A Cutaneous Obsession

I registered for fall semester classes today. I met one of my professors too, she was really cool. Imagine if professor trelawney was a hiking-boot wearing conservationist. That was basically her. Huge thick glasses, overly friendly and a bit akward. She was great and she said I was cute and easy. hahaha

Anyways, I am going to take a few placement tests to try and get some of the basic courses out of the way. I have to take remedial math. Woohoo. But I am going to try for sophmore biology, and some special topics courses.

My major is Biology Information Systems with a specialization in Conservation. And Ill be damned I am finishing in 4 years if it takes me using all my summers to cram in classes.

My fiance got a job at activision in Minnesota as quality assurance. So he will be gone for 3 months, and leaving me here alone. its going to suck and be so freaking stressful. If I had friends I would be okay. But everyone hates me so I dont.

I have been working at a greenhouse and its been hectic. the season is upon us and these old ladies are freaking rude and impatient when it comes to flowers. Also, the register i have to use is complete shit! It takes me forever to ring things up correctly. ugh. but it is only for the summer. And then I start school. yay.

My dreads are doing amazingly. they have grown noticeably and Ive gotten a few loops in them. I added extensions yesterday for their 2 month birthday. I look less like a homeless person and more like I have dreads on purpose, now. I got a lot of stares on campus without the extensions. People are shameless.

I have a collection of charms and beads that i am going to be adding in there soon.it will be fun.

I went on a run today.

I have lived where I am now for almost 2 years. About a year ago I got into fitness and bought myself an elliptical and resistance bands. Due to a medical related “terror” I was unable to work out for about 8 months. (I was diagnosed with IC if you know what that is) It sucked and I got very depressed.

However since about November, I have finally been able to make use of the things I bought and Ive been working out regularly since then.

If you care to know, I am 5’6” and weigh 140lbs. Body fat% is 30.

Very average.

But I have lost 8lbs since January. And strength training has given me some great legs and my biceps are getting there. So I’m pretty proud of myself.

Anyway, I’ve been telling myself I was going to go running when the weather got warmer. Well even though it is march, the weather is warmmmm.

So today I went for a run. 2 miles, and it took me 25 minutes. I would run for 3 blocks and walk for 3.

It totally kicked my ass. I almost got myself run over a few times, too. lol

But if you want to get healthier for whatever reason, I would recommend just buying some cheap resistance bands from amazon, and starting with strength training.

It’s hot to be fit.

I said fuck it, and got dreads.

And I am so relieved. I had dreads in high school and in the back of my mind wanted them back ever since then.

Just some reasons I decided to take the plunge:

-My fiance voiced his opinion recently and surprised me by saying he liked dreads! I had always assumed he wouldn’t like them. So his acceptance sort of rekindled the fire.

-Missed my old dreads from 4 years ago.

-I just love dreads, and like being different. Its an accurate way of expressing myself. I get tired of looking like everyone else, so sue me.

-I Hate styling hair on a daily basis. I hate being careful with it. “pampering” it. Damn it, my hair should look unique and cute when I roll out of bed, and maybe pull it out of my face.

-Having loose hair is more expensive. Don’t tell me “it can be cheap” because, sure buying the one VO5 conditioner will be cheap, but all of them? Not so cheap.. and you know its addictive required to buy as many as you can. lol

So, Yhep. There you have it.

I’m getting so freaking annoyed with my hair… These old pixie layers are killing me. PLEASE GROW. I just want it all one length so I can braid it… I really hate ironing my hair before I go out.. And with the job I should be starting soon.. ugh.

I have started scritching, though. Seems fitting as I am obsessed with facial exfoliating. Lol So far I have noticed a big difference! My scalp just feels clean and “breathable”, and I feel like I can stretch washes a day longer too.

Happy Growing!

Tilda Swinton and Elly Jackson from La Roux look exactly the same. Woah.