What a great workout

I've really been enjoying seeing myself progress, even if it's been
slow. To be able to work out at that level and not feel terrible
during and after is so amazing to me.

When I was talking to my sister last night, I came up with a goal
that's inspired by a fellow loc'er on fotki. She lost a lot of weight
during the progression of her locs, and now I'm inspired to do the same.

So, my long term goal is to have a really artsy and amazing photoshoot
in one year. Both my sister and fiancé are joining me in this journey.
I figured that, instead of a specific weight goal, that I would aim
for a desired look and health level. That's much more attainable than
a number.

I'm waaaaaay too excited!

-Lauren

Hmmm.

So, I'm going to give this email posting a try. Should be interesting.

Anyways, here's a picture from sometime last week. I think it was
right before bed or somesuch. I am in love with the way the ends are
coiling!! So much fun! :D

Hallo world. This is a test for life.

I should update!

I figured that I should probably update everyone to say that I'm in the process of locing my hair!

After wearing the kinky twists for about 6 weeks, I had an amazing conversation with a woman with absolutely incredible locs in my school's gym. They were amazing, and almost to her waist, and she swung them with such confidence and grace that I was awe inspired.

She looks at me, and says: "You know...the next step from kinky twists is to loc your hair!" and kind of giggled. I told her that at the time, I wasn't entirely ready to do so, considering that I have family with serious hang-ups about natural hair. But we kept talking about it, and that day, I went home and started a massive research on what to do, what not to do, if I should do it myself, etc. It was amazing! I was completely immersed in research for about a week that even my fiance was puzzled.

Anyways, I'm off to work on my art. I should update here some day with that stuff as well. :D