I guess I'll start by introducing myself. I'm Curl Girl (don't worry, I'll probably reveal my true identity in the next post) and I started this blog to keep track of my current endeavors. While the title of the blog might suggest I am some gazelle-like goddess with ringlets of silk, I'm just a girl trying to perfect my hair and my run. I know, I know, shallow right? Before you flood the comment section with hate-mail, let me explain. I spend 99% of my time devoted to others (son, husband, work, friends, traffic) so this blog is going to be the one place I can go to indulge in all things me (frivolous things you don't dare discuss in public). I'm not going to clutter it with funny things my son says, "No she didn't" things my co-workers say or things my husband did (unless it's pee your pants funny). I want to use this space to discuss the things that interest me the most and to figure out how I can achieve my goals. Now back to running and my hair.......
Running
I was always a fast kid growing up. I ran track and played sports so I had to be fast. I was a great sprinter but I just never cared for distance. Why would anyone want to run when they could get their faster by bike or car? The farthest I could run without stopping was exactly 3/4 of a mile (exactly 3 laps on the track). I just assumed my heart would implode if I finished that final lap. After high school I joined the military and basically had no choice but to learn how to run. It was either that or face humiliating punishment so let's just say I miraculously found my run groove in basic. While I am out of the military now and pursing Grad or Law School, I am still working on my run. I'm a solid runner as long as I do shorter distances (under four miles) but I feel like I'm selling myself short. I live in the DC-area so I try to sign up for races every couple of months. Normally I try to stay under four miles, I do the occasional 5-miler but you better believe I complain the whole time. I know I can run farther than that, I just have to get over my mental block (darn you brain!). I want to run 5-10 miles just as fast as I can run 1 mile without having to breakout the inhaler. Hopefully by documenting my adventures in running, I will find the encouragement I need to breakthrough my barrier.
Curls
So up until a year ago, my hair was chemically straightened for the majority of my life. Last year I decided to put in the effort with my natural hair (after copying my older sister) and I stopped with the chemicals all together. I still straightened my hair everyday which essentially led to severe damage. I've been wearing my hair curly since earlier this year and now I'm just trying to tame my mane (or 'fro depending on the humidity). Curls have totally been a blessing in disguise. I can now go to the beach AND actually get in the water! I can ride in convertibles and not worry about my hair looking wind-blown and most importantly I can run without worrying about sweating out my hair :)
Curls and running will play a big part in my blog, but it wont be the only thing. I'm sure I'll talk about my unnatural obsession with reality TV or what crazy thing happened on the metro this morning. Hopefully you'll find my sense of humor to be refreshing (if not just pretend like you do) or at least not a waste of time :P Well welcome to my blog, look around and stay if you would like!
Curl Girl
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