A little different today.

Started things off with an hour-long mayo treatment. Then washed with Pantene Classic Clean shampoo and gave another hour to the Deep Fortifying Treatment.

While all of this was going on, I invested in more personal maintenance and spent the day trimming, plucking, painting and conditioning.

After rinsing the Deep Fortifying Treatment out of my hair, I followed with Pantene Classic Care and Suave Lavender & Lilac conditioners successively. Only problem is after all of that, I don't think that all of the mayonnaise got rinsed out.  
   But I might do a heavy oiling later on and just take care of all of it with a shower tomorrow morning.

Only leave-in so far has been Pantene's Light Spray Conditioner.

Oy! So much to do, so little time and even less money.    I need to go grocery shopping because we're out of absolutely everything and both the boyfriend and I need clean clothes before tomorrow morning. I could easily remedy that, but it would mean having nothing left over for rent. I hate getting my last check so early in the month!    Alright, enough griping.

I agreed to housesit for my aunt & uncle at the end of the month. That's always such a hassle, but it will allow me to take care of my boyfriend's HUGE, perpetual pile of laundry that's always festering against one wall of the bedroom.
   Plus, my aunt & uncle have a wicked cool shower with dual heads....the kind that you can hold onto. Much more convenient than the stationary type. They also have a fireplace, internet access and a new puppy and kitten. Should be fun.  

I was supposed to go to my cousins' ice skating show tonight, but I have way too much to do and absolutely nothing to wear (literally, it's all dirty). I'd like to call ahead and tell them that I'm unable to make it, but they're going to be disappointed and probably lay on one of their oh-so-subtle guilt trips.  
   Maybe I'll just tell them I forgot.  

Anyway, exercise is still going. But I'm kind of at that discouraged point right now, where it looks hopeless. Pointless. Futile. *sigh* I know that working out every single day for over a month couldn't possibly be in vain, but that's what it's beginning to feel like.

Alright, off to the grocery store.  

Im so sorry about Bodie and your Grandmother!  I hope things will be easier for your family. 

   On a lighter note, Wow that is my dream goal weight...... one day. I used to be like that in HS. now it is no where even close to that number.

Angel, you have my most sincere sympathies.  4 years ago we had to have Sparky, our sheltie, put to sleep.  I won't go into details because it still hurts--I'm tearing up as I'm typing!  Just want you to know I'm right there with you, emotionally.  *hugs*   

Curlygirl22: Thank you kindly. I hope things get better too...but they say that things like this always happen in 3's. 
    Don't feel bad about the weight thing...you're probably much taller than I am. Most everyone else is. 
BB: Rainbow Bridge sounds like a beautiful place to be. If there are horses and lots of food on the other side, I know he'll be happy. 

Trisha: Thank you kndly for your sympathy. I'm so sorry about Sparky!    Perhaps he & Bodie have met in the great beyond.
    Losing a member of your family is the worst, and dogs definitely fit into that category!

Nancy:
Quote:

That's one of the most beautiful things I've ever heard. I haven't read all of the Bible, but it can be so comforting in times of trouble!
    Terribly sorry about your parents - that has to be the absolute worst! *wipes away your tears* And you're not a baby. I appreciate your thoughts. 

You guys are making my scalp tingle.    That happens when I feel sincerely cared for. It probably sounds weird, but it's been that way all my life...and it doesn't happen very often.

"The future's in the air
can feel it everywhere
blowing with the wind of change..."
    (The Scorpions)

Today marks 2 weeks of ab training...and 2 months since my grandmother's death.

It was a sunny day. I got a chance to try out y new summer "makeup" (which consists mostly of very high SPF sunblock  ). I think I have found the sunblocks which leave behind the least amount of greasy film.
    Even still, being coated in sunblock always makes my hair feel thin and lifeless and gross, so during the warmer months, I just put it up & forget about it.
     Been looking for Chapstick Ultra (SPF 30) but no one seems to carry it anymore.  ??? Ah well. Maybe I'll just go with a blackberry shade of Cover Girl's Triple Lipstick.

The indiscreet sales rep who always flirted with me was fired today. Er, not for openly flirting with me...for something else. Either way, my boyfriend should be happy.
    I don't like to see a co-worker lose their job, but it's a relief to know that he won't pester me ever again. I took somewhat malevolent delight in removing his name from the birthday and anniversary lists. *smirk*

Today, I washed once with Pantene's Classic Clean shampoo, conditioned with Classic Care conditioner, capped while doing all the other shower stuff, then rinsed. Finished, as usual, with the usual Suave Lavender Lilac chaser...which is thankfully almost gone.

The only leave-in was Pantene's Light Spray Conditioner. No oil. 

That overwhelmed/confused feeling is upon me once again where hair products are concerned. It seems I'm never satisfied. Herbal Essences is not even a concern anymore, as they have utterly desecrated everything they once stood for.
    Should I stick with Pantene? Should I try TRESemmé's Anti-Breakage line? What about Pantene Restoratives? Or Smooth & Sleek? What about Suave Professionals?  ??? 

Just calm down, Angel. Exercise, laundry, bed. Plan? Plan! OK...gone!

Angel Spun, I'm so sorry about Bodie. I hope you and your parents are feeling better (especially your dad).

(((hugs)))

((((((((((((((13, juri & wishing)))))))))))))))  Thank you for the kind words. We're all hanging in there as best we can. My parents are noticing how big & empty their house is without the dog & his things.    My father is still taking it the hardest.
    They're having Bodie cremated, and his ashes will most likely be spread at the ranch where we keep our 3 horses. That was his favourite place to go and where he was happiest.

Hair: Yesterday was just another wash & condition day. Nothing out of the ordinary, although I did finally oil the ends.
    Today, no oiling, but I washed & treated & all that jazz. Left the Deep Fortifying Treatment in for an hour. Conditioned the crap out of my hair as per usual.
    After spraying with Pantene's Light Spray Conditioner, I combed my wet hair from the bottom only up to about ear level. Didn't bother with anything above that - just let it all air dry.
    When it did, I detangled with my Conair seamless comb and then used my Velvet purse brush to help smooth my hair into the usual velvet scrunchie bun. It's still that way now.

Work: Hours are getting scarce and the check I'm expecting from my 2nd job is now 5 days late! 

Exercise: Still going, but I forget to do my nightly exercises sometimes and have to make up for them the next day. Disappointing.

Life:    Let's not go there.

Anyway, that's all for now. Later.

Aww, thanx, Curlgirl! (((((((((hugz))))))))))) I do appreciate it. 

The "empty nest syndrome" is beginning to set in for both my father and grandfather. Both of their homes seem too big and quiet and empty without their loved ones. 
    My grandfather has agreed to come down from WA to help my parents completely remodel their kitchen. That should help everyone in many ways.

On Friday afternoon, while I was at work, my father called and asked if I wanted to go to Disneyland this weekend.    Of course, I accepted, albeit with a slightly guilty conscience for all of the obligations that I would be postponing even further.    But whatever...a girl's got to live.

I had just enough time to go straight home from my 1st job, throw a few things into a backpack and then rush to my parents' place. Left my car at their place (where it was safe, thank goodness - no parking tickets!  ) and rode up with them in their car. First stop was the hotel where we'd be staying that night. As my father was checking in, my boyfriend called & asked where I was.      My mother encouraged me to ask him to come up and meet us, so I did...and he agreed!

After that, my parents and I went on a few rides in the park before it closed. My favourite ride has some new changes that I am totally not thrilled about.   
    My boyfriend showed up just as the park was closing. We shopped for a bit afterwards and went to the bar in the Grand Californian hotel, but all of us were too tired to do anything, so we just ended up going back to our hotel and crashing.
   
The morning was interesting with all 4 of us trying to get ready simultaneously...but we made it work. We went on a few more rides in both Disneyland and Disney's California Adventure before finally heading home around noon. I gave my backpack to my boyfriend for him to take home and rode back with my parents, as my car was still in their driveway.

Traffic turned the usual 1 ½ hour trip into 4 hours of road rage & agony.    But we finally reached their place safe & sound and I left right after to go shopping and grab something to eat before heading home. I bought 4 new bodywashes in beautiful fruity fragrances and a coconut lime body spray (haven't used it yet).
    After that, I grabbed lunch from Jamba Juice, then was off to JC Penney to pick up my latest order.    2 pairs of pants & a set of 3 lovely cannisters. I'm more impressed with the latter.

By this time, I was feeling quite exhausted - I hadn't slept well (or at all) last night and after a day of running around in the freaking SoCal SUN, every ounce of my energy had been sapped. Finally after arriving home, I just crashed.

So what was my hair doing in all of this time? Well, nothing. That's the bad part.    Yesterday, I realized that even Pantene's Classic line had been loading my roots up with gunk - most specifically in just one place in the back. But that was it. I'd had it.    I left my hair up in a bun for the night while running around at Disneyland.
    This morning, I hadn't time for a shower at the hotel, so I just jumped in and rinsed my hair with cold water. Left it in a looped ponytail until I got home this afternoon. It was flat, oily and disgusting. I hate that feeling...I can never go too long without a shower. 
 
When I finally took one, I did a clarifying wash with Pantene Purity shampoo and a white vinegar rinse. Followed with Pantene Restoratives Breakage Defense conditioner, and finished with Suave Lavender & Lilac conditioner.

No leave-in's tonight (that would have made it take even longer to dry), but my hair and the rest of me are feeling much cleaner & refreshed. Though I realized that I did get a little sunburned today.    The sun has never been a friend of mine. 

Anyway, so that accounts for the first half of my weekend. What do the next 2 days have in store? Guess we'll just have to see. 

Well well...another day has found me with clean hair, clean dishes and a clean kitchen!    Despite my boyfriend's best efforts to completely trash all 3, I am not letting it happen!

Today I washed once with Pantene Restoratives Breakage Defense shampoo, conditioned with the respective conditioner, capped, finished the rest of my shower, rinsed, then chased with Suave Lavender & Lilac conditioner. Very simple.

The usual Pantene Light Spray Conditioner leave-in, and today I actually oiled. 

My snake shed, and today I actually watched him eat a mouse!    I am so morbid.    But my boyfriend said that it was pretty necessary to watch from time to time to see how long it takes for a snake to devour its prey and how far they have to stretch their jaws...just to be sure that what they're eating isn't too much for them, I guess. Even so, part of me wishes I hadn't seen that.    My stomach still feels strange even hours later.    Man, reality sux.   

Today I also rather impassively realized that I have the ability to end any type of relationship suddenly and effortlessly if I feel the need. Must be another side effect of divorce.
    Of course, I'm not referring to my boyfriend, but rather someone else whom I had cared for and confided in for quite sometime only to have them end up verbally trashing goths for no reason at all, ultimately proving themselves to be...well, let's not go there.   
    *shrug* I've given them far more credit than they deserve by writing this much about them anyway. Good riddance.

Well, that's about it for today, aside from the usual slings and arrows. I shall go now and try to make the most of the night.