#176: I play with my hair when bored

So, I realized today that my phone has reached its maximum storage for pictures. Therefore, I have to delete the hundreds of pictures I have saved on it. This is a very tough decision for me. So one way I've chosen to preserve the pictures is by uploading pictures of the hairstyle I've had in 2012 so far, and delete them off my phone. All these hairstyles (in chronological order) were done by me! Enjoy!

Twists, hair was initially semi-straightened with hot comb

Twists (front and back) and cornrows (middle); hair was initially semi-straightened with hot comb

Twists (front and back) and cornrows (middle)

Middle set of hair pulled back with clip

Braids (front) and single twists (back)

Wash-n-Go Afro

Protective styling (twists)

Freshly washed and conditioned

Twist-outs

Knots

Wash-n-Go

Twisted braids (front) and single twists (back)

See more pictures here!

#175: SLSC - Day 49

#174: Natural Hair is a sport?

I came across this video on one of my favorite blogs, Onyx Rose Online, and the comparison with sports/athletism was quite interesting. Check it out!

#173: Women, love your vagina!

#172: #StopKony2012 or #endKony2012 - What's your take???

Original #Kony2012 video

Here are some reaction videos from the video above:

Extended version:

Another Ugandan's viewpoint:

More perspectives:

Mind of Malaka

The Telegraph

BBC Africa

#171: Viola Davis is BEAUTIFUL!

#170: You're never too young

I came across this scripture and the message really resonated to me because I can testify to it, and it's also the headline for this blog.

"Don't let anyone look down upon you because you are young, but be an example for believers in speech, conduct, in love, in faith, and in purity" - 1 Timothy 4:12

#169: What are you getting me for Valentine's Day???

Video by JaeTracie

#168: Little Girl

Little Girl - Jasmine Nicole Mans

#167: Womanifesto

Womanifesto - Jill Scott

#166: SLSC - Day 48

Day 48: Some top Sierra Leonean songs of (early) 2011

#165: Shxt Natural Hair Girls Say

Soaked in shampoo

Straightened with hot styling comb

Unstraightened hair

I came across this video on one of my friend's facebook page and I thought it was hilarious. I've seen many "Shxt ... Say" videos, but I must admit this is the best one I've seen, I think it's probably because I can relate to it the most such as "my arm is tired," I say that ALL the time!!! Watch and enjoy!

#164: Face like cake

Since I'm reviewing pictures on my camera and working on deleting some (which I'm challenged in), I came across some pictures I took two months ago for a performance. Beware that the make-up is intense but hey that's the beauty of performance, one gets to create dramatic looks for the illusion of the audience. Personally, I won't go anywhere with a face like this but I liked its playfulness for a performance. One of my dance partners did my make-up, since I'm make-up illiterate and my mom wasn't there to help me out. ENJOY!

#163: HOAES (8)

WOW! It's a new year and in a few days will be the start of a new semester for me. Below are some pictures I took like semester during finals week when I was pulling an all-nighter and decided to take a study break. I've listed my key academic resolutions/goals for the new semester.

• Time management
• Spiritual and mental wellness
• Physical wellness
• Organization
• Be proactive
• Seek assistance soonest
• Healthy eating
• Have a designated and conducive location to study
• Utilize flash cards more