Pregnancy Brain... sigh...

I'm gonna go out on a limb and say that this is scientifically proven. Pregnancy brain that is... Ok, I read about it in a pregnancy book and for someone who triple prides themselves on their memory, I must say, I am plagued.

I had some sweet plans for today's blog entry and now have drawn a complete blank. Maybe I need Sudoku for women who are with child or something like that. I would really like to know why my body/brain is on the fritz. Ok, obviously my body but mostly my brain. What makes the memory go during these nine months? I know that with age your memory wanes, but while you're pregnant too? The crazy thing is that other women I've spoken with will say it never comes back. What?! I am going to do everything in my power not to be a casualty of pregnancy brain! I'll keep y'all posted..

By the way I haven't exposed my unpolished toes yet but when I do, 2 weeks baby!

Peace

Is it spring yet?

So every monday I saddle up with my mac and let my creative literary juices sorta flow... I'm not too sure how I'm doing with this blog, but it is kinda cool to just write about how I feel. Today is May 3rd and I'm pretty sure we are supposed to be in full spring swing.

I just don't know what the rules are. I used to think no white before may long but I think 'they' changes that. When do I show my toes? Probably after the long weekend as well, cause it's always so cold that weekend. In Winnipeg we never really have a spring and this year I feel like we got a little something. It was a cool weekend but I'm thinking that I may have to expose my toes earlier than I normally would. I feel as though we may have a real spring this year and I'm noticing everyone and their dog has their toes out.

I'm not saying that it's not 'cool' to show your toes now, I just don't think that I'm comfortable with it yet. That being said, I think I'm going to step out of the box this season and maybe bring out the toes sooner. Also, for a dramatic effect, I'm going to wear absolutely NO polish. I'm just going to try it, see how it feels. I wonder if people will comment. I feel like I hardly see naked toes. I will start a revolution. I'm going to start with two weeks. After two weeks I will reconsider my position. Ok, that's it. Thanks...

Peace

Could facebook be another word for life? Oh the possibilities...

We had our Grand Opening this last saturday which makes it official- We. Are. Here. The day went quite well and we were very busy and managed to book a few appointments along the way, which was awesome! We thought that there would be more folks out from the neighbourhood invites we sent out but I think we only had a few that responded. Even though the residential turn out wasn't that apparent, we know that they know that we are here... ha ha. That could be tongue twister...any. ways..

Our facebook crew is growing in leaps and bounds and I personally cannot believe what an epidemic facebook really is. I mean I used to have a profile but couldn't maintain it and so now that I am somewhat 'back', via the salon, it's slowly coming back to me.

Facebook is like a fake avatar. Let's say Jenny from the block makes a profile, her facebook profile is in many ways her avatar. She can participate in wars, grow veggies, vacation on tropical islands and pick up boys whose status change from single to in a relationship and back. It's so overwhelming keeping up with Jenny from the block, imagine having 300 more similar 'friends'? How can one maintain these unrealistic relationships? It's unrealistic because a) none of us really have over 100 friends, talk of over 400 and b) if we really did, keeping up with all of their status would be our full time job. No one person can be supportive to their friends who are getting picked up, dumped, getting married, or going on vacation all at the same time! Your facebook profile is virtually you relating to all of your 'friends'!

FYI, writing on your friends wall saying you're sorry for her loss might seem like a great 'friend' gesture but let's call a spade a spade. If Jenny from the block was really your girl, you would call her up or go over. What makes me sad is that Jenny actually thinks you're a great friend BECAUSE you wrote on her wall, 'sorry for your loss'. She doesn't even know that she's missing out on a real relationship! Poor Jenny...

Well my rant is over....for now. Freshair Boutique does not have a profile but has a fan page. Things run a little different here but all in all folks can see how Freshair Boutique's 'life' is going. Oh the possibilites... who knows what crazy social networking situation some young trust fund baby will come up with next. Oh-kay, I'm out...

Peace

Party On!

Hello!

So, we are having our grand opening this weekend and I must say none of this would have been possible without my Freshair Boutique team. You know who you are!! Things at the shop are coming together slowly but surely and after this weekend I am anticipating Freshair Boutique's notoriety will begin to travel through Winnipeg conversation...

We have started our facebook and I am pleased to see our fan numbers growing. If you happen to be on facebook and haven't become a fan of Freshair Boutique I urge you to do so.

The main reason for this blog is for me to share issues, news, and things that are important to me. Important things that will always include hair. On the facebook page I started a discussion about bangs. Unfortunately we only had six fans then so.... didn't go so well. Now I think we are at 58 so discussions might actually take off now...maybe...

Bangs are one of the simplest ways to change your hairstyle. Side swept or hairline short, I guarantee that they'll make you look twice, maybe three times at yourself when you pass a mirror. On the other hand, if you've ALWAYS had bangs maybe try growing them out a little. At the end of the day, your hair can be treated like an accessory, it's a part of you that can always change because it will always grow. Don't sell yourself short by not trying something different with your hair. Ya only got one life to live. Just live it already and try something new, if you think you're up for it.

Peace

Whoa! Here we are....

So, here we are. Freshair Boutique's first blog piece. This is a very exciting time for me, because opening a hair salon has been my dream… For. Ev. Er. Anyone who knows me, knows that hair styling will always be my passion. In the next few weeks we will be going through a boat load of exciting stuff, stay tuned. We have, as you know, an amazing website (thanks Pauline, Ife, Ogo and Jill) and our plan is to take over on facebook as well… Feel free to “friend” us.

This month Freshair Boutique will be having a super dee-duper launch, celebrating our arrival to Academy Road and Winnipeg. On April 24th all day from 10-3:30, come check out our shop, meet the staff, and see how going green never looked so good! We are aiming to be the first (and possibly only) green certified salon in the peg… We have some great incentives to help you re-use, reduce and recycle. People, the revolution has begun!

So, as I was saying, we are a green business and we are going to try to get Academy Road on the path to the greenest pasture. Ha! We take pride in the fact that we are green certified and one of our goals is to eventually be a paperless salon. Imagine that! Stick around and see how we do.

Please take the time to check out our freshfolks page to get a little info on the wonderful staff that I work with. (Every once in a while one of them will be moonlighting with a little writing on this here blog.) Once again thank you for dropping by our site and feel free to send us questions about hair, or feedback even. Come by anytime, and if you are in the neighborhood, pop in for a brownie or maybe even a bang trim. Peace!