Tuesday, December 6, 2011
GO BLUE!
Guess what...My alma mater, the University of Michigan, is going to the Sugar Bowl baby!!! While this is great news I can't wait for next year when we take it to the ROSE BOWL!!! I know we can do it ;)
GO BLUE !
-V
Day 1 Operation No Starbucks Coffee
Ok so I've written numerous times that I Love Starbucks. My favorite drinks are the White Chocolate Mocha and Salted Caramel Hot Chocolate. But I think it's time for me to kick my habit, as my brother likes to so frequently call it. Not only are these things expensive, keeping in mind that I'm a broke grad student, but they contain a lot of sugar and unnecessary calories. I want to practice more healthy habits and lose some weight. Regardless of these goals I've been holding on to beloved Starbucks and cutting out everything else. It was like my bargaining chip. I've heard that coffee can be good for you. But don't be like me and confuse what the signature Starbucks espresso is for "coffee". I think the new's stories are referring to brewed black coffee with NO extras.
So today instead of getting my usual I got a green tea and used some honey and sugar in the raw or whatever it's called. These are supposed to be good substitutes for the syrup that's in my Bucks. I'm not saying I'll never have another WCH again. I'm simply saying ...hello my name is __________ and I'm a Starbucks junkie. Lol. But on a serious note I've kicked this before and I will do it again. I know my pockets will be happy.
Back to the books
-V
P.S. I'm drinking more water too. So don't think I traded one drink for the other.
So today instead of getting my usual I got a green tea and used some honey and sugar in the raw or whatever it's called. These are supposed to be good substitutes for the syrup that's in my Bucks. I'm not saying I'll never have another WCH again. I'm simply saying ...hello my name is __________ and I'm a Starbucks junkie. Lol. But on a serious note I've kicked this before and I will do it again. I know my pockets will be happy.
Back to the books
-V
P.S. I'm drinking more water too. So don't think I traded one drink for the other.
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| This is the China Green Tips. It tasted like greens at first but then it got better with the honey and sugar. LOL |
Friday, December 2, 2011
So what comes after the Big Chop?
Well I'm transitioning again and I'll be a year post-relaxer in February!!! YAY! I've definitely been having a love-hate relationship with my hair and this journey. One day my hair is like....BAM (I love it) the next my ends are like...WHOMP (disaster). Yes, I know this happens to everyone, natural, transitioning, relaxed, whatever, but I just want to be natural again. I'm sure I'm not the only one that loves their natural hair but starting relaxing again. I'm just upset that I jumped the gun and first, BC (if you will), and second, relaxed my hair afterwards.
To tell you the truth I didn't know what to do with it and I was under that "I have a job and they won't except my hair" pressure. Those were definitely unwarranted thoughts though. My job was pretty accepting and understanding about my hair. I would wear curly fro's, twist-outs, wigs, etc and most of my co-workers and employees said my styles were nice. They may have been telling my stories but I can only go by what they said to me.
The point of this post is that I'm thinking about BC'ing very soon. I'm not even a year into my transition. I have an okay amount of new growth definitely not what I am usually comfortable with. But I think it will force me to embrace my hair through and through. I mean...what else can you do with a few inches of hair. I'll be on break from school for a few weeks and think I'll do it then. An additional part of my plan is to BC and immediately throw some braids in my head LOL. So then one might ask, well why BC. And my thoughts are this my ends aren't the best, I'm sick of dealing with the relaxed ends, I want to be able to wash my hair and not worry about this line of demarcation, and I kind of want to experience this.
My hair has ALWAYS been a sensitive thing for me. When I was younger I had long hair but then my mother relaxed my hair, and as you all may have guessed my hair broke off, or that's what the stylist said. Instead of nursing my hair back to health over time this lady just kept cutting my hair off. Looking back, she didn't know what the heck she was doing...not one bit. (I WON'T EVEN GET STARTED LOL). But from that point on my hair has been short and you couldn't pay me to willing cut my hair off, chewed off ends and anything else LOL. The longest its been since was APL and that was during my last transition. Lately, I haven't been so hung up about length. Don't get me wrong I love length. I actually prefer it on me. But I am more patient than I was before. Which brings us to today. I'm thinking about BC'ing.
Please suggest some styles and methods for me to use. I'm getting out some YouTube videos and such but when I do this I want to stick with it. I'm not going to relax again...I'm done with that. So I need to know... what happens after the BC?
-V
To tell you the truth I didn't know what to do with it and I was under that "I have a job and they won't except my hair" pressure. Those were definitely unwarranted thoughts though. My job was pretty accepting and understanding about my hair. I would wear curly fro's, twist-outs, wigs, etc and most of my co-workers and employees said my styles were nice. They may have been telling my stories but I can only go by what they said to me.
The point of this post is that I'm thinking about BC'ing very soon. I'm not even a year into my transition. I have an okay amount of new growth definitely not what I am usually comfortable with. But I think it will force me to embrace my hair through and through. I mean...what else can you do with a few inches of hair. I'll be on break from school for a few weeks and think I'll do it then. An additional part of my plan is to BC and immediately throw some braids in my head LOL. So then one might ask, well why BC. And my thoughts are this my ends aren't the best, I'm sick of dealing with the relaxed ends, I want to be able to wash my hair and not worry about this line of demarcation, and I kind of want to experience this.
My hair has ALWAYS been a sensitive thing for me. When I was younger I had long hair but then my mother relaxed my hair, and as you all may have guessed my hair broke off, or that's what the stylist said. Instead of nursing my hair back to health over time this lady just kept cutting my hair off. Looking back, she didn't know what the heck she was doing...not one bit. (I WON'T EVEN GET STARTED LOL). But from that point on my hair has been short and you couldn't pay me to willing cut my hair off, chewed off ends and anything else LOL. The longest its been since was APL and that was during my last transition. Lately, I haven't been so hung up about length. Don't get me wrong I love length. I actually prefer it on me. But I am more patient than I was before. Which brings us to today. I'm thinking about BC'ing.
Please suggest some styles and methods for me to use. I'm getting out some YouTube videos and such but when I do this I want to stick with it. I'm not going to relax again...I'm done with that. So I need to know... what happens after the BC?
-V
Thursday, December 1, 2011
The Millionaire Matchmaker Reunion...WHAT????
Reunion shows have become both repetitive and mundane, all of which makes them unsatisfactory in my eyes. They used to tackle most of the concerns of the viewers. But now we sit there watching them discuss nothing or gloss over the really juicy details for an two hours (because the break the shows down over a course of two days). This leads me to ask, why does The Millionaire Matchmaker have a reunion show???? Really???? Out of all the previous seasons there has been a reunion show. I'm thinking it's because one wasn't needed. We know most of the participants don't make it...we can conclude this from the episode. So why do I care to see them confirm this on the reunion show? I don't, which is why I don't be watching. Sure, there's that one couple that you say...aww, I'm glad they'll be going on a second date. But you forget about them as soon as the credits roll, or at least I do.
Oh well, I know that TV producers will try anything to get a few extra dollars. Going back to an earlier point these "reunion shows" don't talk about squat. I like Wendy Williams (HOW YOU DOIN?) as a host. She's not afraid to ask the good questions and address some sneaky behaviors that we saw during the season. Plus, her team will dig into some off-season stories too. Oh, and Wendy is not easily distracted by the all-of-a-sudden argument that jumps off so that the cast can avoid certain subjects. I LOVE IT! If you've ever watched the Wendy Williams show you know what I'm talking about.
Nevertheless, I'm about sick of these reality "stars" getting rich and not supplying what the heck has made them rich. It's like once they've come out with their jewelry line or makeup line they want privacy. REALLY??? O_o. Just two episodes ago you were free as a bird. Get out of here with that mess.
Look, all I'm saying is...either keep it really and juicy on the reunion shows or beat it. Don't just give us any ole' thing because you want the extra rating boost. I'll end it here by saying, we as consumers and the reason why these shows are able to keep going need to start demanding better product, that being good TV. I think people desire their privacy but that's all out the window if you've signed up for a reality show that's sole purpose is to expose YOURSELF.
-V
Oh well, I know that TV producers will try anything to get a few extra dollars. Going back to an earlier point these "reunion shows" don't talk about squat. I like Wendy Williams (HOW YOU DOIN?) as a host. She's not afraid to ask the good questions and address some sneaky behaviors that we saw during the season. Plus, her team will dig into some off-season stories too. Oh, and Wendy is not easily distracted by the all-of-a-sudden argument that jumps off so that the cast can avoid certain subjects. I LOVE IT! If you've ever watched the Wendy Williams show you know what I'm talking about.
Nevertheless, I'm about sick of these reality "stars" getting rich and not supplying what the heck has made them rich. It's like once they've come out with their jewelry line or makeup line they want privacy. REALLY??? O_o. Just two episodes ago you were free as a bird. Get out of here with that mess.
Look, all I'm saying is...either keep it really and juicy on the reunion shows or beat it. Don't just give us any ole' thing because you want the extra rating boost. I'll end it here by saying, we as consumers and the reason why these shows are able to keep going need to start demanding better product, that being good TV. I think people desire their privacy but that's all out the window if you've signed up for a reality show that's sole purpose is to expose YOURSELF.
-V
Thursday, October 27, 2011
I have to let it go
So I am working to lose weight and I think I may have to let go of a few things for a while.
1) Cheese
This is going to be a tuffy. I'm a cheese addict. In fact my aunt used to make me my own mac-n-cheese during the holidays because I loved it so much. I know I could just use low fat our mozzarella cheese. But I have a confession to make...I can be an excessive person. So that combined with my love of cheese means I have to cut it out to tame the craving. (It's so good though)
2) Chocolate
Once again I am a fiend. But my oh my...chocolate is one delicious substance. I love everything about it. I've cut it out of my food menu before. But until I'm able to control the cravings I'm a mess. Lol
3) Whipped Cream
Things like Hot Chocolate taste so much better with whipped cream but unnecessary calories come along with it. So I order my coffees without it. This wasn't a hard thing to do though. Occasionally I'll order it but 9 times out of 10 I'll leave it out.
Lets see...what else? You won't see
my Starbucks coffee on here. I'm sure my brother will have lots to say about that. Lol. Miracle Whip & mayo should probably be included in this but...not just yet. I'm still training D
We'll see what other things I need to add as time goes on.
-V
BTW: one of my goals is to go as Catwoman for Halloween. Lol
Saturday, October 22, 2011
Faux hawk
I like it. Currently I am participating in a K.I.S.S. Challenge. We must wear protective styles until Dec. 31st but we can wear our hair out on the weekend. Hopefully this will help me each APL and start there as I transition.
Enjoy the pic!
Sunday, October 16, 2011
UPDATES, updates, UpDaTeS
Boy oh boy have things gotten busy these last couple of weeks. It's been a lot of school, school, school. Nevertheless, I've got some good news to report. I got a B on my test in Human Physio (don't worry I will get a HARDCORE A on the next test) and an A on my Pharmacology test! You don't know how happy I was to see those grades. I wasn't so sure about Human Physio but the Lord pulled me through. Next up is my Social and Behavioral Aspects of Public Health exam. I don't think that will be too difficult. The design of the course and the information is similar to that of Women's Studies, it's all repeated information. Plus the exam is in essay format. So I plan to analyze the topic and pull out a few quotes, and everything should be good.
Enough about that class...I haven't been able to train for my leisure class as I would like but I have been able to make it to the kickboxing class, and let me tell you...my instructor tried to kill us LMBO (not literally ppl.). He had us working and sweating. I could have sworn we were in the midst of a P90X instructional taping. Unfortunately, I punked out on a couple of the exercises. Those crossover push-ups were a bit much. I plan to work on my strength training though. I also ordered some of my equipment and tapes to help me improve my form and technique. I am so ready to begin them too.
Let's see, what else has been going on??? Oh, Sweetest Day was yesterday. I would see that my husband and I had a great little celebration. We really didn't do much but we did get a XBOX Kinect!!!!!!! YES :) I put the smackdown on my family in Wipe Out. Well, not really. I only won one game and my nephew won the second game. But it was fun watching my brother attempt to get his avatar to work properly.
That's pretty much it for me. I have to get back to this Epidemiology. I have a quiz to take before the night is over :( Oh June you can't get here soon enough. I am so READY to begin my life as a med student!!!! But until then....
-V
Enough about that class...I haven't been able to train for my leisure class as I would like but I have been able to make it to the kickboxing class, and let me tell you...my instructor tried to kill us LMBO (not literally ppl.). He had us working and sweating. I could have sworn we were in the midst of a P90X instructional taping. Unfortunately, I punked out on a couple of the exercises. Those crossover push-ups were a bit much. I plan to work on my strength training though. I also ordered some of my equipment and tapes to help me improve my form and technique. I am so ready to begin them too.
Let's see, what else has been going on??? Oh, Sweetest Day was yesterday. I would see that my husband and I had a great little celebration. We really didn't do much but we did get a XBOX Kinect!!!!!!! YES :) I put the smackdown on my family in Wipe Out. Well, not really. I only won one game and my nephew won the second game. But it was fun watching my brother attempt to get his avatar to work properly.
That's pretty much it for me. I have to get back to this Epidemiology. I have a quiz to take before the night is over :( Oh June you can't get here soon enough. I am so READY to begin my life as a med student!!!! But until then....
-V
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