Good Hair

there has been a lot of discussion around chris rock's new movie "good hair". i'll admit (and it may be a crime as a black woman to say this- especially one with natural hair) but i have not seen it. but it has made me think about the way that i view my own hair.

i had a perm since i can remember. my last one was november 2005. i transitioned for about a year and a half and then chopped off the permed ends. it was a trying process but i love the versatility of my natural hair. it's thicker and shinier when i press it, and i have the option of rocking the fro or twists.

my biggest stuggle is not comparing my hair to someone else's. "i wish" can sometimes be a bad word. "i wish my hair was shorter, longer, more even texture, not so hard to straighten, not so thick, thicker, etc". i am starting to settle down with the thought that good hair is the hair that i have today. if i spend all my time lamenting over what it isn't, i waste time that i could be spending maximizing what it is.

so i am exploring ways to work with my natural texture and minimize damage from heat and tension. as i find things that work well, i'll share them. and if you have things that have worked well for you, then by all means, share the wealth!

Allow Me To (Re)Introduce Myself

ok, so the title of this post is a little bit of a stretch, but i mean, how do you start a blog anyway? i figured a good way would be to tell you a little bit about myself. i am 26. i'm from the south. i have natural hair. i am 6 months away from finishing medical school- destined to be an obgyn. i am a Christian who strives to love God more. i am a very loved girlfriend. i love music and art and food and dancing. i love to travel. i hate when people are rude. i am moody. i love my friends but value my time alone. i have the cutest dog ever. i am striving to live my best life.

so, why a blog? well, i am in a transitional stage in my life. i have a lot to learn. lots of things will be changing very soon. why not explore in an environment where the things that i learn can benefit you! and your knowledge can benefit me! it's a big happy information exchange party!

why "Monday Morning Diva"? do you remember those girls who always seemed to have it together? the ones with the perfect hair and make-up and clothes and eyebrows? the ones who effortlessly double majored in political science and finance and looked impeccable in their 8am class? well, i was not that girl, but i admired that girl's polish and poise. if you are that girl, then i admire you. this blog is about attaining that level of togetherness in all areas of life. about arriving at a point where i feel put together and confident most of the time. and PLEASE don't think that this is all about appearances. this is as much or more about inner strength and confidence than anything else. it's about the total package. about having a diva attitude on saturday night and on monday morning. and if you can be a diva on monday morning, then there is nothing you can't do ;)