Trisha: Quote:

Why does that remind me of Mighty Mouse for some reason?

Tanai: Quote:

As a matter of fact, the recipe I used was 50% milk.

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I shall keep that in mind.

Hair: Friday = WTC. Of course, I had to be a bonehead and forget to bring the Fortifying treatment into the shower with me. So after the "washing" stage of the shower was done, I had to jump out of it and run to my room to retrieve the treatment from my armoire (of course I was wearing a towel - filthy minds!). Then jumped back in and all was well.
   
After treating and rinsing, I got to break in my new bottle of Suave Lavender Lilac conditioner. The fragrance is ok with me now. Rather bathroom-y, but when combined with the white floral scent of Pantene conditioners, it actually kind of smells like one of my favourite perfumes.
   Today's leave-in's were the spray conditioner blend and EVOO. As of now, hair is still quite damp. I'll braid it later as usual.

Other Stuff: Before rinsing the conditioning treatment out, I filled the bathtub, added milk and baking soda (yup, another paling recipe), and soaked for 10 minutes. Ahhh...  

Sadly, my rusted shower caddy couldn't be saved, so I had to toss it. But Target has a big, shiny chrome caddy that might make a lovely replacement...and today just happens to be payday.

Drear: It's alright. $#&% happens...life goes on.

Tanai: It's true that humour can be found in most situations...but certainly not all.

Hair: This morning, I got up yet again before my father had gone to work, so I stayed in my room for awhile and enjoyed a Godiva "blood" bar while listening to a classical compilation CD. Then I fingercombed my hair and did a scalp massage until my arms got tired. After that, it was off to the shower...after another fingercombing to remove tangles, of course.
    Just the usual CWC today with the usual leave-in's...and the usual style. Didn't have time for anything fancy. But I did get a lot of other things done. Like laundry, dishes, shaving, masquing and cleaning all of my combs.

Last night, I went out in search of another clarifying shampoo as I'd all but run out of my Pantene Purity. Target was the only store in town that carried the 25.4 oz. size bottle. However, once I got there, I found myself comparing prices and ingredients...and I actually walked out with a different clarifying shampoo. Herbal Essences Drama Clean. I know, right? I've been beside myself ever since. But that, I realized, is a good indication of how important it is to me to remain true to Pantene. So the next time I need clarifying shampoo, I'll get Purity, as I should have last night.
    In the mean time, I'll have this new stuff, which actually doesn't seem too bad at first glance. The ingredients are comparable to Pantene Purity - only with natural extracts in place of panthenol - and it smells great! I even put it in my empty Pantene Purity bottle and diluted it a bit with high quality bottled water, since I'm fond of the "soft" feeling it gives my shampoos.
    So yeah...it's something new. Why not?

Music: Been awhile since we've seen that category in here, eh? As it happens, the former members of Picus Maximus are getting together at Lizard's place for a jam session tonight. I've been brushing up on the harmonies that I'd abandoned months ago and am surprised at how much I remember.
    It's just for laughs, really, but we all miss hanging out and none of us have other plans tonight. Well, ok...I was going to drive through Old Town after work this evening and possibly get out and put my camera phone to the test... but that's nothing I can't do tomorrow.
    So again...why not?

Sorry about your job.  Hopefully, you'll get another soon.

Isabeau, LD & Tanai: Thank you, ladies.

Hair: The usual routine with the usual results. CWC + leave-in spray + EVOO = clean, smooth hair with the ends slightly greasy. It's ok because the usual style prevents it from looking totally dreadful. Today's happens to be a flipped ponytail. Very casual.

Music: The jam went well. So well, in fact, that the boys want to make it a weekly thing again. Fine...until I start working full time.

Work: Argh. The drama continues. The sooner I'm out of here, the better.

Other Stuff: Sadly, I don't think an after hours trip to Old Town is in order today either. I don't feel up to it and need to make it to the pharmacy tonight before they close anyway. Blah.

La Diosa: That's a good one.
No, dear, full time musicians have a reputation for a reason - they're essentially bums. Rule 1 of professional musicianship: it doesn't pay. Especially original material. No one gets into music to make money, and even if they try, the reality lesson is instant. Musicians do what they do because it's what they love to do and for no other reason. On occasion, it can make a quick buck but it's by no means a stable source of income. Art never is, hence the phrase "starving artist."

Hair: Friday WTC. I gotta say, I'm loving these diluted shampoo blends! The lather that they produce is more soft and luxe than straight Pantene shampoo alone.
   Treatment for the day was Pantene Fortifying under a shower cap for the usual hour. Then, rinsed and finished with light conditioner. The usual leave-in's: spray conditioner blend on the length, EVOO on the ends.
   As of now, my hair is wound into a bun and secured with a peacock feather hairstick, which has been gaining quite a bit of attention...and compliments.

Accessorizing: So yeah, peacock feather hairstick, which has black aurora borealis beads at the base. So, the 2nd holes in my ears are sporting auora borealis crystals and I wore a black aurora borealis crystal bracelet, which has also earned itself a compliment. Oh, and my silver and onyx pinkie ring, but I'm almost always wearing one. I really must start saving time in the morning to get put together. Far too much of my cutest stuff never gets worn.

Work: Argh! The boss called my mother and I into a meeting this afternoon to hash out trivial details. Upper management is splitting hairs over budget constraints which is, in turn, affecting everyone else. Our duties have been revised and our work time cut by mere minutes, which they're convinced will make a big difference in the long run. *shakes head*  Whatever. I can only hope, pray and try to be rescued from this circus soon.

Weekend: My buddy T will be in town tomorrow and wants to get pizza and visit Old Town. The day after that is my father's car show gig. My mother's even been talking about bringing her '64 1/2 Mustang convertible since it's now totally restored. The problem is that dad's sick as a dog...Lord only knows how he'll sing.
   With any luck, my skin may be cooperative enough to wear makeup 2 days in a row.


when you spend your whole life
building stone castles
when the walls start to crumble
exposed to the world

when the wind burns my face
and the smoke burns my eyes
I can't ever cry
I can't ever cry
     -Oingo Boingo, Help Me