Guess What?

Big news! (at least, for me) I just got my hair cut! Yes, that's right. A haircut.

And you're thinking "So? Amara, that's not real exciting." You're right. A regular trim isn't very exciting. 

But you see, for me, this is different. I cut off over half of my hair, meaning it is now just below my shoulder (in the front, because the front is longer than the back just a little).

And now you're thinking "Why did you do that?" 

The short answer is easy... I wanted it shorter! :)

The long answer is I wanted it shorter, because it got in my way a lot, it took me forever to fix every morning, and, I was in need of a change. Although I did kinda like my long hair, I suddenly decided to change it up, and cut it shorter.

Do I like it? No, I don't. I love it!!!

Having shorter hair doesn't give me so many headaches! You see, because my hair was so long, thick, and heavy, it did give me headaches.

So, do you want to see some pictures? If you do (or don't) here they are:

We ponytailed it before our hairdresser cut it off. 

Nope, I wasn't nervous, because I knew what I wanted. EVEN THOUGH SHE'S CUTTING OFF A LOT OF MY HAIR!!!

I could literaly feel my head get lighter once she finished!

There it is! Almost 13 inches long. 

And here's how it looked when she finished!

Yes, I really do love it. It's so easy to take care of!

And, just because my hair is short, and I won't be able to do most of the styles in my previous post, doesn't mean I still can't do some fun ones! Like the one below:

It's a lace fishtail tieback. Fun!

What am I going to do with my long ponytail? Well, to be honest, I'm not sure yet. I might donate it, I might sell it, I don't know. Yet. 

There you go! "The New Amara." :)

In Christ, 

Amara Jachim

Hairstyle Gallery ~ Number 1

Welcome to my hairstyle gallery! Or at least, the hairstyle gallery I have so far. Styling my hair is my "hobby" you could say, among a few other things. I've been growing my hair out for a long time... about 4 years. With hair this thick and heavy, I like coming up with hairstyles to keep the hair off my neck - and pretty ones to boot!

Some of these hairstyles are harder than others, but I enjoy a challenge.

These are (some of) the styles I've done so far:

Dutch Braid Bun (with flexi!)

Side French Braid

Double Intertwined French Braided Updo

Four French Braided
Updo

Messy Fishtail Braid

Curly Messy Bun

Double Rope Twisted Bun

Snake Braid Rolled Updo

Dutch Braid Vertical Bun (with flexi!)

Cris-Cross Spiral Bun (with flexi!)

Waterfall Braid (with flexi!)

Double Rope Updo

Rolled Braid Side Bun

Double Dutch Braids with Messy Waves

Triple Intertwined Pancaked Dutch Braid Updo

If you want the link of the tutorial of this hairstyle that I did, here it is:

http://faithful-legacy.blogspot.com/2015/05/triple-intertwined-pancaked-dutch-braid.html

Mouse Ears :)

 

Double Dutch Braid Rolled Updo

Rope Twisted Pinwheel Bun

"LONG, LONG AGO...

IN A GALAXY FAR, FAR AWAY..."

If you're wondering how long my hair is right now...

Just a litte below my waist. 

Have you seen "Beyond the Mask"? Well, I tried to duplicate one of Charlotte's hairstyles (Charlotte is the heroine of the movie) three different times.  I hope to duplicate more soon! ;)

First attempt.

Second attempt.

And the third attempt. 

This is the original picture of that hairstyle.

You can't really see the back of it, though. But basically, it's a bunch of pincurls, or loops, pinned onto the center back of her head. 

I hope you enjoyed these hairstyles! I definately enjoy creating them. :)

In Christ,

Amara

Summer in Color!

You might be thinking - "but summer is already in color!" You're right. ;)

As I did in April, I'm writing a nature post. One of my favorite subjects to photograph! Not only plants, but we have some reptiles too!

Lots of daisies are in bloom right next to our porch.

They keep spreading!

This is a magenta Snap Dragon. I thought we'd pulled them all out last fall, but I guess we didn't!

I took this one in the late afternoon, so the sun was at the perfect spot for this shot.

Part of the view from our backyard.

Guess what? We have two garter snakes around our yard! This is the smaller of the two.

We found this little toad on the railing of our deck. He was difficult to get off, but I did manage. 

Off the railing, but not off the deck yet.

So I tried to catch him.

It worked!

Or, maybe not.

This little toad was so jumpy! I finally got him into a jar so I could take him off the deck and on solid ground. My little sister came running over to me when I brought the toad down in the jar, and said that she wanted to hold him. I told her she could, and as soon as I took my hand off the top of the jar, the toad wouldn't come out! I gently picked him up and out, and he jumped from my hand onto my little sister's arm! She laughed and laughed and the toad kept jumping higher and higher up her arm! Finally he jumped off and away.

Being inspired by the toad we'd found, my little sister decided to take some time to try to find another one, but unfortunately, she didn't find any.

We usually find at least one toad every summer, sometimes more than one. Fun, isn't it?

In Christ,

Amara Jachim

Tirzah's 6th Birthday: A Photo Shoot

First off, I have to tell you that I really enjoy taking pictures. I've done nature, mostly. But I wanted to photograph people as well, so, since my little sister's birthday is coming up on the 10th of this month (that makes a good excuse), I asked her to be my model. Of course, she said yes.

Here are the pictures of the birthday girl, Tirzah:

She's getting to be such a lady! 

Happy birthday, Tirzah!

In Christ,

Amara Jachim

You Know You're a "Beyond the Mask" Fan, If...

1. You've seen the movie in the theater at least once.

2. You've seen the trailer, watching it almost frame by frame.

3. You have the official "Beyond the Mask" poster in your room.

4. You understand what William Reynolds whispers in the "Christmas Sizzle Reel".

5. You even know what the "Christmas Sizzle Reel" is.

6. You were a Theater Captain, or really, really wanted to be one.

7. You could barely sleep the night before you were going to see "Beyond the Mask" in the theater for the first time.

8. Watching "Beyond the Mask" makes you want to be in the movie industry.

9. You listen to the "Beyond the Mask" soundtrack almost every single day.

10. You argue about what the choir is singing in the windmill scene.

11. You LOVE Charles Kemp's Indian Jacket.

12. You were an extra, or really, really, REALLY wanted to be one!

13. You wish "Beyond the Mask" would forever be in theaters.

14. You've watched all the "Beyond the Mask" promo videos, including interviews with the actors.

15. You know a lot of behind-the-scenes information about "Beyond the Mask".

16. You have most of the lines in the movie memorized, and quote them during the day.

17. You can't pronounce the word 'last', "last", but more like "lahst" after you saw "Beyond the Mask".

18. You are going to buy the DVD as soon as it comes out.

19. There is nothing you want to change about "Beyond the Mask", because you think it's amazing just the way it is!

20. You know what "EIC" stands for.

21. You've been trying to come up with "You Know You're a 'Beyond the Mask' Fan, If...".

So, in case you can't tell...I'm a HUGE fan of "Beyond the Mask"!

But what if you haven't seen it yet? You have hope! Go to www.beyondthemaskmovie.com to get tickets, so you can see this movie! You do NOT want to miss this. I've seen it a few times, (I'd love to see it more) and it is just as awesome every time!!! 

In Christ,

Amara Jachim