11/23/2015

Hair
I knew I was going to wash this morning (Monday), so yesterday evening I did a coconut oil treatment.  I had never used coconut oil on my hair but have been eager to do so after reading about many positive results had by other long-hairs. Coconut oil remains a solid up to around 76 degrees, yet melts fairly easily in the palms of your hands.  For the sake of expediency next time though, I will probably melt the coconut oil in the microwave first.  Rather than reinvent the wheel, so to speak, I'm including a link to a good page of instructions.  Quite by coincidence, I happen to use the same brand of coconut oil this lady shows in her instructions, and I can attest that there is no smell.  

I put a lot of coconut oil on my hair yesterday, from the roots down to the tips of my length.  Then I put on a plastic (disposable) cap and left it on overnight.  I wanted the oil to have a good long time to sink in.  Just in case the cap slipped, I slept with a towel over my pillow.  This morning I used a cleansing shampoo* and my usual condish+honey, and my hair feels quite nice.  (*That old Pantene cleansing shampoo that I cannot find in stores or online.  Wonder how old this stuff is?!?  Perhaps it's time for some new stuff!!)  I will definitely incorporate coconut oil treatments into my regular routine.  

I've been making an effort to wear my hair down more often, either in a side braid, a segmented ponytail, or simply loose altogether.  Although wearing it down may not be an option for very long, since my Missouri autumns and winters can be pretty windy.  I've also been making an effort to use a comb on my hair instead of a brush, and doing some finger combing throughout the day.  (P.s. never, never, ever use a brush on wet hair, period.)  

Other
 I fell yesterday, landed on my right knee.  The Mister & I were clearing junk out of the old shop.  (He moved his business across the street, have I mentioned?  Shoot, I can't remember.)  I was carrying an old printer, tripped over some 2x4s and went down hard on a concrete floor.  There's a nice goose egg on the knee and I can tell I'm going to have some really groovy colors in a couple of days.  There's a smaller bruised area on my right elbow, and I wouldn't be surprised if I don't also see a bruise on my (right) hip, too.  *shrug*  What can I say...we were both exhausted from moving stuff all day and things happen.  Hey, at least I didn't smack my noggin on the concrete, eh.