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Is your turkey getting nervous?

Greetings beautiful sisterlocks family,

I personally would like to wish everyone safe travels during the holiday and a very Blessed and Happy Thanksgiving. Before my return trip to the US from South Africa, I was asked by a local why do/should African Americans celebrate Thanksgiving? So, I gave them an answer from my heart. I don't only celebrate Thanksgiving because it was instilled in my way of life from a "traditional" aspect. I celebrate Thanksgiving to honor God, my family, fellowship and my life. I am thankful and have been blessed with so much that it sometimes is overwhelming. I know the legacy and the basis of what both "traditional & modern" Thanksgiving is for. So, before anyone goes to "the source of all knowlege" (i.e. google, wiki etc.)..., just remember, Thanksgiving can mean so much more than giving honor to our American Indians for surviving a rough and patch winter. I am learning so much from so many different people. It is causing me to have some sort of identity crisis or something..lol. I am not American Indian nor are my immediate family members decendants or directly related to any of the forefathers of the British colonies. I may have a little bit of both mixed up in generation through generation. However, I am BLACK. I am an American. I give honor and thanks to all that has been bestowed upon me.

I could write all day about this. But, I'll spare you since its a holiday :)

Much Love and Respect

-Aqueelah

My Consultant - Ms. Vickey Hill.....

Awesome lady.....with Awesome Sisterlocks :)

2 years 3 months....and counting

My social (hair) life has been somewhat boring. Nothing new here....other than some major growth. It seems as if it happened overnight. I won't complain though. Even though I didn't get very much support initially, I still feel as though going "au-natural" was one of the best decisions in regards to the care of my hair that I have ever made. Not to mention, I've taken some really drastic measures in the past....

@ the time....I felt as if I wouldn't have had patience to go through the "transition" stages.. So, I went into the bathroom and got the scissors. I left about 3mm, hopped in the car and headed to the barber shop.

Other than frizz....(which I like to call "my signature).....everthing else is on the up and up :) Enjoy the pics....

2 years, 3 months....and counting.....

Delayed Responses....

Oh me oh my. I have somehow managed to neglect my little crack in the world wide web. However, this hiatus has taught me oh so much and I thank God for my wonderful experiences.

Since my last post, with God's guidance, I've accomplished the following:

-Obtained Platinum Status with Delta Airlines (from flying back and forth to South Africa once every two weeks for the last 4 months). I've accumulated @ least 5 domestic award trips!!

-Got turned down for a position at a ground breaking company :(

-Recieved a RAISE @ my current job!!!

-Experienced a SA Union Strike!

-Went on a Game Drive

-Touched a lion cub

-Hand fed a Giraffe! (which is awesome because they are my all time fav)

-Ran my 1st 5K

-Got on Facebook!

-Reunited with a very special friend i'd lost contact with ;) (as a result of facebook..lol)

I can't think of anything else right now.

Oh yeah....

and my hair has grown a little bit! No drastic changes though.

-Quee