Hair problems

The past week I had quite an experience with my hair. I needed a hair cut and I tried to cut my own hair but I knew I was not able to cut my hair in a choppy v layers style. I started cutting my hair but it was not an easy task. So, the following morning I went to a Dominican Salon that numerous women (I know) recommended for me to go. The appointment was just weird. Wash & blow dry is priced separately from the cut. I showed her a picture of the hair cut I desired but didn't want her to ct too much of my hair. Did she listen to me? NO! Instead of 2 inches off, she cut about 6 inches. I told her not to touch my bangs since I wanted to grow it out and as she was getting near my bangs I said "don't cut my bangs" and you hear *snip. I was annoyed by this time. She didnt even apologize. Rude. When she finished cutting my hair she suggested she flat iron my hair but I told her it wasn't necessary but she insisted it'll show my layers more. So, I gave her the okay. As she was straighting my already straight hair. I could see the steam of the heat and it smells like she was burning my hair. I told her she must of put the setting to high for my hair but she was like no its fine. At the end result, I hated my cut! The layers looked messy and all over the place when it suppose to connect together. And my hair felt so dry and unhealthy. Before my haircut my hair felt and looked better, after the haircut it felt damaged. I was livid. I then realized all the women that recommended this place didn't have my type of hair. My hair is a mixture of Hispanic and Asian hair (thick and straight). And I'm guessing that Dominican Salon wasn't use to my type of hair. Do not get me wrong when I lived in NY there were many good Dominican salon that KNOW how to cut any type of hair. But this particular salon does not.

You are suppose to leave the hair salon, loving your new haircut. Feeling new and feeling beautiful after leaving the salon. But I felt the complete opposite. If you ladies are just like me, my hair means everything to me. It makes me feel good about myself and my hair has always been my number 1 asset. It's like a girls accessory. You can do so much with your hair, a nice do, a simple look...whatever you can think of.

To hide the horrific imperfections of my hair, I curled my hair. Right away, I searched and searched online for a better hair salon and I found one that had great reviews. I quickly made an appointment the following weekend. Imagine how I must have felt waiting an entire week to get my hair fixed. Not good!

This time around at the new hair salon I was a very happy client.I must say I was feeling nervous. I was afraid my hair would have to be cut short. I must admit the salon itself is gorgeous, and every single person I spoke to was helpful and sweet.  While I waited I had been offered something to drink. When my stylist came she was super friendly and that made me feel comfortable. I expressed my concern about my hair and right away, she knew what to do. When she was washing my hair, she massaged my scalp, neck and arms. How fantastic was that! That's such a bonus! She fixed my hair as best as she can. She did tell me it's not 100% how it should be since the other stylist messed up my hair with how she layered it plus she burned my hair! But overall I was very please with the results. Valerie (stylist) suggested products I can use to make my hair healthier again. She also, took her time and she made me feel just like a woman should feel after a great haircut. My hair finally felt healthy and silky smooth. I will definitely be going back. It was a top-notch service for a reasonable price!

 hiding the imperfections

 Look how dry my hair looked in the before picture. Horrible! 

My hair never felt or looked this bad.

3 months old.

Happy 3 months old Sayuri!

What can I say about this amazing little girl? She's stolen our hearts completely. Her cuteness is just overwhelming, Gabe and I fight for her when shes awake. HAHA! She's smiling, giggling and cooing more. Sayuri absolutely adores her big brother and looks for him when he's around her. Once she sees him, she immediately smiles. 

Nozomi kisses her whenever she's near or she caresses her head. It's beautiful and warms my heart.

♥ 2 months ♥ 1 month

Love your body

After having 3 babies and knowing 100% we are done trying, I am ready to challenge myself and work my butt off to get to my ideal weight and be fit. Do not get me wrong, I love my new body or should I say, accepted and embraced my postpartum body. But I feel so out of shape and I want my body toned. Those of you that's been following my blogs for years know I've been through so much with my health and adding exercise in my daily routine will be a great benefit for myself. Plus, it does not hurt to look good too *wink.

Honestly, I don't have an ideal weight. I should of said, I want a healthy weight for MY body type. I don't want people to think there's a "right" weight. That's not what I'm saying. Everyone is different and each of us have an idea how we want our bodies to look. We can be healthy at just about any size. We all want to feel comfortable in our own skin. And that's my goal, to reach to that comfort with my body.

Right now, I weigh 137 lb and I plan to lose about 7 lbs and then tone up....everywhere! HAHA. Once I complete my goal,  I will continue to do regular exercise because it will be beneficial for me, to strengthen my muscles and joints. And I truly hope with regular exercise my health will get better.

In these pictures I was 139 lbs. 

The past 2 weeks I've been running around my house. Yes, you've read right...running around my house, LOL. I don't have a gym membership so the next best thing is my front and back yard. It's perfect! I have stairs and my ground is uneven.  First, I stretch about 5 minutes. Then I run 10 times around my house (takes about 9 minutes). I start off at an interval pace then slow down. After I'm done, I stretch another 5 minutes and then Im done. I do this 5 or 6 times a week. If my body starts to act up...I take it down a notch. I highly suggest that we listen to our bodies and not over do it!

I plan on taking pictures throughout my process. So, I can see the changes. 

Let's motivate each other!!