Its been a long time since I left you; without a dope beat to step to
Ok…so I havent been around as much. I need to get on here…I have alot of things to say… so count on it…
Hair Today, Gone Tomorrow
For the past year, my eyes have been opened to something new. I have gained a habit of staring at strange women everywhere I went. Well that might sound weird, let me further explain. You see, I laid off the creamy crack almost two years ago. I then Big Chopped a little over a year and a half ago. I only notice beautiful and bouncy kinks and curls.
Imagine my excitement seeing a fellow kinky haired girl at my job. She worked in another department, so our interactions would be brief, but glowing. I admired the beautiful crown that she big chopped a year earlier than I had. We traded tips and tricks. She introduced me to Kinky Curly, ya’ll!! It was a perfect budding friendship. I was filled with pride to see someone a few years younger than me be bold enough to do what many women my senior wouldn’t be brave enough to do.
Well, I got promoted,life got hectic. I saw less and less of my friend. I was hoping she hadn’t been laid off in all the recession craziness. I couldn’t even find her number. Imagine my surprise when just last week,(this was a few weeks ago) she tapped me on the shoulder. I turned and saw a familiar smiling face, but then my smile became phonier than a two dollar bill.
Why you ask? Her hair was gone!! It was now in a smooth and low bun. I searched her head for curls as we continued the obligatory weather chit chat. Something was terribly suspect. Something reeked of the creamy crack. The obvious happened when our conversation turned to hair.
She complimented me and said how much mine had grown. I stayed mum, for if I had nothing nice to say, I knew to keep my trap shut. But for real, I fumbled out a question like “what about yours”? And then it happened. She divulged the facts.
A hairdresser put what she thought was a deep conditioner in. It was really a texturizer. Hence the limp look. My heart sank. My heart sank even more by the way she so plainly said it all. She shrugged her shoulders and conceded that now her hair was manageable, and it was too much of a headache before.
How could she possibly mean that? I knew she had given up. We said our goodbyes and went about our business. It was quite a sight. I wanted to give her encouragement, but it felt rude. Seeing her reaffirmed why I rock this big fro. Being what was given to me naturally, at birth is what makes me stand tall.
I truthfully dont know why it even bothered me. maybe because her glow was gone, and she looked less vibrant. Maybe because there are moments, where I too, am tempted to go back to the white stuff. Just to make it ‘easier”. But who would this be easier on?? This is the way I was made, loving it in its natural form, truly is easier.
YouTube Giveaway!!! Thxs to all my suscribers!!
In honor of my 128th suscriber…..I decided to throw a party…. well not really, but you all will be able to join my very first giveaway!!! i have never given anything away, ever…. but i have quite a few things here, so Why Not??? i know, life is sometimes taking me away from vloging as regularly as I would like, but I do value Youtube and all my new friends and suscribers…
It really means alot to me.. The contest is really simple…To be eligible….You must….be and/ or do::
1. Suscribers of Beautybykat80 only on YT
2. Answer me here in the comments section of my blog, to this post…
3. The question is
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Why do you think youtube has blown up so well for us naturalistas? What does it mean to you?? Why do you follow me, Beautybykat80??
Your answer can be short and sweet, no Great American novels needed..lol Truly, just write what you feel. It opens Monday October 12th, 2009.
Contest Closes Saturday October 17th at midnight…
I will have help choosing the top response!!!
Have Fun!!!!!!
Rad new Hair!! Grace Jones inspired!!!
So I went to my barber, Country. What a name, eh? He’s quite brilliant.
I told him that I wanted to start channeling Grace Jones. The one and only. I asked him to shave down the sides, leaving the top fuller. i told him I envisioned it like a modified mohawk. flattop in a kinda way… Whatevs he could do with my limited length. He did a great job!! Next time I am gonna completely play with shaving down the sides fully… with grooves or designs going into the edges. I am all about it!!! I want Grace Jones Bravada in my life….
My hair has already grown so much since I BC’s again about 3 weeks ago. I will probably rock out the color until its donzo, then get some art shaved into the sides… I will go redder tho.. I wanna have some fun with this BC-ed T.W.A. before I start growing it again.
There will definitely be some inspiration from the one and only Grace Jones… soon to come.
When you ASSuME!!….
Please folks, just keep your trap shut. I find this to be a particular problem for certain women folk….hmmmmnnnn those in my family, maybe?!?!
All I can say on this matter, is those that assume make an ass out of themselves. And your true hysteria shows…and its funky…
Don’t nobody wanna see that ish.
Just keep it moving, to the left to the left.
I strive for Peace and Balance. I will not tolerate being bullied, even if it is by a family member.. I should just shut up and play my part, right?? Well, boys and girls… Life’s too short.
It’s too short to be yelled at unduly, cussed out without merit, and told off with out reason or explanation…
Women, your stupidness is showing. Another thing, dont be shocked when I clap back. I am not scared, nor do I care. I dont want to engage in your foolishness. Pick on the people that need to be snapped back into place. Not those looking out for self preservation.
Another Blog??
yes, I know there are tons of blogs clogging up your favorites on your desktop. yes I know there are tons to read. I have a shitload of fave ones as well. Here’s the thing, I actually will write whatever I want. This blog will touch on Natural Hair, beauty, fashion. I will also delve into pop culture, the past, life as a New Yorker, and a young Caribbean American woman coming into her own. This is my story. The way I see it.
Can you dig it??
Heres a picture of me 2 weeks ago
Here’s a picture of me now…
I like to switch it up. I’m not drawn to the conventional things about beauty. I am searching for answers, and hoping to find some along the way. At least this will help me keep it all straightened out.
Hello world!
My Coworker/Friend
This is definitely exciting. I am kinda geeked about this, since I famously run my mouth all day long. I intend on keeping it real, all real… No fakeness. Its just a place for me to write what I see, everyday. My reality. I work in the very made up world of beauty, but I know what my priorities in life are… and they begin and end with $$ expensive nails!!!
Shit, now I wont eat for days, but my digits will be sick. lol
peep them
