1. Besides the fact of learning a relaxer is an acid …
2. After years of feeling like I had to adjust to other people's ideas of what was right, I now listen to myself.
3. It's not a political statement nor a way for others to judge how 'black' I am. Simply put, It Just Is.
4. That I would be amazed at the texture coming from the roots and being at aw of discovering something so unique it's amazing.
5. That I would get more compliments on my hair than ever.
6. I also love that it takes LESS time to handle and 'do' my natural hair - even as it's growing in through the tough transition phase.
7. I love that it doesn't look like anyone Else's hair - not like when I was relaxing and having it Chi Iron Straight, occasionally get asked is that all 'your' hair .
8. To see my grandmother smile, love it and talk about it because it's so beautiful watching it grow out.
9. That I could take a shower without a shower cap.
10. I wish I knew that doing my own hair is a lot easier than I expected and that I don't have to waste so much time and money at a salon .

The difference between loving someone and being in love with them is this. When you love someone you want the best for them, you are always content to be around them and be there for them. You have a friendship above anything else and you respect them to the utmost. Not to say you all never fall out, but when you do, you work it out. You'd miss them if they weren't in your life, but you feel fine even if you don't speak for a while.