After an interesting year of change and transition, I am proud of what I accomplished! I grew my own hair out and lost a significant amount of weight. I was on cloud nine....until I decided to make a mistake.....that cost me 8 MONTHS of natural hair growth!!!
I loved my natural naps and perfect curls! I was proud of what I went thru. I was proud of myself for doing something I totally beileved in! Then I decided to let my sister flat iron my hair. I have seen it done to other naturals online so I didn't think it would hurt. It looked amazing! I got to see my length and see it like I haven't seen it in over a year. I wore it for a few and began to realize that all that heat from the flat iron....well it wasn't a good idea. My hair pattern didn't return and my hair started falling out. After literally crying about it, I decided to do what had to be done. I did my second Big Chop On January 12, 2012. I allowed my hunky hubby to do it this time around since he knows how to use a set of clippers and I wasn't really thrilled with my big chop the first time around so I needed someone I could trust to do it this time. I sat there and as he cut away 8 months of my life, I felt a sense of calm. I realized by cutting it off that I had a chance to start over and enjoy the journey all over again. I have no regrets. I made good decisions and I made mistakes and I learned from them. Now I'm starting all over again. And I cant wait!!!
Much Love,
Tori P.
