An Update of Sorts

I got my haircut today. Again at the Aveda Institute. You might remember the last time I went I had the very nervous student. Well, luck of lucks, I get her again today. And she's still nervous and kind of weird. But again I think she did a good job so I can't really complain. I really hope I get someone different next time though.

You might also remember the custom Vans I ordered back in April for the Vans book we're doing for work. Well today there was a party for the book a powerHouse books in Dumbo. It was a cool party, Tony Alva and Steve Callabrarera (that is not how you spell his last name) were there and there was a question and answer section and it was cool to hear their stories. And a lot of interesting people to watch, many of whom embody this mold.

But I got to wear:



MY VANS!! (Please note that I do not have cankles and my legs are smooth and not lumpy, I don't know what's wrong with this picture but it's not good. Also the faint blue area on my shoes are from where my dark jeans bled in the rain last week! And don't we have nice wood floors?)

I Have Nothing to Say...

...and I'm saying it.

Unfortunately I feel like I have to come up with something to say before I leave for Phoenix. I'm actually a little excited to go to Phoenix. I did some research into restaurants, my boss has backed off somewhat, and I'm going to meet up with a friend from college for dinner on Saturday. It is this weird thing tonight where I'm excited to not have to go to work tomorrow and to be going away, but then it's not like vacation excitement since I'm going to be working.

Some other random thoughts...

- Work was insane today, I guess that's what happens when you're going to be away for 3 days
- I got my hair cut at Aveda today, the student I had was really nice and she did a great job, but she was so nervous. She was doing the nervous talker thing and she kept dropped the comb (and thoroughly cleaning it) and it was stressful. But in the end she did a good job so who cares?
- I need new plans for my birthday. Since I have the day off (since I'm landing at 5:12am on my birthday) and everyone else I know is working I was going to go to a lunch at this nice restaurant I've always wanted to try and then to the Brooklyn Botanical Garden. I can still go to the garden, but the restaurant isn't open for lunch on Tuesdays. So I need to come up with something.

Ok, there will be some filler while I'm going.

Lavender

I think I've found a solution to my hair issue. I have curly hair. Not just any curly hair; it's super fine and generally just obnoxious. Yet I love it. I love having curly hair, I actually think it defines a big part of my personality. However, winning the battle is another story. But I think I've finally found something that allows me to come out on top. When I got my hair cut last week the instructor (I go to a student place) told the student to get my hair soaking wet, mix a conditioner and a gel, put the conditioner and gel on my hair, and then dry it with a towel. The student didn't really do this, but I still thought it was an interesting idea. The thought of leaving conditioner in my hair kind of grossed me out so I thought I'd try the gel with the product I already use. And, miracle of miracle, it works!! I should take a picture tomorrow. My hair isn't frizzy, the curls look defined and bouncy, and, for the most part, it stays nice looking all day. 

I bought lavender and parsley plants at the Green Market today. I'm hoping they can survive in my apartment. The man who sold them to me told me, in a pretty condescending voice, that herbs do well in very sunny environments so here's hoping.