In a few days, I will have met a milestone... My 25th Birthday! In the last couple months, I have looked in the mirror and been kind of unhappy with myself. I've been evaluating my life. (Let's call it a "quarter-life crisis... :) ) I mean, I'm not all depressed and whatnot :) but I haven't been 100% happy with myself. That is why I'm on this journey...

My journey started a couple months ago, when a coworker and I were talking about hair. She had gotten a relaxer and it had broken off all of her hair. Me saying she was devastated would be an understatement. Her hair was uneven, thin, and broken off. A week or so passed and then she came in with a lace wig that she had talked about buying. After a hour or so, she confessed to me that she had chopped off her hair. I called her a liar and she laughed and showed me a picture. She actually did it! She decided that she was going to chop it all off and start over. This time... naturally!

Our pastime at work is looking up sites on hair and seeing what people are doing to keep their tresses healthy and therefore longer. After doing all of this "research", I saw how happy people were in their own skin and how empowering it was for everyone and my coworker. I wanted to feel this way!

Transitioning is not an easy decision. It takes time, work, and dedication. It is easier with a support system. I have read a lot of blogs that say they are blessed enough to have someone in their corner. My significant other isn't that supportive in my decision to go natural. He doesn't understand why I don't want relaxed hair anymore. I've tried to explain that it's something I need to do for myself to learn and grow but he doesn't get it. He says my hair looks nappy and untamed and etc. It just can be so discouraging sometimes but I am strong. I know my "Sig-Nif" is crazy... LoL.  My mother is the only person that praises my decision to go natural... well... my son does too. LoL :) He loves his mommy just the way I am and choose to be... which greatly comforts me.

So with this transition... it's not only my hair. It's my sense of self. I want to be a better me and discover the strength I know I have. I know this transition of me isn't going to be overnight. That's what i'm looking forward too, truthfully. I want to see my transformation. That is a big reason why I’ve decided to be here… To share my progress, my road blocks, my smiles and my tears, but mostly... for support.

I’m looking forward to this journey. I’ve thought about it and it’s begun… Finally!