days off- WOOT! WOOT!
• Baked loads of cookies-Thank you Smitten Kitchen your oatmeal raisin cookies recipe was a hit!
• Made Cake Pops- Didn't really turn out how I wanted. This adventure will be revisited
• Lots of gift wrapping
• Spent lots of money- but it was all worth it
• Hubby loved his gifts
• I will continue to stay away from malls and major shopping areas during holidays
• Got sick as a dog- a fever and everything
• Went to church- pray I didn't get anyone sick
• Saw my family- hope I didn't get anyone sick
• Played "Stock-ing- Trade"- Too much fun will have to blurb about the details later
•  Made an awesome lasagna
•  I still owe a few people cookies- don't worry I haven't forgotten
• The house looks like Christmas hit it - will have to straighten up in the next few days before the new year ;)
• Had and all around awesome holiday I love my King Jesus and all my friends and family that perpetuate all the good tingly feelings inside!

 And the blurb of the day my gift to me..

 I got my hair colored and rodded! The color came out beautiful by the rod set didn't quite make it. I was able to pull it off Day 1 and 2...

Day 2 of the rod set

But by Day 3 of the Rod Set the rod set was through!  There were straight pieces, pretty curled piece (both from rollers and my own textures), nappy pieces, frizzy pieces, Just too much going on for it to be considered and actual style

Better View of  the different textures in the Rod set from Day 2.

 But  the main reason I think it didn't make it is because my hair was DRY! And oil alone was not bringing this doo back. It was un-salvageable, and believe me I tried, so I rinsed the random varieties of curls and textures away and sealed with a little Softee Herbal Gro Hair Oil (yup $1 grease) and put together this little diddy...

 

 I like this little style. Its an everyday style that will last for a few days, but it can be dressed up with a pair of big earrings, flower accessory, and hot lip gloss.It looks really good with long hair too if you let the braid hang over the shoulder.

I'm really digging this fresh color so I'm anxious to try some new styles out! We'll see what I come up with.. But I'm open to suggestions!
 Later Blurbettes!

Chunky Twist Out Style

Few pics of my chunky twist out for the office Christmas party this afternoon

CHUNKY!

And now to add accessories...

 Side view

So I am falling in love with this Stretchy Comb Accessory.  Mine is a cheapy $1 version because I wasn't sure I would like it let alone be able to use it. But it gives my little pin ups a little extra flair and it lays flat on my head  which makes it HARD HAT FRIENDLY! Very important to a "industrial"  hair fanatic like myself. Seems to be a great alternative to a ponytail as well.  Its easy to use, they come in many different colors and patterns, and it keeps my hair out of the way and in place. So I may pick up a few more while I'm out buy  stocking stuffers tonight! :)

 Later Blurbers!

Double Whammy

 What! What! 2 post in one day! Ok this one is just pics from the Mini Vaca. Enjoy!

My Aloe Vera it started out as a little $1 plant from the pharmacy

One of my cute little weekend  protective updos..up,out of the way, and protected!

 Cute little kid pic of my husband (In the red) and his big bro

Candid  Christmas pic of  Crys (SIL), Grandma Alcox, and Tee (Hubby)

Our cute little Christmas Tree(with 2 presents under it all ready!)

Style for church using the Stretch comb 

Todays doo

Hey blurbettes. Just wanted to share todays doo. Nothing very special at all just a puff but its just enough to look decent going to the grocery store and pharmacy. I did this puff on a week old twist out . Ill be washing tonight and testing out my regimen. So check back later for more updates...
Later blurbettes!