Dreadies~6weeks

Wow. I still can't believe it's been six weeks. I think they still look crazy-but I guess it's because my hair is naturally curly and the curls of the stray hairs are still taking over.

I keep having to remind myself that this is an everlasting ongoing process-I'm not doing it for the "look". I also have to stop myself from time to time from trying to accelerate it. That's not the point. The point is the journey and what it is teaching me. First and foremost-TO BE PATIENT!!!

I guess it doesn't help when Tim asks me if I'm still dreading or did I take them out! LOL!

So, here are my 6 week pictures-let's see if there is any difference....

Woodruff Christmas Parade

Maddie and Virginia are honorary members of the Woodruff Preservation Assocation! They had a blast throwing candy to everyone....that's Tim in front of me in the second picture. The closest I can get to capturing his likeness on camera!

Dreadies at 3 weeks

It's late, so I don't have all that much to say right now. These pictures are about 2 weeks old. Wow, I can't believe it's been over a month, already!

I just got out of the shower, so they're kinda wet.









I'm very excited about this journey. I made the decision after a very turbulant court battle with he-who-shall-not-be-named aka the bastard. It's symbolic of my freedom, my path to where I am now, and the path I want to take in life. It's to teach me patience, and get rid of materialism~goes great with compacting!!! I only am using a sandlewood scented goat's milk soap made locally bought from the shop that is owned by my bosses. Actually, they gave it to me, so woo-hoo!

Any-who, I'll be documenting my hair about once a month, if anything, to see for myself how it's progressing~is that my impatience shining through? Hmm.....

Breaking News......

Just FYI, I'll be in the Greenville News on Thursday!!! I'll add a link to the article when it hits.....

ETA linkie poo

I Have a Very Frivolous Exception to Make....

Re: compacting.....I meet my friend for coffee once a week (for shame). I've realized that I can't give this up. Though, to make it a wee bit better, I only use change to buy coffee and only get a regular cup and I bring my own mug. Oh, I only support local coffee shops who buy from local roasters-so, it's not that bad, is it??

She's Rocking the Suburbs....

Virginia got a hold of Maddie's guitar and made up a cute little song about a train going down to the track. Unfortunately, the video quality leaves much to be desired, and there is no sound, but it's still cute as hell!

Mamas on the Compact: Official Start Date: 11/06/2007

From The Compact:

The Compact has several aims (more or less prioritized below):

• To go beyond recycling in trying to counteract the negative global environmental and socioeconomic impacts of disposable consumer culture and to support local businesses, farms, etc. -- a step that, we hope, inherits the revolutionary impulse of the Mayflower Compact.
• To reduce clutter and waste in our homes (as in trash Compact-er).
• To simplify our lives (as in Calm-pact)

We've agreed to follow two principles (with exception):

#1 Don't buy new products of any kind (from stores, web sites, etc.)
#2 Borrow, barter, or buy used.

I have been researching compacting for a while. I first came across the concept on MDC. Then, I found the blog, Mamas on the Compact. I realized, that this was exactly what I was looking for. I decided to take the 12 month pledge-no use doing something half-assed! So, without further ado, here is my pledge: I pledge not to buy ANYTHING new. My exceptions are as follows:

• Materials for creating gifts (I will try my best to find these second hand)
• Shoes for the girls (see above) their feet grow so dog-gone fast!!
• Gas and other needed car issues (oil, etc).

This is something I have been trying for a while, without really knowing it. I have implemented a strict reduce, reuse, recycle program in our home. We don't buy individually packaged food items (yogurts, drinks, etc), try to limit buying things with double packaging (bag in a box), try not to buy plastics, etc. I try to support my local farmers and businesses as much as possible. I have been decluttering my home slowly and make a lot of mine and my children's clothing. The Compact has given me a small community for me to glean from. People who are going through similar lifestyle changes to help support me in my journey.

Anywho, here I am finally posting my pledge! Wish me luck!