Mission accomplished-rags got cut.  First attempt didn't work (based on Susan's instructions), second attempt did (based on making the rags 1"x6" and rolling like hot rollers) but 20 rags really weren't enough for all of my hair.  So, gotta cut some more.
I've been chomping at the bit to write in this journal and now I've forgotten most of what I wanted to say.  Oh well.
Sad news this weekend, one of my first students died Saturday.  I will miss her for a long time to come.
New hairstick arrivals:
Pearl Glitz Glitterstix
Capri Aubergine Glitterstix
Midnight Rosebuds Glitterstix
I'm going to wear the pearl ones for my recital with the pearl earrings and necklace my grandma gave me when I was 12.
Had my layers cut off today.  About 1-1/2" gone.  I've never in my life had my hair all one length until now. 
Now that the warm weather is on its way I should have it grow back quickly.  I think I'll make it a plan that if I ever need a pretty big trim to do it going into spring
My hairdresser braided my hair so I'm leaving it in, but I can't wait to wash it the curly girl way and see how my waves turn out.
For now I'm happy to have those terrible split ends gone (note to self-NEVER color hair again and NEVER EVER decide to need to get color removed) and as long as I can still get it up into a bun I'm ecstatic.
I'm so happy to be able to write in my journal, I was having withdrawl!!

I did something today that I've never done before: I went out of the house with a deep conditioning treatment in my hair AND taught a class that way.  I've still got the treatment in, will probably wash it out tomorrow morning.  I don't usually teach on Saturday, but I decided not to let it interrupt my plan for this treatment. 
I'm doing a 3 day liver detox this weekend.  Started on Friday and I'm so wanting something to chew.  This is a liquid detox.
I read that the liver affects healthy hair and since I gave up drinking Coke at this time, too I thought I'd try to get a clean start.  So far no headaches without the caffeine-my problem primarily lies in corn syurp.  If my spelling is bad it's probably lack of food!!
I am enjoying the fresh juices I'm making but I WANT A BAGEL!!
One more day to go.  *dreams of food...*

Ouch!  I hurt my thumb rinsing out that treatment!  I didn't know it until I was teaching this morning.  Oh, bother.
After combing my hair today it's not very wavy, but I've got other things on my mind-like the recital.  I had a very good lesson today, I'm ready to do it!!
Having second thoughts on rag curling.  Do I really need it?  Isn't my hair wavy enough?  Maybe I'll do it just 'cause.
Next recital will be in May-will be getting new music next Monday
I'm anxiously awaiting Susan's next posting of new hairsticks...

Oh, Greek_Lady, you make me laugh!
Do you have many Rapunzel sticks?  I have one pair so far.

I'm not writing much today because I have a rotten sinus headache.  Argh!  I think I'm not doing rag curls now, I'd have to do them soon in order for them to be dry for tomorrow-which is recital day.  I hate it when stuff like this happens!  I need to get healthy for tomorrow, I'm singing first and then again 3rd from last.  I bought some homeopathic sinus stuff, I sure hope it works fast!!

So, for now I plan on washing my hair tomorrow AM and using my Caruso curls for the performance if I feel up to it.  Otherwise I'll just do my do with waves au natural.

Nighty night!! ZZZZZZzzzzzzzzz.

Thanks, G_L.  I did resist buying yesterday-waiting for the cutoff date for the credit card.

So far, this morning's wash is very nice and wavy so if it dries well I think I'll be set for tonight.  Dreamt of performing in my costumes and forgetting a phrase.  I know I know the music and words, usuall fears I guess.

The winds have been blowing forever and that makes my sinuses drain.  Not good when singing, but what can you do??
Ah, nature.

Did a bit of dusting those split ends.  Discovered it is easier to do if I take my glasses off first!  My hubby is concerned that I'm obsessed with split ends.  Will give it some thought.

Nah.

Ahhhhhhh, its Friday      !
This is the start of my weekend.  I feel so wonderful from last night that I woke up early.  The significance??????
I am NOT a morning person.

I am saddend by bikerbraid's departure, but greatful for all she has taught me.  I'm sure my hair will be long and healthy from knowing her.  Bon voyage!

Last night's hair was a dream.  It was a bit of a struggle to get the french comb in but I discovered something.

To do the two styles required for the different characters I took the top half of my hair, lifted it up and made a pony just below the crown.  I took a pony holder and stuck a bobby pin on it.  After wrapping the pony with the holder I took the pin and pushed the hair forward to give some poof and pinned it toward the forhead.  This held BEAUTIFULLY, and was period correct ( ), then I made a little bun from the pony.  I took the remaining hair, twisted it gently and (here's the discovery) turned the ends to the side where I inserted the french comb.  This way it held all of the ends, was a bit decorative and held tight.  Awesome!  Then I used the Pearl Glitz glitterstix and WOW!  I was so happy with the result and since I had to go to the recital in that first costume and it was windy my hair was not mussed this is quite a find for me.
In order to change into my next character, all I did was remove the hair sticks and the comb, finger comb out the bottom and I was done 8)
I'm surprised at how elated I feel, its so good to perform again.  This is just my 3 performance since December, but it was about 10 years ago (or is it 11?) that I had stopped singing.  I'm so fortunate to have found my current voice teacher.  Hallelujah.  (I actually had to look up the spelling on that-it's been so long since I sang it I couldn't remember how to spell it!! Ha ha)
Teaching yoga may be my passion, singing is my bliss.

Well, rats.  Styg got the rapunzel sticks I was luhusting after.

Went to Elaine's funeral yesterday.  I reconnected with some of my old students there, a surprise under sad circumstances.
I never can sing when I'm crying.  I'm glad I went.

Last night I dry oiled with jojoba and today I washed CWC.  I left my hair up in the aquis towel for awhile and my hair was quite towel dry when I put my gel in it.  I'm pleased with the result.  One of my students asked me today if I had gotten a perm.

Nope, that's natural curl

Today is first day of a 2 week cleanse I'm trying.  Have a headache, don't know if its allergies or detox.