• How I Overcame My Mental Health Struggles

    How I Overcame My Mental Health Struggles

    I have to start by saying this is what worked for me. Everyone has a different story, and a situation or experience might cause your depression or anxiety. Another source can be your hormones or even a genetic predisposition. Please keep these things in mind as you read my story. Try what you think might…

  • It’s not that simple

    I have been reading posts that people are writing in regards to suicide. They are all sweet platitudes about how they are here for you and you aren’t alone. I call BS. Here is why. Mental health issues that lead to suicide can not be solved by just getting a hug and talking a walk…

  • An Unexpected Friend

    I went on a job interview today. I went fully prepared to run in and run out. I just knew that I had it in the bag. I knew I’d get a second interview because I am knowledgeable in that field and I am quite passionate about it. I was cocky. I practiced my interview…

  • Accountability

    In December of 2017, I started a new job and things rapidly changed from there. I became engaged to my best friend ( and also probably the only human who can simultaneously make me happy and angry) in January. I moved to a place that I love in March. I started working on my spiritual…

  • TIme heals all wounds

    I got a comment on my acne post that got under my skin a bit. This person said there is no cure for acne. and I don’t agree. There are cures for most issues. some are medical and some are natural. and while natural cures take longer, they are more effective. ( in my opinion)…

  • A Guide to making your hair look fuller

    I have figured out ways to make my hair denser ( not the strand.. but my head of hair) and also helped it to appear to be more full and to have more body. So Here are my tricks.

  • Healthy Hair 2012

    As I am approaching the one year mark since my last big chop and the start of my healthy hair journey, I thought I would share what I learned. I am by no means an expert, but it’s been fun for me and a great growing experience. And if others can learn from my mistakes…

  • How I’m curing MY acne

    How I’m curing MY acne

    As many of you know, My skin is LOUSY!!!!!!!!! It’s oily in some places, dry in some other places. I get huge gross pimples and blackheads and whiteheads. I’ve tried everything under the sun ( except for taking pills) nothing has worked.

  • My Name is Stephanie and I’m a hair junkie

    I have been experimenting for the past few weeks trying to find some balance and energy and to figure out exactly what my body is likes. I have been researching and looking at the benefits of different products. I have learned a lot. While  I’m not an expert in cosmetology, or diets, I’m doing my…

  • The Hardest Thing To Do

    The Hardest thing in the world to do is change your frame of mind. It’s so HARD to start thinking differently.In my last post, I talked about Needing to make changes and challenging myself to do it. The first step in all of that is changing the way that I think. It is just soooo…

  • Ovation Hair : week umm ….. yeah

    There are VERY FEW reviews of Ovation Hair that aren’t done by Ovation Hair. This can be problematic when seeking to see how well a product works. I’m happy to be you guinea pig :-)

  • Ovation Hair- My Journey: Week 4

    While on this fun hair journey I’ve been reading a lot of articles about going natural and growing out your hair. I’ve done that natural thing several times since I was 11 years old. I’m talking about 11 years of back and forth between chemically straightened hair and my curls ( which I always miss when they are gone).…