Chronic Ama

Normally I don't do product reviews, but I decided to share something I love. I have a lot going through my head right now, so sometimes concentrating on me is just what I need to do. So, let me tell you a little about 3 Day Straight and why I love it... I hate my hair. Really, I do. Maybe that’s why I have kept it short for so long. I decided to grow it out for a bit and see where it gets me this time. My last hair cut was in January of 2012. Now I have shoulder length hair that gets put in a ponytail day in and day out. It’s just easier that way. I have wavy/curly hair that I hate to blow dry. It takes too much time and in the summer, I don’t want hair on my neck anyway. But, since it’s officially fall, it’s time to try something new. I kept seeing commercials for 3 Day Straight. Looks interesting. After my surgery last month, I dyed my hair a darker brown and picked up a bottle of 3 Day Straight from Walgreens. The first use, I sucked it. I put way too much in. Appa

I have something to say. Without playing sides of the political party spectrum (I don't really give a shit who you vote for, as long as you vote and I expect you to hold the same sentiment to me), there’s a lot to be said of the “haves” and “have-nots.” I’m a little tired of people picking on Romney because he has money and we all wish we could be wealthy and provide the best for our families. Obama wasn’t exactly working poor before he took office, though. Can you correct me if I’m wrong about that, please? Money doesn’t make life easier, hard work does. You can get through life with a little hard work. I was able to work through college and still focus on my school work and graduate with a BA. (I've done it, so stop bitching about how hard it is.) I started my first full time job in high school. I even took an ear full of crap from one of my high school teachers saying that I wouldn’t be able to graduate college if I had to work and study at the same time. Lady, who

I made it through my post-op appointment yesterday. I was looking forward to getting it out of the way. It looks like I will be having my hysterectomy sooner rather than later. I told the doctor about the pain I was still having she was on the same page as I was as far as wanting to get it taken care of. She acknowledged that the pain was probably worse after the surgery since everything was “stirred up” inside. I’ve gone through one day where the pain was so bad I couldn’t walk and that was more than enough to endure. Hell, I couldn’t even walk around at the zoo for more than an hour and a half without limping. And I still can’t wear jeans. A few hours in jeans last weekend was all I could take. If it’s not stretchy, it ain’t getting on. Yuck. I also had work to think about. I was supposed to be going back to work tomorrow. One part of me was excited to be getting back to work. The other part of me was worried sick about how I was going to manage my pain if I was at work. I

Hopefully you have your invitations all made out already and you’re ready to start shopping! Wait; don’t go grab your keys and wallet just yet. You need to stop and make another list. You’ve got your budget in mind, right? And your theme? OK! Now, you need to make a list of what you need and what you plan to spend on those things. Do you need a cake? How much are you going to spend on it? Decorations? Are you going to rent a cotton candy machine? Once you have made your list, look at your calendar again. If you’re planning a party around a “party season” (May is wedding season, September is birthday season, and July is peak BBQ season), you may need to start on getting your rentals and ordering food or cake first. Peak seasons often fill up with reservations fast, so get yours done before you’re left to start from square one again. Even if it’s not really a peak party season, it’s best to call around and see if there’s a list for the date you planned your event and put a depo