Hair: Something different. This morning I did a CWC with my light conditioner and my sister's Enjoy hydrating S&C. She's often asked whether I've tried her stuff and, until now, I hadn't. She loves and raves about it, so obviously it works wonders for her hair. But in the words of an old friend, "I don't think it's so plum wonderful." I dislike the low lather of sulfate-free shampoos, so that was one thing. And the conditioner seemed somewhat thin and full of cones, like using serum and emollients as conditioner, which I also didn't care for. Salon products just never seem to do my hair any favors. But...nothing ventured, nothing gained, eh?
    My hair did feel very light and hydrated when it dried though. I only used Suave Kids detangling spray as a leave-in because I wanted to see how the Enjoy products worked without interference from oil or serum. I must say that I do like the light feel and have considered switching to lighter forms of my beloved Pantene products before. Like the Volume collection.

Etc.: I've also learned to avoid Olay Quench bodywash. Like so many others, it leaves a nasty Vaseline-like film. I had to clean my tub & shower afterwards, which isn't easy with an ulcer.

Speaking of which, I am finally starting to feel better. Whether that's because it's healing or because I've been eating around it, I'm not sure. Ulcers take a long time to heal and may still be present without symptoms, so I'll have to be very careful. The thing I miss most is popcorn.

Melusine: Yeah, tell me about it. But like I said, no one else in my family has any experience with ulcers, so I have to be the guinea pig and find out what works and what doesn't.

Hair: Clarified today. I've all but decided to use up my Herbal Essences Drama Clean shampoo and then my diluted Pantene Purity. At least I won't have to buy clarifying shampoo for quite awhile since I only use it once a week.
    This morning, I made 2 vinegar rinses. One with ACV, the other with DWV and used the former first on my hair and then the latter on my body since I'd worn sunblock yesterday.
    Still trying to burn through my supply of Nature Fusion conditioner, as I likely will be for awhile. It kind of sucks having a surplus of it when I don't like it but it's far better than nothing.
    Today's only leave-in was Suave Kids detangling spray since I wanted to keep things light. Style is a single braid.

Etc.: Went running around town with my friend T after work yesterday. We hit a Starbucks on the coast, then walked along the beach for awhile before watching the sun set. Then we were off to find dinner...ended up at Mimi's. He also bought me some avocados and antacids for my ulcer, and offered to pay my water bill. Such a sweet guy...
    It was late when I got home. My sister was in one of the guest rooms watching Operator 13 with the dog, so I joined them. When the movie was over, I crashed...and was woken up at 5 AM by my sister's bf leaving for work. Ah well.

Speaking of the ulcer, it is feeling better, though I have to mind it constantly. I've decided to go to urgent care on Saturday to see if they will prescribe something.

Melusine: Yes, hon. I've been researching everything related to ulcers for over a week now.

Hair: CWC's for the past 2 days. I have my haircare routine down to a science now so there isn't much to report. Yesterday I used EVOO on the ends, today I didn't. Yesterday's style was down and held back with a peacock feather headband. Today's is a single braid. Meh.

Music: Last night, we did an acoustic set in the music room at Lizard's place - it's still intact for now. We went over the set list for Sunday's show, and played a few old hippie relics. Such fun.

Special Ed is certain that I don't have an ulcer. So certain, in fact, that he offered to pay for my visit to urgent care if I do. I told him it was a deal.

Etc.: A co-worker just asked if I'd gotten a new piercing. Heh. I wish.

Alright, let's try this one more time. My last two attempts at making this entry failed.

Drear: Thanx, chica...though confidence has never been in my vocabulary.

Tanai: Yes, guys are immature. I've babysat children who showed more maturity than some of the guys I've known. But bad behavior is a choice...as is tolerating it.
   And yes, I am feeling better. But it's going to be a slow recovery.

Hair: Yesterday's activities required large amounts of sunblock, which of course got in my hair, so clarifying was mandatory today. Again, I used Herbal Essences Drama Clean shampoo and an ACV rinse. My spray conditioner blend was today's only leave-in. Style was the usual single braid.

Just when I had my haircare routine down pat, my schedule had to change. Totally figures. Clarifying days will probably be moved to Sundays henceforth, and WTC's will probably move to Wednesdays. Perhaps Fridays still as well...we'll see.

Music: Yesterday's house party was an intimate setting. The "stage" was really just a section of the host's deck in her backyard. A few other bands played there before we arrived. Guests would be sitting just feet from where we played, watching us intently or walking around us, taking pictures and video.
   We sucked as usual. John 3:16 messed up the endings of the songs, Lizard forgot the words, my voice cracked, etc. Just like our other live shows. That, coupled with the close proximity to our little audience gave me the biggest case of stage fright I've ever had since I started singing with the band. The few deep breaths that I took didn't help - they were as shaky as I was. Most of the time, I found myself looking down at the set list at my father's feet, counting how many songs we had left before it was over. I was still shaking when it finally was.
   The guests and our host wanted more, but I was dead set against it. I wanted to find a nice, dark hole to crawl into and hide. At least it didn't take too long to get home after we finally packed up and left.

As I mentioned, there was video footage. I gave a stranger permission to film us and post us on YouTube.
The host was the photographer who had taken pictures of the band when it first started, and she got some new shots of us yesterday. I imagine those will appear on our website soon.

Etc.: I decided against going to urgent care on Saturday since I was feeling better. Just giving up ibuprofen has helped a lot, and with a careful diet, my ulcer may well heal itself in time.
   So naturally, I placed a huge Amazon order instead. More gothly goods are on their way.

I'm glad you're feeling better. 

I'd love to see your performance.  Let us know when the video get's posted to Youtube.