Getting back to my Roots

I thought I'd give a great suggestion for anyone who hasn't resolved yet. More often then not New Years resolutions have to do with physical appearance. So, why limit the potential wow factor by just eating better to lose a few pounds. Try my new program for free and get noticed. Warning, this takes serious time and pride commitment. First, lower all your standards. For example, stop trying to get showered before you see people in public. So what if your deodorant has worn off. Greasy hair, not a problem. Make up, forget about it. Keep up this routine for awhile. To add additional oomph to the end product, highlight your hair and let it grow out about 2 inches or so as seen here: (you know there is a lot of love coming from me to post such a heinous picture. I just want you to understand the depths one must sink.) What's great about this program is you can tailor it to work for you. Then, if desired, work out daily doing such fun things as Zumba. It's up to you, but it adds to the end result. After awhile, people get accustomed to your mediocrity and love you still the same. When you finally are ready for the new you, dye your hair back to it's original color (or if you want to keep up with those highlights, be my guest). Wash it like hygienic people do and may be even bust out some styling products when you do your hair. It's fun when people have to look several times to recognize you. By comparison, the new average look takes on a high level of appreciation to those surrounding you.



Such is the transformation that has happened to me this last week. In fact, the funniest compliment/conversation I had about the new me happened at the mail box a few days ago. One of the dad's from the bus stop we used to pick Mia up from bumped into me. After starring for a good minute he asked, "Have you done something new? You've lost some weight and something else. You looking good." (Note, although my blog is riddled with spelling errors, that last You was intensional and a direct quote.) All other comments from said man were a bit more friendly then desired, but I will attribute that to the swagger of African American men and their ability to share such compliments with friends. It kind of reminded me of a good friend's hair stylist's mantra. . . . .you don't want people to recognize the hair color change, but may be that you've lost weight.

Second warning: old habits die hard. Showering daily before being seen in public or even after working out isn't a guarantee. None the less, it's good to have the one color. At least for now.