
So its been a LONG time since my last post. Over NINE MONTHS to be exact. I think the same thing happened last year. I started strong, but once the school year got going, (I’m a teacher), I fizzled off, then got going again during the summer. I am going to try really, really, hard to stay active with my blogging. I enjoy it, and I’ve been told a time or two that I’m good at it. My page started to get some traction and I want to keep it going. Here’s a little bit of what’s been happening with the Healthy Nappy Nerdy Mommy, and what’s to come.
Healthy
I’ve been doing some rollercoastering in this department. Pretty much for the same reason I stopped blogging….life. I’ve gained 30 pounds since my lowest after having my son, 4 YEARS AGO. Its not baby weight anymore, its just plain weight. If I gain 30 pounds again, I’ll be back to the weight I was after I left the hospital with him. I’ve got to get back in gear. Exercise is not my problem. Since rejoining the YMCA, I usually workout 90 minutes to over 2 hours at least 4 times a week. I know it is nutrition. I have been trying to follow mostly a Whole Food Plant Based lifestyle. That’s a step further than vegan. It means no meat, no dairy, no eggs, no refined sugar, no white flour, and no oil. At first glance you see all the things I can’t have, but there are so many better things I CAN have. I love fruits and vegetables. I also love cooking, so I am definantly capable of doing this. I’ve seen videos on Facebook of these women that look so young and vibrant into old age. I want that for myself and my family. My ultimate goal is to have an organic garden and cook most of our food from our own backyard. As Physical and Health Education teacher I have to be able to talk the talk and walk the walk. My body, animals, and enviornment will be better off as well.
Nappy
I started locs. I’ve thought about for a while. Last summer when I cut my hair it was a step towards this. I could’ve done it without cutting my hair, and part of me wishes I had, but I think I am going to enjoy the process of growing my locs from baby twist. Last summer I cut my hair to a fade, in December I cut it down low, and in April I started locs with finger coils from that growth. I started them on my own first. I did like the results and tried again with my husband’s help. I helped me part the hair horizontally, to make sure there was some uniformity. I don’t want perfect locs, but I also want some neatness to them. We shall see what this journey brings.
Nerdy
Most recently, and I mean VERY recently. I’ve gotten back into Pokemon Go. I started playing it when it came out 2 years ago, and fell off. Two days ago my husband and I started playing again. I did my first raid and my first micro transation within a game. I’m excited because I’ve never been a gamer before, aside from pressing buttons repetitively on some fighter games. I have been of course continuing to watch Anime. We’ve been watching My Hero Academia, Borotu, and Black Clover. We also started One Piece. It is an old anime that neither my husband nor I had ever watched. We also, started watching Sword Art online again. I was not blogging when all the Black Panther and Avengers: Infinity War mania was fresh. I’m not going to backtrack and do seperate post, I am just going to say that I though both were AMAZING. As a Blerd or Black Nerd, I was more than ecstatic about what Black Panther brought to the table. As a marvel fan period Infinity War was pure gold. Every summer, save the one right after having our son, we’ve gone to Otakon. I am not sure if we will go to Otakon this year. But I know we will be going the Raleigh Supercon. Moving foward you can look to hearing about more Pokemon Go, Anime, and movies.
Mommy
Our son is 4 now; we have moved out of the Troublesome Three’s. Night time potty training is much better, although not perfect. I am told things don’t really taper off until 6, and that 6-10 are the best years. God, I can’t wait for that. This boys is really driving me crazy. I love him though, as coo coo for coco puffs as he is. This year I hope to get him into a Pre-K program. Either way I will be making sure he is ready for Kindergarten. As he’s gotten older he has shown many gifts and interest. He likes singing and dancing. He also seems very inquistive and into nature. Any anybody who know myself or him, knows he is a ball of endless energy. I may have a musician, athlete, or scientist in the making. I can’t wait to see what he is interested in. I have no intentions of making him conform to anything. Whatever his niche is, I will nuture it to the fullest.
Of course there’s been more happening in the past 9 months, but I didn’t want to ramble on and on, plus some of it deserves it’s own post. Here’s hoping I can keep things going. What are some changes or updates that’ve happened with you?
Welcome back! Lovely to read and catch up on what is happening you. And before you have any more doubts about carrying on let me add my confirmation to everyone who has said you are good at blogging!!!
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Thank you so much. It means a lot.
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Glad to have you back. Sorry to hear about the problems you’ve been having in the past 12 months. Here’s hoping everything starts getting better for you from here on out.
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Im glad to be back. I haven’t been having problems per day just juggling a lot. Thank you!
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I also dream of having an organic garden someday and I also closely follow a Whole Foods Plant Based diet. How lovely you and your son are exploring what his niche is. He’s very lucky to have a teacher mom!
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I can’t wait to get a house so I can have a full garden. For now I’m going to try o few herbs and veggies on my apartment patio.
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Oh, yes. Likewise and agreed. I would also love a flower garden, vegetable garden, and fruit trees! Soon!
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Yes! 🙌🏾
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I am a teacher as well so I totally get not posting for nine months. I love how your organized this post Into the different headings. Such a cute idea!
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Thanks. I’m trying to stay on the ball this time around. And that was just I way I thought would be cool to get caught up on these topics that I write about.
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Very inspiring!
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Hi Happy, nerdy, mommy…I can’t do the whole thing. I see you have joined on my blog. What a great blog you have. I won’t be posting much on my blog site but if you visit my new and fun home https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCocnOOOqmDAk1qBGn5AZd-g?view_as=subscriber you may be inspired. Would love to see you there.
Coffee with Kate
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Thanks. I’ve thought about whether or not I should expand to YouTube videos myself. I’ll be sure to check yours out!
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I love it over there, a whole new world and I prefer the visual. Ironic for a writer, right?!
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Hi.
Welcome to team locks mine aren’t baby locks no more Awoooah 😂
All the best.
~B
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Thank you. I can’t wait until mine aren’t either!
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I’m also a teacher and can relate to your struggle. I also teach during the summer, so I don’t get much of a break. I’m pleased to see you blogging again. Best wishes to you! And yes, ages 6-10 are quite sweet. Our oldest son graduated from high school and started college last week! So, we have two little toddlers who will be entering elementary elysium and how I long for it — and yet, I must cherish these cranky cantankerous moments while living “in the moment”. Lol! 🙂
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I teach summer school as well, but summer is still easier to juggle things than the regular school year.
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Amen to that.
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Hi, welcome back. Enjoy the summer vacation!
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Welcome back! It’s time to try new things and have fun in the sunshine. Although it sounds like you’ve got a lot going on. Hope to see your next post soon!
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Welcome back! Happy to see you write again ❤
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