Behind the Knaps&Knots

Behind the Knaps&Knots ...

Okay, so let me get started by saying that I have always had insecurity problems. Which girl hasn't? Very few I think. I have also had issues with societal conformity and status. I hate, and I mean with a passion, I hate profiles, stereotypes, and racism. It is just plain ignorance to me.

With this being said, ofcourse, I myself don't want to slip and fall victim to these ideas, nor would I want to be in a habit of using any of them in my everyday lingo. Speaking of lingo, youll have to excuse my grammar. I am southern, hehe.

This is my third set of dreads.. the first set I only had for a day.. the second set I had for 8 months. eh... that was a depressing few days-- taking my dreadies out. they were my babies.. but sadly, i lost them, because i lost myself. I let my motive slip through my fingers. i completely forgot and lost the true reasons behind my dreading.

A few months later...

I have decided that I am ready. I am at a good start of my life-- just got into my semester at college, me and my bf arent fighting anymore, and I know who i "'am".  It is just a matter of making myself the best "me" ever. the best version of me doesnt mean i have to change. it just means i am finally taking the extra steps, putting in a little more effort, to be the better me that i see i can be. it is really exciting.

this is a journey in a journey in a journey itself-- if that makes sense. i hope to reach a new level of awareness and being. a true state.

i am currently reading deepak chopras book about life's secrets.. its quite the eye opener.. read it!!

okay so about my newly formed dreadies...
my initial ones on this set are almost a month, while i have younger ones that i just did today. i was going to let my hair natural dread, like last round, but i hadnt really tried TNR dreads so thats what i wanted to go for. they are coming along quite nicely. everyone seems pretty interested in my dreadies.. being that they all knew me as a dreadhead before.

a few reasons why i want to dread/dread again:

1. i regret taking my old dreads out.
2. i really felt a connection with my dreads, while i dont with my "hair"..
3. i want to be natural.
4. i want to be apart of a positive change.
5. they fit my messy and hectic lifestyle.
6. they fit my personality.
7. i have always taken an interest in dreads.
8. i feel right when i am dreaded up. its a natural feeling.
9. i want to promote dreading everywhere.
10. i want to use the publicity and attention from my dreads to focus in on other important things like veganism- helping spread the word about animal treatment; feminism- helping to fight for equality; and also human rights- what we are born with and shouldnt have to beg for or earn.

there could be so many other reasons named, but these came to my head first.

I am excited to see where this takes me, and I invite everyone to follow along and watch transformations.

Happy dreading, and Happy Fall. I wish Blessings to all,

Christine Weaver