Apologies for my delay in new posts. I have been really busy these past few weeks working, organizing events at my alma mater, and preparing for my trip to Cali this past weekend to visit the boyfriend (!). I wanted to give a update on my hair natural hair journey and my recent progress that I am so excited about. After an all natural summer complete with twist outs, flat twists, braid outs, buns, and protective styling.....

Natural Curls love, love, love

I have finally grown my hair past its stubborn stage (slightly longer than shoulder length) to almost bra strap length! I could not be more excited! I know hair is not the most important thing in the world, however it took years for this growth and I am excited to see progress.

Blow Dry at the Hair Salon. Almost to BSL!

I am confident now in my natural hair regime and the methods that work for my mane. Here is a list of my must haves, rules and regulations to healthy hair.

So it is clearly ridiculously past my bedtime. I should have been asleep hours ago. However, (for some odd reason I guess we can contribute it to my night owl syndrome), I am still awake. Today I enjoyed an amazing night of bonding and catch-up sessions with my line (sorority) sisters. As the time passes, and more and more of us graduate and move on in life, it has been difficult at times to stay connected. Maintaining friendships and relationships while on the same campus? Simple. Maintaining those same relationships from a distance? Difficult.

My Line Sisters and I

Keeping up communication with college friends and loved ones is the key to these relationships continuing to flourish. When life seems to be getting in the way, when work needs to be done, and your mother is visiting, and the cute guy down the hall is flirting. When your boss gives you an extra shift or project, when your co-workers want to go to happy hour, or your boyfriend plans the perfect date. When bills need to be paid, groceries bought, apartment cleaned. Don't forget to take the time out to talk to old friends. They were there from the beginning and it is important to build on old friendships, instead of letting them fizzle. Unlike most things in life, this is something we have complete control over. I personally am challenging myself to do more. Why not join me? In the famous words of Drake: No new friends, no new friends, no no no...Okay he was being a little dramatic. I'm all for new friends!