From the monthly archives:

June 2008

I’m Like One Away And About To Explode!

by Monique on June 21, 2008


So, this is post #99… and I haven’t been posting because I have had so much to say and didn’t want to pass my 100th post without it’s due celebration and answer the questions that were asked of me.

Anyway… I have a lot to discuss.

For starters, my braids:

I think they look amazing. I didn’t get them braided all the way down. Instead, without realizing it, I chose to have her braid like 2 inches of hair and leave the rest loose. When I realized the error of my decision I was devastated but it was too late for me to have her go back and do more braiding. She did these itty bitty braids that I personally doubt I could be patient enough to do for 30 minutes. It took her over 7 hours to do mine.

When she got done, I was pain free, but I looked like some off version of Diana Ross. I had so much wacky hair and she left it the same length it was so it was down to my ass. Not fun.

I got home and opted to not take pictures cause the braids were stiff and the hair was too long. I had no idea what I was going to do with the hair because there was no way in hell I was going to walk around with Diana Ross hair down to my ass. SO, I grabbed my scissors and got to cutting. It’s finally loosened up, and it’s fallen and acting like normal hair. One of the things I am not too happy about it that I wasn’t able to get the hair I wanted to. I bought some really cheap human hair which gets tangled and easily looks frizzy. But next time I will not make the same mistake.

Anyway, here is what I look like this week (I look awful so don’t look too hard):

I am having so much fun with it, and I get way too many compliments on my new slimmer version of Chaka Khan’s hairdo… not that Chaka is any better than Diana’s wide fro… But it’s my hair now and I’m loving it. Plus it’s really entertaining when people stare at me and then want to touch it and ask me a million questions. I’m not allowing myself to think about when I have to take them down or even when I have to sit down again for another seven hours. How ever will I duplicate my amazing haircut?!?!?

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95 Questions … Not Really

by Monique on June 18, 2008


1. Can you legally drink? I can, but rarely do.

2. Will you be married in the next 2 years? I already am!

3. Is it easy for others to make you feel awkward? Sadly, no. I usually make them feel awkward with my infamous stares.

4. What are your least favorite school subjects? I haven’t been in school in quite a while, but i HATE math.

5. Who was the last person you called? My husband.

6. Do you prefer to call or text? Texting is a lot of fun, and prevents those long stupid silences.

7. Do you have a pet? Toooooo many to mention.

8. What did you do today? Worked. Ugh.

9. Do you like carrots? Not really… but there are times when I can’t get enough of them. I know, I’m strange.

10. When is the last time you saw your mom? Over a year ago. I miss her.

11. Do you believe in karma? Yeah.

12. Are you taller than 5′5″? I WISH! Actually, no I don’t. I like being short.

13. How many city/towns have you lived in? Oh lord… a lot.

14. Do you prefer shoes, socks, or bare feet? I love being barefoot, but here in Texas, it’s too damn nasty for that.

15. Are you a social person? I’d like to think I am.

16. What was the last thing you drank? A soda from Sonic.

17. What are your favorite colors? Pink. I love love love love pink.

18. Are you in love? Yes.

19. What are you doing for your next birthday? Hopefully I am having a huge party!!

21. Do you like coffee? I do, but don’t drink it nearly as often as I think about it.

22. Would you rather have money or love? Love… as crazy as it sounds. I think when you have two people who are in love and work together they can accomplish anything. So, of course they would have money too! (I’d hope)

23. Have you ever sat on a roof? I have!

24. What are you listening to? That dumb song that says “Should I stay or should I go… you’ve got to let me know, should I stay or go?” I don’t know how sings it.

25. Do you sleep on a certain side of the bed? I hate sleeping near a window.

26. Do you know how to play poker? Yeah. But I doubt I’d win any money at it.

27. What are you thinking about right now? I wish the people in my office would get out.

28. Any plans for the weekend? More working.

29. What time do you get up in the morning? Usually between 7 and 8.

31. Do you eat ranch with your pizza? Oh god no.

32. Last person you IM’ed? I honestly don’t know.

33. Have you ever been in an ambulance? Oh yes…

34. Do you prefer an ocean or pool? I love both, but I think given the choice, the ocean.

35. What color shirt are you wearing? Blue.

36. Do you know how to drive a stick shift? Oui!

37. What’s bothering you right now? That my best friend and I are having some issues, but I know we will work through them.

38. Do you hold grudges? It’s pointless to do so… but I will hate on you for a bit if you piss me off too many times.

40. Who’s myspace page did you visit last? Miss RoRo’s.

41. Are you a Lost fanatic? Yes… but I’m a season behind. Hopefully soon I can get a moment alone with my TiVo to catch up.

43. Earphones or headphones? SPEAKERS!!!

44. At this very moment what should you be doing? Sleeping.

45. Do you read novels often? Yes.

46. What is the color of your bedroom walls? White, but I would love to have something pink or soft green.

47. Do you shut off the water while you brush your teeth? No. Don’t hate me.

49. Are you mad about anything? YES!!!

50. Do you sing obnoxiously in the car? It’s what I do best, and I am sure I look a lot crazier than I feel.

51. Last 2 people to call you? My dad and RoRo

52. Have you ever thought you didn’t like someone, and then found out that you really liked them? Um no. I am an excellent judge of character.

54. How was this weekend? It just started but I am predicting it will suck.

55. Do/did you listen to your parents? My mom yes, my dad, very rarely.

56. Stupidest thing you ever did with your cell phone? I misplace it often. I haven’t had the pleasure of dropping it in the toilet or frying it with my chicken or anything like that.

57. Is there anyone that doesn’t like you because of something you did? Oh I’m sure. I have such a major attitude problem. And I don’t deny it.

58. Do you think your first love affects the way you go on with life? Not my first, but I am sure love plays a huge part of it.

59. The phone rings. What is your ring tone? Just Fine by Mary J Blige.

60. Did you go anywhere yesterday? Nope, I stayed at home and did nothing!

61. Who was the last person you shared beds with? Beds? lol. I was in bed this morning with my girls.

62. Favorite drink? I am a Sweet Tea addict. Omg, I can not get enough of it from Chick-fil-A.

63. Does the person you like know that you like them? He better.

64. Where are you right now? Just like #8… I’m working.

65. If you HAD to kiss the last person you kissed, would you? Um, if I was kissing them then I must have liked kissing them, right?

66. Favorite gadget in the kitchen? The microwave.

67. Favorite pie? Apple.

68. How is your hair? It’s braided… but then again not.

69. Where’s the last place you walked to? To the bathroom.

70. Last time you had a sleepover? Years and years and years.

71. Latest you stayed up in the past week? 4 am.

72. What are you doing, Aside from answering these questions? This seems to be a constant repeat in this series… I am working.

73. Have you been in a car accident? Yes.

74. What is the last thing you said aloud? “Well no shit fucker.”

75. Who’s the 1st person on your missed calls list? Home

76. What did the last text message you received say? That’s private!

77. Last time you went to church? So long ago I can’t even remember when or why.

DESCRIBE YOUR:

78.Wallet? Pink and Green… sounds awful but it’s lovely.

79.Eyes? Brown with perty make up all around ‘em.

80.Life? Not exactly what I wished for, but I’m content.

WHAT ARE YOU:

81.Doing this weekend to come? We covered this already!!!!!!!!!

82.Wearing? Ugly work clothes.

83.Wanting? Sleep.

84.Listening to? Some corny radio station.

85.What do you smell? French fries.

86. Do you sleep naked? Sometimes, but not as much as I used to.

87. Do you like seafood? Yes! And tomorrow I am having lunch at Red Lobster.

88. Do you remember your dreams? I do.

89. Do you consider yourself a study freak? Um no.

90. Do you speak another language other than English? Yes.

91.What did you do last night? Nothing I need to mention here. :)

92. What do you hate? Insects. And people who hate me.

93.Orange or apple juice? Ok… the truth is I love love love apple juice but I don’t drink it because I saw this TV special about how they make apple juice and they were giving some stats and said that like millions of maggots get ground up in apple juice every year and stuff and yeah. I haven’t been able to drink the shit since. So, orange juice it is. OHHHH, so because I’m stupid I just went and googled apple juice and maggots and read the orange juice has them too. And this is from the FDA… so they know the insects are in the food and instead of saying NONE are allowed they set up regulations are to how many are allowed. Oh gee thanks… glad I’m only drinking 2 maggots instead of 5.

94.Who were the last people you went out to lunch with? My husband.

95.Last thing you ate? Some french fries.

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Ouch Ouch and More Ouch

by Monique on June 7, 2008


By the time most of you read this, I will be sitting in the salon getting my hair braided into thousands of itty bitty micro braids.

I decided it was something I had to do because:

  1. The weather in Texas sucks for anyone who has hair and isn’t paying someone a thousand dollars an hour to get it done.
  2. If I had continued to struggle with trying to get it to look decent while battling all the humidity and wind I would have shaved myself bald.
  3. They are low maintenance…
  4. … And I actually look really good with them.
  5. Plus my mom hates them and I will be seeing her in July.

I don’t know how long the entire process will take because I have never had them done by this particular beautician, but I am hoping it will be quick and not very painful. Hoping is the keyword. There’s just something about having someone pulling on your scalp for 4-5 hours that just makes you need a couple of shots of tequila. Liquor really isn’t a good friend of mine, so any chance to avoid needing alcoholic therapy would be a very good thing.

A very very good thing.

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