While I was out

There have been a lot of things happening since the last time I posted a real post to this blog. My life has changed a little and so much is happening everyday. So are a few pics and descriptions of events and moments from the life of MoZaic. I went to Africa had a great time, fell in love with Senegal and the continent of Africa.

Me just the other day

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Me singing at Cinnamon Suites you can find me at about 17 mins or so lol

I went to Senegal in Africa!!! I had a wonderful time and I call this picture "Where it all began"

Cabbies at the airport

The Door of no return at Goree Island

Souley and his sister

Me all wrapped up

The statue of renaissance

Tea Time!!

Cheikh Ibra Fall

The ladies eating lunch

Crusing on La Lac Rose

Hi Mr. Lion

Dancing on the beach

Where we stayed

Me in deep thought on the beach

My Sista in love Mame Faly

Sabar drum party

Papis playing for the dancers

Lunch my favorite Ceebu Jen

A building on the beach

The goats at the house

Drumming at the house

Dance rehearsal in Grand Dakar

My brother Azou!

Me on the night of the drum party

Aita finally put Papa to sleep lol

Bino & Fino

I was browsing the internet and I found a African Childrens cartoon called Bino & Fino! I don't know how I found this, but I'm glad I did!! This is a very good cartoon for children of african descent from ages 3 - 6.  I love how the little girl has little afro puffs check it out and share with your children, nieces or nephews.

My 1st Handmade Satin Hair Bonnett

So, today with the help of my Aunt Linda and my Bff Watesa we made 1 XXL hair bonnet. I wanted it to be big so when I have braids or rock my afro I will have a bonnet that will accommodate my hair. I went to Joann fabrics and found some very cute gray & purple polka dot fabric that was on sale for $4.99/yrd.

So, after a little bit of laughing and talking trying to figure this out......Here is the finished product and I'm very happy with it! I now know what I need to do to make it and perfect it. Satin bonnets are an essential part of any persons hair care regimen to protect your hair and maintain moisture.

Here is moi modeling my bonnet aka pastry chef hat lol The only thing I want to change about its is the tightness of the band which I will adjust another day. Let me know what you guys think and I can't wait to make another one!!

National Natural Hair Meetup Day (NNHMD)

Hey Natural Diva's,

So I received an awesome press release from one of my awesome #NaturalHair followers the lovely @mslawanda about  National Natural Hair Meetup Day! I had never heard of this until I got her email and I'm very excited about the event. I saw that there is only 1 event listed for Columbus, OH but I haven't heard about it at all so I'm on a mission to find this meetup to see how we can maybe collaborate to get the word out even more.

National Natural Hair Meetup Day is an one day event where women across the country can meet and share the joys and trials of being natural. If you haven't heard of an event in your city please check out the website at  NNHMD.com to find a meetup event near you!

Why the TSA maybe searching your hair

So, I saw this video on FaceBook and it made me wonder about why people have been getting their hair searched when going through TSA. This video confirms why they are looking through our hair. Yes, it is intrusive, but it is also for our safety. I will be traveling overseas in 2012 and I'm already mentally preparing myself for having my hair searched.....

I feel so bad for the girl in this video because she probably was forced to do this! She looks scared and confused. I would be crying and angry with those men all in my hair like that. 

Barbie has a fro!!

I was on theroot.com today one of the few African American websites I browse because of its intelligent content versus other black media outlets that seem to report more about entertainment than real news. Ok rant over that's for another post, but I saw this post about #NaturalHair Barbies!!!

Now growing up I hated Barbie my Aunt Tee would buy them for me as a kid and I would barely look at them. So, now that I've seen this Barbie I actually want to buy one lol! Please check out this post its something kind of awesome! http://www.theroot.com/buzz/barbie-goes-natural-christmas

http://www.theroot.com/buzz/barbie-goes-natural-christmas

Me vs Twist - The Saga of my life

So I twisted my hair and guess what when I took them down my hair went right back to an Afro LOL me & twist don't get along :0( I've tried a lot of different things to get my hair to do the cute twistout look but my hair wants to be a fro lol.

One product that I love for twist and I've blogged about before is Shea Moisture's Coconut Hibiscus Curl Enhancing Smoothie. 

This product can be found in your local Target or Walgreens store, its inexpensive and it really defines your curls when you're twisting it. Yet, my hair still poofs up after its been twisted, maybe one day my hair with work with me and not against me lol

Your Man Does't Like #NaturalHair

So, your man doesn't like your #NaturalHair well watch this video and let this man give you suggestions on how to help your man explain your #NaturalHair Journey