Monday 3 December 2007

Hair:Today is the last in a no-wash cycle.  For three days my style of choice has been the braid bun.  Love it!  It's functional, yet stylish.  Tomorrow should be wash day, unless the crown isn't greasy. 

Other:Old brownie, my faithful car, is in the shop.  She sprung an anti freeze leak and hubby is hoping it's only a cracked hose (i.e., an inexpensive fix).  I told him the car could simply sit for a while, if the repair is going to be costly.  He can always chauffer me to work and back.  --Like I ever complain about being the drivee instead of the driver.    
9 days until my Christmas vacation begins...     I want badly to do some sewing (long skirts) while I'm off from work.  But fabric has gotten so expensive I don't know if we can afford it.  I guess it won't hurt to look...

Here's hoping it's an inexpensive fix, Trish.
Believe me, I know what a nightmare costly auto repair bills can be! 

Tuesday 4 December 2007

Hair:  I washed this morning, even though I probably could have gone one more day without doing so.  Since I wear my hair down when it's clean, I thought it could use a break from being worn up for three days in a row.  
At another forum (on frugality), I ran across a link to this interesting article:
http://babyslime.livejournal.com/174054.html?page=1#why
I'll also post this link in the general chit chat area because, as damaging as it is to my ego, I realize that not everyone reads my journal.    Anyway, I find the concept fascinating of using only baking soda in water to clean hair.  And I'm already using the vinegar rinses, so that's not a giant leap.  I don't know for sure yet, but I think I may try it.  

Other:  8 more days until my Christmas vacation.  
Old Brownie has been repaired and is waiting faithfully for me to collect her after work today.  The problem turned out to be a broken water pump, resulting in a bill of $202.  Not too cheap, but certainly not the most expensive vehicular bill we've been handed.  *shrug*  What are ya gonna do?  
It's about time to buy a new spiral bound notebook to serve as my handwritten journal.  Yep, I still do it the old fashioned way.    To me there's nothing better than putting pen to paper and watching the ink flow onto the pages.  
I hesitate to mention this next item, for several reasons, but...oh what the hey.  I'm in the midst of a self-imposed skirt challenge.  I did this back in October and, except for one day, was successful.  The challenge is to wear skirts or dresses every day for a month--no pants/shorts.  I began on Saturday, the first of December and, if successful, will finish on December 31.......unless I decide to go skirts-only in 2008.  I have to admit, I absolutely enjoy wearing skirts all the time.  I feel so different when I'm wearing skirts, more feminine, and my attitude generally improves.  Now for me, I can't wear just any skirt.  I prefer longer lengths, at the very least mid-calf or lower.  And I am very capable of sewing my own simple skirts but, to repeat myself, I may have to wait for our financial situation to improve.  That's okay, though...Lord knows I'm nothing if not patient.  
P.S. Suddenly I'm at the level of "stardust"--how awesome!!    

Quote:

Ahem.    I have named every car I've ever owned. They're my babies and my partners in crime and I would be totally helpless without them. Some people do feel emotional attachment to inanimate objects and it's perfectly normal, thank you very much.

Glad to hear that the repair bill wasn't too steep. Heck, regular maintenance for my car is more than that. But sucky that it has to happen right before Christmas. Ugh...    One can never have enough $$$ this time of year, can they?

As for baking soda...I tried using it in my hair once and not only is it bloody near impossible to rinse out, it dried the #%&$ out of my poor hair.    That and I refuse to put an abrasive substance anywhere near my hair. Egad...do be careful if you decide to do this, Trish!

BTW...welcome to the Stardust circle. 

Thursday 6 December 2007

Hair:  Another no-wash day; sides are slightly greasy and are held back with barettes today.  The length is hanging down my back.  I need to ask hubby for another hair photo.  I had one taken at the beginning of this year; I should have another to show year end progress.  Still haven't decided on the no shampoo (diluted baking soda) method of hair cleansing.  While I'm on vacation I may give it a whirl, so if my hair gets messed up I don't have to be seen in public! 

Other:  Cold again today but the sun is out in full force.  Tomorrow or Saturday the temperatures will begin to rise, thus bringing the area some rain.  Whew, I sound like a weather girl...    
I'm doing very well with my month long skirt challenge.  Loving it, in fact.  I've been praying for enough money on my next paycheck to buy fabric for at least two skirts.  It should take about 8 yards total, 4 yards per skirt, in order to make the hems long the way I want them.  If I can find some fabric with a good price (read:  cheap) this shouldn't cost over $25.  Obviously I'm not about to put us in a bind budget wise in order to satisfy one of my personal urges.  I *really* want to wear skirts more often, possibly even all of the time.  But there are certain conditions that have to be met.  I want the skirts long enough so that in the wintertime, like now, I can wear knee socks and boots, and in the warmer times I can wear sandals or loafers.  Honestly, it's a pain in the caboose fiddling with stockings or hosiery of any kind.  I already have banned pantyhose from my life a looooooooooooong time ago.  They are EVIL, period.  Knee hi hosiery and trouser socks are fine, as long as my hem is long enough to hide the evidence.  Thigh hi stockings are painful to my skin.  So, yes, hemlines are key here.  *sigh*  This is an exercise in patience for Yours Truly.     It's driving me a little crazy not being able to simply "go and do".   But it's all right...if God wants me to do this, then HE WILL provide a way. 
Hubby's gone to a lodge meeting this evening, so I think after work today I'll finish my Secret Santa shopping.  I have some ideas as to the finishing goodies but nothing definite.  I'll just know it/them when I see it/them.    
6 more days until Christmas vacation. 

Wooooot Trisha! Hope to see a new hair pic soon! 

You used...Zest...on your hair?!?!?!