I am a mother of a very smart 4 year old girl. She is beautiful and, of course, her hair is natural. Over these 4 years her hair has grown significantly. I keep her hair in braids, because it is so thick. I have an awesome husband (well soon to be July 10). He is amazing and so supportive. Actually, he just says things like "if you want to, I am behind you." Oh, how sweet. We went through a lot before the wedding more personal than people think. Our transition of getting to know each other and getting used to each others habits and routines were truly a journey. But we are totally in sync.
This is the year I get everything together or at least make a start towards A BETTER ME. I have taken care of others for so long that now I need some Nita time.
I plan to go natural with my hair. Why? Because perms cost too much, and I don't want my daughter to even want to get a perm. I decided last month to go natural, so my hair is still kinda straight. I am learning how to do more than braids and twists so I can manage my hair. I am not a fan of weaves, but I do want to put off the Big Chop (BC) for as long as my hair will manage. I am on youtube, but I only uploaded a couple videos (of my daughter). I have watched the girl's with their natural journey and have been inspired to go natural myself. That and maintaining a perm is costly, but I figure if something is going to be costly like that- then I should just go natural. At least my hair will be healthy. More to come later on this topic.
My finances are kinda crazy, so I plan to get all that together. I want to be able to buy a house in the next 5 or 6 years. I am not a fan of RENTING. I want to invest in something that is MINE. All mine. A few mistakes over the past years is what has prompted me to get serious. I own a car, but that's about it. Hopefully, I will get a better job this school year. I want so much and it all involves money: a new job, a home and a new car will satisfy me. More to come later on this topic.
I have to get back healthy. I eat well, but I need to start exercising again on a regular basis. I just need to trim my thighs, tone my arms and legs, and get a lean, flat stomach.
All my life I grew up in a church, took the teacher's word for everything, read my Bible only in church at appointed times, and rarely prayed. When I met my fiance' I knew there was something different about him. He stayed to himself, worked out, read his Bible. It just seemed that everything was together with him. Then one day, I asked him to take me home from school (before I had my car.) I was having issues getting home on time or getting to school on time. I noticed a Bible. I didn't say anything about it, I just took noticed. He knew about my transportation issues and offered me a ride to school for the morning. I said ok. Well when I got in the next morning, I noticed that Bible again. We got to school early and I thought we could just talk. He told me about his morning routine but was running behind schedule, because he promised to pick me up in that morning. He told me he would catch up with me later- my cue to get out of his car and leave. To make a long story short, I asked him one day what he did every morning when he told me to get out of the car. He told me he would read his Bible. I was stunned. Anyway I joined the church he was attending, and things have never quite been the same. I understand him and why he do the things he do. I read the Bible for myself. So this journey for a better me is more than just exercising, strengthening my hair and getting my finances together, it's about embracing all of me spiritually.
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