Favorite Quotes
“If growing up is painful for the Southern Black girl, being aware of her displacement is the rust on the razor that threatens the throat. It is an unnecessary insult.”
"Be the change you wish to see in the world."
“To be yourself in a world that is constantly trying to make you something else is the greatest accomplishment.”
"...I am convinced that life is 10% what happens to me and 90% how I react to it. And so it is with you; we are in charge of our attitudes."
“There is nothing more rare, nor more beautiful, than a woman being unapologetically herself; comfortable in her perfect imperfection. To me, that is the true essence of beauty.”
“Love never gives up, never loses faith, is always hopeful, and endures through every circumstance.”
Tuesday, January 3, 2023
January 01, 2023
On New Year's Day I removed my braids.
Silly as it may read, I wanted to enter into 2023 looking like me. For over two hours, I stood in the mirror listening to Will, unraveling, detangling, and removing artifice.
There's nothing wrong with "added hair" (aka weave/extensions) or protective styling. They were beautifully done. I liked them a lot. Honestly, I liked people's reaction to me with them.
Right now I need to lean into my relationship with self. I need to learn self-acceptance and love and unlearn people-pleasing and attention-seeking. And, removal of hair that made me feel and appear "younger," "prettier," "more feminine," etcetera was necessary.
"I am not my hair." 🎵
In the same way that I must learn to tend to my soul, heart, and healing, I must learn to tend to my hair. It is not easy, but it's mine. I am not easy, but I am mine.
Welcome back 'Fro! I know the struggle and see the growth. I may not look enthused to see you, but I am committed. 😉😅
Welcome 2023! Happy New Year!