Archives for 2012

Styling Short Hair

October 8, 2012 by Ashley Hackshaw

I promised a few of you I’d do this….just now getting around to it! I have to give all credit to my friend Tara Lorraine because she is the queen of makeup and hair. She shows me what to do regarding either and I just copy her step by step. Now that my hair is getting longer and growing out after cancer I’ve been keeping the sides short and the top longer. That means getting it trimmed on the sides almost every 2 or 3 weeks. I’m thinking about keeping it short for a while because, well,…..I’m on TIME for EVERYTHING now! It only takes me about 5 minutes to get ready.

Here are the products I’m using….you can get them at almost any drugstore:

1. Got 2B Spiking Glue (if you live near a Fresh and Easy….they have a great generic)

2. Got 2B Powder (there are a few different kinds…..I think they’ll all work)

3. Molding Wax (really any kind of hair wax)

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The Lil Journal Project | Day 21

October 8, 2012 by Ashley Hackshaw

Sometimes just one word can cause our mind to venture way back into it’s archives and bring out a memory or a feeling from the past. As you read each of the words in today’s prompt, what comes to mind? For example if I read or hear the word Mustang….you might think of a car, or a horse or a football team……the word association you have is unique to your memories and experience:

Mustang:
Dad used to take me to Joe’s Mustang to buy crickets for fishing. The gas station had a huge rust colored horse that looked as if it were rearing up and out of the sign. I looked forward to the can of Country Time Lemonade Dad would buy me as a special treat. I remember the smell of gasoline and motor oil mixed with the pungent smell of catfish bait.

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Before There Was Pinterest

October 7, 2012 by Ashley Hackshaw

I’ll browse Pinterest every so often but I still prefer the old fashion way:

I love sitting down with stacks of magazines and cutting out pretty pictures. The upside: unique inspiration and less regurgitation of ideas. The downside: running through 10 tape runners in one sitting.

I’m working on some redecorating ideas. I was working on redecorating projects last year when I had to put it all on hold due to health issues. I’m excited to get back on track…..especially since I’ve had walls covered in about 10 different paint swatches for the last few months. Time to narrow it down.

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12 months ago today I heard the word “cancer” for the first time. It wasn’t confirmed yet but I had an inkling. I meant to write something more substantial today but I’m going on zero sleep for the last two nights due to a horrendous, persistent cough. I don’t have a dainty cough either….it’s kind of a dramatic full body cough. I don’t know how I still have energy to cough honestly….but my abs are getting a good workout! I stocked up on drugs today so maybe I’ll knock myself out in a bit. I’ll write more tomorrow. Hope everyone had a good weekend!

P.S. Fear Will Not Rule tees are back in the shop on an awesome vintage tee!