Kiraela: Perfection? Oh no...not possible and shouldn't be expected from a significant other. But it really depends on how good that "more good than bad" is. If the good just slightly outweighs the bad, you can do better. Much better. One very important lesson that I learned a few years ago is don't settle! You don't have to.

And lol @ "wear some colour"...if I had a nickel for every person who has tried to change me, I would be wealthier than Bill Gates.    I am most definitely not the perky type though.

Sakina: So you like Ariats, eh? I am flattered that you would think of me. What kind did you get? I wear English paddock boots to work every day...they're incredibly versatile.  

As for being a "happy goth"... lol    I'm not overly pessimistic, nor overly optimistic. Just real. Just me.
   Thank you for your well wishes, though. They seem to have worked.

Hair: Finally did the EVOO treatment last night. And finally did a WTC this morning. Products used were Sheer Volume shampoo, Deep Fortifying Treatment and Ice Shine conditioner. The usual Detangling leave-in, worked in by hand. All Pantene, of course.
   While my hair was treating, I finally tossed my broken Rachael Stephens #45 rake comb.    Best comb I've ever had, but it was time. Perhaps the future will allow me to get a really nice Kent one or something. In the mean time, I washed and disinfected all of my other rake combs - 2 Conair and 2 Creative.
   And how many days in a row must I forget to bring a hairtie to work? Hair is down again today.  

My obsession is now making its way into K's regimen as well. Just this afternoon, I advised him not to use oil on his hair because it will lift the colour, and I am already wondering if it would be impudent of me to suggest replacing his regular gel with aloe vera. Fortunately, he is submissive easily swayed quite easy going and open to my brainwashing um, willful assitance? hehe  

L'Amour: Turns out that he really wasn't trying to hog all of the popcorn Sunday night, so I felt rather like a heel for not believing him. Grateful that he isn't that selfish after all, but lousy that I was so skeptical.    It's the worst thing in the world not to be believed when you're telling the truth...especially by the person who's supposed to love you. I never wanted to be that person...and yet my distrust of men made me exactly that.    Obviously, he is not the only one in need of reform.
   
Speaking of reformation, K plans to quit smoking "on the 1st of the year," which I presume to mean 1/1/08. Encouraging. My heart hopes that he will succeed permanently; my mind doubts it very much, only because I have seen so many before him try and fail. But he has new motivation this time, so who knows?
   
In any case, everything is as good as it can be under the circumstances. Over the weekend, I realized that my heart/brain/biology/psyche have attached themselves to him and I find myself bound and devoted for the long haul.    At least that's how it feels to me.

Tomorrow, I am contacting his mother to see if she can get Disneyland tickets for us at a discount. The trip is a go...we'll be there all day and night on the 5th. Which reminds me that I must soon make reservations at the Blue Bayou for dinner. Hopefully a nice little table for 2 by the water. hehe  

Life: I need to find something to wrap my Secret Santa gifts in before they are shipped out. And signing the card would be helpful, I suppose.
   
So...2 days left of this month and then we are onto December, which will bring not only Christmas, but K's b-day and my last hair measurement for the year. It will also be a time for reflection, as I must look back on not only this year, but last and see what I have tried and learned, both with hair and in life. Reevaluate so that I may have clearer ideas for next year.

Sakina: Oh hey, those are cute! Ariats are famous for their comfort and quality, but anyone who has horses knows about them.  

Land Of The Living: Well, I seem to have joined it again...knock wood. I was bedridden for 2 days with the flu from Hades. Everyone else I know who had it before me said that it borders on pneumonia. Today is the first day that I've been able to eat solid food, take a real shower, get up and dressed and take care of business.
   My car finally got her 15,000 mile service (cost a few bloody limbs, but it was necessary), and while we were out, my father and I picked up some dusty miller plants, went Christmas tree shopping and actually brought home an enormous Noble fir. Also talked to K briefly (via text) about our upcoming Disneyland trip. I have not been able to talk for 3 days, so I have not yet asked his mother about discount tickets.
   Today is also the first day that I've been able to talk. Although when I do, I sound like Steven Tyler...before he sobered up.    My voice is hushed, hoarse, raspy and about 2 octaves deeper than usual...as though I've had a 30-year chain smoking habit. When my mother first heard it this morning, she thought I was faking it.

Hair: Needless to say, I was not able to do the WTC on Friday on account of being, well, bedridden and mostly unconscious. I think all I did yesterday was just rinse it for a few minutes with tepid water during a bath.
   Today, I did a CWC. I think it really needed more washing than that, but time was of the essence and water pressure was a joke. Perhaps tonight, I'll do a heavy EVOO treatment to make up for it and then do a W-CWC tomorrow morning. Just an idea.
   Today is also the first day that I've been able to use a leave-in and braid my hair again. While bedridden for 2 days, I went without both.

So today was finally measure day and I came in at 25". Next year I will reach and pass BSL.

Life: Well, it's about time for me to start cleaning out my car and planting dusty miller pieces in the front planter. I'm quite busy for a sickly person today. hehe Beats the alternative - I hate doing nothing!

Love to all. Cheers!

Sorry to hear you were sick, babe.  Hope you continue to quickly heal.  *hugs*

Aww...I can't tell you how heartwarming it is to "hear" you say this about somebody again...   

(((((((Everybody))))))))  

Day 6: I'm sick and tired of being sick and tired.    But the sucky reality is that it's probably not even halfway done with me. God, just make me better by the 12th!

Hair: Still just doing the usual. CWC + leave-in spray conditioner + braid. Keeping everything simple for now while illness and other little things consume my energy.

Life: My parents got me an electric blanket for my bed - woohoo! I put it on and hooked it up last night. Gratefully, I was not electrocuted in my sleep, so all seems well. I no longer have to run the blowfryer between my sheets for 5 seconds of warmth. My room is the coldest in the entire house and the 'rents refuse to run the heater above 65­­° so yays for the electric blanket!
   Also managed to do another signature dark manicure last night during commercial breaks while watching Tin Man. Is anyone else as addicted to this show as I am? hehe It's cheesy, but I'm enjoying it.    Anywho, this week's nail colour is a wickedly dark OPI purple called Who Are You Wearing?

This morning, I finished decorating my mini tree and cleared and vacuumed the floor of my chamber. I don't recall the last time I vacuumed - it needed it!
   My mini tree décor is red and gold this year (I think I mentioned that earlier), and I'm not terribly pleased with it. Oh, it's all quite lovely, but very traditional. Next year, I think I'll look for silver, white and muted blues...wintry colours. That's more my speed. Or maybe just white with lots of pearls and sparkles...we'll see.

The likeness of K has been back up on the whiteboard at work. I used a black pen for his hair and a brown one for his eyes, which are literal representations. He has both black hair and coppery brown eyes...like old pennies.
   His b-day is just 3 days from now, and although I am taking him to Disneyland on the 12th, I still wanted to give him a little something the day of (get your minds out of the gutter!). He likes wine, and though I do not drink, I do know a little something about wines.    Thus, I am trying to get him a very special type...German Riesling Eiswein. Very sweet and quite expensive.    So a big sshhhhhh and a little giggle to all of my long-haired sisters and brothers. Let this be our secret for now.  

Alright, I'm going to try and decorate the office with the 50 minutes that I have left in it.

*sickly and brimming with excitement...*

Day 8: Was doing slightly better than yesterday. Was...until after I returned from an outing with K.    Didn't get much sleep last night, so I was tired as it was. But he offered to buy me lunch after work...which led to shopping and a few drinks from Starbucks.    Seeing K is always worth it, but I also was able to get my sister's Christmas present.
    In any case, upon returning home, I crashed. When I woke up, I felt terrible. Still do. Oy. 

Hair: Another simple hair day. CWC + Detangling leave-in. No braid today. I'm sick and tired and my hair reflects it. What else can I say?

Other: Sick or not, I'm going to Disneyland on Wednesday. Also....    payment for the Eiswein was accepted. It will be delivered tomorrow, which is K's b-day. Huzzah!    I hope he likes it.
    Our Christmas tree has lights on it, but no ornaments. We need to fix that. 

I'm still tired. And dehydrated. Going to bed soon...after another glass of water.