Week 1 Oily Face Challenge

This weeks oil formulation was:  1/3 castor oil, 2/3 apricot kernel oil
(Approximately 1/2 TB per cleansing)

What's the combination of your skin?

I'm sure you all will be thrilled to know that I am still happily experiencing the effects of a poo-free lifestyle.  I have recently started adding tea tree oil into my "shampoo" and have found it works nicely.  I'm not sure my flakes are gone but the itchy scalp is much better.  The ratio of tea tree to shampoo is 12 drops per 56 oz.  Also, I've found a great product to use in my hair that washes out nicely with just water but gives nice hold and frizz control.  It's called Soft Hold Styling Creme by Sei Bella*.  It works nicely when I wear my hair curly and supposedly it helps when used before straightening (though I haven't been that energetic yet).  Adam even uses it, too!  

Wonder Years -- Yet another digression from the hippie world

I spoke to one of my childhood best friends on the phone last night and it got me thinking about how much has changed.

People are Strange, When You're a Stranger

I took a sociology class back in college and thoroughly hated it.  My professor was a sexist ass but that's besides the point.  The take home message I got from that entire semester of torture was that people are sheep.  When put in a group most people will go with the general flow of the crowd.  Not necessarily in the herd type of way either.  I'm referring to the concept of group thought.  Studies have shown time and time again that when put on the spot in front of a group of peers individuals will outwardly agree with the consensus of the majority even if they truly feel otherwise.  Makes you wonder about our justice system doesn't it?  Having a jury of people convene about a person's innocence or guilt is not my idea of "justice."

Mel vs. Dishwasher

 

Poo-Free (Belated) Week 4 Update/Challenge Conclusion

So, not only is this week's update almost a week late, but it is also half-assed.  My hair has been so normal that I didn't keep close tabs on my washing schedule or my day to day thoughts on its results.  How about we skip week 4's day by day, play by play and move straight into the results of the entire 30 day challenge, shall we?

Childlike vs. Childish

Another boys weekend has come and gone.  It was a weekend filled with new experiences for the boys.  They got to make smores and camp out in Grandma's RV.  They were able to eat pancakes cooked over an open fire. Christian is learning how to swim with his life jacket.  Watching them do those various things made me realize the vast difference between being childlike and childish.