Tim Howard: All American Thick Neck

Living in Seattle folks have been on 10 during the World Cup, so sometimes I've felt like an odd ball not giving ANY fucks. It's actually difficult to find the words to truly express how little I care for soccer. I played when I was a kid, and I agree it's a fun sport to play... however, I haven't really been here for the World Cup. I know, I know... I probably sound like a typical American. It happens.

Well, Praise the Lord because I've finally found something to be excited about: Tim Howard.

The 35 year old US soccer player is drip dropping swagu all over the place and I'm here for it. I don't know his story, am admittedly too lazy to do the research, but was thrilled to take in the eye candy.

At 6'3" and 209 lbs Howard is on the slimmer side of the thick neck scale, but his tats and beard make up for any bulk he's lacking. Hindsight is 20/20 and now I'm thinking I should've watched the World Cup games for potential "thick neck research."

I'm officially 30 years old...

"Sometimes you have to forget what’s gone, appreciate what still remains, and look forward to what’s coming next."

Sew-in using Indique BOUNCE Collection Coil Curl Hair (via @IloveIndique)

I've always thought of myself as low maintenance when it comes to my hair, but dropping a ton of coins on a hair weave is the least low maintenance thing I can think of.... however, y'all  - - can I just say how AMAZING. Scratch that, FUCKING AMAZING this Indique BOUNCE Collection Coil Curl hair is! It's the best hair weave decision I've ever made. Ever.

I filmed a quick video showing the results of the weave, how it blends, and my initial thoughts since rocking the weave a few days. Take a look and let me know what you think!

Sidebar: Indique sent me a "mystery discount code" valued at anywhere between 5% - 20%, but it expires at 11:59 pm on 6/27. If you are going to purchase hair from them this week, leave a comment below and I can send you the discount code! I promise you this hair is game changing.

Turning 30 kinda hurts lol...

My 30th birthday is in a few days and I'm currently trying to process how in the world I have so many breakouts popping up over my body. It's like night of the living dead! Actually, that reference makes no sense... but suffice it to say that I've never been one to have more than one or two zits, so having a bunch is like a fucking nightmare! I don't want to remember the end of my 20s with zits everywhere.

*insert scrunch face here*

I'm sitting here debating  between whether or not to Google the latest natural skin care fix by Hey Fran Hey, go to Sephora and cough up some coins for my old favorite Murad, or simply wash out my makeup brushes... which makes me realize that I can't actually recall the last time I washed them out (which means it's been too long).

On top of the breakouts my throat is super sore and I've had a slight pain in my lower back for a few days. Is this what turning 30 is all about? Is my body making the change towards being bootleg in this next decade of life? Lol... Yes, I'm being dramatic, but you always hear people speak about how "everything changes once you're 30," so all of it is making me wonder.

I'm sure someone in their mid to late 30s is reading this and rolling their eyes lol...

Indique BOUNCE Collection Coil Curl: Unboxing 10" Bundle + Initial Impression (via @ILoveIndique)

 So, I bit the bullet and bought the Indique BOUNCE Collection Coil Curl hair. It was a splurge. Actually, more than a splurge. I reached deep down into my pockets and pulled out all of my coins (and fucks) and decided to go for it. This is officially the most expensive thing I've ever done with my hair... and the sew-in isn't even installed yet (read: when I'm writing this).

It's currently the night before my big weave adventure with the priciest hair in all of the land, and I'm lying to myself about how tired I actually am. I should be sleeping, but I'm up cranking out this post. I still need to seal the weft (because I can't recall or find any information online stating whether or not the weft came sealed), wash my face, and get my life together so I can make my 8am hair appointment. In hindsight I was probably being a bit too ambitious when I made that 8am appointment. Blame it on the excitement of my summer/birthday weave.

While living in loft ranks high on the "cool factor," but finding a place with doors, quiet, and lighting to film is a nightmare. I finally said eff it and filmed outside on my patio. I did manage to wait for the sun to set a bit so the lighting wasn't terrible.

In the video I show the unboxing of my hair, share my initial thoughts, and how I still feel like a slight d-bag for dropping so many coins on a weave. Take a look and let me know what you think!

How much is "too much" to pay for a weave?

My 30th birthday is right around the corner, so I've been brainstorming what kind of hair I want to rock for my special day. My hair appt has been made, but I'm wavering on whether or not to go all out and cop some high end weave.

One of my blogging boos, MsDanti, has been rocking the Indique Bounce Organic Curl and slaying IG in every pic. You know how you see someone rocking something and want to jump on the bandwagon? Well, that's exactly what happened to me... until I went to the Indique website and say the price started off at $189/bundle... and I'd need 2 bundles. Plus shipping and tax... you can only imagine how quickly my heart sank.

The idea of spending close to $500 JUST on some hair? I don't know... it's just crazy to me. I know that it could be spun as an investment and "worth it." I also know that it's some of the best hair out there, but something inside of me is causing me to get cold feet and be unsure about jumping ship and diving into the world of high end weave.

Am I crazy? What's the most you've paid for hair weave? Was it worth it?