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If I haven't replied your comments lately, I'm sorry! I've been busy traveling and visiting with people I haven't seen in awhile. Being home sure has a different feel to it!



Today was the big day! I got my new wig from Miss Peggy Tom and it's pretty! An extra plus: The new wig doesn't require wig tape to hold in place, which is a major thumbs up. And there were no Top Model makeover tears from me today as Miss Peggy shaved my head. It was actually an… Continue

I woke up again this morning to stare at several strands of black hair on my pillow and sheets. Earlier in the shower more strands fell out. Looking at myself in the mirror, it doesn't seem like I'm losing anything. In fact, my hair looks like it's growing. But I know that's not the case. This Friday when I go see Miss Peggy to get my new wig, I think I'm going to ask her to shave off the hairs on my head right now. I didn't think I'd be so emotional about this decision, but even now I'm choked… Continue

I'm a thinker. Sometimes I over-think, sometimes I don't think enough. But when I have time to myself to just Be, all of that doesn't seem to matter. (After all, sometimes we all get caught up in trying to do so much that we forget to Be...)



I was thinking the other day about the little moments in life that happen in just seconds, yet have the ability to profoundly impact your life. I've got a few of those that stand out in my mind, but I'm remembering right now about one specific… Continue

Hello Alopecia World!



My mini-hiatus is over and I can finally begin to (somewhat) relax. I hope you all have been well.



I finished summer school last week, which is such a weight off of my shoulders. My job has been progressing nicely and I've finally finished the layout and edits on this year's season brochure, mini-pamphlet, ticket order form and fall newsletter. So for this next week it's just press releases and postcard designs for me until I finally get to go home!… Continue

Sorry I've been absent from the site for awhile...But by the end of this weekend I'll be done with summer school and will get back to blogging, commenting, participating in forums, etc.

Hope you're all enjoying the summer still (and the Olympics too!)...

There was an email sent out at work today notifying employees/student assistants that the governor's statewide budget cuts may soon be affecting UCs.



As we learned in Sociology last year, college students are feeling pressured to take on more than they can handle in order to afford education. Working two jobs and attending school full-time is not an ideal situation for most, yet it is becoming more and more of a necessity in order to avoid the trap of loans and skyrocketing interest… Continue

I feel like I spend a lot more time on my hair than anything else in the mornings when I'm getting ready because I'm trying to find a way to style my wig so it looks "natural." I can't just leave it down all of the time, California is too too warm for that! My variety of headbands is wide and I have a hat or two to use on those days I feel particularly lazy. Maybe there's a way I can learn to do a quick style to go...I have my makeup routine down to less than 5 minutes (thank you, Tyra Banks!)… Continue

I finally have a day off from work today. And I still couldn't "sleep in!" I think my brain isn't used to having the luxury of sleeping in past 8 on a weekday. As enjoyable as my job can be, a day off is very much appreciated - especially for my poor eyes who endure my hours of staring at a computer screen, meticulously editing shots in Photoshop or lining up text on a page.



I was talking with my former roommate (and high school friend) last night about being part of that… Continue