Out of the Comfort Zone With My Hair

PLEASE tell me that I'm not the only person who's hair gets all over their last nerve.

I've had an interesting time with my hair since my surgery a while back and a frustrating time with the ugly scar that was left behind. Since it had gone in my hair line, this growing out process has been fun but it's also summer is here and I will be damned if I can't pull my hair up. This week alone, it's been 80 degrees before 9am, then we roast like a good rotisserie for the day in the 90-100's and it's still 80 degrees after 9pm.

Well like hair goes, it grew and I found out that the little edges would not stay in a low ponytail let alone a regular one. So after some initial surfing on the Pinterest, I found the solution! The Undercut.

Here's the one I saw and pinned so quick my phone didn't know what to do with itself.

Here's mine. It's AWESOME!! I had my stylist throw in some highlights earlier in the year and then she was all for doing this for me. I was nervous mainly because this was going to be a big change since the surgery. It was a willing change and the only person who semi-freaked out was my dad. Then I told him about my scar issues and he understood, which then led to a thunderstorm later.

Coming from an old-school Hispanic family living in the edge of the bible belt, so many times it's hard finding that middle ground. Where I'd love to be out and do amazing and crazy creative things, I'm still semi-recognized in this small community as a professional. Not to say that it's a downside but I don't need my work life to be more stressful than it already is, especially when I'm off the clock. So I keep to my bubble and sometimes it's suffocating. Having this little perk just for myself to show off when I want makes me feel like I don't have to be in a box all the time.

 A few things to know about getting an undercut:

1. Make sure your stylist can do it and is willing to do it. In many circles, it can be said this is not your grandmother's style. So pitch it and chances are are they will be excited too. Mine was :)

2. Commit to it. My stylist is super awesome and even though I had a couple reservations, she eased me into with a great point, it is hair so it's gonna grow back in case I didn't like it.

3. I have a triangle shape but it can just be cut across, so whatever design you're wanting, look it up and you can change it up when you get it touched up.

4. Getting buzzed for the first time with clippers is a very odd sensation so just go with it. It may be a bit itchy initially but trust me it will go away.

5. Touching up will be a must. I won't lie when I say I've lagged for how fast my hair grows. So know your hair works and again, Talk. To. Your. Stylist. They are professionals after all.


Remember to do what scares you.






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10 Ideas When Buying For The BF

I don’t know about you, but GUYS are the hardest to buy for!

Granted brothers and dads are standard hard, but let me tell you that my boyfriend is the hardest person to buy for. He tops my dad and brothers easily. I know I’m not the only one in this and with Valentines day literally around the corner, it’s always a struggle to be cute and still show that you put some thought in.

Now to the dudes, I know that some girls are impossible so consider me in how-in-the-hell-am-I-going-to-pull-this-off boat with ya. The thing is that we, in this boat, still come through somehow. Don’t get me wrong, I love my bf. He’s the guy who’s always smiling and seeing the better side of the day with a side of smart, sarcasm, and a positive look on life. He truly makes me want to be a better person in the optimistic sense. And of course he spoils me to no end and insists on no gifts in return. So, ladies (and other guys), here’s some miracles that I’ve pulled off, whether you need it for Valentine’s day or birthday or any other gift-y type day because reciprocity is important.

So check these out via the wonderful Amazon Prime. Understand that this may not be the ideal unless you don’t mind forking over money for one day shipping. Now my bf isn’t big on movies, accessories, clothes. He just got into cologne and bought enough to last the rest of his life (which I’m totally ok with because there is NOTHING wrong with a man that smells good – insert creeper status lol) And he’s not big on clutter, so I try to make my gifts as practical as possible.

Can't go wrong with beer, but it's cute beer

Because a suitcase isn't always necessary when travelling and let me repeat for emphasis, a trashbag is not proper travelling equipment.

Where I use music lyrics and movie references in life, he uses sports references

Because the speaker on your phone isn't loud enough when you need it to be

Adapter goes directly on battery and you set the phone on the charger, BAM no wires. should have bought this for myself lol and I eventually did

Ain't nobody got time for warm beer. Keep it cool even when it's being babied lol

And when you are literally figuring something out last minute, then Pinterest is your friend. These are on my boards. Check out my boards from the Follow Me link in the side bar.