Wicked Wednesday

Man oh man! Heroes last night was intense! I was really pleasead with how it turned out although some of the storylines were a bit... out there. It concentrated mostly on Matt/Sylar and Claire and Peter. Noah showed up here and there looking sexy, but that was about it from the main cast. Still no Mohinder, no Angela, no Nathan. Not that I'm really looking for them, but still. The cast has been weeded down severely and maybe that's good, because they're got this new "villan" that they need to develop, so they've got to spend time on doing that. I think Samuel can be likable and can also be hated. If they do him correctly, he can garner a lot of sympathy while he does dastardly things. For example, he showed up at some woman's house asking to look around at the carriage house where he'd grown up and she essentially told him to get lost. I mean, come on! Strange man showing up at your house at night while you're having a dinner party, asking to look around on your property? I'd say no, as well. Well, Samuel didn't take too kindly to that and totally created a sinkhole to demolish the house. Crazy! I didn't feel one way or another about it honestly. It was just something that happened.

With the deaf woman, I think she could be likable as well, but... then again, she can be annoying. If she were a black woman, I'd be all over it. OMG. So all over it. But she's some typical looking white blonde (the writers fap to blondes apparently) so, I'm neither one way or another on her. They're setting it up kind of sickeningly sweet so that Peter can fall for her.

Peter... I used to really like him. Now he's just kind of smarmy. He lost some of that earnest sweetness. That may be on purpose, that may be from the laziness of the writers, but I'd noticed it right away the first time he opened his mouth. I never remembered him being that ... distasteful. Meh...

Sylar... Much better this week than last. While he was still a bit over dramatic, I still liked him. He was looking a bit rough around the edges this time, which makes me think that over time he might start to deterioriate. Last week his hair was nice and neat, shaved etc. This week, he looked like he's spent three weeks on a park bench! Dunno. Well at least he made Matt use his powers, and now they can begin the hunt for his body. Matt is likable, but enough of him. I've had enough.


I liveblogged it with my RPG partner, which really made it fun. We were totally yelling out the same thing at the same time which was too funny. We plan to do it next week. Something to look forward to. And the RPG is going swimmingly. I'm totally loving it.

There's no new news about The Losers, which is like, what? But it's still Zoe Week!

Ack I miss Zoe worship yesterday! Bad bad... and it wans't like I wasn't here. I was just messing with IE as a browser, which I do not like as much as Firefox, but FF's being a bastard. So in an effort to maintain my sanity, I had to switch. I wonder if there are other browsers out there other than these two. There has to be.

It's Zoe Week!

Let's start it off with my girl crush ;)

Umoja Uaso

MY GOD! This makes me so angry the way these women are being treated. I want to send money as support! I have never wanted to contribute monetarily to something in my whole life. If I knew that this money would go directly to them and help them, I would send it, but I haven't found a source to contribute. Articles Below:




Violence Threatens Rebecca Lolosoli and Umoja Uaso Village in Kenya: An Update


Rebecca Lolosoli, founder of Umoja Uaso Women's Village in Kenya

On August 20, Rebecca Lolosoli, Kenyan leader and founder of Umoja Uaso Women’s Village, who informed Vital Voices that she was confronted with violent threats by her estranged husband earlier this week, secured legal representation and petitioned a local Samburu court for protection. Recently, with Vital Voices’ support, Rebecca traveled to the United States to showcase artisan products from Umoja at the Santa Fe Folk Art Festival. Proceeds from the sales and fundraising efforts belong to the entire community. Having learned about Umoja’s income, Rebecca’s estranged husband and another family member traveled to Umoja allegedly armed with a gun and confronted her on August 18.

The court has granted Rebecca an injunction that prohibits her estranged husband from entering the Umoja village. Law enforcement will inform Rebecca’s husband, who has not been charged with any crimes, that he cannot enter Umoja. Officials also plan to visit the Umoja village to reassure residents that measures are being taken to protect the community.

Uncertain and insecure, Rebecca remains reluctant to return to Umoja. She plans to travel to Nairobi to meet with members of Federation of Women Lawyers (FIDA), an organization with expertise in violence against women. Members of Vital Voices Global Leadership Network in and around Nairobi have shown extraordinary effort in reaching out to Rebecca and providing for her needs.

Vital Voices is grateful to members of its network in Kenya, including Jane Kiragu, Eva Muraya and Phyllis Mwangi, as well as Mendi Njonjo of the Advocacy Project, for their efforts on Rebecca’s behalf. The U.S. State Department Africa Bureau, the U.S. Embassy in Nairobi, and the Office of Global Women’s Issues at the U.S. State Department are also monitoring the situation. Finally, the Kenya Embassy in Washington has made calls to local officials to ensure that all steps are being taken to protect Rebecca’s safety.

As we continue to learn more about Rebecca’s situation, we will keep our network updated and provide information about the ways in which all can express their support for Rebecca and the women of Umoja Uaso.

Posted on August 19:

On August 18, Rebecca Lolosoli, founder of Umoja Uaso Women’s Village, informed Vital Voices that she was confronted by allegedly armed male family members demanding access to the village’s land and money. Located in the remote and isolated Samburu region of Kenya, Umoja is a safe haven for women fleeing domestic violence. This recent violence traumatized this protected community, displacing Rebecca and instilling fear among Umoja’s women and children.

Rebecca is an accomplished member of the Vital Voices Global Leadership Network. Recently, with Vital Voices’ support, Rebecca traveled the United States in July to showcase artisan products from Umoja at the Santa Fe Folk Art Festival. Proceeds from the sales and fundraising efforts belong to the entire community. When Rebecca returned to Kenya she deposited the earnings in Umoja’s account.

Having learned about Umoja’s income, Rebecca’s estranged husband and another family member traveled to Umoja allegedly armed with a gun and ready to confront her. Rebecca told Vital Voices that she suffered an awful beating before her estranged husband demanded she turn over Umoja’s earnings to him. Rebecca refused. She escaped, fled, and reported the crime. Uncertain and insecure she briefly returned to Umoja before fleeing the region. A majority of Umoja’s women residents have also scattered, waiting for security to improve and a sense of normalcy to return.

Rebecca filed complaints with the local police chief in Archer’s Post, Kenya, and also with the area police chief in the town of Maralal. According to these authorities, the alleged attack is considered a domestic incident that does not justify police intervention. Vital Voices is working closely with partners in the US and Kenya, including the Advocacy Project, to urge the police to take action to protect Rebecca and the women of Umoja.

A remarkable leader and valued member of the Vital Voices network, Rebecca and her safety, as well that as all the women of Umoja, are of great concern to Vital Voices and its international supporters. We are actively monitoring threats to her safety and coordinating with members of the Vital Voices Network, partner organizations, and public officials of the U.S. and Kenyan governments, to protect Rebecca and Umoja from threats to their security and well being.

We ask that our network members and supporters stay alert and vigilant, and we will provide updates on Rebecca’s condition and information about ways that all can support this exceptional leader.

Saturday once more. What's there to say? Autumn is fast approaching and I have a ton of music that I downloaded and as of yet have not put onto my touch. Well, even if I put it on there, the chances that I would listen to it is pretty slim. I think I just like the idea of having the music, without actually listening to it. I was alerted to Straight Line Stitch's existence a while back, and then "found" them again. I looked around for an album to download, but had to settle for snagging it off of youtube. I still haven't converted the songs or put them on the touch. Yeah, real fan ;)

I'm hungry and I have to do laundry. The endless laundry. I swear. Gets on my nerves.

I was in ShopRite this morning, which I despise as much as Wallmart... especially the ShopRite that's near me and noticed that all of the cashiers were Black and the manager that was called over to give change, was white. I mean, I was standing, for the most part, in a sea of brown faces, workers and customers alike and the appearance of his white guy was amazingly jarring! So, why is it that, that the cashiers were brown and the manager was white? I mean really?


DAY TWENTY-FOUR


DAY FOUR

The hair still looks good! I am very pleased with how it turned out. Very pleased. I will try the lighter Hair Milk which is the Hair Nectar, to see what kind of result I'll get. But yes, the hair was very soft and moisturized and did not frizz up (much) throughout the day. Happy-dance. I have a big problem with my hair drying out and frizzing up during the day. So this definitely helped. Yay.

I am totally considering deleting my POF account. I mean the fucking loser jerks that email me are pathetic. I mean the gall of some people. They think they can say anything to you, like you're not human or something. Fuck those ugly fat mother fucking motherfuckers. From this moment, I will not give anyone a chance. If you don't look good, screw you. I won't say, "mmm well, he might be a nice guy, why don't I give him a chance." No, I won't do that. Not anymore. FUCK YOUUUU!


Day fucking Twenty-two


Day two

Wow, I keep saying this every week, but where has the week gone?! It's nearly Thursday. I'm trying out a new... substance for my jacked nail. We'll see how it's going to work. I have to give it three months, I think, three months daily. I can do it.

Anyway, I got my Karen's Body Beautiful stuff today and I have to say, after using the Deep Conditioner and the hair milk and the hair butter, that I'm liking it. I don't really like the smell of the luscious pear in the deep conditioner, but I like the conditioner itself. I can always get it in another scent, or unscented. Surprisingly, she did send along samples where I could smell the scent in the form of little lotion tins and I really liked Egyptain Musk. I thought that would be the only one I wouldn't like. I do like all of her scents except Vanilla Lavender. I've never really liked that scent. I adore the vanilla latte, which I did NOT like in the beginning. I thought it was too almony smelling... but it soon morphed into something spicy and citrus-y and yum. And I figure I can mix the pear with the cranberry. The cranberry cocktail smells awesome and the white tea smells like, well white tea. I wasn't surprised with it. It was nice.

Now, I'm awaiting Oyin. I hope that I like it as much. I should be finished with this Karen stuff by the time Oyin arrives. So, for the record: loving the hair butter and the hair milk and the deep condish. Prolly try them in the E. Musk. I got a hair cream and a hair nectar and the luscious locks to try. Oh and the shampoo bar. Yay. Go Black owned businesses, I support you.


Oh and DAY TWENTY ONE!!

My goal is to reach one month and then assess my situation. Am I stable enough to have a little chocolate and not go overboard? How do I feel about cutting out refined sugar as a next step, no sugar in coffee/tea, no white bread, no jelly? Then moving next to less meat. I'm not fat, but I really lost a lot of fat and was pretty gaunt when I cut out meat a while back. It was kinda scary.


And because the counting days works so well for me I'll start another *fingernail* one.

Day One :)