These are just pics of me younger and what my hair looked like through the years. I was born bald (well, a little peach fuzz) and I think I did't get hair till about age one. Then it was all over! My hair stayed thick and long, past shoulders and bra-strap length for the most part. I have had various hairstyles and cuts over the years, but always was on a race for super long hair. My mom pressed my hair from about age five till my first relaxer in 7th grade. At various points in college I tried to be natural, but not really. I did not become natural till Feb 3, 2006, at age 32.

My hair stayed thick and long, past shoulders and bra-strap length for the most part. I have had various hairstyles and cuts over the years, but always was on a race for super long hair. My mom pressed my hair from about age five till my first relaxer in 7th grade. At various points in college I tried to be natural, but not really. I did not become natural till Feb 3, 2006, at age 32.

Here I will chart the growth of my hair. I do not measure in inches, but I might try that way. I do not have a specific length I want to be, but for now I would like to get to were I was before I transitioned and BCed (I think about bra length). My hair grows extremely fast on its own, but I am using a Boundless Tresses for even faster results.

As of 1/23/08: Not using any growth aids right now. Besides, who needs them! My hair grew before without them, it will grow now, as long as I am taking care of it. Starting Feb 08 to Feb 09 I will keep my hair only in protective styles in hopes of reaching BSL. I am at around APL now. I won't be doing monthly updates as that would require taking a braid down to get an accurate measure. I will measure whenever I take them all down for a wash, every 6 weeks.

transitioned and BCed (I think about bra length). My hair grows extremely fast on its own, but I am using a Boundless Tresses for even faster results.

As of 1/23/08: Not using any growth aids right now. Besides, who needs them! My hair grew before without them, it will grow now, as long as I am taking care of it. Starting Feb 08 to Feb 09 I will keep my hair only in protective styles in hopes of reaching BSL. I am at around APL now. I won't be doing monthly updates as that would require taking a braid down to get an accurate measure. I will measure whenever I take them all down for a wash, every 6 weeks.

Many people list celebs as their natural hair inspiration, but mine is my daughter. She has beautiful, thick, natural hair that I love to try my new styles on. It is long and at the length I would one day like my hair to be. She's only 4 years old but is in love with her hair also, and thinks she's a model, so I had to start her a hair album too.

When I first told her I was cutting all my hair off, she said I was going to look like a boy. She has short hair phobia already and thinks short hair is not cute (everyone in my family has long hair, even my brothers). But when she first saw my short hair after the BC, she actually said it was cute and that brought tears to my eyes. I hope she can look up to me and my hair like I look up to her and her gorgeous hair.

one day like my hair to be. She's only 4 years old but is in love with her hair also, and thinks she's a model, so I had to start her a hair album too.

When I first told her I was cutting all my hair off, she said I was going to look like a boy. She has short hair phobia already and thinks short hair is not cute (everyone in my family has long hair, even my brothers). But when she first saw my short hair after the BC, she actually said it was cute and that brought tears to my eyes. I hope she can look up to me and my hair like I look up to her and her gorgeous hair.

For 2008 I will be on a journey for bra strap length hair. I think it can be done. I am at APL right now. In the past I was not as focused on growth, but now, I have set my first real goal. In this album will be pics of styles and people's hair I admire. Most of the styles I want for myself, some are just for me to ooh and aah over. I am realistic about this.

this album will be pics of styles and people's hair I admire. Most of the styles I want for myself, some are just for me to ooh and aah over. I am realistic about this.

Okay, so I have been obsessed lately with vegetarian food blogs. There are some really great ones out there. I want to start one up, but right now, I am just adding a few pics to show off some of my creations. I am by no means the ultimate cook, but I do love to eat! I am newly vegetarian, only about 8 months, but before that, only ate chicken and fish. I am vegetarian, not vegan, so I eat meat by-products (though I try not to much as possible--eew, jello makes me gag now). I do eat eggs and some dairy. What really inspired me to do this is that since becoming vegetarian, I have actually gained weight. Most people think vegetarians should be skinny. Whatever! I love french fries, and that's my weakness. So, my meals will be healthy, low-fat, low-cal, low-carb if possible. I hope you all enjoy and please, ask questions and leave me comments.

2/27/09
I am finding a few pics I have not posted and will get them on here for all to see. I probably will not be posting many more meals after that as my trainer/nutritionist has me on a strict regimen. I will post my meals in the Healthy Living Album.

creations. I am by no means the ultimate cook, but I do love to eat! I am newly vegetarian, only about 8 months, but before that, only ate chicken and fish. I am vegetarian, not vegan, so I eat meat by-products (though I try not to much as possible--eew, jello makes me gag now). I do eat eggs and some dairy. What really inspired me to do this is that since becoming vegetarian, I have actually gained weight. Most people think vegetarians should be skinny. Whatever! I love french fries, and that's my weakness. So, my meals will be healthy, low-fat, low-cal, low-carb if possible. I hope you all enjoy and please, ask questions and leave me comments.

2/27/09
I am finding a few pics I have not posted and will get them on here for all to see. I probably will not be posting many more meals after that as my trainer/nutritionist has me on a strict regimen. I will post my meals in the Healthy Living Album.