Unshed Tears

01 I found tears tonight for the first time since I cut my dreads off... It was while reading another woman's wonderful story of her journey with dreadlocks. I cried for the past I was letting go and at the same time for the future that is ahead of me. These tears of memories and tears of joy didn't fall though, they pooled in my eyes and in the end that is where they stayed. Her words also mirror so many of my own feelings that it takes my breath away.

Because of this I HAVE to share her story with you. She shaved her head completely, and looks amazing! Maybe by summer I will take that step

http://theorganicsister.com/shaving-my-head/

Introduction to Bluewater

01 Since I am pretty new at Bluewater still and I needed to play around and learn Prezi, I decided to create an introduction Prezi telling a bit about myself and my work. I have to say, I really enjoy working with Prezi, it is like Powerpoints crazy awesome older brother.

 

The End Of A 6 Year Journey

01 This last Sunday morning, I was joined by two of my best friends and my mom for cutting off my dreadlocks. Many have asked why and what it comes down to for me, was that it was just time. They didn't feel like mine anymore. I am so happy that I made this decision and feel so fresh and rejuvenated and ready to start another chapter in my life.  I am also happy that I cut them for me, and not for anyone else. Thank you everyone for your support and love in my life!

Things that are interesting with short hair after having dreads for 6 years (and 12 days)

Running my fingers through it.

washing it... and drying it ( it is so fast!) 

brushing my hair... it makes me scalp all tingly

sleeping.

taking a bubble bath... I need to get a bath pillow now!

being naked... I feel REALLY naked now!

The cold air and the wind outside
I HAVE SO MANY COWLICKS! 

And for those of you who wanted to be here with me, and couldn't, here are the pictures that Lauren took, as well as the time lapse video that I created while I was cutting them. It begins with me taking a final count before I cut them.

How many do you think I had?

Thank you so much Lauren for photographing this... something I wouldn't have been able to do without you! You did a fantastic job of capturing this moment in my life!


And at last, the video...