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I thought I was over most of my body image insecurities...
Until I lost weight. I guess that's one way I know I'm Black...but most women in whichever ethnic group would probably be very happy to be in my situation. So what's my problem?
I have the same problem that most people do: I've been heavily marketed to all of my life, and sometimes I listen too much to other people. Because the weight loss was ( Read more... ) -
Uncle Ruckus: Alive and Well in Caracas
Ah, the new year.
The last week of 2007 began with vampire movies. Lots of vampire movies. Why vampires you ask? I don´t know, El Novio downloaded a bunch of movies and we just keep picking the ones about vampires I guess. Ever seen Vampire Hunter D? It´s pretty good. I think we´re going to watch Van Helsing tonight. I thought the end of ( Read more... ) -
Puff Preservation Update
Okay, so I ordered my products. *drumroll*
I went with Elasta QP's DPR-11 for a moisturing conditioner. I ordered Aloe Vera gel to mix with water in a spray bottle; i'll use that for daily moisture. Then I got Treasured Locks Herbal Hair Balm to help in softening it up for styling when it's dry, and also to apply to my scalp. Another reason I ( Read more... ) -
The Big Chop...I'm Dangerously Close
Unless this last ditch effort doesn't work out.
I'm serious! Don't test me! Afrobegone!
I need a trim. I need a moisturizer. I need a super-product. I need juices & berries.
I need help.
i have worn my hair mostly in a fro for about...wow! 8 years! and I admit it, there have been times when i was cruel to it: not moisturizing as often as i ( Read more... ) -
Homesickness...why?
I cried a couple of weeks ago thinking about my family, especially my mother. Which is unusual for me. Not the crying part, but the part about being homesick. I´ve been to many places that are far from home. But this time it´s different ( Read more... ) -
¿Sí o No?
This is definitely the most important question facing Venezuelan@s right now. If you don't know what I'm talking about, I mean there is a constitutional referendum on the table. The people will rise as early as 3am on Sunday morning to walk down to their local polling center, and wait in for hours to exercise their right to vote not just for ( Read more... ) -
Adventures in Hair Politics
Even as I was planning this trip, I figured that if I'm going to be in Caracas for 6 months, I'd have to investigate the hair situation in terms of availability of products, braiders, and visibility of women with "natural" hair. Because for those of you who have never seen me, not only is my hair "natural" but it is a natural. A big one. El ( Read more... ) -
Fall Colors
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