The Old VS. New ME

Okay, so  ever since I came back I've been getting comments and smirks and replies just about everything... For some reason I can't seem why people care to think about things that don't even really matter anymore. If I'm not worried about it then they shouldnt be either, right?

Issue #1: Some people just cant get over the fact that Im not the tall thin girl that I used to be.. I'm tired of having to explain myself everytime somebody asks bout that... Well, in case u haven't noticed it has been 2 or 3 years since you last seen me? I don't give a fuck what you think about me. So, what I gained weight, I can lose it just like I gained it. I know that Im not in the best shape but guess what that doesnt bother me, Im still hot, still sexy and Im gonna be me regardless of what anyone else has to say bout it.. No one is excluded from this even my own family, yea you may say it as a joke but it's not cute... How can you expect someone to be the same as they were 3 years ago? If they're the same then they haven't growed... Life happens, I can admit that I need to tone some areas but that's my problem not yours, get over it.

#2: "What happened? You used to be so quiet, I never knew you had an attitude like this." No, it's not an attitude! I'm just speaking what's on my mind for once. Ever since I can remember, I've kept things in... I was the nice one, always did for others and was considerate of others feelings. Don't get me wrong, Im still nice and considerate but now I voice my opinions. I tell the truth and if you dont like it then too bad.. I learned over the past few years just how much holding things in were actually hurting me.. I have a ways to go but it's getting better. I'm not afraid to let someone know how I feel about certain things... You may call it an attitude, I call it being me. I learned that the truth may hurt but it can also hurt by not letting others know. It hurts you as well cause its just added stress, let it go...

#3: The whole "What happened I thought you were married" spill. Now, although this is still a somewhat sensitive topic for me it needs to be said. Everytime I see you in public, you don't have to keep asking me what happened cause you're not going to know, it's none of your business. I'm tired of people telling me how sorry they are to hear about my divorce, NO YOU'RE NOT, stop lying!! Wait, matter of fact how did you hear about it? Man, I tell you people and this damn gossiping.. No telling what you heard along with it but who cares.. Just like whenever you see us together you have this shocked looks on your face, why? LMAO, people really trip me out with this. "I thought ya'll are divorced, why ya'll still hanging out?" LOL, NEWSFLASH: EVERYONE THAT GETS DIVORCED DOESN'T HATE EACH OTHER!!! We're still friends, close friends at that, and for those that say its not possible, it is.. We started off as friends, why cant we be friends now? Who cares about a piece of paper? That shouldnt stop us from hanging out... I just dont understand

People are still looking for this same girl that they knew in school, and to be honest not many off of them knew the REAL ME then either. I grew up, I've matured, I've been through things, had rough times just like any other person but I've learned from them. I have no regrets about nothing that I've done. I wish that people would stop looking in the past because they're going to miss out on the wonderful person that I am now. The New and Improved Jiovani is here and she isn't going anywhere. I love who I am and thats all that matters!!

My beginning

Ok so I started my hair journey today. I took out my glue ins... Thoroughly washed my hair with V05 strengthen shampoo, then deep conditioned my hair with a mixture of Silk Elements Moisturizing Conditioner and Organics by Africa's Best Hair Mayonnaise. I let it sit on there fot 30 minutes with a heated conditioning cap on. Then I washed it out, and put Creme of Nature's Lemongrass & Rosemary Leave-In Creme Conditioner, Aphogee's mousse and foam wrap to protect my hair against the heat when I blow dryed it and here's the ending result.. My start of my challenge

My Hair Journey

Okay, this is my first blog for the new year and I'm so excited about this!!! For awhile now I've been thinkin about transitioning into natural hair... I don't know if I'm ready for that so I'm taking a smaller step and documenting my journey for healthy hair. A friend recommended this website to me and boy do I love it!! They have all kind of hair, beauty and anything possible advice here it is www.hairlista.com I've decided to take a challenge. So for a year starting today I'm wearing nothing but braids, kinky twists, and sew-ins... Of course, I will be documenting my journey on here as well as there... I can't wait to see how much my hair will have grown during this process... For more info here is the website: http://www.hairlista.com/group/weavesbraidschallenge2010
Buckle ya seat belts cause this will be one hell of a ride