Raising Children to Weather the Storm
It was bound to happen sooner or later. As a result of some hair issues, I got called into the office. Let me explain… I’ve been trying to limit the amount of heat I put on my hair. Since committing to going natural, I want to stick with a more healthier approach. But my job…
In my line of work it’s hard to find acceptable style options while transitioning from relaxer to natural. When it comes to the news biz, there are so many hidden rules. The bosses won’t say to your face, “We don’t want you to wear your naturally curly hair.” However they would probably say, “Your hair…
One of the hardest things I’ve faced during this process so far is taming my new growth. Here’s what I’ve come up with so far. Please share your ideas.
My hubby is great at getting me romantic gifts. From spa retreats to broadway plays, he knows exactly what I’m into. But when it comes to returning the favor, I’m usually at a loss. He never asks for anything. He doesn’t even drop hints! Since his eyes are always glued to sports, I figured why…
Lately I’ve been conjuring up images in my head of what I’d look like as a natural. Then I stumbled across these old photos during spring cleaning over the weekend. These shots were from a hair gig I did for a magazine back in the day. I was amazed that natural hair weaves even existed! I…
Lately I’ve been feeling torn between being a mom and career woman. I even asked my hubby the other day. “What if I become a stay at home mom?” He shot me the ‘you must be crazy look.’ It would be kinda nice to spend everyday with Princess. But, staying home would mean putting the…
Princess is getting so big, and she’s finally sleeping through the night! But, why am I not ecstatic? I thought I’d being jumping over the moon, and excited to be getting more sleep. But, I’m sad. I knew it would eventually happen. I’m having the most trouble with the fact that she no longer needs…
My blog is about balancing career and motherhood. There are days when I feel I have it all down pat. However, the tides have recently turned. Being sick has opened up my eyes to what I’ve been missing. Now I’m torn between my daughter and the job I love so much. Children were in our…
