Labor of Love

As I was perusing Curly Nikki, I came across her NBC segment on MHP on how society views natural curly hair and how we curly head hair owners often perpetuate negative views of curly natural hair. The stigmas of natural hair being ugly, nappy, annoying, something to get rid of, inconvenient are planted in our heads at a very young age. Think about it. Do you have fond memories of your hair getting styled, braided, hot combed, relaxed?

During the moments I imagine and dream what my children will look like, I pray and hope my husband (another dream) and I will be good parents. I pray that our children will grow up being self-confident, believe they are beautifully and wonderfully made, and are strong enough to combat the harshness society deals at times. I would love them to believe they are the best in the world and that our love is unconditional. I would love my children to grow up loving their hair and body the way God made and intended them to be. I would love them to embrace the uniqueness and versatility their hair will bring and that caring for it is a labor of love.


Here is a homage to my future children and other parents out there who promote labor of love.


Clink on the links below for inspiring stories

Daddy's Little Girl/Mirror On America

GirlsLoveYourCurls

Chocolate Hair Vanilla Care

Beads Braids and Beyond

Natural/Organic Fever

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Parabens! BPA! Cancer! Estrogen! Sulfates! Cetearyl alcohol! Infertility! Phthalates!! OH MY!!!!!

Culture, History, Beauty

It is ironic how I did not appreciate what my country had to offer in terms of culture, history, and beauty. Now that I have lived abroad for so many years, my eyes and heart have been opened to what my country has to offer. Last week my family and I traveled to Mombasa which is in the eastern coast of the country. On the trip, I took pictures of the changing landscape, the hardworking farmers selling their produce, some wildlife, and of course the beautiful beaches.

 

 

 

I wish I could wake up to this every day.

Once again I was inspired by what I saw around me. The patterns on the native fabrics and the crafts sold at the Maasai Market are amazing!! It's not like this is my first trip home, but for some reason this trip is different.

I only have a few more days to enjoy the sunshine before going back to the rain and cold in the USA. Sigh!!!