Aw, Angel honey, I'm sorry...I didn't mean to make anybody sad!     But, yes ma'am, you'd better believe I do everything I'm supposed to do in order to prevent the big CA from coming back to this body!     Hmm, maybe a tattoo in a particular area of the body that reads "CA keep out!"  No, no--too much.     *hugs*

Hair
Hair today is pulled into a high ponytail.  Hair is pretty greasy and would look terrible down, but actually looks fine up.  Instead of jumping right into CO washing, I believe first I'll choose to migrate full time into once-a-week washing where I shampoo, vinegar rinse, and condition.  But I'm just so wishy-washy about the cleansing routine!  --Well, actually, it's not me; it's my hair.  It seems if I *plan* to wash only once a week, then that's the week my hair looks absolutely horrible unwashed.  If I don't *plan* on doing it; if it just happens, like this week, the hair looks good and doesn't bother me.  However, I think braiding every night will help (less tangles) and not using a brush for the first few days of the no-wash cycle should also help.

Other
Hubby had to take one of our cats to the vet this morning--again (2nd or 3rd time this summer).  Apparently, Pinky is allergic to some weed growing in the fields surrounding our house, because her lips keep swelling up.  Poor thing looks Angelina Jolie!!     One of the other cats, Tootie-bug, also has allergies, but hers is in the throat--she sounds like an old duck call when she meows!  Interestingly, the three boy cats born in the same litter have no allergies, just the poor girls. 

I'm looking forward to doing a whole lot of nothing this weekend!   8)

Hair
So...with a once-a-week-wash goal in mind, I tried to establish a new routine this week.  The plan was to wash on Sunday, skip Monday and Tuesday, and wash again on Wednesday.  Then I would skip Thursday and Friday, washing again on Saturday, etc., etc.  Welllll, I lasted through the first part of the plan (W on Sunday, and wait 'til Wednesday).  But by Tuesday my hair was so greasy that I was ashamed of it.  I couldn't wait to wake up Wednesday morning and shampoo.  And then, my hair looked so awesome after I washed yesterday, I couldn't resist washing it again today!    

So you know what I say?  Fuggetaboutit.  If my hair likes to be shampooed and conditioned every day then, by golly, that's what I'm gonna do!   8)  It's really healthy, and as long as I keep taking good care of it, there's no reason not to shampoo often. 

Once again using the Giovanni 50:50 shampoo and Smooth As Silk conditioner, oilling with Jojoba while hair is still damp, and sleeping in braids. 

Other
This is the first week of classes at the university where I work.  Ugh.  Things have been insane--and I don't even work directly with the student population.  But they're coming back to campus affects us all.  And not necessarily in a good way.  The first week is the worst, though, and Life should be getting back to normal soon.  *fingers crossed* 

On the faith front, wellllll, things are pretty quiet there, too.  I simply haven't had the time or energy to explore.  Besides, I can still believe in my God (which I do) while learning about other faiths.  I don't need to abandon Him completely.  I strongly believe that it's okay to question our beliefs from time to time.  To say, okay, this is what I believed in the past; do I still believe that?

That's beautiful, Trish. 

Nice to know that I'm not the only one keeping a paper journal as well...or spilling my religious guts in it. 

Other
After my extended weekend, yesterday was my first day back to work.  So of course I'm covered over with requests for data files.  *sigh*  Those email requests just keep comin' in!!  Still, as busy as I'll be for the next few days playing catch up, the time off was absolutely worth it.  What an utterly fine feeling it was to do what I wanted, when I wanted.   

Hair
Skipped washing this morning and put my hair up in a high ponytail.

I used to be a Biolage junkie...waaaay back when I could afford to be!  I was using it on completely different hair back then, however, we're talking permed, color treated, appliance fried, you name it, so I think that it seemed more effective than it actually was.  (Does that even make any sense? )  Anyway, I noticed that since I've sworn myself to healthy hair that I don't seem to like Biolage the way I used to, it always leaves my hair to heavy and coated feeling, particularly the conditioner.  I've got two half-bottles in my closet that I use every once in a while just to try to get rid of them!

Hair
I'm being faithful to my Giovanni s+c, using them instead of being tempted by my daughter's Biolage that mocks me every time I step into the shower.  LOL  Forget it, Biolage!  Yes, you smell terrific and the immediate results are no less than fantastic.  But you contain cones and my hair no longer needs cones to be wonderful.  Phooey on you, I say! 

Other
Not much happening.  Hubby has a masonic thing tonight, which will give me at least a couple of hours of "me" time. 
Another friend and co-worker from the University has turned up with cancer, colon this time.  I just found out late last week.  Lord, I humbly ask that you give me the strength and the wisdom to help Miss K in whatever way You want me to. 
My other friend, Miss P, is doing well.  She has finished with her chemo treatments and is currently on Herceptin, the follow up drug for breast cancer.  And her hair is already growing fast!

Yep, we wanted to shake things up - just for you!    Glad you are finding the opportunity to write.  You'll have to share some of your musings with us.

*Big hug*, good for you on the lip gloss and pencil, that *is* a big deal, a little thing like that can make all the difference in you.  I do that for myself quite often, I love to meander to the drug store and spend some time looking at all the pretty lipstick and nailpolish colors.  Most I would never wear, but for some silly reason it makes me feel good.  Who knows and who cares why, it just does!  I usually treat myself to a new lip gloss or hair thing, just something small, but it makes ya feel good.

You're so close to your goal of BSL, 28 days!!    Congratulations...early!!  Where will you go from there?  Waist?  Butt?  Knees?  Floor?  I can't believe what hair progress you've had, I'm so happy for you!