The new formula Pantene lathers like crazy which, I'm sure, was the point of changing it.  But it's a crazy amount of lather, to the point where I'm seriously thinking of thinning down the mix with water or tea or something.  I try to be careful about how much shampoo I squirt into my palm, but I still end up with crazy suds.     So yeah, definitely thinking of thinning the mix.  *sigh* 

Hair: Clarified with Herbal Essences Drama Clean shampoo, ACV rinse and Pantene's old Moisture Renewal conditioner. The one and only leave-in was Pantene's Curly detangler, which I've realized leaves a bit of a gritty film like the one for fine hair, just not nearly as much. Pantene, you suck.
    Style du jour is a single braid.

Etc.: Still living like a cave dweller for the most part to encourage pallor. Avoiding light as much as possible. Speaking of which, the sun has gone down...time to venture out.


You Are a Night Person



For you, there's nothing worse than having to get up and moving early.
In fact, you probably don't hit your peak until well after the sun has set.
So if your struggling to make it on a normal schedule, realize it's not your fault.
You just weren't meant to do anything during the day!

Are You a Morning Person or Night Person?

Hair: My mother and sister hit the ranch this morning so I was able to do a WTC. Used up the last of my old Pantene Deep Fortifying Treatment and there seems to be no shortage of possible replacements in the new line.

Today's only leave-in was Pantene's Curly detangler. So much needed conditioning left my hair extremely soft but the weather forced it into the usual bun. Thank goodness summer's almost over!

Etc.: My hands still smell strongly with Bath & Body Works' new fragrance called Dark Kiss. Dig it! Sweet, sexy and just a little bit fruity. A sales associate attacked me with the lotion while I was in there earlier and now I can't stop smelling it.

Covet: Speaking of dark and sexy, has anyone seen this yet?



In other news, my second UI extension was approved so it will be a little easier to breathe for another few months. Also sent out another rez today. Thank God for small favors.

Soon I'll be on the prowl for new makeup. I'm most desperately in need of mineral foundation but my entire collection could probably use a moderate overhaul.

Anyroad, I've not slept well for some nights and am knackered. Goodnight, fellow darklings

Hair: WTC...WTF?! Washed the entire length with blended Pantene shampoo and figured I'd try the new Restore Beautiful Lengths Replenishing Mask. While applying it, I noticed a faint burning sensation on my hands. Unfortunately it didn't get better from there. After rinsing, chasing with light conditioner, leave-in spray and air drying (the usual process), my hair was left with a disgusting gummy residue that made it difficult to detangle. Its natural texture was unrecognizable under the gunk. I quickly twisted it into a bun and returned the blasted treatment.
    Needless to say the new Restore Beautiful Lengths line is not in my future...and I'll need to do a WCC tomorrow. Aaaargh! Curse you, Pantene! Curse your new lines and curse your new formulas and curse you for ruining everything that was once great about them. This is the worst thing that's happened to my hair since I tried the intensive Dove treatment. Ugh!

At the store I picked up Aussie Moist 3 Minute Miracle treatment and Suave Pro 2-in-1. I've used both before, many years ago, and decided to give them another go. What the hey? I've more or less acquiesced to trying out whatever strikes my fancy at this point.

A heavy oiling overnight is in order before I attempt to fix things tomorrow. Sigh...

Etc.: Disneyland was a gas though it was hot and crowded. My scalp got sunburned through my hair even though I brought and used my umbrella.
    Captain EO was even more epic than I remembered, though I could've done without all of the host's cheesy MJ jokes ("sh'mon in" and "ease on down the rows" - really??) and the bouncing seats that force you to get down with his music - I can do that on my own, thanks. It was fantastic to see it on the big screen in 3-D again after so many years. In fact, it was better than back then. The entire audience cheered when MJ made his big entrance in the film. My cousin, seated beside me, muttered, "Why is he dead??" All I could do was shake my head and say, "I don't know."
    What I do know is that life isn't fair and neither is death; Captain EO is a classic; and there will never be another Michael Jackson - God rest him. I actually started to tear up at the end, but came out of the theatre dancing just like I had 20 some-odd years ago.

Also got this pic from Splash Mountain:



Apologies for the quality. It's actually a digital picture of a digital picture, taken with my camera phone. That's my sister's scuffer boyf in the front and my sis behind. Behind her is my father with my mum hiding behind him trying to avoid water. No idea who the rock star in the bat shirt was in the back. I'll kick her butt if I ever see her though.

What else...? Had an interview yesterday with a really small company. No dice. Our out of state relatives left for home this afternoon. On Friday my friend T will be down from LA. And our next door neighbors just had their black iron fence replaced with white vinyl. The guys who installed it didn't do the greatest job and my father & I stood on the front porch this evening and mocked it. He has visions of building a professional looking wooden fence around our yard himself just to be an awlarse. Tee hee.

Weather wise we seem to be having what the news anchors called an "autumn cold snap"...in the summer. Hey, as long as it involves cool temps and clouds, I'm not complaining! We also have some very rare humidity in the air. 75% at the moment, which is unheard of for this area. Mother said that we may even get some morning drizzle tomorrow.

Anyroad, that's about it for now. This entry is quite long enough. Cheers!


The Meaning of Your Life is Pleasure



You don't have to be reminded that life is short. You're going to live it up and have fun.
You are more afraid of regretting what you didn't do, and you try to do it all.

You want to travel the world, experience passion, eat great food, and have amazing adventures.
Whenever possible, you indulge. You want to sample all the world's pleasures, even if your health and finances suffer a little.

What Is The Meaning of Your Life?

Trisha: You too? Ugh! Someone should write a letter or something.

Hair: Clarified today...or at least that was the idea. Then I thought it would be brilliant to follow a nice, refreshing clarifying wash and ACV rinse by trying out another Pantene deep conditioning treatment. This time it was the Medium-Thick Intensive Restoration Treatment. After leaving it in for the usual hour I rinsed it out with lukewarm/cool water. That's right about where things started to suck.
    It didn't seem to condition as well as the old Intensive Restoration Treatment which I'd used zillions of times in the past. That seems to be the trend in conditioning treatments of late. Upon rinsing they don't seem to condition very much but after your hair dries, it's only then that you notice it's slick with grease. Against all of my hopes that's exactly what happened, and now I have to wash my hair from root to tip all over again tomorrow. With another vinegar rinse. Thanks for nothing, Pantene!

Alas, no leave-ins to add to the mess and today's style is a bun.

Etc.: Been a busy weekend between chores, errands and entertaining. My parents return from WA tonight, ending my 4-day "staycation." Did I really just use the word staycation? In any case, I have a few hours to chill before accompanying my sister to pick up Thing 1 and Thing 2 from the airport.

Weather-wise it's still quite warm. Mid-80's during the day and high 50's at night. Anyone else dying for some cold winter air?


Heh heh...I like this one.

You Should Sing on Stage



You've got amazing pipes, and it's time that you use them! You are a born star.
You would wow a crowd with your voice. You just need to get in front of a bunch of people and start singing.

It's likely that you're a naturally good singer, but it's also true that you practice a lot. You love to sing.
You could be the next American Idol or the next world famous opera star. You've got the talent for either (or both!)

Where Should You Sing?