I have not brushed my hair in about 2 months. I’ve done a lot of research on growing my hair out further (since it always seems to be stuck at mid-back in length), and vitamin supplements I can take, etc. During the course of my research, I read that brushing your hair, especially while wet, can be very bad for it.

I also discovered that I can run my fingers through my hair while wet, and never ever have to brush it again. It’s straight and soft, so it does not tangle except at the ends that are split. It pretty much just looks normal like it had been brushed, but without the brushing. Pretty swell, and allows me to just wash and go even moreso than I already do since I do not dry my hair. And the only time I ever really touch it is if I am going somewhere special, I will use a straightener.

Everyday I wash my hair with Kiss my Face 100% biodegradable Shampoo and Conditioner called “Miss-treated” for hair that has been treated poorly. Once a week or so I will use Apple Cider Vinegar to rinse out any build-up in my hair. And I’ve just ordered some Jojoba oil to keep on the ends and prevent them from splitting.

Some people say washing your hair everyday is bad for it, and they are probably right. But my hair gets funky at the roots if I don’t, so I be sure to use a leave-in conditioner (I recommend Giovanni as an organic leave-in conditioner, or aloe-vera gel) to keep the ends moisturized.

I have also started taking omega-9 and omega-6 fish oils (GNC brand), as well as 5,000 mcg of Biotin everyday. This is to help stimulate healthy hair growth. I may also look into a few other supplements I’ve seen around the naturalliving and long hair communities.

I am also growing out my hair, and using a mixture of lemon juice and chamomile for highlights (when I can find some sunshine). But since finding the time to create my own mixtures is always detrimental, I am considering purchasing the Marilyn Treatment from LUSH to use as a deep conditioner a few times a week and take care of any minor blonde highlights.

All of this seems to be a good recipe for naturally tending to your hair to make it more healthy, and longer if desired. The only thing I need to figure out is how often to trim the ends, and how to do it myself without paying a ridiculous salon fee.

I don’t know anything about this stuff, but I’m joining in anyway.

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After being in a depressive funk, it’s a good thing to wake up with e-greetings from your friends. Actually it’s just nice to wake-up and know that your friends are thinking about you.

Valentines Greetings from some special people:
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The past few days while I recover from the flu, I have been granted a lot of empty time throughout my days to think. Since I am physically unable to do any major labor or end up in a coughing fit, most of what I can do is relax.

It is during this time that I become very depressed, thinking about the current direction in my life. I am very unhappy. No real specific reason, I am just unhappy. I do not make a lot of money, I do not partake in a lot of my hobbies or interests. I simply work, and exist.

I am in a long distance relationship that is very limiting, but it gives me so many good feelings, and he is just so completely wonderful, I can’t help myself. There are times where I want things to move forward for us, but I am learning to be patient. I only hope he is just as patient with me.

I know in 5 years I would like to move me and my father out of here, but will I be capable? Am I going to keep on taking care of my father a few years from now? Will I be prepared for having to take on a lot of the things he does on a daily basis, such as feeding our animals. Keeping our wood supply in stock for the woodstove. Fixing our trucks when they are broken down.

Perhaps I am very lonely. My father and a few friends are all I have right now, and I should be satisfied with that. But for some reason my mind keeps dwelling on the moment where I do not have that anymore.

The thought of having to get used to being alone scares me, but I feel compelled to start now and save myself the heartache later.

I don’t know, I think I am just in a depressive mode right now. I hope it will go away soon.

That’s what we all woke up to this morning. I’ve never run into the problem before of actually having to prepare to get out of snow. Always driven 4-wheel drive trucks that do all the work for me. Perhaps I will stick with those for this week instead of trying to dig out the new mustang. Not to mention, the mustang just doesn’t look as nice covered in snow as my bronco.

[Edit:] Pulling a John Deere with the plow down is not the easiest thing to do.

Just got back from the Doctor, she sent me home with possible strep, she’s going to call me later today to verify the test results. She doesn’t want me going to work tomorrow or Saturday either, but I think I will try to go Saturday anyway. The visit itself was okay. She poked and prodded my ears and throat. Man when I was a kid I used to kick and scream when I knew I had to get a throat culture done. It was the worst thing having them stick those overgrown q-tips down your throat. And I always thought it was scary as a kid. But now it’s not so bad, still sucks, but if you don’t think about it, it doesn’t bother you. She was a nice lady, which made the whole first visit of adulthood not so bad.

So I feel like an asshole being so completely useless at work this week. I hate that feeling because I’m the type of person that needs to feel -secure- at their job. I need to feel needed and like I’m doing a good job, or I’m afraid of losing it. And it pisses me off. I want to go back to work and do my shit.

My dad is out picking up my prescription for me right now. I should be the one taking care of him, not vice versa. Which also makes me feel like an asshole.

So now I’m stuck at home again and I’m going to go stir crazy.

[Edit:] $65 for my prescription! I already pay for my fathers expensive stuff, why does my stuff have to be expensive too?

For the first time in 10 years, I am actually going to go to a doctor. Actually my boss is making me do it, and giving me the day off tomorrow (but having me work a full day on Saturday if I want).

I don’t really want to go, but I guess I need to at this point.

Did you know that the way pioneers differentiated between male and female outhouses, was by placing a crescent moon on the ladies outhouse, and a sunburst on the males outhouses? They did this because the moon was always associated with female energy, and the sunburst was always associated with male.

In later years, outhouses with the crescent moon outhouses were more dominant because the women took better care of them, and the male outhouses fell apart.

I thought it was interesting.