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Re: Trisha's Tresses
Reply #270 - Dec 8^th, 2006 at 1:30pm

Good Morning Trisha, I was also 43 when I started growing my hair. I wore it shaved on the sides and back, and approxiamtely 2 1/2" on the top, I also was perming and coloring it. Now, it is to the tops of my thighs, l length, natural color, no perm. It has taken me 10 yrs to get it this way, but DON'T give up. If growing your is what you want, go for it Grin

!!! Debr

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Monday 11 December 2006
Reply #271 - Dec 11^th, 2006 at 12:12pm

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Posted by: Debr Posted on: Dec 8th, 2006, 10:30am
Good Morning Trisha, I was also 43 when I started growing my hair. I wore it shaved on the sides and back, and approxiamtely 2 1/2" on the top, I also was perming and coloring it. Now, it is to the tops of my thighs, l length, natural color, no perm. It has taken me 10 yrs to get it this way, but DON'T give up. If growing your is what you want, go for it !!! Debr

Hey there, Debr; thanks for visiting my journal.

I appreciate the words of encouragement and, believe me, have NO intention of cutting my hair. Cool

Hair
Today is no-wash day #2, which means tomorrow is wash day. Hair up in high ponytail. Yesterday I wore my night braids all day long, covered by a kerchief. I knew I'd be stacking wood most of the morning, and there was no sense in doing anything with the hair. With the braids and the "rag", hubby said I looked like a biker chick--all I needed was leathers! Grin

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*sigh*
Stress...I've got some. I'm dealing with it as best as I can, taking things one moment at a time. Not one day at a time, but one moment at a time. What else can I do, eh?

Daughter announced over the weekend that she is quitting her full time job and one of two things will happen. One, she will look for a different full time job here in the area (with a doctor's office or one of the hospitals), or two, she will move to Memphis to seek employment. Daughter is not a source of stress. She still has a part time job, has some money saved, and has been purchasing some staples on sale (bath towels, etc.). My gut feeling is that she will go to Memphis and that's fine with Hubby and me. It's not that we want her to go; she always has a home with us, and she knows this. But the job market for her will be better in Memphis, and it would be good for her to spread her wings.

Brother in law returned Sunday from his first OTR post-diabetes trip to Cleveland and back.

He did fine with keeping his blood sugar stable (mostly), found that he no longer needs glasses for far-sighted distance (still needs them for reading), and will probably leave out again in another day or two. BIL is not a source of stress either.

Hubby will receive those pain-blocking injections in his lower spine this Wednesday afternoon. I wish I could take the pain for him. I'd gladly do it. Anyway, he's got a pretty busy week of Masonic related meetings, so I hope he can handle everything. Hubby himself is not a source of stress, but I guess technically his condition, and everything related to it, is.

And then we come to stepson...now THERE'S a source of stress. I don't want to go into the whole story because I'd be writing all day and my fingers would cramp up. The condensed version is that he's 24 but acts 16, he's abused my generosity so he's not allowed to drive my car anymore, and that means I (or someone) have to drive him to and pick him up from work. We can't wait for him to move out and once he does, he is never moving back in with us, ever again. Angry

I was so hoping for this to be a cheery Christmas season. But I just don't think it's going to happen.

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Re: Trisha's Tresses
Reply #273 - Dec 11^th, 2006 at 5:18pm

LOL! Ohh, Trish! I don't mean to laugh, but I totally know where you're coming from. *hugzzzz*

Surely you remember the...er, unfavourable characters with whom I was living earlier this year. My ex-boyfriend, his dæmon idiot cousin and all of his friends were all in their mid-20's, but behaved like 13-year-olds in every respect. From their eating habits to their...*ahem* housekeeping?? habits to their various "other" habits. Believe you me, watching a group of 20-somethings spend their weekends in front of a big screen TV, playing video games, scarfing chips and swigging soda after soda...not to mention leaving the mess around for you to clean...gets pretty old.
Don't be afraid to lay down the law with him. If he's living under your roof, then he's living by your rules. I've been well aware of this both times that I've moved back in with my parents.
It's an easier concept for women to understand than men. Sad but true. Guys will take total advantage of everything you offer them, so you have to stand your ground, defend your turf and your property and all that. You have to be extra tough with them because they just don't get it otherwise. Tell him that if he doesn't like it, he can find another place to live. Hopefully soon, he'll do just that. Hang in there, chica. I feel your pain.

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Tuesday 12 December 2006
Reply #274 - Dec 12^th, 2006 at 1:49pm

Angel, I was totally thinking of your (former) predicament as I typed yesterday! Wink

I remember all the hell you had to go through. Thanks for the advice--you, too, BB!!
Venting on this board is one of the things that keeps me sane...well, as sane as I can be! Grin

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Twice now I've used Biolage s+c. It smells so YUM...that's why I'm using it--because it smells good! Sad

I'm paying close attention to my tresses, though, and at the first sign of dryness, etc. it will be buh-by baby.

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I've assumed a "don't know, don't care, work it out yourself" attitude with the stepson, and my stress level has dropped about 60%!!

I don't even have to vocalize it to him; it's all processed internally. In other words, if he were to say, "I need to buy a cow", in the past my Capricorn nature would have kicked in and I would have felt the need to suggest various solutions. No more. Now, if he were to say, "I need to buy a cow", I simply say, "hmmm"
--a very neutral noise, acknowledging that I heard him, but not answering the problem for him. Cool

You know, I may want to write up a list of affirmations and keep it in plain sight. Sort of like...

I am responsible for no one but myself.
I cannot control the actions of others; only my own.
My children are adults and can fend for themselves.
It's good to say NO every now and then.

Feel free to add more if y'all think of any! LOL

BIL should be leaving again today on another run to Ohio. Tomorrow afternoon is when Hubby gets those spine injections. *cringe* Please, if you pray--however you pray, would you do so for him? I so want him to be pain free, and I realize this is a step we must go through. But I hate the thought of the cure being as painful as the problem itself!

Today's sugar free treat: one nougie nutty chew, one pecan delight, one mint patty, one toffee square (all Russell Stover, of course).

7 more working days until Christmas Break!!!!!!!

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Re: Trisha's Tresses
Reply #275 - Dec 12^th, 2006 at 5:06pm

Glad you are getting the stresses under "control". My favorite affirmation is "don't sweat the small stuff" follwed by "If I can't change it I'm not going to worry about it".

I'll be thinking of you and your hubby. I"ve had spinal injections - they are a bit scarey but worth it, in my opinion (or at least they were for me). Good luck and let us know how it goes.

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Friday 15 December 2006
Reply #276 - Dec 15^th, 2006 at 11:49am

 
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I've washed my hair twice in about a week, both times with the Biolage products.  I'm seeing more tangles than is normal for me, and I don't believe it's my imagination.  I'm concluding, then, that it's the Biolage.  My scalp also seems to get greasier quicker.  
   Which means I have to stop using it.  Dang it!  I knew it smelled too good to be true!!     So back to Tre Semme I go.  

I've decided to start a new journal when the new year rolls around.  One of the first things I'll do is create an entry listing what products do and don't work for me.

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The injection of pain-blocking medicine into hubby's facet joints seems to be working.  The pain in his hips is gone and the pain that was radiating down one of his legs has decreased.     He hasn't suffered a back spasm since the day before the injections.  So this is a pretty clear indication that surgery would help him.  Maybe 2007 will be the year hubby becomes pain-free (or close).  *fingers crossed*

It was final exams week here at the university, so Yours Truly was busy scoring bubble-sheet tests for instructors.  Whew...glad that's done.  Next week should be calmer.  

4 more working days until Christmas Break!!!!

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Re: Friday 15 December 2006
Reply #277 - Dec 15^th, 2006 at 1:11pm

Trisha wrote on Dec 15^th, 2006 at 11:49am:

One of the first things I'll do is create an entry listing what products do and don't work for me.

I just did the same thing last night on my off line hair journal, it took me forever. It's nice to do that though, because it helps you to see how much you've learned about your hair.

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Re: Trisha's Tresses
Reply #278 - Dec 15^th, 2006 at 4:35pm

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I've decided to start a new journal when the new year rolls around. One of the first things I'll do is create an entry listing what products do and don't work for me.

Indeed, good idea. I'll be starting a new hair journal next year as well.

Glad to hear that your husband is suffering less. Hope conditions continue to improve for him. I'll remember you guys in my prayers.

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Monday 18 December 2006
Reply #279 - Dec 18^th, 2006 at 11:22am

Just a quickie entry, as I'm out front playing secretary today. Cheesy

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Returned to Tre Semme s+c over the weekend. Hair is much happier now. Bad Biolage, BAD, BAD!

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Got our Christmas tree in an upright state on Saturday. Got the lights put on yesterday (Sunday). Maybe the ornaments will go on tonight? Shocked

3 more working days until Christmas break

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Angel Spun Ex Member	Re: Trisha's Tresses Reply #280 - Dec 18^th, 2006 at 5:09pm Quote: Bad Biolage, BAD, BAD! LOL! Reminds me of my experiences with Herbal Essences. As for the tree, better late than never, right?
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Tuesday 19 December 2006
Reply #281 - Dec 19^th, 2006 at 11:37am

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No-wash day; hair is up in a twist. Every time I say "twist", I think of that old expression, "don't get your knickers in a twist'! *snort* Cheesy

Just my warped sense of humor, sorry...Tresses are once again happy in the lovin' arms of Tre Semme.

I'm wondering if I should lightly oil the ends of my hair when I do my nighttime braids. ??? Currently I only oil on wash days. My ends don't look dry, though, so why fix it if it ain't broke.

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Last Wednesday hubby had those pain-blocking injections at a spot in his lower spine. The pain did indeed go'way for a couple days. It was an amazing thing to behold--my beloved hubby more like his old self, the self I haven't seen in three years. But, then, on Saturday the pain began creeping back. He'll undergo the same procedure, on the next joint up from the first one, on December 27. Surgery is inevitable and, if it brings him back to me--the way he used to be, then I say the faster the better. Smiley

Got the ornaments on the tree last night. If it was just me, I'd have a lights-only tree. And one year I'm going to do just that; lights only. But not this year.
The office is having a small buh-bye party this afternoon for the night shift operations supervisor who is losing his job because of the system upgrade. Progress is not always a positive thing. Sad

Today's sugar-free treat: Russell Stover toffee squares and mint patties. Wink

2 more working days until Christmas break!!

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Wednesday 20 December 2006
Reply #282 - Dec 20^th, 2006 at 3:17pm

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Wash day.

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Just got back from our office Christmas noontime luncheon. Honestly? I don't know why I attend. When I first got hired on here in Computer Services 18 years ago, ours was a nice, small department. I was so impressed by the feeling of family. But over the years, we were combined with the Telecommunicaitons department. There were several people in attendance today whom I don't know and, worse, don't WANT to know. We are certainly not the nice, small department I remember. *sigh* Maybe it's just me. More and more I find myself wishing for the return of the "good old days". Maybe my ennui is a result of the abnormal level of stress in my life right now.

My stepson's girlfriend will be arriving for a visit this Friday. She'll arrive Friday night, around 9pm and leave Monday, the 25th. At least they'll be staying in a hotel; he knew better than to even ask permission for her to stay with us. For a while now, I've been debating on voicing my opinion to him about her, and I finally opened up my mouth on Monday night. As I was driving us home from work, I told him that if I didn't say something I'd be remiss in my (step)motherly duties. I said that him having a girlfriend when technically and legally he's still married really bothers me. I said that I didn't expect my words to change anything, and he didn't even have to respond if he didn't want to, but I felt I had to speak up. So there; I said it.

My car seems to have, or be, developed/developing a problem. There's a definite shimmy in my steering wheel. It's not too noticeable at the higher speeds, but at 25-35 mph the shimmy is very obvious. I've alerted hubby, who said it could be this, or it could be that. And then he said the worst thing of all..."It may be time to get you a different vehicle." Shocked

Even though my car is a dirt brown 1983 Chevy Citation II with a dent in the passenger side from a deer attack, I love it! It's paid for, cheap on gas, and cheap on insurance! I mean, I know that someday it's going to need some part that nobody manufactures any longer and then ol' brownie will have to be put out to pasture. I'm just hoping that day is far, far away.

1 more working day until Christmas break!

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Thursday 21 December 2006
Reply #283 - Dec 21^st, 2006 at 10:59am

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No-wash day. Sides are pinned up by barrettes and length is down. It's SO nice having the variety that longish hair provides!

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Well, this is it...the last working day of 2006 for moi. I'm not sure if I'll post any entries while I'm on break. We have dial-up Angry

at home and the slowness of the connection drives me insane (or should i say more insane). So this could possibly be the last journal entry for 2006.

I'm not doing a blooming thing at work today. Nobody is. We're all just warm bodies, present at work because we must be. *shrug* And that's all right.

BIL left again this morning on another run, this time to Springfield, MO. He should return tomorrow or Saturday. I hope he's with us for Christmas.

Stepson is anxiously awaiting the arrival tomorrow night of his girlfriend. Angry

I won't even get started on that subject; you all know how I feel.

Dear daughter is finishing out her last days at Dr. L's office (next friday is her last day). She has some goals to fulfill in 2007. She's a strong young woman with a kind heart, and I believe she can accomplish them.

Hubby is preparing himself mentally for next week's round of spinal injections. Odds are looking good for back surgery in 2007.

And me, I'm looking forward to a nice quiet break. I plan on doing a little crocheting, maybe a little knitting, some house cleaning, and spending some quality time with dear hubby. Today is our 21st wedding anniversary! Smiley

2007 is fast approaching, whether we're ready for it or not. I don't do new year resolutions; I stopped burdening myself with those many years ago. But I do have some hopes and desires for the new year, and I'll be sharing those with you as time goes by.

May all of your Christmas wishes come true Cool

0 working days until Christmas break

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Angel Spun Ex Member	Re: Trisha's Tresses Reply #284 - Dec 21^st, 2006 at 4:20pm Merry Christmas, Trisha!! Happy Anniversary & have a great vacation! See you in '07!
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