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 | Last Relaxer: Oct. 1, 2006
Big Chop: February 16, 2007
Henceforth and forever more February 16 is my personal Independence Day. Independence from Saturday's wasted changing my identity and hiding from myself. Independence from the spiritual shackels that were imprisoning the real me.
One year ago on that day, I stepped out on faith and did a new thing. I reclaimed my power, I believed. Believed in who God said that I am. Embraced the soul knowledge that I am fearfully and wonderfully made.
A year later I still believe, and I have no regrets.
Being my authentic self has taught me to be gentle with others and myself. If nothing more its taught me a sense of patience that I never thought I could attain.
I look forward to what I'll learn this year, and I hope to share it with all of you.
Thank you to all my nappy fotki friends for the love and the encouragement that you give so freely. Have a blessed and prosperous 2008.
| | | | General Information | | Profile Type: | Personal | | Gender: |  Female | | Age: | 28 | | Tags: | natural, nappy, transition, nappturality, nappie, naps, napptrology, nappturalness, natural hair, kinks, locs, braids, christian, delta sigma theta, travel, african-american, HBCU | | Languages: | english | | I'm here for: | Photo sharing, Friends, Networking | | Contact Information | | Email: | markeshia_ricks@yahoo.com | | Personal website: | www.myspace.com/ritersbloc | | My Cities | | Current: |  United States, Alabama, Montgomery | | Hometown: | United States, Georgia, Hinesville | | Birthplace: | United States, Pennsylvania, Philadelphia | | Also lived in: | United States, Alabama, Tuscaloosa | | United States, North Carolina, Charlotte | | United States, Florida, Bradenton | |  Zambia, Lusaka, Lusaka | | United States, Louisiana, Leesville | | United States, Alabama, Anniston | | United States, Florida, Bradenton | | United States, North Carolina, Charlotte | | United States, Georgia, Savannah | | Background & Lifestyle | | Marital status: | Single | | Sexual orientation: | Straight | | Smoking: | Non-smoker | | Children: | I don't have kids yet | | Education: | Grad/professional school | | Ethnicity: | Black/African descent | | Body type: | Slim/slender | | Height: | Taller than average | | Religion: | Christian - other | | Interests & Personality | | Interests: | reading, writing, dancing, traveling, discovering my natural hair | | Sports: | basketball, football, tennis, soccer | | Music: | jazz, gospel, r & b, some rap, alternative sounds | | Movies: | thrillers, romantic comedy, comedy | | Television: | CNN | | Heroes: | Jesus Christ, My Mom | | Books: | Anything by J. California Cooper, Jane Austen, Emily Bronte, Toni Morrison and Alice Walker | | Friends: | Deecoily, Naturallynursey, ~JaZiToNeS~....UPDATES 17 AUG 08, Shortiedowop aka zzirvingj!, The Curl to the DST *8/20/08 updates*, Foxy, Netta1, Melanizm, Natitwists (small update 8-5-08), AfroChick, Sunshine2003, Nikki 4.. small update and video, NappyDiva7, AquariusDaisy Updated August 1 2008, Arunadawn, eboniwoman, ~SxFtMahgnyCurvs ~ Working on updates, Nelle *Finally updates! prettyprops.etsy.com*, LovelyMissYoli, Erin, Mia, novabeauty --##Updated 08/08/08#####, Vo*Netta, so1913 (Albums Open!), Me220, ~*ReBoRn*~ (updated 8/04/08), RoseBurnt* Is BACK, Mrs Sweetness(May and June updates), angelic, SepiaAngel **Tropical Storm Fay, go away!!!**, NaturallyBeautiful, SumtingSweet, Threesixty, NottyLock, Innervisions, MissJade, *:* Peachtree *:*, Honesty Updates* 7/24*, AllAboutTheHair, reggie, Sera25 (2nd Photo Album) UPDATED: **8-20-08**, Cheet (Updated 8/19/2008), poochie247, Lina40, drea, nurseN98, chilltownJC (Updates 7/6), Natural Virgo updated 08/10/08, qochemist2, PineappleLuv ( Updates 1/22/08), Nokeya ~*UPDATES 1/14/2008, LaRhonda, malaikablu ~july 26 updates~, Elise Brun(updated recently!!!), Jazzilocs, ChynaBlk, BlkButterfly__updated 7/9/08, Carolina SweetGrass :), AuNappturale *updated 08/16*, realbme1, ekomba, Natakue, Nappilymi, Bai ~~~~Updates August 11, 2008~~~~, **AllieNicole ADD allienicole2**, My Glory **Updated 08/02/08**, Ashley G, Tresxsalady, nappturaldiva42403, Jazzi, Kinkerbelle, AngelNapps Hiatus...Contemplating LOCS!, LadyLSA (updated July 18, 2008 w/pics & video), svrbrownsuga, VsWEET, Sunnydaze82, blkgyrl103 www.soulfulwares.com, Honey Child, Yes Lioness, Toya Updated JULY 15, 2008, Haitian_Hunny (8/6/08 Update!), Free to Be, Shatani: The Sequel, TalkingYam, ~AlwaysALady~/Caisha, keitta125 (UPDATED 4/22/08), jeve, ♥ NappyLove: UPDATED: 20 JUL 2008 ♥, RECOmmitt, T-time, Nnkechi, ~Wombyn Radiant Love~ updates 8/7, PhoenixGirl, nappyrae **last update 11/21/07**, Queenpin, NaturalC, New Lease on Life, BahiyaBrown, ***6/28/2008***NEW NAME & UPDATES***, browneyedgrl2, tffy2004, Kemi, CorporateNapps, Hairalicious-I'M FREE, Eclark6--updated 5-27-08, Neosoulgurl, Doctoramorena (officially a doctora!), Cr8tive.....I'M BACK!, HapENap, Dizexhaled *** UPDATES ***, Innerbeauty1 * Yarn braids 8/11/08*, Deep Root'd....Formally "ITS-TIME", Lita: mini-update 11/07 Bad pics of new colour, Miss Jamel, NappyNole20092, CuteCurlyCurvy **August Twist and trim challenge, Natural-Inner-Rhythm, NaturalRemedy, Afrobuddhess, ZuriBinty AUG11TH UPDATES, Prototype1913, Lady Pink Ice, Hyphenunderscore, Djdesigns, Latinafro ~Hair Haitus til 09~, MissHerring, ^_^ LeChatRouge ^_^ (now in COLOR!), Ms. Tee 8/20, NaturallyKendra **updated 08-11-08**, Africanafro, Lovely Golden Locs, Naturally-C - Updated 8/2, Heatstroke13, SouthernGlamour **updates 6/27**, QuitaD, Dimples7024, I-AM-my-HAir ***UPDATES COMING SOON***, Pookster05, Stillgoingnatural1, MACcrazy, Caramelbeauty, Noirlovely, Serenity326 - Updated Work Photos 8/8, Msjohnsonisnappy, ~Lovemenatural~ 08/05/08 Update, CanDeJ21, Prttygirl6- **UPDATES 6/30/08**, JackieP, RhoyalNapps, Cassandra1975 *7/25/08 - small update*, Tallgirl (Adaeze), Afrobaby26- New locs ROUND 2, Andali, BrownSugakc***Updates 5/29/08***, Huggzandkisses***2nd quarter 4/1/08***, *SHUN*, Nappy-Keera (*Mega Updates for jan & feb + nap *)!, Turnergirl 7/15/08, April, Arco-Jamaa, New Account!!!!!!!!, Bagolicious is back!, Discovery-78, BeautifulJoy, MsBttrfly23, KoshaP, Beyondmyhair, IFeelSoMuchSpring, Gr2006/LynnieB On Political hiatus. Register2Vote!, CCC: Old Album, Fxybrwn78 (August 18th Twists Updates), SMoniqueB*update* 8/20/08, IfeelBeautiful***Updated 8/8/08***, Nappygungun (Updates 2/23/08), GodGivenGlory*Jul/Aug updates*, Ready2Gro..., Southern_Belle(Congrats MrsMLC/Pioneer Updates!), Nappy Chic2, Sweetladee1001 **Summer Updates- August 4, 2008**, Neally, Olablessings is back...again {8.20.08}, Afrolady, PecanTane, LiberianGirl~~Updated 7/25~~, Pampooobear2, Keenalex, SugarySnowPea*UpDated August 9th*, Naturaldelta04 *UPDATES!*, HaitianRoots - mini updates, Missmonie, **Ehfreema - August 2008!!!, Sexyhair, Kinkycurl-I have updates...see you in September!-, ColorMeCurly **7/3/08 updates**, F2x (Will update soon -on vacation) | | Friend of: | AquariusDaisy Updated August 1 2008, Vo*Netta, Tampabayla *is transitioning*, Nokeya ~*UPDATES 1/14/2008, Sardonyx (goodbye to fotki Aug 18), Shortnsweet617?Delicaterose617, AngelNapps Hiatus...Contemplating LOCS!, Queen ** 6 MONTH UPDATES 8.7.08 **, RECOmmitt, ♥ ♥Lvgurl -updated July 28th- month 2 ♥ â, yjmice (very small update) Aug 2nd, Waquay (updates 10 Aug 08), Kookie05, Dizexhaled *** UPDATES ***, NaturalRemedy, Prototype1913, Hyphenunderscore, MissHerring, UniquelyMe (Updated 8/15), Naturally-C - Updated 8/2, Sheeka, Heatstroke13, Scarcity21-2 updates 6/28/08, Caramelbeauty, Msjohnsonisnappy, Cassandra1975 *7/25/08 - small update*, Tallgirl (Adaeze), **Justlex has moved to Justlex2**, ChazaStarshaelkd4Christ, BeautifulJoy, MsBttrfly23, Beyondmyhair, IFeelSoMuchSpring, EmpressRi ~ August twist and curl updates!, Gr2006/LynnieB On Political hiatus. 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Come see!, Cocoanaps, Fxybrwn78 (August 18th Twists Updates), Nappygungun (Updates 2/23/08), Kamaliyah, TMV (New account TMV2 check me out), Sweetladee1001 **Summer Updates- August 4, 2008**, Olablessings is back...again {8.20.08}, LiberianGirl~~Updated 7/25~~, tocktick *updates: 11 aug*, BlackQueen10**UPDATES ON NUMBER 2**03/05/08, TheMrsMLC - 1 YR Anniversary/BC...almost, keepitkinky.blogspot.com, Mika- updated 21-7-08!!!, Yellbell, CharHar...Updates Everyone!!! 8/2, Jaylasmommy, Brwnsgr, Shonna, NaturalHazel78~Updated 7/17/07~, Triciatrouble-UPDATES 4/7/08, AngelEyez1967, Poeticbeauty7 (Updates!), Napptural Love ~ End of 1st Year Nappptural 5/31, Mochalatte1228-mini updates5/19/08, MsKinkyKutie, Imverisuxcessful, missCHEEvous, Lorslocedup, Cocoanaps2 Sept 29th UPDATES!!!!, Rockopoohbear - UPDATES August 10th - Plus videos, Myzen2(Small July Update), Natural-elements**Updated 12/8/07**, Filmstar08, Filmstar08, candras-going- nappy, ColorMeCurly **7/3/08 updates**, SherryJ! - **Updates! 8/16//08" -, Cocoanaps3 Updates 8/16!!!!, Ebonybrown (updates 7/10/08), dstkinks * July 2008 updates*, HumbleHair004, Blkbudafly~Locs...updated 7/23/08~, Brownmoe, Courtcourt01, Belita01, NappeeGoddess (BC... BC updates!!!), TetChaje, Mahoganymami, Sunshine81, Honeybrwn87, GiGi38-8/16, Mrs.Thomas====Has August update, Loving Every Second, Minute, Hour...May Updates, nuscottie, DSTurbinglysoulful | |
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