“Thank God it’s Friday,” that’s what always runs through my head at the end of a work week. Aren’t we all happy that weekend is here? It’s Sunday today and tomorrow, we’re back to the daily grind. While weekend is not yet completely over, there are still some hours to spare to do things that are important to us (and not because it falls in our job description).
Hey, I got news. Not only did Friday bring the beautiful weekend… it also delivered a surprise on my lap. A package arrived last Friday and it got me all giddy to open it. Inside the packet is a Mystery Hair Care brand, with 2 bottles of shampoo and 2 bottles of conditioner. I was asked to JOIN the 14 Day Challenge that the Mystery Hair Care Brand posted.
Know more about the 14-Day Challenge!
I’m really hesitant to try it because at this time, it’s an unidentified product. It does come from a reliable source though who refuses to name the brand. I guess that’s only fair so I don’t make pre-judgments about it. Good or bad, let the product speak for itself. It’s the promise of change in 14 days that really intrigues me.
I’ve written down my 2010 goals sometime first quarter. I revisited during the 2nd quarter and checked the ones I’ve already accomplished (Bubba’s Surprise Birthday Bash, Singapore-Bali trip, an ongoing side project has only 2 months left, finished the book Veronika Decides to Die, halfway through The Little Green Book and continually reading Paulo Coelho’s The Flowing River, went back to gym and work-out in February, make time for all of my friends, conquering Mount Pinatubo, etc.) and wrote down a newer list of 2010 goals for the rest of the year. I’m happy that my living room project is halfway done (last Wednesday! Hooray!!!) and I can put a small check or a half-shade in that particular box.
What I can’t start shading though is the part where I’m gonna take better care of myself. I’ve been so wrapped up with my 9am-6pm job, a lot of ongoing events and projects here and there that the “ME stuff” gets the last priority. Not anymore, I’m resolved to paying more attention to my own body needs I’m not getting any younger and despite having great confidence in myself as a woman, I should tend to my skin and hair necessities more. I got to stop neglecting my body care.
That’s what I committed to do.
This 14-day challenge will be a timely take-off. But I wonder if I have enough time to do it? …Especially when I always rush into my mornings. Well, I guess it’s the best time than any to break free from my routine and include this NEW CHANGE.
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Know more about the 14-Day Challenge!
In high school and college, (modesty aside) I always get praises for having the most beautiful straight black locks. My hair was naturally black, thick (but fine and smooth) and straight (thanks to my Mom and her genes). Not taking it for granted, I made an effort to go to the salon every other month to get “hot oil.” Back then, I had time to pamper and even take extra care of my hair. Nowadays, it’s not the case. My last memory of a decent “hot oil” or “hair spa” is 2 years ago. And before that, it was probably more than 3 years (okay, please don’t start counting my age).
Janey and Joycee
1996 – 1st Year High
(Yes, I even had that stupid expression back then)
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Janey and Gina
1999 – Froshie at DLSU
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Janey and Kingwee and Paul at the old National Sports Grill
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Janey and Kingwee
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Ann and Janey at Modelo Pilipinas Party
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Point is, age has a way of sneaking up on you (along with it is stress, lack of time, environmental changes, pollution, etc). But it’s still everyone’s responsibility to keep our own body guarded. I’ve let my guard down and now I have dry skin and even drier hair. During physical ed. class in college, most girls had their hair tied at the back. I forgot to tie my hair every so often and female classmates would comment:
“My hair is tied in a knot and yet it has gone wild. Yours is loose and every single strand seems to still be in place.”
“I’ve never seen you having a bad hair day. I have bad hair life.”
“You should be a in a shampoo commercial.”
“What shampoo do you use?”
Those were the days I get self-assuring comments. At least, about my hair. I don’t think I’ve heard a single positive remark about my hair in the past… 6 years? (I reiterate, no counting of age please. Age-free zone right here! 🙂 ) It’s been that long. It’s not the praises I’m after but I miss the days where I can run my hand through my locks and the softness and smoothness comfort me. It used to act as my “security blanket.”
Image source: coupland.com
Being busy with a hectic schedule all the time, I gotten used to tying my hair all the time. I think it’s bad. It makes the hair rougher, not giving it room to breathe, while the sun damages it even more.
My meatless meals at one point in my life (when I was on a vegetable diet) probably contributed to my hair’s lack of protein. Stress I heard also plays a factor in drying up your hair and hair fall.
BASELINE is that I want my natural great hair back. Will this Mystery Hair Care Brand help me achieve that? Will it make a difference at all? One way to find out… Let’s see if I can RECLAIM my crowning glory.
Dear readers, YOU can also TAKE the 14 Day Challenge
by requesting for a sample
You even get a CHANCE TO WIN a pool of prizes
(BB Bold, Ayala Gcs, The Spa GCs, Moleskine, Enjoy Card) for taking on the challenge.
JOIN the 14 DAY CHALLENGE. SEE it for yourself.
I’m giving it a shot.
Go ahead and visit the mysteryshampoo SITE.
14 days? I’m up for the challenge. I’m usually up for any challenges.
But this time, I’m doing it for ME.
Tagged as “First Priority.”
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