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Shampoo for Women of Color?

Thu, 09 Feb 2006 22:17:40 GMT

UGH, i just lost my whole long post! So frustrating! Here we go again... somewhat truncated version of my lost post:

So, I have been trying to find a shampoo that won't leave my hair as dry and frizzy.... My hair is exceedingly thick and coarse which means that when I wash it it becomes dry and frizzy. So much so that I can only wash my hair every 3 days or so and on that one day that I do wash my hair, guaranteed bad hair day (that 33% of the time folks!).

I recently purchased "L'Oreal Shampoo and Conditioner for Women of Color" I know what your thinking... Adam you are neither a woman (no comments needed here folks) nor are you technically "of color" To that I say, I may not be a woman of color, but my hair sure is. Says right on the bottle for "incredibly dry, coarse and frizzy hair" The results of these new products have been mixed.. my hair is definitely not as dry following a shampooing and conditioning, but it is still frizzy (and huge might I add)... I will continue to use these products and see if after time things improve. Unfortunately, I am used to initial excitement over new hair products followed by disappointment when the promise isn't kept. I would really like to find a hair care product that works for my crazy ass hair that isn't $20 a bottle or more.

Friday, January 27, 2006

Fri, 27 Jan 2006 15:18:50 GMT

WHO: ALL SOUTH HILLS YOUTH AND ASSOCIATES

WHERE: JON'S GRILL ON UNIVERSITY / PASCAL HIGH SCHOOL(across from TCU)

WHEN: 6:00 (at 7ish we will carpool to Pascal High School)

WHY: BECAUSE YOU'RE COOL and BECAUSE OUR FRIENDS ARE PERFORMING IN PASCAL HIGH SCHOOL'S PRODUCTION OF Return to the Forbidden Planet AT 7:30

OPTIONS: MEET AT 6:00 at JON'S GRILL for diner; MEET AT 7:15 AT PASCAL HIGH SCHOOL (small theater) to BUY TICKETS. I THINK THEY ARE 8 DOLLARS FOR NON-STUDENTS.

Monday, January 23, 2006

Mon, 23 Jan 2006 22:04:29 GMT

I know y'all were thinking I'd given up xanga completely, but here I am. The lack or posts is mostly due to my continuing saga of no personal Internet connection. I gotta get that fixed. And I don't usually feel like staying up at work the extra time to post stuff (i usually just want to run from the place).

So on with the update..... I purchased an IPOD which I am very excited about and which I really couldn't afford.. but I needed a little pick me up. My personal and professional lives have been down in the dumps a bit lately so what's better than an extravagant purchase to bolster the spirits. I need a job that appreciates me and one that I appreciate. There isn't any satisfaction in restaurant management. I'm not really helping my fellow human. I am only helping a crazy woman fulfill her dream (which is apparently to run a fabulous restaurant on the backs of the indigent). I leave feeling empty.. which might explain the lack of a love life as well. No one wants a dried up tired guy with no soul.

Jesus, could this get any more depressing... really I'm not that sad, just need a change... and it's all in the works... hopefully I'll be back in school by the Fall and life will have taken a 180 or so.. patience Adam patience...

Jamming out to my IPod.. yippe!

Bonus Question: Who wants to go on a Caribbean vacation with me?

Wednesday, January 11, 2006

Wed, 11 Jan 2006 02:02:50 GMT

I'm so tired. I wish I were still on vacation. My boss told me I don't do enough at work and I don't work enough. I work 60 hours a week. I can't work anymore than that.

Thursday, January 05, 2006

Thu, 05 Jan 2006 03:45:49 GMT

I'm back. Did you miss me? I know I missed all of you. And I can't wait to see everyone. Home sweet home.

Costa Rica has changed me... for starters im about 5 shades darker than when I left. One day on the beach at 8 degrees above the equator will fry your skin like bacon.

Costa Rica was the a rain forest that spills into a beach exploding in color and exotic life. I saw parrots, toucans, spider monkeys, sloths, iguanas, hermit crabs, butterflies in every imaginable color and size, 8 foot waves, fields coconut trees, hills covered with coffee plants, mountains covered by the rainforests, surfers, naked sun bathers, old friends and new ones. Too much to explain in one post or even one hundred.

Peter and Katy's ceremony was breathtaking... at sun set on the beach with a sea breeze, everyone dressed in coral and white linen (and tears of course). I can't begin to thank them enough for giving me the experience of a life time.

Pictures will come soon, some of us still have to get film developed the old fashioned way.

Wednesday, December 28, 2005

Wed, 28 Dec 2005 02:25:46 GMT

OK, so in about 25 mins I will be leaving work and driving immediately to Houston to Fly to COSTA RICA. I am so excited I could spit. I will be down there for a week to celebrate the marriage of my great friend Peter Thompson to Katy Craig. No word weather it will be Craig-Thompson, Thompson-Craig, Craigson, Thomaig. or just Craig or Thompson. I am hoping for Thomaig, but I doubt it. I will be taking lots pictures and having lots of fun. I can't wait for the airport bar.

Thats all for now.... aren't you jealous!!!!!!!!!!!

question: How jelouse of me are you?

Thursday, December 22, 2005

Thu, 22 Dec 2005 21:53:37 GMT

I've got exactly 5 seconds so here goes...

Two more days of work then i get to drive to houston for xmas then drive back up on sun to work for two more days and then drive to houston to fly to COSTA RICO!!!!! yippy.

Going to breakfst at old south with my grandma and her husband on sat morning before i go to h-town. that may be weird, but it'll be nice to see them. its been a long time.

i got a hair cut, FINALLY. it looks good i think. im bored with my hair now so i need some fresh ideas.

peace out

p.s. Heather is moving and that makes me very very very sad.

Sunday, December 18, 2005

Sun, 18 Dec 2005 18:43:55 GMT

Fun and exciting weekend!

All sorts of friends are in town Kelly Ann Cowdery in from Akron, OH, Kathleen Council Jeffery in from Austin, TX, Austin Cartwright Dixon in from Atlanta, GA all for the ordination of Heather Marie Patriacca for service in christian ministry which is today (sunday) in a couple hours and at which I will be leading the Call to Worship.

Kathleen and Austin are staying at my apt. and it kinda looks like a dirty fag exploded in there... there are dry cleaning bags, towels and various hygene and other primping acoutrements strewn about haphazardly. (PS those who know me know that I use the work fag in a very loving and personal manner.)

I've gotta go now...

PEACE

Thursday, December 15, 2005

Thu, 15 Dec 2005 22:09:50 GMT

The other manager at the Bistro went into labor this morning on my day off so I had to go in. It was very inconsiderate of her to have her baby on the busiest day of the year. Who knows when I will have another day off. On the other hand, it's finally happened, so there is no more wondering everyday if her water will break at work.

Last night (about the time Liz went into labor probably) I was at Heather's apt. She had a great Sex in the City night with friends and flirtinis. I won a glow in the dark heart and a daisy shaped note pad. Ok, so the party was a little on the feminine side, but still a blast. (Jed, I've got a heart on for you).

I also called Central Market today because my mom wants to cook a "center cut standing rib roast" for christmas dinner. Well at cental market it's $17.50 a pound. Does that sound rediculous to anyone else? I called Tom Thumb too, they said rib roast was on special for $3.99/lb regular $8.99/lb which sounds much better. So Tom Thum, you have won my business with your low low prices! Way to go!

Bonus question: What is a center cut standing rib roast, and does it ever get to sit down?

Sunday, December 11, 2005

Sun, 11 Dec 2005 23:46:46 GMT

Went carroling with the church tonight. Always fun. Well it sounded fun. I want to go look at christmas light somewhere but I dont know where. There has got to be some neighborhood where everyone is required to decoate and all the streets have themes. Anyone know where in Fort Worth that would be. The lights in my neighborhood are just a little disapointing.

THOSE INFLATABLE SNOW GLOBES ARE RIDICULOUS!!! GET RID OF THEM!!

Thats all I have to say about that.

Only 2 1/2 more weeks till I'm in sunny Costa Rica!!! Are you guys as excited about that as I am???? I thought so.