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Re: Trisha 2008
Reply #75 - Mar 4^th, 2008 at 11:28am

Tuesday 4 March 2008

Hair: I'm definite about regrowing my hair; this short stuff will drive me crazy (crazier?)! Cheesy

So! A-growing we will go! Cool

I must say, it feels good to be starting over again. I guess a lot of people would lament all of that hair gone. But as I mentioned, it will be put to good use. I measured my cut-off ponytail last night, and it measures 10 inches. All I have to do is purchase a padded envelope and send it to the folks at Pantene.

Other: I'm ensconced at home again today, due to more nasty weather--freezing rain, sleet, and snow arrived overnight and is continuing throughout the day. Cape Girardeau even made the national news for our bad weather! Grin

Now, tomorrow our high temp should be around 50--crazy weather. HURRY UP SPRING!! Wink

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Sakina Stardust Offline August 2O1O @ the Louvre Posts: 3399 Arizona Gender:	Re: Trisha 2008 Reply #76 - Mar 4^th, 2008 at 12:17pm Good for you, Trisha! Are you doing scalp massages to encourage growth? I think they really help.
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Re: Trisha 2008
Reply #77 - Mar 5^th, 2008 at 9:09am

Sakina:No, I must admit that I don't perform regular scalp massages...sounds wonderfully relaxing though! Is there a special technique I should learn, or just get my fingertips on there and gently rub all over?

Wednesday 5 March 2008

Hair: Today is the best my hair has looked since The Cut. I washed and conditioned with Pantene Brunette Expressions, and lightly towel dried. Then, bending over with hair hanging down, I applied mousse from the bottom up. In other words, the underside of my hair got moussed first, and then the top of my hair. I allowed hair to air dry until I arrived at the office, where I brushed it out (lightly, of course). So hair is down and hanging over my ears; I usually tuck the sides behind my ears, but not today. There's a lot of work involved in making short hair look good. I don't know how people can claim that short hair is easier than long hair. Unless it's a butch cut and then, yeah--wash and go! LONG HAIR IS SO MUCH EASIER THAN SHORT HAIR. Roll Eyes

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Reply #78 - Mar 5^th, 2008 at 10:25am

Wow, Trisha! I just did a little catching up with your journal, I missed so much in the last few months! First of all, kudos to making it to waist length, what an accomplishment.....and my dream! Secondly, how brave and admirable to know when a cut is needed, certainly not an easy decision. It sounds kind of fun & new though, and now you have a fresh start to your new hair journey. Your hair grows so fast that you'll be exactly where you wish to be in no time!

I hear you on the whole weather issue, we too have been pummeled nearly non-stop with snow, ice, sleet and freezing rain, it's getting ridiculous! I read a few pages back about you losing power for 3 or so days, that's no fun. That happened to us here over Christmas a few years ago. It was a major ice storm that hit on Christmas eve, it took our power out for 4 days, it was horrible! We had no auxiliary power, water or heat, so we froze for the first two days until a friend of ours got his power restored and loaned us his generator and propane heater. We, too, had trees down all over the place, but we were lucky as well that none hit our house.

So, I'm with you on wishing for the spring!

You know, from time to time I think about starting fresh with my hair too...

Best of luck on your brand new journey, Trisha!

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Re: Trisha 2008
Reply #79 - Mar 5^th, 2008 at 11:46am

Aww, thanks Maggie. I'm so happy you're back!

Our department secretary just overhead me telling a male coworker that I am planning on regrowing my hair. I said, "This short stuff is driving me crazy." She chimed in, "Your hair's not short now!" (--Technically she's right; it's at the tops of my shoulders) And I replied, "Well, THIS is short to me!" Grin

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Sakina Stardust Offline August 2O1O @ the Louvre Posts: 3399 Arizona Gender:	Re: Trisha 2008 Reply #80 - Mar 5^th, 2008 at 6:33pm Trisha, when I do scalp massage I use a little oil. Mostly I use Sweet Success oil, it's got lots of essential oils to stimulate hair growth. Sometimes I use sesame oil, avocado oil or EuroOil from Morroccan Method. Honestly, I'm trying to use up the Euro Oil and will not buy it again. Too greasy.
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Re: Trisha 2008
Reply #81 - Mar 6^th, 2008 at 3:44pm

Thursday 6 March 2008

Hair:
Thanks for the massage tips, Sakina; I'll start treating my scalp to those right away!

Oh, and Angel, my love? I realease you from this vow, dearheart.
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But if it is, and worse comes to worse, I'll carry your torch as well as my own and keep on growing for both of us. Then you'll be one more reason to always keep my hair long. *hugs*

I truly appreciate the gesture. But since I am regrowing my own locks, you don't need to shoulder that responsibility. Kiss

No-wash day; I need to do a vinegar rinse soon. Hair seems to get greasier more quickly now that it's shorter. The next time I wash (tomorrow?) I am not going to use mousse, as I have been. I'm just going to comb into place and let it air dry. Since The Cut, I've only used the blow-fryer once and it hurt my sensibilities to do so...after 3 years of no products and air drying. Ugh. But that's okay, because I am once again on my way. Cool

Other: Where my weight is concerned I've been bad. Sad

In a year's time I've gained back 10 pounds, putting me at 166 1/2. WTF?? Tongue

I have not been as dilligent as I should have in my low carb eating, and I was not exercising. But now I am back on track and more determined than ever to lose weight. Success will be mine, oh yes! Wink

Our weather forecast is once again rather ominous...this time snow. The white flaky stuff should start coming down sometime tonight and continue for who-knows-how-long tomorrow. This will probably mean yet another vacation day for Yours Truly.

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Re: Trisha 2008
Reply #82 - Mar 7^th, 2008 at 5:21pm

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 I truly appreciate the gesture.  But since I am regrowing my own locks, you don't need to shoulder that responsibility.    

No problem, Trisha.    I'm stoked that you've decided to grow again! And you know you may rely on me if ever you change your mind.

Ok, for a completely non-hair-related question: Do "snow days" work like paid holidays? As in, do employees still get paid for that day if the weather prevents them from making it into work or do they all just not get paid that day? Pardon my naïveté. I know this probably sounds like the stupidest question ever to you, but I know absolutely zilch about heavy snow. Pretty obvious, eh?  

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Lisa Amethyst Offline LongLocks Rocks! Posts: 36	Re: Trisha 2008 Reply #83 - Mar 8^th, 2008 at 5:09pm Hmm. I don't think so. I couldn't get out the driveway this morning because of all that snow...
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Trisha

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Re: Trisha 2008
Reply #84 - Mar 10^th, 2008 at 11:21am

Monday 10 March 2008
Hair: Did a vinegar rinse on Friday and, goodness, my hair felt super soft afterwards. I may start doing those 2 or 3 times a week instead of just once. I have to say that cutting off most of my hair could have been the best decision I've made in a while. I had been feeling a bit apathetic about my hair, and the worst part was when it began looking thinner on top. But now, I'm stoked! (Stole your adjective, Angel!) Super excited about growing it out longer again! Cheesy

My biggest decision now is whether or not to get regular trims. The first time I started growing, three years ago, I never stepped foot inside a salon, and that time I had many more layers than I do now. So my inclination is to again avoid trims and simply let it do its thang. Cool

Other: I'm typing this sans eye specs (y'all probably don't know that I wear glasses, huh? Well, I do). I was wiping off the lenses when the right one popped out of my frames. GACK!! Shocked

This is not the first time it's happened, but it IS the first time it's happend at work. Now, being the organizational freak that I am, and having worn eye glasses since 7th grade, you would think that I would carry with me one of those little eye glass repair kits that includes the teeny-tiny screwdriver...um, no. Sad

We have one at home, of course, but I wasn't able to reach hubby. *shrug* Oh well. I'm doing all right without them, as long as I get my eyes back before I have to drive home at the end of the day! Grin

Life out our way, folks... Cool

Now, as to Angel's snow day question. When the University shuts down due to inclement weather (which is a rarity), then everybody gets a paid day off. I'm lucky enough to have tons of vacation days saved up, and a sensational boss, so that if I don't feel safe trying to mush my way through the ice and snow, then I simply call in and mark it as vacation. --And no, it wasn't a stupid question.

Weighty Matters: Witty, no? Roll Eyes

Anyway, starting on Friday, I reformatted my eating habits and got serious about my walking routine. And the water--I'm doing brilliant on getting my RDA of water!

Now last Wednesday I weighed 165 1/2. This morning I weigh 164. Cool

Fine tuning what I'm shoving into my mouth is important; but I think the water and the exercise is just as important. I took a walk this morning, once I arrived on campus, for about 25-30 minutes, and will also walk 30 minutes this evening on the treadmill. I don't aspire to be in the skinny-mini category; that isn't in my genetic makeup. But I do want to fit inside the ideal category for my height and body mass index, etc.

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Curlgirl64 Stardust Offline Practice Yoga,give and receive Reiki Posts: 2974 Brooklyn,N.Y. Gender:	Re: Trisha 2008 Reply #85 - Mar 10^th, 2008 at 3:49pm What a relief to hear someone else say they want to fit into their BMI category for their body frame!! You go Trisha!
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Angel Spun Ex Member	Re: Trisha 2008 Reply #86 - Mar 10^th, 2008 at 5:20pm Quote: But now, I'm stoked! (Stole your adjective, Angel!) Sweet. Congrats on the health & hair advances you've made. Personally, I would recommend getting regular trims while you're attempting to grow. Fresh ends count for a lot. And thanx for the info about snow days. That's pretty cool.
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Re: Trisha 2008
Reply #87 - Mar 11^th, 2008 at 11:55am

Tuesday 11 March 2008
Hair: Washed today, even though it should have been a skip day. But shorter hair gets oily quicker than long. Tongue

Still using the Pantene, and have stopped using mousse. But now I have this practically new can of mousse that's gathering dust on my bathroom shelf. Angry

I'll see if the student worker wants it, when she returns from Spring Break. Or maybe my daughter will take it the next time she visits. Still haven't totally decided what to do about trims. I can understand how 2 or 3 trims per year, for longer hair, would be beneficial. But not every 6 weeks as designed for shorter hair...I had already made a trim appointment in early April, but will probably cancel. Eh, I don't know. To quote Scarlet O'Hara, I'll think about that tomorrow. Roll Eyes

Other: Spring is definitely nearing! The birds are singing like they know a secret, temperatures this week should hang around the low 60s (JOY!), and everybody seems happier. Officially, there are only 9 more calendar days to the Spring season. Can't wait!

Weighty Matters: Lost half a pound and am now down to 163 1/2. I'm drinking plenty of water; I'm using a 52 ounce mug and filling it at least 3 times a day (usually 4 or 5). And I'm finding that when my body is appropriately hydrated I don't get as hungry. Hunger can be a sign of dehydration, kiddies, so drink your water! Smiley

Today I plan on walking 30 minues over the lunch hour, and then another 30 on the treadmill this afternoon when I get home. It feels good to be back on track again. Cool

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Curlgirl64 Stardust Offline Practice Yoga,give and receive Reiki Posts: 2974 Brooklyn,N.Y. Gender:	Re: Trisha 2008 Reply #88 - Mar 12^th, 2008 at 12:30pm Yay for the 1/2 pound weight loss!! Mos likely if was fat that you dropped and not muscle. You go girl!!!!!
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Godyssey Stardust Offline Posts: 2375 Georgia Gender:	Re: Trisha 2008 Reply #89 - Mar 12^th, 2008 at 2:12pm I'm sure you'll figure out how to go about trimming as you go along. I like the idea of breaking up the walking 30 minutes out and 30 in. Now that the weather is getting nicer that's a great idea. I'm going to do that as well.
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