Hello everyone! I am new here for the most part, a week into the whole forum thing. I wanted to start a blog on here, to meet new people, talk whether it be hair or anything else. So I will first introduce myself and just share a little about me!

First off, my name is Teirra (tee-air-uh), I am 18 and currently enrolled into a community college, where I am studying general studies to get my pre-reqs out of the way, so when i transfer in the fall of 2013, I can focus on my major and it's classes. I plan to major in psychology and eventually get my PhD in Child and Adolescent psych. Why this major/occupation? Well, in my junior of highschool I befriended a student who had recently moved and was new to school. He was a one of a kind person. Always smiling, cheering people up, energetic, the list goes on. No, we were not more than friends and there was no attraction besides a friendship. Well, in about January, his mood totally changed. It seemed as if someone had sucked the life out of him and he wasn't the same person. I always asked how he was doing, and if he wanted to talk. It was always "No, I am okay." In feburary, we were in class and he spent the entire class period silent, and with his head down. I proceeded to ask him at the end of the class, the same questions, but only recieved the same answer. Well, on 2/26, we were in class and I turned around to talk to him and I saw him crying. I didn't know what to do, I didn't know if I should talk to someone and get him help, or what. So, at the end of class, I planned to go up to him and talk to him, but before I got the chance, he was gone. The morning of 2/27 I woke up to a text asking if I had heard about Jackson. I was confused and told to go to his facebook. Unexpected, shocked and more, I found he had committed suicide in the wee hours of the morning. I went months and months, blaming myself, thinking if I would have done more this wouldn't have happened. This, lead me to becoming extremely depressed and totally out of my character. So, this is why I want to be a psychologist for children and teens. There is more to end of this story, but I don't want to spend my entire post on just this, since I am introducing myself, but I am willing to share the rest in a later post.

On the other hand, I love learning about different cultures, reading, art, writing (working on becoming published), I have a massive collection of nailpolish :O, I find myself a lot more mature than most people my age (Only child, grew up with my aunt and 2 uncles who are 4-11yrs older than I am. My mom was a single parent, worked 3 jobs to make ends meet. So, during the day while she worked, I spent time with my grandparents, and her siblings), I enjoy helping people in any way possible, dealing with any subject. I am becoming a mixtress, whether it be for my hair to working on making my own natural lip balms.

That's all I can think of at the moment, but feel free to comment, ask any questions(I don't mind, so don't be afraid to ask ). So, welcome to my blog, and I hope to talk to you all!

First of all, 18....wow. Very mature for ur age is right!! I seriously thought u were older! As for ur friend from junior high, you are not to blame. I would probably feel the same way if this was my experience, but u have to understand that u did nothing wrong. I look forward to following your blog, so interesting already!!

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Welcome to the block! We're around the same age, I am 20. Im sorry to hear bout your friend, but take it from someone who's been there, if he was depressed, there was nothing you could have done. You did your best just by being there for him. I can't wait to hear more bout your journey!


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Welcome ! I'm new to this too we're almost the same age I am turning 17 soon. And I am sorry about your friend and it wasn't your fault there is only so much we as humans can do. But other than that you seem like a wonderful person with a very posative, optimistic outlook which is great.

Lol that's funny. Lots of people say that until they see me. Then say I look 15-16, unfortunate lol. Thanks for the kind words! It was hard to overcome the struggle, but I did, and now ready to help others!

Thanks! It's alright. It was hard and I never thought I would get through it, but with God and my mother, and a few other supporters, I'm here, strong and taking on the world!

That's awesome to hear!! Can't wait to read the rest of your journey.


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fearfully & wonderfully made - Psalms 139:14.

Current Products
Prepoo: coconut oil & extra virgin olive oil
Shampoo: SM Moisture Retention Poo/CH Mud&Clay Bar
Conditioner: HE Honey I'm Strong/HE Totally Twisted
Stylers: Eco Olive Oil Gel/AIAN Curling Jelly/Shea Butter Mix/SM Deep Treatment Masque
Butters/Moisturizers: Shea Butter Mix/SM Curl Enhancing Smoothie/Reve Essentials

Hello! It is okay like I told others, it was hard, but with time and help, I overcame it! That's really sweet of you, thank you! I try my best to be open minded and such, and spread the positive energy!

Will be sharing soon! Within hours lol. I'm excited!!

Oh yeah! Considering this is a hair forum, I am in my 9th month of transitioning, 8th without heat and ready to BC in a month or two. ;D