Protective Maintenance

It's a tough job, but someone has got to do it...my previous blog (entered nearly a month ago) declared the stance I was taking against what I had been advised by some - NOT to braid my hair. Though all the reasons varied, they were thoroughly considered. As some of you may have guessed, I went ahead and braided my hair. With temperature indexes reaching +120 degrees here in DC, I was especially thankful for my braided hair. The DC humidity would have shrunken the "S-T-R-E-T-C-H" I touted earlier (that would not have been pretty). I've also been very busy (on the makeup front) working weddings and other special events, so it's been a help not to have to worry too much about my hair. I have been worrying about the hair of my clients --I have been spreading the protective love. Yep! Weaves and braids. When styling hair, I like to share some of my regimen (for protective maintenance) with clients. So, it's only fair that I share the same information with my readers...

Wouldn't THAT be Exciting?!

It SO would!

If anyone has been watching the news, they have probably seen coverage of the First Lady, Michelle Obama, enjoying some good eats lately. We know that the President enjoys an occasional burger. I guess these Presidential love birds definitely flock together...so cute.

Or could it be...

Could the First Lady be feeding a craving? Could there be a bun in the oven of the First Womb?! I currently  have a few pregnant friends, and when they crave something - we all better MOVE OUT OF THE WAY! Has the First Lady deserted her organic garden for some dessert at Eatonville (I LOVE that place Mrs. Obama), or was it the mac and cheese (the best in DC, if you ask me)?! This is totally a fleeting thought that crossed my mind, but it got me excited, so I re-invited the thought just to ponder a bit. Yes, it would be very exciting if the Obamas were adding another member (of the human persuasion) to the family! Perhaps it's [as the song says] a dream, a simple fantasy that I wish was reality.



Perhaps, but the idea still excited me! lol

Duke Diesel

I met a puppy and fell in love. I knew he would bring happiness to me and most of my family members. Amongst his litter-mates, he was calm but playful - just the temperament I desired. His mother's breed is Pit Bull and her stud (the pup's father) a Douge de Bordeaux/French Mastiff. For me, he was the perfect mix. I called my brother in GA to see what he thought. He and I had been talking about him getting a dog. I knew it would be a good idea for him, being that he was going through a tough time. So we (my brother and I) decided that I would get the dog and let him stay with me for a few weeks for two reasons: 1) to see if I could be a dog-owner (for real this time); and 2) to house-break and train the dog so that my brother wouldn't have to worry about that. 

But there was one problem...

My matriarch mother (who is temporarily living with me) does not like dogs - at all. When I called to tell her what I purchased, she laid the biggest guilt trip ever. Saying, "I guess this is how you want to get rid of me!" and "If you wanted me to leave, you should've just said so!" 

After I hung up, I turned around in the car to the sweetest little thing ever -- or the bigger problem. The dog was already in the car with me and we were on our way home...at 9 pm. Infuriated, I called my mother back and asked if I could use her car for a road trip to my brother's in GA. I was stunned when she agreed to me driving her car for 10 hours through the night! (WOW) In hindsight, I realized that she was most likely influenced by another's disdain toward house pets...

moving on...

I drove through the night to my brother's safe and sound. I got there with pup, food, and pet supplies in tow. THEN. I. CRASHED. I hardly had enough time to enjoy visiting with my nieces and nephew, but I did enjoy seeing them for the couple of hours that I was awake. 

It was a lonely ride back home. I left my brother, his kids and my our their puppy - Duke. I know he's in good hands though.

Click here to see how Duke is growing!