Gone but Never FORGOTTEN♥

I have So many sweet memories and even sweeter are some of the long lost people that exist in them. You see the thing about us City Girls is that we don't just exist we LIVE♥...and with that Life comes ALOT of lessons to be learned and People along the way to help us learn them.

Those people leave imprints on us so deep that long after their gone, we still feel the fuzziness of the precious moments we shared with them.....laughing, crying, talking for hours, partying, and sharing......Life.

Today, I step into a New Life and not much is familiar yet, everything is so fresh and barely touched; So It's times like now when I'm chillin, late night, all alone, that I find comfort in remembering the Him's and the Her's that onced touched me mentally and/or physically whom are now distant memories. I wonder if they sometime think of me too......then again

I KNOW THEY DO.

We're all gone, but NEVER FORGOTTEN;)

dedicated to friendships that had to end, but will last forever♥

Luv, Nikki

My HAIR IMPROVMENT Pics♥

BEFORE-September 2009

After- July 2010

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READ POST BELOW FOR HAIR JOURNEY UPDATE ;)

PEACE♥

♥HAIR UPDATES♥

HAIR PICS IN POST ABOVR .
FINALLY I REACHED MY FIRST GOAL!!!

Up top is a pic of my hair 10months ago on 9/2009. After being on my hair journey for a yr, I was still fed up with my thin see through ends and extreme uneven hair, so I trim/cut it back up to armpit length and decided to really take my hair journey seriously.

That was the best decision I've ever made for my hair.

Now I've reached my first goal of healthy BSL (Bra-strap length) Hair. As you can see, I've gone a little passed that which is great! . I was 4wkS post relaxer. My hair is a little uneven, so I'll even it up soon. :) My next goal is Mid-Back Length!!! yaay.

What Helped Me Reach My Goal:
Deep conditioning once a week with ORS replenishing conditioner
Washing with HairOne
Using a clarifying poo 1x per month
Detangling with Jilbere Shower comb
Using Mane and Tail Detangler and moisturizing & sealing nightly
Wearing Half Wigs as a protective style
Airdrying and staying away from heat
Black Tea/Coffee Rinses (love♥)
Wearing satin scarves and sleeping on satin pillow case
Stretching relaxers 14+ weeks apart and texlaxing
TRIMMING Split Ends-mandatory for length

Great things I occasionally do:
Use Jamaican Black Castor Oil
Take GNC Ultra Nourish Hair Vitamins
Co-wash

Things I stopped:
Roller setting at home- i got breakage no matter what, so I only let my stylist do it after she relaxes my hair.
Hard Protein treatments- I just use protein conditioners every now and then
Braiding Hair- My fine hair breaks when Its braided for extended periods
Stressing- It will grow, so don't obsess over your hair. Be patient and remember less is more.

GOD Bless and I wish you and your Hair the Best!

Luv Nikki♥

Seven♥

I would not be ME♥ if I didn't write something special on July 7th 2010.
I luv the number 7 so why not write 7 reasons why I am Happy on this Blessed day.

♥ My Faith, and knowing that GOD guides me through this ever changing Life, strengthening me along the way. I feel complete in knowing Him, there is no greater Love.
♥ My Mom & Sisters, My Girls no matter what. To be blessed with 3 strong women who love you unconditionally is a feeling that I will cherish forever.
♥ My Fiance....My O My. What great feelings I feel just to think of him, lol. Talk about an amazing Man that I can't wait to Marry. He has such a good heart and he makes me feel like it beats for me :) .
♥ My Career :) I Love my Job in the Health Fitness Field!!! I could not have chosen a better career for myself. Majoring in Exercise Science was the best decision for me because I get paid well for doing what I love, therefore I will never "work"....I just do great things.
♥ I love that today is my Last Boyfriend/Girlfriend Anniversary with my Babycake. It's been two wonderful beautiful extraordinary years together and I feel great in knowing that next yr on this day we will already be married and on our way to Maui :)
♥ I love that its so warm and sunny outside.
♥ I love that today represents beauty to me in so many ways and it always will. Give it up for July guys. It's an amazing month and this is coming for a Girl born in January...just 7months prior.

Much Luv, and CELEBRATE LIFE!!!!!!!

LOLove♥

LOVE & LAUGHTER

THE TWO SHOULD BE INSEPARABLE

.♥.

He should make you smile when you want to frown

and cause you to laugh when you 're feeling down.

He should answer your questions when you wonder why

and He should always be there so you'll never have to say goodbye.

He is in Love & He gives your heart Laughter

Love Nikki :)

Beauty

“No object is so Beautiful that, under certain conditions, it will not look ugly.”

be beautiful in how you live; Looks are overrated.

kisses, Nikki:)

Art: Beauty Within by Scott Kuehn

Why Care?

Why do you care about what certain people may think or feel about you?

Their opinion of you has no deciding factor in your life. You determine your happiness and your success. It takes your actions to experience life to the fullest, and you can do great things with or without feeling accepted by others. People that dislike or ignore you for no reason will soon become distant memories; So live life and feel content in knowing that you will never please everyone! Just aim to please yourself by being "you" no matter what.

Besides...Wouldn't you much rather be disliked for who you Are then to be liked for who who you Aren't?

Only keep the people close to you that willingly want to be there....your circle may get alot smaller, but at least it will be unbreakable.

Peace & Love Nikki :)

~I can only be me ;) Love it, or Leave it~

My Hair Inspirations!

I'm slowly but surely approaching my goal of Mid-back length hair and I couldn't of done it without the info, guidance, and tutorials from some of the best ladies in the relaxed-hair journey game. These ladies rock. Check them out and I hope they inspire you as well!

Bronzeg- She's My Personal Fav because she keeps it REAL when it comes to her hair. There is no pretending like she doesn't have breakage, or that she loves all products, and that she's never made hair mistakes. She's just a down to earth Fab Chic that had a goal and achieved it! Luvs her!
Check Her Out
Her Youtube Channel: http://www.youtube.com/user/chinablk
Her Recent Interview: http://www.longhairdontcare.net/long_hair_dont_care-deleted-20090628-muftz/2010/03/inspirational-thursday-bronzeg.html

Sylver2- Oh How I LUV her hair!!!!!!! She's not big on making youtube videos but her Fotki was one of my biggest inspirations!
Her Youtube Channel: http://www.youtube.com/user/sylver2
Her Fotki: http://members.fotki.com/sylver2/about/

Ms.Kibibi- I just discovered her a couple weeks ago but I'm hooked on her hair already! She's full of helpful info.
Her Youtube Channel: http://www.youtube.com/user/mskibibi
Her Blog: http://www.kibibihair.com/

Luv Nikki :) I will reveal my hair later this year! Yaay.

IF U ASK ME I'M READY♥

U give me a feeling that I never felt before
And I deserve it, I think I deserve it
It's become something that's impossible to ignore
And I can't take it.......

I was wondering maybe
Could I make you my baby
If we do the unthinkable will it make us look crazy
Or would it be so beautiful either way I'm sayin
If you ask me I'm ready.......
If you ask me I'm ready

This song reminds me of my college years when I met my Baby :). Like most ladies, I started feeling all those serious feelings first, now 5yrs later I look at my ring and laugh. It turned out so beautiful, and I deserve it.

BE PATIENT WITH LOVE, WITH THE RIGHT PERSON IT COMES TOGETHER WHEN, HOW, AND WHERE IT'S SUPPOSE TOO......♥

happy Birthday Baby....born on a 7th day, we were so meant to be, lol :)

I Have To Do It!!!!!!!

30 minutes- Intense Jumping Rope, Dancing, & Cardio
2 sets of 10 push-ups
2 sets of 20 bicep curls
5 sets 20 ab exercises
2 sets of 30 calf raises
2 sets of 15 lunges & Squats

And Today's Motivation Pic to make sure I do it is none other than Mel.B!

ASK YOURSELF THIS QUESTION.....HOW WILL YOU LOOK IN YOUR SWIMSUIT THIS JULY???

Going To Workout out now, Peace cuties.
Nikki :)