What EVERY Creative Person Must be Reminded Of...

I was in a Twitter-surfing mood the other day and came across one of my favorite photographers (Jasmine Star's) twitter page. I was introduced to her work by my photographer (Tosha Francis). Side note: there's more favor shown when you appreciate the work of others who love your craft - I've definitely observed that. Anyway, Jasmine's timeline is usually entertaining, and she occasionally posts a tweet that pauses my thinking. The reason why this particular tweet resonated with me is because of what I've been experiencing doing hair and makeup lately. I am not downing my work, but - like most artists - when I review the finished product I want to either do it again or "touch something up." To my chagrin, my client either loves what has been created for him/her, or does not have time for [seemingly] minor modifications. However, it frustrates me... I thought I was alone; that I was going through a rough patch in what I love to do. Well, I may be wrong.

Thanks Jasmine for putting this out there.

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