LHBEIn all of the excitement that’s been going on, I forgot to post a pic of my new business card. I had samples printed out, but the actual cards will not be ready for me to pick up until later this week. The business card vendor admired my card so much that she placed it in their “notebook of inspirational business cards” for those that need design ideas. Here’s a link to the actual proof for those that are interested.
Since my expertise in computer programming/database design/web design was all pretty much self taught, I have started some online tutorials to get some official training. I am very proud of myself that I was able to learn many complicated processes on my own! After I finish these series of tutorials, I will seek certification from an educational institution…but I’m not quite there yet. There are other pressing items that I am dealing with right now, namely the move that I’m preparing to make. I should be back in Tampa, FL on 08/01, at which point I have 1 week to pack all of my things. I also have a meeting with a potential client next week as well, so I am preparing documentation for that meeting. All in all, all is well!
A few days ago I decided to experiment with bantu knots. A while ago when I had my loose natural hair, my beautician told me how bantu knots could give me a nice “twist-out, crinkly” effect on my hair. So I thought why couldn’t this be done on SLs? I tried it and the first time didn’t come out so well. I did it on dry hair and did not use two strand twists; instead, I simply twisted the hair on itself using a swirling motion with my fingers. I also did not use any products (i.e. setting lotion). Furthermore, I let my hair air dry instead of sitting underneath a hair dryer. As you can see from the 1st set of Bantu Knot photos, the hair turne dout ok, but the curls weren’t as tight as I like them. Also, by the end of the day, you could not tell that I had even styled my hair at all. If you are viewing this post in a reader and cannot see the images, click here to access the post on http://bloglorious.com.
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Week of 07/21/2008
7/25 - 41 Year Old Grandmother to Be (No Audio)
Good morning Strawberry letter 23, I am a 41 year old single parent of one young adult daughter (18) and a teenage son (16). My kids are the product of 12 year marriage. Last week my daughter told me she was 7 weeks pregnant... mind you she is still in high school and she does not graduate until June 2008. Since the kids have been little I have talked about the importance of an education (especially when I work for the school system) and some stability before starting a family. It is almost like someone has brain-washed my child into the notion that she is ready to take on the responsibility of a mother. I am just devastated and shocked that she wants to keep this baby. She cries and gets depressed when I bring up the options of adoption or terminating this pregnancy. I am overwhelmed with sadness because all the plans she had for college and enjoying her young life (without children) will be challenged. Also I must admit that I am embarrassed to tell my family and friends. I know she's 18. But with no job, no education and living at home still...this is not a pretty picture. Now don't think for one minute that I won't still provide and support her through this it's just a very hard pill to swallow right now. How do I accept this? How do I help her stay on track with her plans with baby in toe? Thank you, Grandma to be
7/24 - Needing Advice
7/23 - Not a Girl, Not Yet a Woman
7/22 - What Next?
7/21 - Truly Lost Without Her (special guest Anthony Hamilton)
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