tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16114567123187555252024-02-19T22:15:10.284-08:00CHICK VISIONBasically, I'm a chick with a vision. This blog was created for all the chicks out there. I want to share my tips on everything for all types of chicks. From the rocker chick to the nerdy chick we all need info on hair, nails, recipes, movies, fitness, health, boys and more. So make this your new #1 spot for everything CHICK!Chick Visionhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18331643898631268614noreply@blogger.comBlogger69125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1611456712318755525.post-32370747204794739802010-03-13T21:28:00.000-08:002010-03-13T21:58:08.224-08:00Hair Update: Still Going StrongI've been rocking a sew-in since January. I love it! I've gotten a lot of growth since, and I'm hoping it continues. I'm planning on rocking sew-in's for the rest of the year. When I put the sew-in in my head my hair length was almost brastrap length. So I'm hoping to be full brastrap by July.<br /><br />Also by request from LaQT, I took a pic of the front of my sew-in. Sorry I took so long to post this...<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjuR9qmB1gppXVLZR9bGGT-QezUs7l4Dsi-gVTrNl0UIDVPYrjz5LxXGZr9__INJVdZMqxJZ-UdC_1suRfrB3eII6PXdbmXQW8hKxnv3UNE3FVfrUR6FphuZ-GNkqeImFJmd9coPXdqCnQ/s1600-h/photo+5.jpg" target="_blank"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 143px; height: 109px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjuR9qmB1gppXVLZR9bGGT-QezUs7l4Dsi-gVTrNl0UIDVPYrjz5LxXGZr9__INJVdZMqxJZ-UdC_1suRfrB3eII6PXdbmXQW8hKxnv3UNE3FVfrUR6FphuZ-GNkqeImFJmd9coPXdqCnQ/s200/photo+5.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5448362967589630962" target="_blank" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjhQF4nrfDZ-guP1J9ZA-NlxtowzOOnMi6l1M5Dol1vY-wvhSaOh5CkrHDhJE5NCGbDJITJ6_BcXmtrMXNck-DIeBQHNb_f-I_jPdiz95yZhmvvUaJCqi1_i_uzWL0k8fraLqA9D0cCx6w/s1600-h/photo.jpg" target="_blank"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 143px; height: 109px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjhQF4nrfDZ-guP1J9ZA-NlxtowzOOnMi6l1M5Dol1vY-wvhSaOh5CkrHDhJE5NCGbDJITJ6_BcXmtrMXNck-DIeBQHNb_f-I_jPdiz95yZhmvvUaJCqi1_i_uzWL0k8fraLqA9D0cCx6w/s200/photo.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5448362891865181282" target="_blank" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhDwdHrYh7mSavIwItBiFFgrE_3XcgI9hfRNEPzDxKyVvGydmqtyHJzJAyJ-qwQl7iUXeNiO1RbBDY7USWbwb1E_3n6beJ6vQpmiY60I0eRRJ_zPr0UVk78gen81f8FsdsIfdyArYc2d3E/s1600-h/photo+5.jpg" target="_blank"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 143px; height: 109px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhDwdHrYh7mSavIwItBiFFgrE_3XcgI9hfRNEPzDxKyVvGydmqtyHJzJAyJ-qwQl7iUXeNiO1RbBDY7USWbwb1E_3n6beJ6vQpmiY60I0eRRJ_zPr0UVk78gen81f8FsdsIfdyArYc2d3E/s200/photo+5.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5448363097366679906" target="_blank" border="0" /></a>Chick Visionhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18331643898631268614noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1611456712318755525.post-37357630088523116122010-03-13T20:49:00.000-08:002010-03-13T22:01:46.543-08:00I've Become A Pescatarian<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh5GPDR-uVnZawmm6sHGdqjtzkinvOznvaviyUKpl5WBhOd5HJZk6Ahgx6fRVFYbB5tBxhBKvrApVuU-qDHNtiBQAR23GDyXOapP_57tSQooR0GQhmIGqDqOKIRAI6BOyzD5VhcScj4_l8/s1600-h/oh-grilling-p25-salmon-l.jpg" target="_blank"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 165px; height: 165px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh5GPDR-uVnZawmm6sHGdqjtzkinvOznvaviyUKpl5WBhOd5HJZk6Ahgx6fRVFYbB5tBxhBKvrApVuU-qDHNtiBQAR23GDyXOapP_57tSQooR0GQhmIGqDqOKIRAI6BOyzD5VhcScj4_l8/s200/oh-grilling-p25-salmon-l.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5448353083006322290" border="0" target="_blank"/></a>I actually started back in October last year and so far I am loving it. At first when I began this diet I was trying to lose weight and slim up a bit. But now I'm doing it because I've noticed a great positive change in my health, so I decided to stick with it.<br /><br />Since October, I stopped eating chicken, beef, pork, cheese, milk, and a few other things. Lately, I've been sticking to seafood, a whole lot of fruits and whole lot of veggies. And I've replaced cow's milk with rice milk. Honestly, I think I'm addicted to rice milk...lol! But I never thought that I would ever stop eating cheese. Cheese was the hardest thing to stop. But I got over it after a month.<br /><br />As far as a change in my body. When I first started I weighed in at 125lbs. After 2 months with out exercise I was down to 110lbs. Also all of my size 3 pants are now 1's. I had to re-buy certain outfits because some clothes look way too big on me.<br /><br />So with that said I plan to start posting some really good recipes to some dishes I've been eating lately. I've gotten really good in the kitchen since I last posted. Plus I will also post some tips too.Chick Visionhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18331643898631268614noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1611456712318755525.post-4085154882020590482010-03-13T20:45:00.000-08:002010-03-13T21:27:43.680-08:00My Pupster Turned 3 Years Old!!!!My honey bunny turned 3 years old. Well, his birthday was on the 2nd of March, but I'm still in disbelief that he's growing up right before my eyes. This year for his birthday present I bought him a new bed to actually sleep in. The last one he destroyed and he's been sleeping at the end of my bed instead. So I got him a new one and trained him to love it and actually sleep in it.<br /><br />Here's a pic of him enjoying his birthday present.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgLJkv8KkpmcLRtDaTRZjZ3oLnBjsL0QI-_JrQJ4464tu1ZpSYeoPYoR9JEtFASyeSRIkplMwtDPphtlbhhiYsg87dkBBRD9se2nAh2kXeyeO68JhgebhuQqojVQaT4tMhRR4i-n6tLPKM/s1600-h/photo(3).jpg" target="_blank"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 145px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgLJkv8KkpmcLRtDaTRZjZ3oLnBjsL0QI-_JrQJ4464tu1ZpSYeoPYoR9JEtFASyeSRIkplMwtDPphtlbhhiYsg87dkBBRD9se2nAh2kXeyeO68JhgebhuQqojVQaT4tMhRR4i-n6tLPKM/s200/photo(3).jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5448355697918988258" border="0" target="_blank"/></a>Chick Visionhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18331643898631268614noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1611456712318755525.post-3966772418900492312010-03-13T20:32:00.000-08:002010-03-13T20:47:24.529-08:00Yay, I'm Back!!!!!!!!!!Hey guys, I am back. Sorry it took me so long to write. So much has happened since I last wrote something. Well, to start off, I was in a car accident that landed me in the hospital and in therapy since this past Thanksgiving. So I was definitely not in the mood to blog about anything for a while. Also school has been kicking my but and keeping me busy. Thank God for spring break!<br /><br />Anyways, I've got so much things I can't wait to talk about so keep checking back for more updates!!!!Chick Visionhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18331643898631268614noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1611456712318755525.post-77157577466009188232009-11-15T21:23:00.000-08:002009-11-15T22:19:46.006-08:00Almost BSL!!!<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgP1pgG-ueTxqRpUwEujpCO1VuDGxkgwGq6H36TUkUtTR3yEfGfzVFnBemkmSSDLI3f0DF_VWalwQkfO4Zu8gsWLpIJxbsaUA_qt0b9mmKkkTfJko0vIQcNherRq2lT45eZJ0SLgbS7iUQ/s1600/photo+3-1.jpg" target="_blank"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 142px; height: 200px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgP1pgG-ueTxqRpUwEujpCO1VuDGxkgwGq6H36TUkUtTR3yEfGfzVFnBemkmSSDLI3f0DF_VWalwQkfO4Zu8gsWLpIJxbsaUA_qt0b9mmKkkTfJko0vIQcNherRq2lT45eZJ0SLgbS7iUQ/s200/photo+3-1.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5404571805581599042" target="_blank" border="0" /></a>I decided to take my sew-in out 5 weeks earlier than I had planned. I got anxious and couldn't wait another 5 whole weeks to touch my hair again. So I took it out on Saturday and relaxed it. I'm happy with my progress, but I'm not happy with the results of my relaxer. I don't know if it's because I didn't detangle so well, but some parts of my hair came out underprocessed. And some other parts came out overprocessed. I'm more upset with the overprocessing part. I'll be doing a corrective relaxer at the end of the year. Other than that I can now say that I have made a full recovery from my very frustrating setback that I had in March.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(255, 204, 204);">Here are my progress pics:</span><a style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(255, 204, 204);" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjHqFdgMcSXxuABfI_GvEPj06xb43pz6p671JHaL1b0hWjfvS19aw_JYc4VNtDMEQsm8RhmJdFIlksxeDY-qHsCRp_wHTa9zxIpL5nzCQCuUd6ADCgrGbt-qf0uT3_XwK_IcTudYCW_lYs/s1600/photo+5.jpg" target="_blank"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 122px; height: 200px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjHqFdgMcSXxuABfI_GvEPj06xb43pz6p671JHaL1b0hWjfvS19aw_JYc4VNtDMEQsm8RhmJdFIlksxeDY-qHsCRp_wHTa9zxIpL5nzCQCuUd6ADCgrGbt-qf0uT3_XwK_IcTudYCW_lYs/s200/photo+5.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5404571999178508770" border="0" target="_blank"/></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiwtWWuhyS0BjXNxKBbzlTiugxfULEqIPhn145ZeYXEuXvV3rbXmEgr8zRvNiIPEAgCnWh0qqdz_wUqVMFwPnbS6aXYngA7ypxEmwVqd-z1uW3JI28Ll2OzHy0aVCW7SNFQGloD7BUhcrY/s1600/photo+2.jpg" target="_blank"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 99px; height: 200px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiwtWWuhyS0BjXNxKBbzlTiugxfULEqIPhn145ZeYXEuXvV3rbXmEgr8zRvNiIPEAgCnWh0qqdz_wUqVMFwPnbS6aXYngA7ypxEmwVqd-z1uW3JI28Ll2OzHy0aVCW7SNFQGloD7BUhcrY/s200/photo+2.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5404580692447683810" border="0" target="_blank"/></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgacC2SY2JUbYyqcuyWm88uMIO_xBfs9Gsy16LeFADLjVCziNvUsKjuTRdvOgY3gHZh6WdWmJjv9KNPHMEmc1OYyFAbHEEGTzaJZnWtcRhBx9GdijPhzfbpvdDzsALxj19jORiu_t6W0HM/s1600/photo+3.jpg" target="_blank"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 145px; height: 200px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgacC2SY2JUbYyqcuyWm88uMIO_xBfs9Gsy16LeFADLjVCziNvUsKjuTRdvOgY3gHZh6WdWmJjv9KNPHMEmc1OYyFAbHEEGTzaJZnWtcRhBx9GdijPhzfbpvdDzsALxj19jORiu_t6W0HM/s200/photo+3.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5404569799117205474" border="0" target="_blank"/></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEifvTGoon3jSdLqAhGiiPEGdvWvEzwIrJcQrshsMYbdZpFq_Z-myANHj1cFl9S1azUv61v-GYRoBrCxspipfQS92Z1AFQzptX6RoyDs9qPQljAW1pmjDz35h0cf5ahV27MOqluN-yyeeEs/s1600/photo+3.jpg" target="_blank"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 114px; height: 200px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEifvTGoon3jSdLqAhGiiPEGdvWvEzwIrJcQrshsMYbdZpFq_Z-myANHj1cFl9S1azUv61v-GYRoBrCxspipfQS92Z1AFQzptX6RoyDs9qPQljAW1pmjDz35h0cf5ahV27MOqluN-yyeeEs/s200/photo+3.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5404568899268618706" border="0" target="_blank"/></a>Chick Visionhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18331643898631268614noreply@blogger.com9tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1611456712318755525.post-21937438751824346902009-10-07T20:58:00.000-07:002009-10-07T21:26:51.518-07:00Hair Update: Back To The WeaveOkay so after I took out my last sew-in, I thought I was going to go until November until I could get another sew-in done. Well that never happened. About a week after I took it out. I went and put a fresh new sew-in back in my hair. I just really want to get those last couple of inches before the year ends. I don't want to do anything that might jeopardized that. Also it was around this time last year when I started the downward spiral to my first hair setback. I never want to experience that again. I know I'll have to deal with my hair again one day. But it ain't happening at all for the rest of this year. I refuse!<br /><br />Also I will be doing nail designs again. I should have a new nail design this weekend. I may even do a tutorial on french tips! :)Chick Visionhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18331643898631268614noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1611456712318755525.post-78254726930850015312009-10-07T20:46:00.000-07:002009-10-07T21:25:43.896-07:00Honey Aftermath<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEicMiJGEdl3BU_NELeRqUw4Olln3LSkEyzZztpH5k8p8aVlKQW4KCanCv9zoUD8M_77Qo2fqCtaZ_In0Ntcc7Omd9NfuTfgp07Md-uOvn4Hu5hcvG7ltdWTQly41vCfH4mP3atVJkq9gp8/s1600-h/53334.jpg" target="_blank"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 135px; height: 170px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEicMiJGEdl3BU_NELeRqUw4Olln3LSkEyzZztpH5k8p8aVlKQW4KCanCv9zoUD8M_77Qo2fqCtaZ_In0Ntcc7Omd9NfuTfgp07Md-uOvn4Hu5hcvG7ltdWTQly41vCfH4mP3atVJkq9gp8/s200/53334.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5390078218418720466" border="0" target="_blank"/></a>Yay! My skin is back to normal again. I was so worried that I had ruined it for life. For the first 3 days I washed my skin with Biore Ice Cleanser w/ 2.0% Salicylic Acid and I didn't put anything else on my face for those days. Not even moisturizer. Then after 3 days had passed I only washed my face with pure water and at night I slathered petroleum Vaseline on my face. By the 5th to 6th day my skin was back to normal. So I am extremely excited about that.<br /><br />After doing more research I realized that I didn't used pure organic honey. So if anyone wants to know what happens if you use impure honey on your face, look at my pics in the previous post. That should tell you all you need to know.Chick Visionhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18331643898631268614noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1611456712318755525.post-21321520124096804562009-09-19T15:08:00.000-07:002009-10-07T21:25:43.896-07:00Honey is my Enemy! :(<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg3oK359k5PsoykpDeb0VgppSOSHdTzzV4Cq7CN5g-wjKB6IbGmtLFPPUj4J72hARtiIYRYHme7u3-WTgHAC3uYY7Z9A42tlGkKjk_Vf6CvgZOM_LV1ZqzaophUtc6G4VyoyPl4xQpJ8O4/s1600-h/honey.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 150px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg3oK359k5PsoykpDeb0VgppSOSHdTzzV4Cq7CN5g-wjKB6IbGmtLFPPUj4J72hARtiIYRYHme7u3-WTgHAC3uYY7Z9A42tlGkKjk_Vf6CvgZOM_LV1ZqzaophUtc6G4VyoyPl4xQpJ8O4/s200/honey.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5383310472534855970" border="0" /></a>WHY! WHY! Why did I do this? I am so upset right now. Okay here's what happened. My skin has always been smooth with no breakouts or blemishes. I noticed this past week I had about 2 very small dry patches on my face. So I searched the internet for some natural cures. I came across a few websites that suggested <span style="font-weight: bold;">HONEY</span> will leave your skin smooth and add moisture to it. So yesterday I decided to put honey all over my face. I left it on my face for 1 1/2 hours. After I washed it off, those sites were right it did leave my skin moisturized. But it also left my skin with the ugliest rash/breakout. I am so pissed! I have a major audition coming up next weekend. Plus I also have an interview with a talent agency in a few weeks. I need this gone, like now. Right now I'm sitting here with aloe vera gel on my face, praying to God that it will go away.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Here's the comparison shot of my face:</span> BEFORE/AFTER<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhcMz_vAwKnM7w1AQo2gzmqNAP3Q-EErmLMPW7oiUWXc_YkRPYVN2bP1evADVUfUaeApqWpwEkjA_0eu3S1t-Vp7tuvv9sNhsPGRDeKEu8NEobz8fiZF63DzJMyqyBoGxbE6DEG8uL6WPY/s1600-h/SDC10985.JPG" target="_blank"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 88px; height: 200px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhcMz_vAwKnM7w1AQo2gzmqNAP3Q-EErmLMPW7oiUWXc_YkRPYVN2bP1evADVUfUaeApqWpwEkjA_0eu3S1t-Vp7tuvv9sNhsPGRDeKEu8NEobz8fiZF63DzJMyqyBoGxbE6DEG8uL6WPY/s200/SDC10985.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5383309201255944626" target="_blank" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgARA8tK5BcYWoP2pfWojnwSxlg-PA71j66KXkZA_cTO9gUYXp_VXFYTdHV8clbQrzms5j1Ar4EzW5MPGz7iyCRPsXCInEKB7foP-7tQ6NrzjDTbas1MJkBoGNkSoaJG0kdXbV5xRzTRuA/s1600-h/IMG_0149.JPG" target="_blank"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 150px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgARA8tK5BcYWoP2pfWojnwSxlg-PA71j66KXkZA_cTO9gUYXp_VXFYTdHV8clbQrzms5j1Ar4EzW5MPGz7iyCRPsXCInEKB7foP-7tQ6NrzjDTbas1MJkBoGNkSoaJG0kdXbV5xRzTRuA/s200/IMG_0149.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5383309425112795474" target="_blank" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />I believe I'm the only person in the world that honey has affected this way. I searched to see if anyone had the same issue, but everyone had great results. This definitely taught me a lesson. <span style="font-weight: bold;">DON'T FIX IT IF IT AIN'T BROKEN!!!</span>Chick Visionhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18331643898631268614noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1611456712318755525.post-44824474681104693612009-09-19T14:51:00.000-07:002009-10-07T21:26:25.873-07:00Sew-In Pics<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhonhlZA-Wtox8FTFXBOGFxmwqnceJU9WJnEPvCoiUe6_srR4Y5_6Ta4BeNrvUBydLRxal2eZAYvIyzDQ0y3kin3VamOHTE09iY1N27qACRcQOJWJQUTnEtclAj70rPuy7oEKRFQbYEwIM/s1600-h/SDC10991.JPG" target="_blank"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 108px; height: 200px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhonhlZA-Wtox8FTFXBOGFxmwqnceJU9WJnEPvCoiUe6_srR4Y5_6Ta4BeNrvUBydLRxal2eZAYvIyzDQ0y3kin3VamOHTE09iY1N27qACRcQOJWJQUTnEtclAj70rPuy7oEKRFQbYEwIM/s200/SDC10991.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5383300618480377506" target="_blank" border="0" /></a>Here is the sew-in I did a few weeks ago. I totally forgot to post it. Anyways, it came out perfect. I braided my hair back vertically and then sewed the tracks across. I kept it in for 5 weeks and followed the regimen in my last post. I just took it down today. The takedown was fairly smooth and easy. I basically soaked my hair with conditioner and water, and my braids just slips right apart. I must say I'm very happy with the results. I actually gained an inch of new growth.<br /><br />Unfortunately, I won't be able to put another sew in back in my hair until the end of October. I have a boatload of auditions and interviews coming up and I'd rather rock my own hair while I do those things. I was trying to hold off on the relaxer til' January, but I need to look fresh for a very important audition coming up. My career is first priority over my hair...lol. But I promise to post my relaxer pics when I relax in October.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Here are some more pics of my sew-in:</span><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEigfXuJ_sGOHTMTDDyycpeL68PnQnU2dk1UfpAo3WVnq9xjPlRz8r_hrSRIsyRDOda5UZVwNhvRyRnWBMU7_cTtZ47QfdnimeiAars59bLLAvueybI-5rXSomKcWsFvrGCCgXG9FFFpQEY/s1600-h/SDC10990.JPG" target="_blank"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 134px; height: 200px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEigfXuJ_sGOHTMTDDyycpeL68PnQnU2dk1UfpAo3WVnq9xjPlRz8r_hrSRIsyRDOda5UZVwNhvRyRnWBMU7_cTtZ47QfdnimeiAars59bLLAvueybI-5rXSomKcWsFvrGCCgXG9FFFpQEY/s200/SDC10990.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5383300502883997474" target="_blank" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjN6p9bJXrhyphenhyphenRpfSSdpqUlQ5d9cggwoOaTSLw0ClUkqXg6zhMPlyx1KSe2Scr7y6Zrt0QG52pLEL3Ov1lZ_bDRwWm35eCI-pkoxPFXMxFTi6QsD0Owe71jBuiZ6cJcm91NXjXSy3ifqDGg/s1600-h/SDC10984.JPG" target="_blank"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 140px; height: 200px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjN6p9bJXrhyphenhyphenRpfSSdpqUlQ5d9cggwoOaTSLw0ClUkqXg6zhMPlyx1KSe2Scr7y6Zrt0QG52pLEL3Ov1lZ_bDRwWm35eCI-pkoxPFXMxFTi6QsD0Owe71jBuiZ6cJcm91NXjXSy3ifqDGg/s200/SDC10984.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5383299992598851234" target="_blank" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjLUfAymHgCg0CgTBytNf6FIc7X7A7cjkEo23pSiWnT-DP64sLRngxp0K__aGQqUgtsFn3fDgKM_vJABVhI1TQmcVR55cGW9I765LQNyeZ0y5z0dkwnI8Acy55rWZQoRpNdc4_PpXvR7Bc/s1600-h/SDC10983.JPG" target="_blank"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 80px; height: 200px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjLUfAymHgCg0CgTBytNf6FIc7X7A7cjkEo23pSiWnT-DP64sLRngxp0K__aGQqUgtsFn3fDgKM_vJABVhI1TQmcVR55cGW9I765LQNyeZ0y5z0dkwnI8Acy55rWZQoRpNdc4_PpXvR7Bc/s200/SDC10983.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5383299909520293938" target="_blank" border="0" /></a>Chick Visionhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18331643898631268614noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1611456712318755525.post-72938447925315347762009-08-14T15:21:00.000-07:002009-08-14T16:14:41.210-07:00New Plan/ Sew-In Regimen<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgZmzxvL4qiiMma2vJua308iqXsuOBmO7su5OxqlUIec0Q3p_t-usUURikxJS4PF_6SDp_7PN1DWrQMCiOhmvBjQy8lUMXyEHfrGLLRUVKzbXZssoYgQBCSZP8SRJ4Aqgd34vk7d8boQ8Q/s1600-h/SDC10978.JPG"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 122px; height: 200px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgZmzxvL4qiiMma2vJua308iqXsuOBmO7su5OxqlUIec0Q3p_t-usUURikxJS4PF_6SDp_7PN1DWrQMCiOhmvBjQy8lUMXyEHfrGLLRUVKzbXZssoYgQBCSZP8SRJ4Aqgd34vk7d8boQ8Q/s200/SDC10978.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5369958616783203650" border="0" /></a>I was having a conversation with my sister last night about how I retained so much length and had better progress in the beginning of my hair journey. And when I think of it I used to wear a sew-in back in the beginning of my journey. It makes so much more sense. It meant less manipulation. So in the attempt to stop myself from messing with my hair so often I am going back to the sew-in. Maybe this will help me get to Brastrap length with ease.<br /><span style="font-weight: bold;"><br />Here's my new sew-in regimen:</span><br /><ul><li>Take out and reinstall sew-in every 2-4 weeks.</li><li>Moisturize daily with Hollywood Beauty Olive Creme</li><li>Spray scalp with Aloe Vera juice daily</li><li>Continue to take my vitamins as normal</li><li>No relaxer for the rest of the year<br /></li></ul>Because I'm so excited about this new regimen, I'm going to install it tonight. The sooner the better of course. I washed and clarified my hair and scalp last night. The only thing I didn't get to do was a deep condition. So I definitely need to keep the moisture up for the next 4 weeks. I'm going to be using the Yaki texture hair by Enstyle. It only cost like $7.99 for a 1o". So it's definitely cost efficient. Plus I'm cheap and I just can't bring myself to pay alot of money for something that's only going to last me 4 weeks...lol...Anyways I will definitely post the finished results when I'm done installing it.Chick Visionhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18331643898631268614noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1611456712318755525.post-41940782151049784862009-08-07T10:35:00.000-07:002009-08-07T11:17:48.078-07:00Hair Update: BSBHere's my update...sorry it took so long. I took these 2 weeks ago and I've been too lazy to post them...lol! Anyways for the last relaxer I stretched for 10 weeks. I don't believe I'll do that again. I'm going to stick to 7-8 week stretches for now. Anyways I believe I made a bit of progress in the length department, but in the thickness department I soooo lost. I even suffered breakage in the front. I'm thinking it has something to do with the barrettes I was using to secure my ponytails. Also I've been very bad with the flat iron. I've flat ironed about 4 times in 2 weeks. :( So now I vow to flat iron at the end of the year instead. I'm giving it a break for the rest of the year.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Here</span><span style="font-weight: bold;"> are my progress pics:</span> <span style="color: rgb(255, 255, 255);">(C</span><span style="color: rgb(255, 255, 255);">lick to enlarge)</span><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEia2xZZQT9u98jSLYiJmuQjccLBVGG6YD9_6metGHPbS4ny4Yab3MKIP3Pp9399CYmt-byXhN4X1RUJWEp31o3GtI0zJNxfYxL_fj24Oy2L6EdtKN-SxyaxM8nEvtyLBvw2fq0d9aS8Acg/s1600-h/SDC10920-1.JPG" target="_blank"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 88px; height: 200px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEia2xZZQT9u98jSLYiJmuQjccLBVGG6YD9_6metGHPbS4ny4Yab3MKIP3Pp9399CYmt-byXhN4X1RUJWEp31o3GtI0zJNxfYxL_fj24Oy2L6EdtKN-SxyaxM8nEvtyLBvw2fq0d9aS8Acg/s200/SDC10920-1.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5367284356153014370" target="_blank" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjrVWwF9AmGD59RVbus41Msu9EyrFM49jt6groyT0dKn8w96EAQLL6IzL9xgXfqMi5B0YYfZU_q5TH1uNDThp4FCwXUxEedTgMTtf08-uWR41rQik3Vs0HHH0n56lMT9LU0e5fma5nTK9Y/s1600-h/SDC10918-1.JPG" target="_blank"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 75px; height: 200px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjrVWwF9AmGD59RVbus41Msu9EyrFM49jt6groyT0dKn8w96EAQLL6IzL9xgXfqMi5B0YYfZU_q5TH1uNDThp4FCwXUxEedTgMTtf08-uWR41rQik3Vs0HHH0n56lMT9LU0e5fma5nTK9Y/s200/SDC10918-1.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5367284574489759458" target="_blank" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgjayyO_sXfvbWSaxSKbRFjj97HBWPhxJk4POnTXVXRR_pPQMiOUMT02ezxl83bJrOcaOmtBuJMflOIk-W6B7xflRsksuAI6Rc0mRr9DevAvRXsficzfLcQAI-f6kvY5jhAWc9BvzMs0z0/s1600-h/IMG_0047-1.JPG" target="_blank"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 104px; height: 200px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgjayyO_sXfvbWSaxSKbRFjj97HBWPhxJk4POnTXVXRR_pPQMiOUMT02ezxl83bJrOcaOmtBuJMflOIk-W6B7xflRsksuAI6Rc0mRr9DevAvRXsficzfLcQAI-f6kvY5jhAWc9BvzMs0z0/s200/IMG_0047-1.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5367284983263072642" target="_blank" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgp4MQN8oBqgopMBiOb61JgSJIINyZLSr0MbK9EiSDkKqKtfgHcbrdfvOSG7l4e-Jj5KtyNOqjrZY4eCX1d4VQEv33OfP1ecC_7117xjyhv8iuGBEZMA0SOmMka8_zdnOZAikK3_-n1izU/s1600-h/SDC10948-2.JPG" target="_blank"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 103px; height: 200px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgp4MQN8oBqgopMBiOb61JgSJIINyZLSr0MbK9EiSDkKqKtfgHcbrdfvOSG7l4e-Jj5KtyNOqjrZY4eCX1d4VQEv33OfP1ecC_7117xjyhv8iuGBEZMA0SOmMka8_zdnOZAikK3_-n1izU/s200/SDC10948-2.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5367285168879195602" target="_blank" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiRm5kpbRNqEfaowhskxS-OjmyVThy1Rzy5K02JoZoExbu_Ub3xaHVa1MQwxbd4yBvgVJl_-Gnd1ZPDOLRtuBksnjVG4qZBYOxfS5hdlm3jbEzawoHBlbL-OK2PptGKkdDsvi-ilOr-Ti4/s1600-h/SDC10921-1.JPG" target="_blank"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 141px; height: 200px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiRm5kpbRNqEfaowhskxS-OjmyVThy1Rzy5K02JoZoExbu_Ub3xaHVa1MQwxbd4yBvgVJl_-Gnd1ZPDOLRtuBksnjVG4qZBYOxfS5hdlm3jbEzawoHBlbL-OK2PptGKkdDsvi-ilOr-Ti4/s200/SDC10921-1.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5367285560473029794" target="_blank" border="0" /></a>Chick Visionhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18331643898631268614noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1611456712318755525.post-21427012936195439222009-08-02T13:46:00.000-07:002009-08-07T11:16:33.075-07:00PJ'ism RevivedI made a promise to myself at the beginning of 2009 to cure my product junkie ways. I was doing great until last month. Here's a pic of all the latest products I've added to my regimen:<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjYUk9Ipgt3oHG17oztCXaRBR2Lax3B134BJHCKv3qnzIQLGCZM58RCMAwio6TZhSKHrPulNdYAEbL534kKc4f7lcm05XWba3G5YpD7gGNv8G_KTRr2aZrRHfXpFu9li9T1xeVoLtOxgfE/s1600-h/photo+2.jpg" target="_blank"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 178px; height: 138px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjYUk9Ipgt3oHG17oztCXaRBR2Lax3B134BJHCKv3qnzIQLGCZM58RCMAwio6TZhSKHrPulNdYAEbL534kKc4f7lcm05XWba3G5YpD7gGNv8G_KTRr2aZrRHfXpFu9li9T1xeVoLtOxgfE/s200/photo+2.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5365477264730510098" target="_blank" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj-cXdlsMujqQrAekrmIAIFlg2sOQBGwxusuAwQeieoVr8pbZG0gwQOswpVcd2TwHAMCmJpRp5lV6OpEvR5CJeMuLeU9OxAq8a6K88aKld1awwm4ulsJsQo75vx5szZx1e2PifFdsCBo28/s1600-h/photo(2).jpg" target="_blank"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 178px; height: 138px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj-cXdlsMujqQrAekrmIAIFlg2sOQBGwxusuAwQeieoVr8pbZG0gwQOswpVcd2TwHAMCmJpRp5lV6OpEvR5CJeMuLeU9OxAq8a6K88aKld1awwm4ulsJsQo75vx5szZx1e2PifFdsCBo28/s200/photo(2).jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5365477388972470066" target="_blank" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">From left to right:</span><br /><ul><li>Aussie Moist Conditioner</li><li>Aussie Sydney Smooth: Calm That Frizz Creme</li><li>Aussie Hair Insurance: Leave-In + Tip Protection<br /></li><li>Aussie Moist: Deeeeep 3 Minute Minute Miracle</li><li>Gro-Aut: Jojoba Conditioner</li><li>Soft & Beautiful: Hair Moisturizing Complex</li><li>Jamaican Black Castor Oil</li><li>Parachute Coconut Oil</li><li>Dudley's: PCA Moisture Retainer</li><li>Creme Of Nature: Ultra Moisturizing Shampoo</li></ul>I will try to give a review of some of these products real soon. So far I'm in LOVE with the Aussie Moist Conditioner!Chick Visionhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18331643898631268614noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1611456712318755525.post-79528694298867246472009-06-13T11:45:00.000-07:002009-08-07T12:35:22.493-07:00New Vitamins<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjNw_z9j7GBU-oKiwb3N_z3eokZSCi2i9Jf2xqe0mvRdWtp6iUVYRsFSYeqxUU9jDWf4Phg10wOccmcxaWJ_Axaif6cHRED8XbpknB-MT1LP3zPIefs9xcPSFOWbERF80ye1Z1eA_E9WM0/s1600-h/SDC10843.JPG" target="_blank"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 193px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjNw_z9j7GBU-oKiwb3N_z3eokZSCi2i9Jf2xqe0mvRdWtp6iUVYRsFSYeqxUU9jDWf4Phg10wOccmcxaWJ_Axaif6cHRED8XbpknB-MT1LP3zPIefs9xcPSFOWbERF80ye1Z1eA_E9WM0/s200/SDC10843.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5346894869886893010" target="_blank" border="0" /></a>I decided to switch brands on MSM. I used to take Spring Valley from Walmart, but I have a feeling it is not pure MSM. I try to be very cautious of what I put in my body. So I decided that my vitamins have to be the real thing. So I found a website called <a href="http://www.nutritionexpress.com/" target="_blank">Nutrition Express</a> and I bought the Lindberg brand. It said it was pure and it had great reviews so I'll give this a try.<br /><br />I also decided to add a new supplement to my regimen. It's a mix of Choline & Inositol. I decided to add it, after I did a research of its benefits.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Here's a list of some of its benefits that I came across online:</span><br /><ul><li><em>Inositol</em> encourages <em>hair growth</em> and can help prevent baldness.</li><li>It stabilizes the cell membranes, and its antioxidant property safeguards the hair follicles from damage.</li><li>Coffee kills this nutrient. Caffeine will destroy it, especially if taken in high dosage.<br /></li><li>Helps in controlling estrogen levels and may assist in preventing breast lumps.</li><li>Choline should be taken in the same amount as Inositol. (Best to take the entire B group vitamins with it) - <span style="color: rgb(255, 204, 204); font-style: italic;">My B-Complex doesn't list Inositol or Choline in the ingredients, that's why I purchased them separately.</span></li><li><span style="color: rgb(255, 204, 204);"><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">You can also consume Inositol with a diet of </span></span>wheat germ, Brewer's yeast, veal, pork, liver, brown rice, wheat bran, oat flakes, nuts, vegetables, cantaloupe, raisins, and bananas.<span style="color: rgb(255, 204, 204); font-style: italic;"><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><span style="font-style: italic;"></span></span><br /></span></li></ul>Chick Visionhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18331643898631268614noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1611456712318755525.post-75407139035894102372009-06-13T11:35:00.000-07:002009-06-14T22:53:39.787-07:00Platinum or Silver?<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjNuzQtTzREbb1yF_OVL_LXQSWmXZpxxiPhL4maZj7K8rf0JydHLKe9ChtHMpHZhqZXasvO_ExUo9edJfacF1D6AQty72HttlK7iKZ_p3Ds4yNQq6IP5ufy4yy6liMNAMiIglExunaQaG0/s1600-h/SDC10829.JPG" target="_blank"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 125px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjNuzQtTzREbb1yF_OVL_LXQSWmXZpxxiPhL4maZj7K8rf0JydHLKe9ChtHMpHZhqZXasvO_ExUo9edJfacF1D6AQty72HttlK7iKZ_p3Ds4yNQq6IP5ufy4yy6liMNAMiIglExunaQaG0/s200/SDC10829.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5346883904621523474" target="_blank" border="0" /></a>I'm not sure what to call it. I call it platinum but my sister says it's silver. Actually, I always thought that they were the same thing. Anyways, here is the cute manicure I rocked this week. I used to <span style="color: rgb(204, 204, 204);">Sinful Colors: "Out Of This World."</span> I also added some cute rhinestones on the ring finger to form the shape of a necklace. I will definitely rock this look in the winter time, when it rolls around again. I think this look matches the winter season better than the summer season.Chick Visionhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18331643898631268614noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1611456712318755525.post-35438939377469497522009-05-27T19:26:00.000-07:002009-05-27T19:59:57.432-07:00I Made Pizza!<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgs9nWuCn2HYLVJvM8hLbJgHJxY7UqASIs0ggG9yvPD2I3Vx1RjGVR-HjoRQV1e1knDs1KEbAiH1l_Tr6Qt3piO6hEccGFOq-rtZQag3bKingXzNzLEDlDDfe_AmLw2N0efuIVFSgU8Afw/s1600-h/SDC10819.JPG" target="_blank"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 116px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgs9nWuCn2HYLVJvM8hLbJgHJxY7UqASIs0ggG9yvPD2I3Vx1RjGVR-HjoRQV1e1knDs1KEbAiH1l_Tr6Qt3piO6hEccGFOq-rtZQag3bKingXzNzLEDlDDfe_AmLw2N0efuIVFSgU8Afw/s200/SDC10819.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5340698229323829858" border="0" target="_blank"/></a>It wasn't easy but I DID IT! YAY!!!!!!! Okay, seriously, I took info from several sites to get the finished product. It came out tasting like Digarno pizza which is tasty of course. But I was aiming for Papa John's pizza, but it wasn't bad for my first try. My whole family loved it, too, including the dog. First I made the sauce from the recipe on the <a href="http://www.pizzamaking.com/forum/index.php/topic,994.0.html" target="_blank">Pizzamaking.com</a> website. Then I found and easy recipe for making the dough on <a href="http://www.1001recipe.com/recipes/food/pizza_dough" target="_blank">1001recipes.com</a>. I'm too lazy to write or copy the recipes but if you click on the links it will open to the exact location of the recipes<span style="font-weight:bold;">.<br />Here are the results below:</span><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgrgqrgVZWWzIHfR8NMqdNoQ2FrEIH9_FmiGVt4IejTgwgjgQepR3oyknxzGmCVgOGCzgVHvlIRQKhbQtDGmzUiawLu4Wpz78t6is68CeheCFINhbu-BRf0x6lRXjwnEXLkui7FrfYWZO8/s1600-h/SDC10798.JPG" target="_blank"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 158px; height: 118px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgrgqrgVZWWzIHfR8NMqdNoQ2FrEIH9_FmiGVt4IejTgwgjgQepR3oyknxzGmCVgOGCzgVHvlIRQKhbQtDGmzUiawLu4Wpz78t6is68CeheCFINhbu-BRf0x6lRXjwnEXLkui7FrfYWZO8/s200/SDC10798.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5340697715978603938" border="0" target="_blank"/></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEitBw3X0PUuIUBHt-w7PbjqmvcAXdR9VqyO9CdxH_Bv3G2rpjlWRxQQ81sulf3xqMhWIW5Yz0v0OKaryp5MM36ikurp93ZsDu0E689dRQK8EZsm7eCW3wsq4vNlQ-9uOCljSjRs7ohX9og/s1600-h/SDC10802.JPG" target="_blank"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 145px; height: 118px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEitBw3X0PUuIUBHt-w7PbjqmvcAXdR9VqyO9CdxH_Bv3G2rpjlWRxQQ81sulf3xqMhWIW5Yz0v0OKaryp5MM36ikurp93ZsDu0E689dRQK8EZsm7eCW3wsq4vNlQ-9uOCljSjRs7ohX9og/s200/SDC10802.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5340700412054890594" border="0" target="_blank"/></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg_JlFQiE9Q01PCE3V8Nwag4BdtZq2UYvHy5tBI_9tZH4YYnRmcilijiC8nRqfoy-WyC0tYNTtMn0Wc8VWX5X6xymolFqY_8AjFwO77fNO2fNgCSd9_TFkvb88-Iak4yeg0fsj5D_iAxqM/s1600-h/SDC10800.JPG" target="_blank"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 154px; height: 118px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg_JlFQiE9Q01PCE3V8Nwag4BdtZq2UYvHy5tBI_9tZH4YYnRmcilijiC8nRqfoy-WyC0tYNTtMn0Wc8VWX5X6xymolFqY_8AjFwO77fNO2fNgCSd9_TFkvb88-Iak4yeg0fsj5D_iAxqM/s200/SDC10800.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5340697898677904658" border="0" target="_blank"/></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh4xj1-ZOeSps5jRQh4oeagjMwm4MNkSyA8dThm61cOnhTpHNkDiy9dnFhmKIl_svQ28yyYvvGWsceuCRElXVpbm6dEHd-n1zI1vxcEZEV195rCTFTRNB9HaDh-HzIzVdZ_8YvOUvut_s0/s1600-h/SDC10814.JPG" target="_blank"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 151px; height: 118px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh4xj1-ZOeSps5jRQh4oeagjMwm4MNkSyA8dThm61cOnhTpHNkDiy9dnFhmKIl_svQ28yyYvvGWsceuCRElXVpbm6dEHd-n1zI1vxcEZEV195rCTFTRNB9HaDh-HzIzVdZ_8YvOUvut_s0/s200/SDC10814.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5340697992480677682" border="0" target="_blank"/></a>Chick Visionhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18331643898631268614noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1611456712318755525.post-80607802169139845332009-05-16T09:50:00.000-07:002009-05-16T15:24:32.022-07:00Nail Design: Pink Is My Favorite Color<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgAgdd6cci4-KEo3hZiq83cGH0MVaA5FcmUdtzPxYqAi3EJh_8qYAlI271LJb_jPAr139efG9yJidxo6vGBnYv9JGFZbbN0CdIgrXxHaYppiU-tsrdVL0pPJSGcTpuVgxL17eFqdjsRHVo/s1600-h/SDC10791-1.JPG" target="_blank"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 170px; height: 200px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgAgdd6cci4-KEo3hZiq83cGH0MVaA5FcmUdtzPxYqAi3EJh_8qYAlI271LJb_jPAr139efG9yJidxo6vGBnYv9JGFZbbN0CdIgrXxHaYppiU-tsrdVL0pPJSGcTpuVgxL17eFqdjsRHVo/s200/SDC10791-1.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5336468423626031074" target="_blank" border="0" /></a>Everytime I think of pink the song from Aerosmith pops into my head...lol...<br />Well, I rocked "Cabana" from the Sinful Colors Collection this week. I actually did these when I was crunched for time, so I couldn't really do much of a design. But I did do some kind of Burberry plaid pattern design on the ring finger. I hope yall like it.<br /><span style="color: rgb(255, 204, 204);">(Click Photos to Enlarge)</span><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjzvSO6_-3tgYzCKgXhiaxy5kHiXTEvm6EibEBRBt0n_bsWjzL_Ge3E_22B_UPQqtdZcWCSTY9xV6PxmRVwalY01fqtDv_m_SIzalDx_K1zbcCOoa0FNrqEpJ0tWVfHMe7U2O_XMKo0Y8A/s1600-h/SDC10790-1.JPG" target="_blank"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 190px; height: 122px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjzvSO6_-3tgYzCKgXhiaxy5kHiXTEvm6EibEBRBt0n_bsWjzL_Ge3E_22B_UPQqtdZcWCSTY9xV6PxmRVwalY01fqtDv_m_SIzalDx_K1zbcCOoa0FNrqEpJ0tWVfHMe7U2O_XMKo0Y8A/s200/SDC10790-1.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5336468096660700194" target=" _blank=" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh_ylVDx04Klj-l4P-OlPDy9csuxJ85luvgPkupyHcIGNKU8LRXGzczT4Arg_Bl_OIowrQwlsGG2GA8vNb1qUTRlw7uuiQ8ic0hX-E3eokoQOOZh31Rx5c79XIdcECcY7HuDH6n_lmeCbM/s1600-h/SDC10788-1.JPG" target=" _blank="><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 190px; height: 122px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh_ylVDx04Klj-l4P-OlPDy9csuxJ85luvgPkupyHcIGNKU8LRXGzczT4Arg_Bl_OIowrQwlsGG2GA8vNb1qUTRlw7uuiQ8ic0hX-E3eokoQOOZh31Rx5c79XIdcECcY7HuDH6n_lmeCbM/s200/SDC10788-1.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5336466047632571298" target=" _blank=" border="0" /></a><span style="color: rgb(255, 204, 204);"><br /></span>Chick Visionhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18331643898631268614noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1611456712318755525.post-52087190866816228532009-05-15T10:30:00.000-07:002009-05-16T10:36:40.528-07:00Sailmoon Chronicles: Ep. 4<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhPw8pCX_SmxFiAHCFSO252Kd48BwerNyAEVC22v_FWq36RwsKj-Xmf8zVzfgidsI86CxuQU3xJJUtj6cqSS8PyyuFZkBGPDA2-EHRx35odfjqEy5ugHD1JLOVaw5uOqppTcR7fGo_lN9Y/s1600-h/usagi.gif"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 64px; height: 46px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhPw8pCX_SmxFiAHCFSO252Kd48BwerNyAEVC22v_FWq36RwsKj-Xmf8zVzfgidsI86CxuQU3xJJUtj6cqSS8PyyuFZkBGPDA2-EHRx35odfjqEy5ugHD1JLOVaw5uOqppTcR7fGo_lN9Y/s200/usagi.gif" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5336476829550197042" border="0" /></a>Here's another great episode from the best animation ever.<br /><br /><object id="veohFlashPlayer" name="veohFlashPlayer" width="310" height="241"><param name="movie" value="http://www.veoh.com/static/swf/webplayer/WebPlayer.swf?version=AFrontend.5.4.2.10.1003&permalinkId=v17930411PY23hnJs&player=videodetailsembedded&videoAutoPlay=0&id=anonymous"><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"><embed src="http://www.veoh.com/static/swf/webplayer/WebPlayer.swf?version=AFrontend.5.4.2.10.1003&permalinkId=v17930411PY23hnJs&player=videodetailsembedded&videoAutoPlay=0&id=anonymous" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" id="veohFlashPlayerEmbed" name="veohFlashPlayerEmbed" width="310" height="241"></embed></object>Chick Visionhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18331643898631268614noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1611456712318755525.post-36846805224013667852009-05-10T17:29:00.000-07:002009-05-10T18:21:58.235-07:00Happy Mother's Day!!!!!!!<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhX85FFGybsGZRIaxL6IQN8aX08eIFouqOLs-eiA56zpKXA-L5HuWtH-e_kJLULt9_k6D2CpNOn16Y7cvVq9N_9i8ps1wDrFiECMJ98PUM3FSgwptj__wetf_G7xY1GVWRR2EIsNuvT_ak/s1600-h/SDC10780.JPG" target="_blank"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 150px; height: 200px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhX85FFGybsGZRIaxL6IQN8aX08eIFouqOLs-eiA56zpKXA-L5HuWtH-e_kJLULt9_k6D2CpNOn16Y7cvVq9N_9i8ps1wDrFiECMJ98PUM3FSgwptj__wetf_G7xY1GVWRR2EIsNuvT_ak/s200/SDC10780.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5334358490356285074" target="_blank" border="0" /></a>My mom definitely enjoyed Mother's Day today. I made sure she didn't go hungry at all...lol. Seriously, she did not go hungry at all. My gift to her for Mother's Day was to cook her a great breakfast and dinner.<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />This morning I woke up real early and made her some french toast, eggs, <a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEis7MgMqJ30Yju2YJkrueOjzNLETvkBUz5q_-xmQfzRaANyJrKAV8Iqz3pTQJ4kV4sGNZfLMloQBgWpdVoDevruPF0hYp_ReCfs2-w5NqGG3DGpW3VoGPGd20HeWn6PVUNCs45nUhtwfGk/s1600-h/SDC10783.JPG" target="_blank"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: right; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 142px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEis7MgMqJ30Yju2YJkrueOjzNLETvkBUz5q_-xmQfzRaANyJrKAV8Iqz3pTQJ4kV4sGNZfLMloQBgWpdVoDevruPF0hYp_ReCfs2-w5NqGG3DGpW3VoGPGd20HeWn6PVUNCs45nUhtwfGk/s200/SDC10783.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5334358616602250594" target="_blank" border="0" /></a>and pancakes for breakfast. Then I placed her flowers on the center of the table with her card and gift card to MACY's. Then when she woke up I had it beautifully presented to her, with cranberry apple juice. She loved it so much...she even said the french toast was so tasty. YAY!!! A+ for the breakfast.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg4eixpAm3nOOz3gbFK3QTsmxoxZ-aKisqcz0VVzWh896MxFsl9RF2PWSanm-nVKmCasfVtvaGRAYJcc6MOmy6dk_2oYXWMN4sPxW8sLewdZyqohvxv_P2WokSjgQRTfqWSSL9dJMsb4Hs/s1600-h/SDC10787.JPG" target="_blank"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 150px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg4eixpAm3nOOz3gbFK3QTsmxoxZ-aKisqcz0VVzWh896MxFsl9RF2PWSanm-nVKmCasfVtvaGRAYJcc6MOmy6dk_2oYXWMN4sPxW8sLewdZyqohvxv_P2WokSjgQRTfqWSSL9dJMsb4Hs/s200/SDC10787.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5334359336073913426" target="_blank" border="0" /></a>Then for dinner I put my new cooking skills to the test and I made chicken alfredo. OMG she loved it...Gosh the whole family loved it. It tasted so good.<br /><br /><br /><br />And last night I baked her some cheescake brownies so that she can enjoy them all day for Mother's Day.<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgaLxDhkP0Ed7LGNb0L4YYaCvEnQ8Zmi9CfN_-03ejgyF4fa0H_i0m5OfBbwrpBuGD3wJXGw3KkgvOKVU07tOiDnkZXuyan55qOy9G25EMa-rmI8RM6raw8IDXi8KQMPoynw9WV4ywNu7U/s1600-h/SDC10775.JPG" target="_blank"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 185px; height: 139px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgaLxDhkP0Ed7LGNb0L4YYaCvEnQ8Zmi9CfN_-03ejgyF4fa0H_i0m5OfBbwrpBuGD3wJXGw3KkgvOKVU07tOiDnkZXuyan55qOy9G25EMa-rmI8RM6raw8IDXi8KQMPoynw9WV4ywNu7U/s200/SDC10775.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5334360230848174034" target="_blank" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg_ZbCoEVXiTE-1BkpB3LGNg5ZoGu3sNY66zbw3nRqBCPZNKtfNydTcjCc_jscggY1Y_ELdl-QbvyUWGnq3wQu00UFJSpUhgvRC7JhsmQIaNZmHSNgE7tGiHJtHbya094klXO3IK5zV7cM/s1600-h/SDC10777.JPG" target="_blank"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 185px; height: 139px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg_ZbCoEVXiTE-1BkpB3LGNg5ZoGu3sNY66zbw3nRqBCPZNKtfNydTcjCc_jscggY1Y_ELdl-QbvyUWGnq3wQu00UFJSpUhgvRC7JhsmQIaNZmHSNgE7tGiHJtHbya094klXO3IK5zV7cM/s200/SDC10777.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5334360566364263842" target="_blank" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />So all in all she had a great day and it was nice seeing a great smile on her face. HAPPY MOTHER'S DAY MOM!!!! :)Chick Visionhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18331643898631268614noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1611456712318755525.post-10279754455347730672009-05-09T15:51:00.000-07:002009-05-09T16:08:59.971-07:00Hair Update: Back On TrackI'm glad to say that after my setback about 3 months ago, I am officially back on track to reaching my next goal, which is Bra-strap length. YAY!!! After stretching for 8 weeks I decided to get a touch up. I really wanted to stretch much longer but I have an audition Monday and I didn't wanted 5 different textures to deal with.<br /><br />So I relaxed last night with Soft & Beautiful. Then after I washed and conditioned, I put in some NTM leave-in and Hollywood Beauty Creme while my hair was still wet. Then I set my hair in rollers to dry. About half way drying I got tired so I just left the roller in, put a scarf over it, and I went to my bed. This morning I used the Organix Cocount Heat Serum as I flat ironed my hair.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Here are the results:</span><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgSsIJ3KJm8uuSp_HWSsOY-cIsKSA6PmFgdh5O96YckhRUaU5mV9T9ZLcsdoLH17cOgjOk6WCIy-8g4NGQXt_QPUVgqRJXVAJcSCLp-UfsBop47F6A_msPmpYoyxHhv8ts5yK671m_jISk/s1600-h/SDC10767.JPG" target="_blank"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 104px; height: 190px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgSsIJ3KJm8uuSp_HWSsOY-cIsKSA6PmFgdh5O96YckhRUaU5mV9T9ZLcsdoLH17cOgjOk6WCIy-8g4NGQXt_QPUVgqRJXVAJcSCLp-UfsBop47F6A_msPmpYoyxHhv8ts5yK671m_jISk/s200/SDC10767.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5333961552079054898" target="_blank" border="0" /></a><span style="color: rgb(255, 204, 204);"> (Click photos to enlarge)</span><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjJK4WIhJALVIEPpT9sK3mpdyfUfZpAqhkQKUpvTVvhVM-MLvZNKyiwBRmZbDS0y3-EkfUm4DK1133MDIywFZVUpbKeGN7xbSrwofe83_VCKeRhik9QVfGAqGV16XrW90HhPRH1GrHpUqE/s1600-h/SDC10771.JPG" target="_blank"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 130px; height: 190px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjJK4WIhJALVIEPpT9sK3mpdyfUfZpAqhkQKUpvTVvhVM-MLvZNKyiwBRmZbDS0y3-EkfUm4DK1133MDIywFZVUpbKeGN7xbSrwofe83_VCKeRhik9QVfGAqGV16XrW90HhPRH1GrHpUqE/s200/SDC10771.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5333961680781526770" target="_blank" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjgoYBaDb5G2eF9Jr5SI4unVTNqOfHPa7T6Xac8UannEiSsWOrfAth_guRE-uPTU9q8NyGzLM1o7GsL641YaczGHXY08zqTr49yp2Pmmr_PJRYNyNpQNk78LaS1DQdyxm8SQNL-3IFV4Bs/s1600-h/SDC10773.JPG" target="_blank"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 130px; height: 190px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjgoYBaDb5G2eF9Jr5SI4unVTNqOfHPa7T6Xac8UannEiSsWOrfAth_guRE-uPTU9q8NyGzLM1o7GsL641YaczGHXY08zqTr49yp2Pmmr_PJRYNyNpQNk78LaS1DQdyxm8SQNL-3IFV4Bs/s200/SDC10773.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5333961745146409538" target="_blank" border="0" /></a>Chick Visionhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18331643898631268614noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1611456712318755525.post-81175033464490079602009-05-02T19:14:00.000-07:002009-05-02T19:56:20.036-07:00Recipes: Kung Pao Chicken<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhI3WH3wx5lI4tiO63uxavFG7aayG1b6TH0q-_LkSp0bdNvw0wuGsNYUdTjPVnzI0WeXDosCJk0a2yB1fULMG0Ycdb74kri3aCcnYLByu2Huq8B86zJVIOLMFNroc64PL3hKtNrwpVblSA/s1600-h/SDC10755.JPG" target="_blank"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 150px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhI3WH3wx5lI4tiO63uxavFG7aayG1b6TH0q-_LkSp0bdNvw0wuGsNYUdTjPVnzI0WeXDosCJk0a2yB1fULMG0Ycdb74kri3aCcnYLByu2Huq8B86zJVIOLMFNroc64PL3hKtNrwpVblSA/s200/SDC10755.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5331415879056533650" target="_blank" border="0" /></a>My goal for 2009 was to learn how to cook. I wanted to learn how to cook alot of different meals. It didn't start off well. I tried cooking various meals and they all sucked. They all either burned, made family members sick, or just tasted gross. Well, today folks I can truly say I made a real meal. YAY!!!<br /><br />I stumbled onto a Kung Pao Chicken recipe from <a href="http://blogchef.net/kung-pao-chicken-recipe" target="_blank">blogchef.com</a> and made it tonight for my family. It tasted sooooo good. Everyone loved it. No one became sick. Also, it was very easy and quick to make. I posted a few pics of the final results. The recipe can be found on <a href="http://blogchef.net/kung-pao-chicken-recipe" target="_blank">blogchef.com</a>.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgpMVHAmaHwxfO_Z2oskDBftJ7kaY8JUSawdBG5qHfQj6JUNhx2KFRAk_UyN2iWYeQyOFmD8fIcPjPWHYsVzsSZtb7AvyksMlrOzSg9cucNg92zWKn9ssQVpYehcbiBboXj48vKMwIJdtQ/s1600-h/SDC10759.JPG" target="_blank"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 178px; height: 133px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgpMVHAmaHwxfO_Z2oskDBftJ7kaY8JUSawdBG5qHfQj6JUNhx2KFRAk_UyN2iWYeQyOFmD8fIcPjPWHYsVzsSZtb7AvyksMlrOzSg9cucNg92zWKn9ssQVpYehcbiBboXj48vKMwIJdtQ/s200/SDC10759.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5331419285732602290" target="_blank" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiDWH5M-MMOD2GaSS8viSmQWQQ57Zeb_G8mG3loJRVYWddg7EY7uREiIeNKDEOj9Kd6e1TCYbTSs13diWwSj0k4Vptx5c4EEMIQ5Kvg1VVa72GSm88kSceL9SGX_hah-79Zhtx1slY55j0/s1600-h/SDC10761.JPG" target="_blank"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 178px; height: 133px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiDWH5M-MMOD2GaSS8viSmQWQQ57Zeb_G8mG3loJRVYWddg7EY7uREiIeNKDEOj9Kd6e1TCYbTSs13diWwSj0k4Vptx5c4EEMIQ5Kvg1VVa72GSm88kSceL9SGX_hah-79Zhtx1slY55j0/s200/SDC10761.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5331419106173608866" target="_blank" border="0" /></a>Chick Visionhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18331643898631268614noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1611456712318755525.post-700820371362532362009-05-02T19:13:00.000-07:002009-05-02T19:41:59.421-07:00The Sailor Moon Chronicles: Ep: 3<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiiDHBA6vA8OausIOmktk66zeeRyRDFmZi_I6OpFSh0eyGCTr1uVVj3xtKSI0t58TlnrFRsS43Rr1rfUHbYj9VO8La_bWHvR13hyLJ_w7eewItmePeVT8AVcYP5jbFmAhSj5eVjo3ZGPTg/s1600-h/Sailor-Moon-Poster-C10278514.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 43px; height: 67px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiiDHBA6vA8OausIOmktk66zeeRyRDFmZi_I6OpFSh0eyGCTr1uVVj3xtKSI0t58TlnrFRsS43Rr1rfUHbYj9VO8La_bWHvR13hyLJ_w7eewItmePeVT8AVcYP5jbFmAhSj5eVjo3ZGPTg/s200/Sailor-Moon-Poster-C10278514.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5331422165498824738" border="0" /></a>Here's another great episode from the Sailor Moon Chronicles. Enjoy the show!<br /><br /><br /><center><object id="veohFlashPlayer" name="veohFlashPlayer" width="310" height="241"><param name="movie" value="http://www.veoh.com/static/swf/webplayer/WebPlayer.swf?version=AFrontend.5.4.2.6.1001&permalinkId=v179304087dfqs79h&player=videodetailsembedded&videoAutoPlay=0&id=anonymous"><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"><embed src="http://www.veoh.com/static/swf/webplayer/WebPlayer.swf?version=AFrontend.5.4.2.6.1001&permalinkId=v179304087dfqs79h&player=videodetailsembedded&videoAutoPlay=0&id=anonymous" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" id="veohFlashPlayerEmbed" name="veohFlashPlayerEmbed" width="310" height="241"></embed></object></center>Chick Visionhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18331643898631268614noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1611456712318755525.post-38500474942476894112009-04-30T18:20:00.000-07:002009-05-02T22:29:17.270-07:00Nail Design: Bronze/Princess Glitter<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjDoDjPj-IB6fqR-tAnNbAV_frxSeKcFrT8Tq_QxZp-_TQfrsjDA1l4By1WFJB9BeweHpETVIPjWv5ylwz_O4rZizb3mWeaArNP5hYsGCZHNOwP_gtImwBwxCiUINiNURy6fjmSQK8sNYw/s1600-h/SDC10736.JPG" target="_blank"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 148px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjDoDjPj-IB6fqR-tAnNbAV_frxSeKcFrT8Tq_QxZp-_TQfrsjDA1l4By1WFJB9BeweHpETVIPjWv5ylwz_O4rZizb3mWeaArNP5hYsGCZHNOwP_gtImwBwxCiUINiNURy6fjmSQK8sNYw/s200/SDC10736.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5330660106955676306" target="_blank" border="0" /></a>Here's a design I did today. I just wanted something really girly and I'm pretty sure this is as girly as you can get. First I polished my nails with <span style="font-weight: bold;">Petites: "<span style="color: rgb(153, 102, 51);">Bronze Baby</span>."</span> Then I started designing each nail with a cute glitter design with <span style="font-weight: bold;">Petites: "<span style="color: rgb(255, 153, 255);">Comet</span>,"</span> which is the pink glitter and <span style="font-weight: bold;">KISS: "<span style="color: rgb(204, 204, 204);">Silver Glitter</span>."</span> Then I added a bow on one of fingers. I bought the bows off of Ebay for like $1 last month. So I decided to used them today since it seemed so appropriate.<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEji4cKJwGQMlrZSZ5ovzXYUWei9lbncbEYsHe-NzazllR-LL7eXTVnuJUCDnlSsUP48AFt_sAvqvbP6bydg6Lw2IYqlUe7dziGbEG58DN3H0hnJ8O-n67bIq0R4NGD_wUfKfbZRWC7yyik/s1600-h/SDC10737.JPG" target="_blank"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 162px; height: 121px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEji4cKJwGQMlrZSZ5ovzXYUWei9lbncbEYsHe-NzazllR-LL7eXTVnuJUCDnlSsUP48AFt_sAvqvbP6bydg6Lw2IYqlUe7dziGbEG58DN3H0hnJ8O-n67bIq0R4NGD_wUfKfbZRWC7yyik/s200/SDC10737.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5330661214448863906" target="_blank" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjXt30O8w0yj7tvtAq_SrrmuSQNtDCSZk75LgJINZYiZcTUt9wha3t2pFP2selKrvJDoWxsD-FFTeszzmXgA5QbkKK47Ea_ySXr1ODaZoPYcbGRabxuGtyqCYEmw3SCkEQnQPc63rh8VKo/s1600-h/SDC10740.JPG" target="_blank"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; 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float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 162px; height: 121px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiylgH1kB6ozGJTCCsl5zGj7uGcR-ItPRyoTLhmHJnyhHDX22Dtj9HzFc0uttJMyacejWGy59-3gXFi4RJTxSVqK3WbQNC1MzphcDgqYmXen_oAGg5HZTSxdK9eCIns713NvaL7gvW4y5g/s200/SDC10738.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5330661439242012674" target="_blank" border="0" /></a>Chick Visionhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18331643898631268614noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1611456712318755525.post-90084221946150773362009-04-30T18:08:00.000-07:002009-04-30T18:39:49.267-07:00The Sailor Moon Chronicles: Ep: 2<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhTI0-MZ7bJmRVA7Zqvtrb0JCQ3YMtdcCViUgNUCkj1oGXMmfr6oAoGxU_w4m948B_W0FNdcr6K6dteRZkhInzJsKUCK5GRPScuhCvvgLJA2phEG_z-Hd_l1Rs40uRwQZX6vt3ThwbVdp4/s1600-h/sailormoon1hw7.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 51px; height: 78px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhTI0-MZ7bJmRVA7Zqvtrb0JCQ3YMtdcCViUgNUCkj1oGXMmfr6oAoGxU_w4m948B_W0FNdcr6K6dteRZkhInzJsKUCK5GRPScuhCvvgLJA2phEG_z-Hd_l1Rs40uRwQZX6vt3ThwbVdp4/s200/sailormoon1hw7.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5330659200453930450" border="0" /></a>Here's episode 2 for all the Sailor Moon Fanatic Chicks out there...<br /><br /><br /><center><object id="veohFlashPlayer" name="veohFlashPlayer" width="310" height="241"><param name="movie" value="http://www.veoh.com/static/swf/webplayer/WebPlayer.swf?version=AFrontend.5.4.2.6.1001&permalinkId=v179298886nsn5ezx&player=videodetailsembedded&videoAutoPlay=0&id=anonymous"><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"><embed src="http://www.veoh.com/static/swf/webplayer/WebPlayer.swf?version=AFrontend.5.4.2.6.1001&permalinkId=v179298886nsn5ezx&player=videodetailsembedded&videoAutoPlay=0&id=anonymous" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" id="veohFlashPlayerEmbed" name="veohFlashPlayerEmbed" width="310" height="241"></embed></object></center>Chick Visionhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18331643898631268614noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1611456712318755525.post-10814032806331081782009-04-29T08:19:00.000-07:002009-04-29T12:15:41.940-07:00Hair Update: Still Going Strong!<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgHrjC-mP3CPfpjwUx1C1Y3jHuYGKGLYsD1yniLhRPru9hTCQok5vUoIzm0GC6fJHv9Hy_WxKlorDEpCKBoE_hu5v4hd4qcfiKnm1oKIdHfKuxPOosMqrJhU9vGehArOGXPfko97R1Efzc/s1600-h/SDC10708.JPG" target="_blank"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 115px; height: 200px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgHrjC-mP3CPfpjwUx1C1Y3jHuYGKGLYsD1yniLhRPru9hTCQok5vUoIzm0GC6fJHv9Hy_WxKlorDEpCKBoE_hu5v4hd4qcfiKnm1oKIdHfKuxPOosMqrJhU9vGehArOGXPfko97R1Efzc/s200/SDC10708.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5330137006416615986" target="_blank" border="0" /></a>I am so proud of myself. I have stayed consistent on my rollersetting regimen for 6 weeks, so far. My hair is loving me for this. This is the healthiest my hair has really been in such a long time. YAY!!! Also, I am currently 6 weeks post relaxer. I would like to stretch it to 12 weeks, but I have an audition in 2 weeks. I'm still debating on whether I should relax at 8 weeks or just press out the roots real good instead.<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiDiQknV1ltraglgw2mEOh6bOxhMsf0_H5Kd_Fjd06-NJ68XyPLhFqKma228pqSNHwfTu3U_GUHDzdbLLgXZI2aQCuz13rTrLYY4Up_iiUhyW7FhgqyBUZBEoQ4MG3b3KP4tbipeBRqYhU/s1600-h/SDC10713.JPG" target="_blank"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: right; cursor: pointer; width: 133px; height: 157px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiDiQknV1ltraglgw2mEOh6bOxhMsf0_H5Kd_Fjd06-NJ68XyPLhFqKma228pqSNHwfTu3U_GUHDzdbLLgXZI2aQCuz13rTrLYY4Up_iiUhyW7FhgqyBUZBEoQ4MG3b3KP4tbipeBRqYhU/s200/SDC10713.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5330133852272444498" target="_blank" border="0" /></a> Other than that dilemma, everything seems to be looking up on my hair progress. My new growth is just crazy right now. Between the vitamins, exercising 3-4 times a week, and massaging, I currently have 3/4 inches of new growth so far. So I'm staying hopeful that I will have at least 1 inch by the time I get my touch up. *I'll keep my fingers crossed*Chick Visionhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18331643898631268614noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1611456712318755525.post-40265953327995843052009-04-29T07:40:00.000-07:002009-04-29T16:10:37.647-07:00The Sailor Moon Chronicles: Ep:1<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiN0dvto_zfqxy1DXD8H6ZzP8m9k-y_s6fgiwPBLbFAKIey48AoC7OJKOvoDx7ZSF4zgjnK4ox6Bt8RSrd5bTGcqnIyLMu8sKSxs2XB47v4RjJG1pQSsb9ooF2B1e3Efsm1r_ZakYuEaL0/s1600-h/moon10.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 87px; height: 162px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiN0dvto_zfqxy1DXD8H6ZzP8m9k-y_s6fgiwPBLbFAKIey48AoC7OJKOvoDx7ZSF4zgjnK4ox6Bt8RSrd5bTGcqnIyLMu8sKSxs2XB47v4RjJG1pQSsb9ooF2B1e3Efsm1r_ZakYuEaL0/s200/moon10.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5330254100563076450" border="0" /></a>OMG, I love Sailor Moon! That was my favorite cartoon when I was younger...and it's still my favorite. Well, since I watch Sailor Moon quite often, I decided to start posting the episodes for all the girls out there who want to watch and reminisce on the good ol' days of great cartoons. Plus Sailmoon and the Sailor scouts are my ultimate hair idols...lol Here's episode 1!<br /><br /><center><object id="veohFlashPlayer" name="veohFlashPlayer" width="310" height="241"><param name="movie" value="http://www.veoh.com/static/swf/webplayer/WebPlayer.swf?version=AFrontend.5.4.2.6.1001&permalinkId=v17929886WzwX5fjm&player=videodetailsembedded&videoAutoPlay=0&id=anonymous"><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"><embed src="http://www.veoh.com/static/swf/webplayer/WebPlayer.swf?version=AFrontend.5.4.2.6.1001&permalinkId=v17929886WzwX5fjm&player=videodetailsembedded&videoAutoPlay=0&id=anonymous" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" id="veohFlashPlayerEmbed" name="veohFlashPlayerEmbed" width="310" height="241"></embed></object></center>Chick Visionhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18331643898631268614noreply@blogger.com0