Yesterday ended up being hottest and dampest day for a long time- followed by massive thunderstorms in the evening (not in where I live though- we just got heavy rain). So, in the evening my hair was as sweaty and icky as the rest of me, and I decided to wash it again. This time I used Rosemary Lavender Aloe. It seems that it's a good idea for me to keep changing what shampoo bar I use- my hair feels somehow better than last time I washed with Honey Beer& Egg for n'th time in a row.

Two of my Ficcares arrived: Large Primavera gold and Medium honey marble. They're both so pretty. The size difference between Medium and Large is much bigger than I expected: "officially" it's just 0.5 in, but I swear that in my clips, it's closer to 1 in. Plus that Large clip is much wider than Medium. In spite of this, both sizes work equally well in my hair and are equally firm- I expected that there would be a difference but there really isn't. The Large clip closes all the way around my french twist while Medium doesn't but even that doesn't have least effect to anything. I like the smaller and sleeker look of Medium a bit more, but will probably buy Larges in future because I don't expect to grow out of them. I'm glad I have my three Mediums though (once the Tortoise one arrives), and will enjoy using them as long as I can.
  I'm thinking that I'll give the Primavera a special task and keep it as a wedding hair accessory at some point of our celebrations (no way I'm going to wear the same style all the time  ). I'm wearing the clip right now, and though I work at home today, I feel that my hair is in such a pretty twist that I didn't have to change it a bit if I were to attend a ball in the evening.

I also bought some aloe vera gel and rosewater from Helsinki. Feel well stocked again. I got into conversation with the lady who sold me the aloe vera gel. She asked me, whether I use it as a skin remedy, and was very interested when I told that I mainly use it as a substitute for hairspray. She had very short (and quite fried) hair herself, but said that she will try it too.  Good Hair Deed of the Day done there! 

I'm sure it will. They all do.  I guess I'm well on my way on acquiring another hairtoy addiction. But, Ficcares are such amazing clips.  I never quite believed the rave about them until my curiosity got the better of me and I ordered one. I'm so happy of being able to do French twists that look perfect and last for the whole day in a minute. I haven't yet tried the other styles that the instruction booklet shows- the model has even shorter hair than I do (sic!). I  don't like ponytails or half ups and have grown out of peacock twists. I've tried a bun and it looked nice,  but I want to use my sticks and forks too.

Last night I played again with my hair, aiming to find something wedding hair-like. We've not decided the date- 1.3.2006, Light willing. It's not that long until then!
I didn't take pictures, but the styles I tried (fan chignon and "longhair" version of my old dressy bun style) were promising, and next time I practice them I will take pictures.

Today, it's raining, I'm working at home...more like procrastinating at the moment, but I'll get to work soon  ...and back with cinnabun. I'm wearing Asian Moon MT sticks that have turned out to be a great buy- in pictures they looked just simple gem stix, but in RL, the color of serpentine jade beads matches perfectly with my haircolor. 

I also bought some new sock yarn. New autumn colors of the brand I use had arrived. They had pretty multicolored yarns in purple, gray and green. I'm not usually fond of multicolored yarns- they are rather impractical in the socks I usually make, but these were so pretty that I decided to knit at least one single colored pair for myself. Maybe I'll play with braids (sp.?) ...

Awww Galadriel - I know weight stuff is difficult.

You will probably be amazed how quickly everything starts to get healthier, BP, sugar count.  Makes it easier when you start to see results...best to ya...g

The rains are still continuing...really, normally we have nice weather in August. Hair is feeling a bit funny- wonderfully soft at the roots, but ends are feeling a bit crunchy. I'm trying to resist the urge to wash right now- which is difficult, as I've received my new Chagrin Valley soaps. I haven't tried any of them yet, but my, do they smell heavenly! As a surprise sample Ida sent me Juniper Berry& Comfrey soap. I wasn't too excited about it on the site, but IRL, it smells lovely and refreshing- like mint bubble gum. I love the surprise samples...
  I'm back with cinnabuns & LL hairsticks. This grayness and rain needs to be countered in some way, and hairsticks are a handy portable source of good vibes (only the painted ones though  ).
    
Third day on a diet, and luckily the week is beginning which makes things a trifle easier. Just for the record, it's NOT a good idea to start a diet on Friday. My idea is to take it easier during weekends, and it was really difficult to fit beginning of a diet to that. I think I managed it, though. Now it's hopefully just one more bad feeling day and then the constant hungry feeling should decrease. 

Bunny is doing better- her tummy has settled down. She was upset with us for the whole weekend, but now that the hay and water only-period is over and we've been able to give the conciliatory peanuts, she has decided that we're okay after all.

Hairsticks arrived in record time- only a four days or so!
I received: Olivine Rainbow FuturiStix
                 Sapphire Ice FuturiStix

I love olivine green and I love FuturiStix, so I didn't need too many seconds to figure out that this pair was for me. It's a veeeeery stylish pair, perfect for fall and for every occassion imaginable. Definite favorite potential.

Sapphire Ice pair is...icy.  I was hunting for a light blue pair to go with certain clothes- and was so happy when I found one in FuturiStix line. And with Light Sapphire AB teardrop crystals! I'm sure you've noticed that I have this thing for teardrop crystals... I really think that Rapunzel has somehow read my mind- two pairs of hairsticks this perfect on same page!

I'm so happy for finally receiving more FuturiStix- it's such a great style, looks just like me and holds well even slippery hair. I also received a silk jewelry roll. Spent some pleasant time rearranging my hairstick collection. It looks huge spread on bed!  Strangely, it doesn't look nearly as huge when packed neatly to jewelry rolls- I'm still sure that there is something missing from my collection. 

I've also tested more Chagrin Valley soaps! Lavender Oatmeal Spice has a super yummy scent. My skin seemed to love it. It'll be a luxurious experience when I use it together with Lavender Spice shampoo. ^^
    Honey Butter soap is unscented, and smells like Three Butter Lotion bar. Like Chocolate Almond, it's also very creamy. Love it too.

Today I had a meeting- it's really been a stressful and tiring day at work. New sticks and soaps have come in true need! My hair seems to really love Lavender Spice shampoo bar- it's today so soft and lovely. I wore it in a low bun for the meeting, and now it's in a low ponytail with chenille scrunchie. I should wear those more- they're so pretty and hair friendly. Unfortunately, my hair looks still quite lame in ponytail so I don't like the idea of wearing it in public. But, as a home hairstyle, it's great.

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Thanks for your support, Sakina and G_L .  So far, I've just checked some interesting message boards when I've felt hungry  . I agree...I should start adjusting soon. Can't wait for that to happen! A major part of my diet is though, that during weekdays I don't eat sweets or desserts- just fruits.

Night is over, my hair has absorbed three butter lotion and...looks fantastic! I've thought for quite a while now that my hair looks fantastic, but it seems that it's still been possible for it to do a little better. Cucumber Lime Yoghurt soap certainly did something really fantastic for my length- it shines like Pantene commercial hair, feels like silk and still feels thicker- like it had just eaten a big meal. I've used to that feeling with shampoo bars- they do that to hair, but now it's enhanced and...wow. Just wow. 

Went to sauna last night. Washed with Rosemary Lavender Alow, ACV'd and deep conditioned. Now that hair has dried, it feels good...but...there's not much difference with how it feels deep conditioned and without it any longer. I can only wonder, what the shampoo bars have done to my hair's condition, but it's clearly something great!

Hair is now in a single braid. It looks better than last time- not great, but it's not tiny either. It doesn't hang stiffly in my neck but turns nicely around my shoulder (never mind that not much more than the tassle rests on my shoulder  ). But, main point is that it's not a stiff braid-stub any longer. Big improvement!