Health & Wellness by Lexa's Journal

My mission in life is to not merely survive, but to thrive: and do so with passion, compassion, humor, and style. – Maya Angelou

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An eternal optimist, always wearing a smile. Must haves: sunshine, fitness (jogging, weight training, & CrossFit), reading, good food, writing, music, and fun with family and friends.

Tag: natural hair

  • Slept in Later

    For me, going to the hair salon on a Sunday is a privilege. Other than a morning or afternoon jog, my calendar stays clear and I consider the day to be my day of rest. That said, today was the second time that I took my son to the salon (KinHairitage) for his loc maintenance…

  • I Don’t Like Doing This on Sunday

    November 17, 2012, marks the beginning of my son’s loc journey. I am amazed by how quickly his hair is growing and at how beautiful his hair looks. The above picture is his locs immediately after a shampoo AND after professional maintenance. Although football season has ended, basketball season is in effect. Work, laundry, cooking, and cleaning…

  • First Try at Marley Twists

    Only after one view of Marley Twists on Curly Nikki, I just had to try them at least once. I have been desperately wanting to try them. Yesterday I purchased hair from the local beauty supply store. Honestly, I thought I was done with hair extensions when I started my natural hair journey. Ha! Ha!…

  • Santa’s Curly Surprise!

    Santa surprised me with these gorgeous Barbie’s for Christmas!   A few weeks ago I saw these lovelies online and shared the beautiful images with hubby.  Like magic, the dolls appeared under the Christmas tree. As a little brown girl born in the 60’s, I seldom saw black dolls lining the shelves of Jamesway, Bradlees, or…

  • “There comes a time when you have to stand up and shout: This is me damn it!

    “There comes a time when you have to stand up and shout: This is me damn it! I look the way I look, think the way I think, feel the way I feel, love the way I love!  I am a whole complex package.  Take me…or leave me.  Accept me – or walk away!  Do…

  • I run because it’s so symbolic of life

    “I run because it’s so symbolic of life. You have to drive yourself to overcome the obstacles. You might feel that you can’t. But then you find your inner strength, and realize you’re capable of so much more than you thought.” –Arthur Blank Today’s run… 7.51 Miles 1:12:22 9.37 Minute/Miles (Average) 5:54 Minute/Miles (Max) 780…