Friday, October 24, 2008
Wednesday, October 22, 2008
Tuesday, October 21, 2008
Design Watch- Fonts
I love fonts in design, however when I'm trying to create myself. Rather it's a logo, poster, flyer whatever the case. I never ever ever never am satisfied with the fonts I chose, can't quite get the look that I want or not 100% on what it is I want to achieve.So it helps when you can seek help outside of the basis provide with whatever program is being used to create said flyer, poster etc. And of course to be able to utilize free ones is always a lovely thing.
So saying all that to say:) Here is a website where you can access all type of free font loveliness:) Feelin the example on the left and I'm sure if I used it in anything I'd debate it to death too as to rather to go with it or something else:) The link to the site is http://www.girlswhowearglasses.com.
Monday, October 20, 2008
Friday, October 17, 2008
The Uprising
Steelroots has a new reality show called The Uprising. It's about 3 skate boarders who utilize their gift in that area to spread the gospel to those that come in their path. Below is the 1st video for the series. HUGE blessing and convicting of not just the call but how simple it is to get out there and reach people in the everyday.
For more info, go to steelroots.com
Okay, this won't embed without starting automatically so here is the link to the show instead http://link.brightcove.com/services/link/bcpid1859670918/bclid1847441914/bctid1858953291.
For more info, go to steelroots.com
Okay, this won't embed without starting automatically so here is the link to the show instead http://link.brightcove.com/services/link/bcpid1859670918/bclid1847441914/bctid1858953291.
Thursday, October 16, 2008
Root Root Root for the home team!:)
As the post title implies I'm rooting for the home team here and in no way shape or form know anything about baseball. So I won't waste your time trying to create a post that gives a spill of the events that took place last night. All I know is the Phillies one Dodgers lost yay us:)
I may actually break down a buy a jersey to rock!! This city will be bananas if they take it all of the way.
Here is a clip of last nights game:
I may actually break down a buy a jersey to rock!! This city will be bananas if they take it all of the way.
Here is a clip of last nights game:
The Hair Salon- How hair grows
I have a feeling hair will be a frequently visted topic here so I decided to utilize the opportunity to do a feature on the subject. The first is a bit of science behind how our hair grows. It's good to know about this because then we can know what's best for our hair.
Topic 1: Structures of the Hair
Formation of the Hair Bulb
While a baby is a fetus, the hair follicle is formed in the upper layer of the skin from a cluster of cells. These cells are called the primitive hair germ. Primitive hair germ cells get their nourishment by working their way down into the dermal layer of the skin. This cluster of cells creates a follicle as they pull the upper layer down in their search for nourishment, thereby creating a pocket known as the root sheath. Out of this sheath the hair will grow. Hair grows from stem cells. These cells grow directly under the oil (sebaceous) glands. As the cells continue to grow, the nucleus of the cells disappears and the cells become keratinized.
What Gives Hair its Shape
The shape of the hair shaft is determined by the shape of the hair follicle. People with straight or wavy hair have typically round or oval shaped hair follicles. The hair follicle of hair that is curly or overly curly is elliptical in shape.
Structures of the hair
Sebaceous Glands
Other changes take place in the hair follicle. Small, sac-like glands appear on the upper part of the follicle. One of the glands is the sebaceous gland. The function of these glands is to produce a substance called sebum. This substance is secreted into the hair follicle to lubricate and condition the hair and the skin. Sebum is a mixture of fats, proteins, cholesterol, alcohol and salts. When sebum mixes with the perspiration on your skin, it forms what is called the "acid mantle". This acid mantle is what protects your skin from bacteria and infections.
Arrector Pili Muscle
Just below the sebaceous gland, in the follicle is the arrector pili muscle. This is the muscle that causes you to have "goose bumps" or causes your hair to stand on end when you are cold or scared.
Dermal Papilla
A small cone-shaped elevation is located at the base of the hair follicle. This is the dermal papilla. The dermal papilla fits into the hair bulb and contains the blood and nerve supply, which nourish the cells around the hair bulb for growth. These cells are the germinal matrix cells. The germinal matrix area is where mitosis takes place and produces the keratin, which forms the three layers of the hair.
Growth Cycles of the Hair
Hair, like most living things goes through cycles of growth. Hair goes through three cycles which are repeated over and over. The three cycles are the anagen, catagen and telogen phase. The gowth phase of hair is known as the anagen phase. In this stage the stem cells manufacture new keratinized cells and the hair grows faster than any other time. This stage lasts about four years. In the catagen phase of growth the follice goes through many changes. During this stage, the follicle canal shrinks,the hair bulb disappears and the hair root becomes rounded. The melanocytes stop producing color pigments and the dermal papilla shrinks. During this phase the follicle is preparing for new growth. This stage lasts from two to three weeks. The resting stage of hair growth is called the telogen phase. It is during this stage that the old hair shaft is shed. Often the hair bulb is still anchored to the follicle walls. When this happens the hair remains in place until the anagen stage and then it is pushed out. This resting phase last for approximately one hundred days. The cycle repeats itself over and over every four to five years.
Glossary of Terms
Arrector Pili Muscle – small involuntary muscle fibers in the skin attached to the base of the hair follicle.
Dermal Papilla – an elevation of the projecting corium into the overlying epidermis.
Follicle – a small secretory cavity or sac; the depression in the skin containing the hair root.
Germinal matrix – an area of reproducing cells situated around the papilla at the base of the hair bulb.
Hair bulb – the lower extremity of the hair.
Sebaceous glands – oil glands of the skin connected to hair follicles
Topic 1: Structures of the Hair
Formation of the Hair Bulb
While a baby is a fetus, the hair follicle is formed in the upper layer of the skin from a cluster of cells. These cells are called the primitive hair germ. Primitive hair germ cells get their nourishment by working their way down into the dermal layer of the skin. This cluster of cells creates a follicle as they pull the upper layer down in their search for nourishment, thereby creating a pocket known as the root sheath. Out of this sheath the hair will grow. Hair grows from stem cells. These cells grow directly under the oil (sebaceous) glands. As the cells continue to grow, the nucleus of the cells disappears and the cells become keratinized.
What Gives Hair its Shape
The shape of the hair shaft is determined by the shape of the hair follicle. People with straight or wavy hair have typically round or oval shaped hair follicles. The hair follicle of hair that is curly or overly curly is elliptical in shape.
Structures of the hair
Sebaceous Glands
Other changes take place in the hair follicle. Small, sac-like glands appear on the upper part of the follicle. One of the glands is the sebaceous gland. The function of these glands is to produce a substance called sebum. This substance is secreted into the hair follicle to lubricate and condition the hair and the skin. Sebum is a mixture of fats, proteins, cholesterol, alcohol and salts. When sebum mixes with the perspiration on your skin, it forms what is called the "acid mantle". This acid mantle is what protects your skin from bacteria and infections.
Arrector Pili Muscle
Just below the sebaceous gland, in the follicle is the arrector pili muscle. This is the muscle that causes you to have "goose bumps" or causes your hair to stand on end when you are cold or scared.
Dermal Papilla
A small cone-shaped elevation is located at the base of the hair follicle. This is the dermal papilla. The dermal papilla fits into the hair bulb and contains the blood and nerve supply, which nourish the cells around the hair bulb for growth. These cells are the germinal matrix cells. The germinal matrix area is where mitosis takes place and produces the keratin, which forms the three layers of the hair.
Growth Cycles of the Hair
Hair, like most living things goes through cycles of growth. Hair goes through three cycles which are repeated over and over. The three cycles are the anagen, catagen and telogen phase. The gowth phase of hair is known as the anagen phase. In this stage the stem cells manufacture new keratinized cells and the hair grows faster than any other time. This stage lasts about four years. In the catagen phase of growth the follice goes through many changes. During this stage, the follicle canal shrinks,the hair bulb disappears and the hair root becomes rounded. The melanocytes stop producing color pigments and the dermal papilla shrinks. During this phase the follicle is preparing for new growth. This stage lasts from two to three weeks. The resting stage of hair growth is called the telogen phase. It is during this stage that the old hair shaft is shed. Often the hair bulb is still anchored to the follicle walls. When this happens the hair remains in place until the anagen stage and then it is pushed out. This resting phase last for approximately one hundred days. The cycle repeats itself over and over every four to five years.
Glossary of Terms
Arrector Pili Muscle – small involuntary muscle fibers in the skin attached to the base of the hair follicle.
Dermal Papilla – an elevation of the projecting corium into the overlying epidermis.
Follicle – a small secretory cavity or sac; the depression in the skin containing the hair root.
Germinal matrix – an area of reproducing cells situated around the papilla at the base of the hair bulb.
Hair bulb – the lower extremity of the hair.
Sebaceous glands – oil glands of the skin connected to hair follicles
Wednesday, October 15, 2008
Hope in the LORD!
Sometimes it's good to know that you 're not going it alone. Well it's always good to know you're not alone but I say that specifically the fact that as believers, well often attempt to encourage each other by stating as long as you have Jesus you're never alone. Or we try to encourage ourselves by saying that we have no reason to complain and murmur specifically because we have Christ which is very true.
However where we can fall short in this kind of encouragement, is to not acknowledge Him for all that He has done and is doing in our lives. For instance, say you have a really bad day and you're quoting scriptures to yourself left and right trying your best to keep your tongue not to complain etc. Nothing you do is working until you finally speak about it to someone. They say they're going through or have been through the same and this is what the Holy Spirit led me to read.
Or a little closer to home, I got some bad news concerning something I'd been praying about for years and I'm talking 7 to be exact! Not quite ready to publicly get into the details but it was a thing where I believed (and still do) I was praying according to how the Holy Spirit was leading. It was something I was expecting to come to pass and after a few years, truth be told was hoping for some closure on but seemed like no matter how much I prayed about it, I didn't get a direct answer to the situation. When the truth of the matter was revealed to me, that's when all of the answers began to pour out. I'm fighting bitterness because I'd done all of the right things I'd known to do. I'm praying that the Holy Spirit would reveal any bitterness that I may have towards Him because one of my prayers were to not be left in the dark that He'd indeed guide me to all truth. Seemed like I was left hanging. So I found myself getting really down and discouraged yet fighting it and "trying" not to be mad a God.
The Holy Spirit led me to read Psalm 42, actually was led to hear a message given by C.J. Mahaney of Sovereign Grace Ministries, and he'd taught on Psalm 42. After the teaching I went on to read it and it says:
(copied from ESV.com)
Why Are You Cast Down, O My Soul?
To the choirmaster. A Maskil [1] of the Sons of Korah.
42:1 As a deer pants for flowing streams,so pants my soul for you, O God.2 My soul thirsts for God,for the living God.When shall I come and appear before God? [2]3 My tears have been my foodday and night,while they say to me all the day long,“Where is your God?”4 These things I remember,as I pour out my soul:how I would go with the throngand lead them in procession to the house of Godwith glad shouts and songs of praise,a multitude keeping festival.
5 Why are you cast down, O my soul,and why are you in turmoil within me?Hope in God; for I shall again praise him,my salvation [3] 6 and my God.
My soul is cast down within me;therefore I remember youfrom the land of Jordan and of Hermon,from Mount Mizar.7 Deep calls to deepat the roar of your waterfalls;all your breakers and your waveshave gone over me.8 By day the Lord commands his steadfast love,and at night his song is with me,a prayer to the God of my life.9 I say to God, my rock:“Why have you forgotten me?Why do I go mourningbecause of the oppression of the enemy?”10 As with a deadly wound in my bones,my adversaries taunt me,while they say to me all the day long,“Where is your God?”
11 Why are you cast down, O my soul,and why are you in turmoil within me?Hope in God; for I shall again praise him,my salvation and my God.
This was truly a blessing both the reading and the teaching of it, the point that stood out to me most was vs 5-6
5 Why are you cast down, O my soul,and why are you in turmoil within me?Hope in God; for I shall again praise him,my salvation [3] 6 and my God.
Let me add prior to this, the Holy Spirit had been leading me to renewing my mind. Thoughts that I'd been having and not casting down. So the thing that truly ministered here is that the psalmist says to his own soul, Hope in God!!! That simple. Sometimes it's seeking the right verse to repeat to self and that's not the wrong thing to do at all. Or calling up someone to pray, also not incorrect. However there are times when we have to learn how to get at the matter right then and there. Along with the other two mentioned above. Plain and simply if my minds aren't on the things of the Lord and I'm depressed and we're talking I've already cast my cares on Him and I'm working them over and over in my brain. Uh excuse me brain what are you thinking foolish hope in the LORD!!!
I have yet to get an exact answer to the situation that gave me a case of the blues and ya know I may never get that answers. But I'm grateful for the fact that my comforter will direct me to the details I do need and the details that will serve me well and build me up to be used for His glory. And to know even when I'm responding foolishly rather than in faith, He will still gracefully direct me to Him as being the ultimate answer. He may not always respond in the way that I'd like but if there is a no or even silence, I can rejoice in the fact of knowing He's up to something, and it'll be for my good and His glory!!
However where we can fall short in this kind of encouragement, is to not acknowledge Him for all that He has done and is doing in our lives. For instance, say you have a really bad day and you're quoting scriptures to yourself left and right trying your best to keep your tongue not to complain etc. Nothing you do is working until you finally speak about it to someone. They say they're going through or have been through the same and this is what the Holy Spirit led me to read.
Or a little closer to home, I got some bad news concerning something I'd been praying about for years and I'm talking 7 to be exact! Not quite ready to publicly get into the details but it was a thing where I believed (and still do) I was praying according to how the Holy Spirit was leading. It was something I was expecting to come to pass and after a few years, truth be told was hoping for some closure on but seemed like no matter how much I prayed about it, I didn't get a direct answer to the situation. When the truth of the matter was revealed to me, that's when all of the answers began to pour out. I'm fighting bitterness because I'd done all of the right things I'd known to do. I'm praying that the Holy Spirit would reveal any bitterness that I may have towards Him because one of my prayers were to not be left in the dark that He'd indeed guide me to all truth. Seemed like I was left hanging. So I found myself getting really down and discouraged yet fighting it and "trying" not to be mad a God.
The Holy Spirit led me to read Psalm 42, actually was led to hear a message given by C.J. Mahaney of Sovereign Grace Ministries, and he'd taught on Psalm 42. After the teaching I went on to read it and it says:
(copied from ESV.com)
Why Are You Cast Down, O My Soul?
To the choirmaster. A Maskil [1] of the Sons of Korah.
42:1 As a deer pants for flowing streams,so pants my soul for you, O God.2 My soul thirsts for God,for the living God.When shall I come and appear before God? [2]3 My tears have been my foodday and night,while they say to me all the day long,“Where is your God?”4 These things I remember,as I pour out my soul:how I would go with the throngand lead them in procession to the house of Godwith glad shouts and songs of praise,a multitude keeping festival.
5 Why are you cast down, O my soul,and why are you in turmoil within me?Hope in God; for I shall again praise him,my salvation [3] 6 and my God.
My soul is cast down within me;therefore I remember youfrom the land of Jordan and of Hermon,from Mount Mizar.7 Deep calls to deepat the roar of your waterfalls;all your breakers and your waveshave gone over me.8 By day the Lord commands his steadfast love,and at night his song is with me,a prayer to the God of my life.9 I say to God, my rock:“Why have you forgotten me?Why do I go mourningbecause of the oppression of the enemy?”10 As with a deadly wound in my bones,my adversaries taunt me,while they say to me all the day long,“Where is your God?”
11 Why are you cast down, O my soul,and why are you in turmoil within me?Hope in God; for I shall again praise him,my salvation and my God.
This was truly a blessing both the reading and the teaching of it, the point that stood out to me most was vs 5-6
5 Why are you cast down, O my soul,and why are you in turmoil within me?Hope in God; for I shall again praise him,my salvation [3] 6 and my God.
Let me add prior to this, the Holy Spirit had been leading me to renewing my mind. Thoughts that I'd been having and not casting down. So the thing that truly ministered here is that the psalmist says to his own soul, Hope in God!!! That simple. Sometimes it's seeking the right verse to repeat to self and that's not the wrong thing to do at all. Or calling up someone to pray, also not incorrect. However there are times when we have to learn how to get at the matter right then and there. Along with the other two mentioned above. Plain and simply if my minds aren't on the things of the Lord and I'm depressed and we're talking I've already cast my cares on Him and I'm working them over and over in my brain. Uh excuse me brain what are you thinking foolish hope in the LORD!!!
I have yet to get an exact answer to the situation that gave me a case of the blues and ya know I may never get that answers. But I'm grateful for the fact that my comforter will direct me to the details I do need and the details that will serve me well and build me up to be used for His glory. And to know even when I'm responding foolishly rather than in faith, He will still gracefully direct me to Him as being the ultimate answer. He may not always respond in the way that I'd like but if there is a no or even silence, I can rejoice in the fact of knowing He's up to something, and it'll be for my good and His glory!!
Tuesday, October 14, 2008
Design Watch-Miss Jessie's
As a means of bringing more order to the blog, I decided to develop some set features to the blog that'll be featured here weekly. Being that I'm currently taking up Print and Web Design, what a perfect topic to dive into here! The 1st feature is Miss Jessie's branding. I haven't had an opportunity to sample these products as of yet, namely due to price however I've heard they're great for curly hair.
Designed by http://www.hyperakt.com/index.php
Designed by http://www.hyperakt.com/index.php
Friday, October 10, 2008
Thursday, October 9, 2008
Wednesday, October 8, 2008
Cheesesteak in review-Tony Luke's Jr
Okay since my blog has a philly focus, I thought I'd do some reviews on those things that are popular to this city and probably one of the most commonly known items is the cheese steak.
I feel the need to do a bit of a breakdown of what the cheese steak is, perhaps a bit of history even:) And the level of expectations you should have. Simply because if you make too much over it and never tried one or never tried one in Philly (oppose to some sub place Ha I laugh at the attempt!:)) you will be disappointed.
At any rate that'll come later, my 1st review is of Tony Luke's jr simply because it was there that I thought of the idea for this blog. A few days ago I decided to give this place a try and I'm still training myself to have my camera with me at all times, duh forget about my camera phone too! In the future I'll try to get a shot for you when doing such reviews.
Now onto the review, this is a place I'd avoided for a while simply because this is one of the recommended spots for tourists. I have yet to like a tourist spot....well maybe one exception that I'll also review in the near future. So I was hesitant to try them out. Thought it would be mad expensive too. Went in ordered a Cheese steak with American cheese (They give the options of American, provolone, and cheese wiz) and on it I got fried onions, mayo, ketchup and pickles.
I ate in but they don't give you any eat in or take out offerings, just wrapped and bagged so when I opened my steak initially I was disappointed. One look told me this wasn't going to be the business. It looked like a huge steak chopped up, thicker than I'm use to and the bread was more crispy on the outside rather than soft. But it was paid for so I took a bite, not flavorless like I thought it would be yet not blown away. However just a few more bites into it and I was quite pleased. The meat was actually very fresh and didn't taste rubbery like I thought it may, according to their menu they use "freshly sliced, rib-eye. The bread although somewhat hard to bite into, the crunchy outside added to it and the actually bread itself was nice and soft. The ketchup, mayo, cheese, pickles well what really can be said, the basis but they did indeed add the flavor I look for in a cheese steak.
I'll have to create some sort of rating thingie on here but for now I'd say I'd give Tony Jr's a 3 1/2 out of a 5.
Tuesday, October 7, 2008
So can't wait for this! ESV Bible
I've seen the ESV bible spoken of on many of my favorite sites, blogs, etc. to visit but never understood why it was so popularly used. However of course there had to be a good reason behind it and of course the Holy Spirit would lead me to it:)
I initially learned of the new study bible that at the time was in the process of being released from solofemininity.blogs.com I proceeded to the link that was provided on the site and looked it over. At the time there was a free print out for the history of The Psalms and I was hooked. I'd been praying for study tools that would allow me to learn God's word in it's context which includes history, what was written and why it was written rather than some of the cliche reasons we can tend to use His word apart from it's original context. So I was truly excited to find this and ordered.
Yesterday I'd noticed the cost of the book was taken out of my account which let's me know that it's on the way. I read a bit more about it on their website, I recalled that with my purchase I can access an online version for free. Came across more details on the ESV bible which is a literal translation of the original scripts which are without error sweet I tell you sweet!!!
If you'd like to find out more about you may visit www.esv.org
Monday, October 6, 2008
Hair Loss and Hair Care
I feel a ton of hair posts coming on, I lost a lot of lenght last week due to dryness. I'm not one to obsess over lenght however I'd love for my hair to get to that point where if I didn't feel like stying it or simply don't have the time, I can put it in a nice puff and go about my business. What had happened was, and not sure if I mentioned any of this in my previous hair blog so forgive me of any repeats.
I went to my bro's house the Saturday before last to help him paint, well the paint flicked off of the brush soo much that the entire top of my head was rained on with off white specks. I didn't want to wash my hair there but I had to be somewhere immediately after I finished so had to wash my hair with Head and Shoulder's shampoo and conditioner combo. Ooohhh it smelled sooooo good but oh is it bad for my hair!!! I'll explain in more detail on my next hair post which will focus on why I use the no poo shampoo method.
Anyway I did one wash and tried to get most of the paint out with a brush. Got the paint out but later in the week my hair was really dry. I did a quick conditioning wash (one of the no poo methods) but I didn't leave it on long, plus it just may take a little bit before it gets back to normal. At any rate I decided to twist my hair this past Saturday for some protection on these ends and what was nice thick twists when I took my weave braid style is now thin and shorter.
I'm not fustrated like I would have been at one point in my life however I have concluded that if my hair will need babysitting, I will absolutely end up locking. My hair seems to like to grow only to an extent before it breaks and I'm seeking to pay better attention to it however as I said won't be babysitting or obsessing or let's get down to the nit and grit of it, idolizing my hair! Even with being a hairstylist for almost 20 years, learning my own hair texture has been quite interesting. For one we're not taught how to care for hair so much as we're taught how to acheive a certain look. It's like with unschooling I'm getting uneducated when it comes to some of the things I'd learned about haircare from beauty school. Not totally trashing school. Healthy hair is emphasized however when you use a harsh shampoo that strips your hair then use a conditioner to repair and replenish oppose to practices that'll prevent stripping in the first place, there's a problem with the methods taught.
However in striving to become more frugal, I'm learning all type of techniques to which my hair is thankful. Using the shampoo last week allowed me to see the huge difference in eliminating said product.
In my next hair post (which will be a few posts away) will focus more on what I mean, in detail.
I went to my bro's house the Saturday before last to help him paint, well the paint flicked off of the brush soo much that the entire top of my head was rained on with off white specks. I didn't want to wash my hair there but I had to be somewhere immediately after I finished so had to wash my hair with Head and Shoulder's shampoo and conditioner combo. Ooohhh it smelled sooooo good but oh is it bad for my hair!!! I'll explain in more detail on my next hair post which will focus on why I use the no poo shampoo method.
Anyway I did one wash and tried to get most of the paint out with a brush. Got the paint out but later in the week my hair was really dry. I did a quick conditioning wash (one of the no poo methods) but I didn't leave it on long, plus it just may take a little bit before it gets back to normal. At any rate I decided to twist my hair this past Saturday for some protection on these ends and what was nice thick twists when I took my weave braid style is now thin and shorter.
I'm not fustrated like I would have been at one point in my life however I have concluded that if my hair will need babysitting, I will absolutely end up locking. My hair seems to like to grow only to an extent before it breaks and I'm seeking to pay better attention to it however as I said won't be babysitting or obsessing or let's get down to the nit and grit of it, idolizing my hair! Even with being a hairstylist for almost 20 years, learning my own hair texture has been quite interesting. For one we're not taught how to care for hair so much as we're taught how to acheive a certain look. It's like with unschooling I'm getting uneducated when it comes to some of the things I'd learned about haircare from beauty school. Not totally trashing school. Healthy hair is emphasized however when you use a harsh shampoo that strips your hair then use a conditioner to repair and replenish oppose to practices that'll prevent stripping in the first place, there's a problem with the methods taught.
However in striving to become more frugal, I'm learning all type of techniques to which my hair is thankful. Using the shampoo last week allowed me to see the huge difference in eliminating said product.
In my next hair post (which will be a few posts away) will focus more on what I mean, in detail.
Friday, October 3, 2008
Harvest Philadelphia
If you are in or able to get to the Philadelphia area, Harvest is in the area starging in about 4 minutes of my typing these details until Sunday evening. I'll include the details below to check them out for yourself as well. Visit harvest.org
October 3–5, 2008
Location Wachovia Center
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Speaker Greg Laurie
Languages Signing for the deaf
Cost Free Admission to Event
(Wachovia Center charges for parking: $12 for cars, $20 for buses)
Schedule:
Date Friday, October 3 Saturday, October 4 Sunday, October 5
Gates Open 6:00 P.M. 6:00 P.M. 6:00 P.M.
Crusade Begins 7:30 P.M. 7:30 P.M. 7:30 P.M.
Musical Artists
(Subject to change) Jeremy Camp,
Leeland, and Katinas tobyMac, Kutless,
and Katinas MercyMe
and Katinas
Harvest Contacts:
Harvest Director Mike Brazeal
Youth Director Scot Camden
Local Office:
Local Director Jerry Paradise
Local Office Bill Forliano, Office Manager
Media Contact:
Laura Swickard McGowan
Phone: (847) 328-8009
newsroom.harvest.org
October 3–5, 2008
Location Wachovia Center
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Speaker Greg Laurie
Languages Signing for the deaf
Cost Free Admission to Event
(Wachovia Center charges for parking: $12 for cars, $20 for buses)
Schedule:
Date Friday, October 3 Saturday, October 4 Sunday, October 5
Gates Open 6:00 P.M. 6:00 P.M. 6:00 P.M.
Crusade Begins 7:30 P.M. 7:30 P.M. 7:30 P.M.
Musical Artists
(Subject to change) Jeremy Camp,
Leeland, and Katinas tobyMac, Kutless,
and Katinas MercyMe
and Katinas
Harvest Contacts:
Harvest Director Mike Brazeal
Youth Director Scot Camden
Local Office:
Local Director Jerry Paradise
Local Office Bill Forliano, Office Manager
Media Contact:
Laura Swickard McGowan
Phone: (847) 328-8009
newsroom.harvest.org
Wednesday, October 1, 2008
Weaving by Choice, not by Need
For those new to this blog which is probably anyone reading right now:) You'll find an array of topics here as there are an array of things that goes on in my day to day life. My goal is to do all things to the Glory of God. Rather it's what I buy to how I dress may He be glorified.
With that said, I went into the office of the director at my place of employment yesterday and she said to me "nice hair I wish I had the guts to switch up like that". She'd been out of the country for a month and the last time she'd seen me, my hair was similar to the picture here. Now standing before her with my TWA (teeny weeny afro:))she made the above statement.
Then she went on to say it's the same boring style day after day for her. Actually she does switch up a bit, she's naturally blond and curly so she'll go from curly to straight every now and again. Yet primarily she stays curly and down. No up do's no braided styles nothing.
But and the point I'm leading to with this blog:) it got me to thinking it's primarily black women who will do such drastic changes to our hair and yet to us it's normal to switch and abnormal to go with a certain style for too long. Even getting on our friends and family who rock the "same boring style day in and day out" in our own opinions. That bothers me to a degree, especially in light of speaking with women who say they'd wear their hair natural if they felt it looked good on them, "I like it on you but not for me" Or "it's too much to manage" or any other reason given when reality is, we're so unfamiliar with our own hair texture that everything else but it feels normal. And the switching up isn't due to the style options but an escape from our own heads of hair.
I'll post my story of going natural in a future blog but further thought on the topic (I think a lot:)) reminded me of why I choose to wear weaves. Now it's either to protect my hair or well yeah primarily to protect my hair:) When my hair is out I tend to play with my curls to the point if it breaking off. There are also the elements which is why I'll most likely weave or braind this winter. The current lenght of my hair doesn't allow for many protective style options utilizing my own hair. Will blog on what that means in a future blog as well.
Lastly I weave/braid because I have the freedom to do so. Not due to a fear of not looking well in my own head of hair. One of the discoveries that led me to go natural in the 1st place is that I'm created in the image of God. He knows the number of hairs on my head from the greys to the lost ones! He gave me a head of hair that is uniquely (not better not less than) different from other people groups. So now I'm grateful to be able to say I weave not as a cover up but in the freedom of the option. I do find myself wanting to do so less and less, even thought I do my own hair I can't help but think this is money that could be utilized elsewhere which gets me to thinking about investing in quality hair that can be used more often and washed or totally letting it go as this option makes it more clear that it's some synthetic product or processed human hair! but that's another blog for another day:)
As soon as I remember to take a pic I'll do so and put an updated pic in my profile.
Photos Courtesy of khamitkinks.com gettyimages.com
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