MichelleR: That's why they call it doing the rain dance!

Trisha: Nope, so far, so good.

Hair: CWC. Obviously. I did away with the leave-in spray blend that killed the lather of my shampoo. For the past few days, I've been using Pantene Strengthening Leave-in Spray and not particularly liking it. Only because I don't notice it actually doing anything for my hair. It dries feeling like it normally does if I don't use any leave-in's at all. I mostly just bought it for the bottle anyway, and once it's empty, I'll pour my Suave Kids detangling spray into it.

No style today. Hair has been down, though I'll probably braid it before my walk tonight.

Nails: Amazing what a second topcoat can do. My nails look like black patent vinyl and are much shinier than other women's nails that I've seen. I'll have to remember this little trick in the future.

Etc.: Sent 2 résumés out today.

Did a bit of shopping as well, and I'm finding that chain stores have pretty good stuff right now. Especially Target. I got 3 fab new bras and a few little snacks for what one bra at Victoria's Secret would have cost. I also discovered that Walmart now stocks Hard Candy cosmetics, and they make a few interesting items.

Tanai: Amen, sista. But we didn't get any rain. Not a bloody drop. That's how it works when you need something, eh?

Hair: Another CWC, but with Herbal Essences Totally Twisted shampoo this time. Mmm...
I actually bought 2 Herbal Essences conditioners this morning just to try them out: Hello Hydration and Long Term Relationship. I don't have stellar expectations or anything...just for fun/out of curiosity.
    Today's leave-in's were the strengthening spray on the length and serum on the ends. The combination seems to work rather well. Style is a flipped ponytail.

Etc.: Did some more lingerie shopping at a different Target this morning. Out with the old, in with the new. Of course, I'm not going to give Victoria's Secret the brush...not completely. I love their fragrances, and one of my aunts sends me a VS giftcard every year for Christmas. They just won't be getting as much of my coin as before.

In other news, my sister has fallen quite ill all of a sudden and has been in bed all day.
Our local tap water supply is even more toxic than usual, so we have a boil-only order.
And there's a Boris Karloff marathon on TCM, Devil's Night.

Curlgirl64: The Hello Hydration shampoo contains harsh cleansers (ammonium lauryl & laureth sulfates), so I avoid it.
My sis is better today. Thanx. She's one of those people who take on more than they can handle and end up burning out.

Hair: WCC today with Herbal Essences Totally Twisted shampoo, Long Term Relationship conditioner and Suave Ocean Breeze conditioner. My hair smelled great but seemed rather dry all over. Then I noticed that the dry patches on my neck are beginning to reappear. *sigh* Already with this?
    So tomorrow, I'll be shelving Herbal Essences for awhile and going back to Pantene.

Today's only leave-in was the strengthening spray that I'm not fond of. Style is a bun made with 2 bobby pins.

Etc.: More Target shopping. More lingerie and a couple of new shirts. What a tramp I am. Hopefully, I'll have unemployment coming soon. No leads lately.

Curlgirl64: Ammonium lauryl is the harshest sulfate out there.

Hair: CWC with Pantene Volume S&C, Suave Ocean Breeze conditioner, and a DWV rinse before the final conditioning. Back to my brand of normal. Leave-in's were strengthening spray and serum. Style was a funky, twisted updo with a black rose barrette to cover a spot that looked a bit weird for decoration. It came out while I was changing clothes a few minutes ago to go walking, and I'm not going to bother putting it back in. Since I walk at night, I don't care so much what I look like and the only accessory I need is my iPod.

Music: My father's band played Bates Nut Farm this afternoon. Holy Hades, was it crowded. And my stomach was upset, so I wanted to just hide in the van the entire time. Instead, I ended up spending most of my time by the stage.
    The band had 3 gigs this weekend and sounded great at all of them, but my dad was relieved when it was all over and glad to finally put the guitar down and hang out at home.

Etc.: My sister's bff and her family came to the show, and she let me hold her month old daughter for the first time.

Speaking of family, I texted my cousin last night to inquire about plans for the annual haunted house. She says it's uncertain whether it will happen this year, but she will keep me apprised.

Anyway, that's most of what's going on in Angel's world at the moment. Stay tuned...

Curlgirl64: Egad.

Hair: CWC with Suave Ocean Breeze light conditioner, Herbal Essences Body Envy shampoo and Herbal Essences Hello Hydration conditioner. By now, I'm quite convinced that Herbal Essences products are shamefully inferior to my Pantene; and they don't even smell that fantastic, really. I don't know why I still give in to the urge to use something different when what I have works perfectly. Testament to the artist's nature, I suppose.
   Anyway, leave-in's were Suave Kids detangling spray and serum, which left the ends gummy again. Style was a wonky single braid.

Etc.: Stayed indoors until after dusk, as we pallid vampire types are wont to do, but the weather this evening was so nice that all I wanted was to be out in it. So I splashed my face, dabbed on a bit of concealer and left, not caring about anything else and having no particular destination. Carefree...the perfect way to hit the road. So long as Sinatra was still spinning in my car's CD player, I was good. I ended up at the Viejas outlet center, tracing the walkways in the dark, absorbing the clear air. They already had some of their Christmas decorations up. Aye, it will be that time of year again very soon.

In other news, I've been invited to a 3-D screening of The Nightmare Before Christmas at the El Capitan Theatre in Hollywood on Thursday. I've been yearning for a road trip to LA for years, and what could be better than going with a group of friends? My buddy T lives in the area, of course, so he'll be meeting us. It'll be a gas.

My Point Loma relatives have also invited me to housesit this weekend, which will hopefully bring in a little extra cash. Perhaps we'll discuss doing the haunted house this year when they return.

Drear: No Sinatra?! And you call yourself a vintage enthusiast.

Hair: Yesterday was an honest to goodness Friday WTC, just like I used to do, except I finished with Herbal Essences conditioner instead of Suave. Gotta use it up somehow, I suppose. Strengthening spray was the sole leave-in and the style was a single braid.

Hollywood, Baby: A swinging good time. The drive up was long but pleasant. 3 other female goths and I spent the time talking music, sharing dating horror stories and cracking one-liners. Once we reached LA, I could not contain my enthusiasm; especially once T joined us outside the El Capitan. The buildings, the lights, the droves of people...even though I'm no stranger to said environments, I guess I'd been out of them long enough to have just a twinge of that "little country mouse in a big city" feeling.
   The El Capitan is even more beautiful on the inside than its famous facade. Colorful, ornate and heavily gilded floor to ceiling with an elaborate stage and a pipe organ, I couldn't help but think of it as a fantastic, though intimate, concert venue.
   Our group had reserved seating and got free popcorn and drinks. We also went downstairs to see the movie memorabilia set up for the event. Not much, aside from storyboard sketches and the curling hill prop used in the film, which were still cool to see.
   Before the screening, they had a one-on-one interview with the director, Henry Selick, and Ken Page came out to do his Oogie Boogie theme song.

After the movie, the lot of us - 10 in all - went across the street to the Kodak Theatre mall and had dinner at Johnny Rockets.  From there, we began to go our separate ways, and after helping T find his car, the 4 of us headed home...talking music, sharing dating horror stories and cracking one-liners. What a great night! I am now quite certain that I could live in LA if need be. I absolutely love that city.

Etc.: Is it seriously after 11:00?! I really haven't been up that long, but that's what I get for going to bed after 2 AM. Soon I'll jump in the shower and do a W-CWC since my hair gets gross if I go past 11 AM without washing. After that, I suppose I'll start packing for Point Loma. God willing, my sister, her bf and the dog won't completely trash the house while I'm gone. As yet, I'm not sure if I'll have internet access while I'm away, so if y'all don't hear from me for a few days, that's why. As if you care.

TTFN!