Sunday, April 1, 2007

The Meet and Greet With Dr. Cornwell...

Dear God, (and anyone else out there reading…)

Here is my version of the DFW Sisterlocks™ Meet and Greet With Dr. Cornwell. First I want to say, excellent, Excellent, EXCELLENT job GiGi, BlaqKofi, Maryee, Jen, Diane and there were two more ladies I don’t know there names (apologies). They made us feel catered to and comfortable.

When I first walked into the banquet room I felt the ambience of the warmth and beauty of Sisterlocks™ live and in person. The tables were nicely decorated with cloth fabric; food was served buffet style yet with the elegance of a sit down meal. Dinner was grilled or smoked salmon, Creamy Alfredo pasta with chicken breast, a Cesar salad, tasty dinner roll, and last but not least there was a variety of cake for dessert. There was an option of red wine, white wine, and/or the most delicious tasting sweeten tea ever (I had two glasses). Ms. Y teased me because I was the only one at our table drinking tea. I proudly proclaim that I no longer consume alcohol beverages. I give you all of the glory for that Lord. I so enjoyed fellowshipping with Ms. Y. I need to look for her at the most current gym I am attending.

Next, the beautiful ladies I met and experienced. I was proud to see my inspiration, Creyole, show up with her beautiful daughter Praline. Praline graced our ears with her deep and throaty version of "A Change Is Gonna Come" a 1965 single by R&B singer-songwriter Sam Cooke, written and first recorded in 1963. Though only a modest hit for Cooke in comparison with his previous singles, the song became one of his first blatantly political songs, and came to exemplify the sixties Civil Rights Movement. The song has gained in popularity and critical acclaim in the decades since its release. Little Ms. Praline, can definitely sing, Sing, SING! This is definitely a great song to symbolize the Sisterlocks™ self-LOVE experience.

Next I got a chance to meet Blaqkofi this is my living, walking, talking, breathing testimony of Sisterlocks™. I admire this woman and her spirit very, Very, VERY much.
I met Blaq’s sister, Ms. T #1, who is just as pleasant as BlaqKofi. I liked her instantly.

I met an awesome lady whom I sat next to at dinner. She has such an inspiring testimony, let me see if I can retell it without taking away from it. I am going to call her, Ms. T. #2, She showed me a photo of herself with glorious long shoulder length thick permed hair. It was enviously beautiful. She said she cut it all off, to support her sister who was diagnosed with cancer and had to go through treatments. She wanted to show her sister that it IS JUST hair. Now, Ms. T’s #2 hair is probably two inches long and she was recently Sisterlocked™. God, life is so amazing when are blessed to meet people who are not just living for themselves. Now that is support!

I met Musilmahlocs and her most beautiful daughter is just gorgeous, Gorgeous, GEOGEOUS! I met AllyH20 (I need to go to her blog site real soon) and Ms. S. Ms. S. shared with me that before she got her Sisterlocks™ she a bald patch in her hair, the resulting damage from wearing perms. She said she went to a white doctor and the doctor asked her why does she not wear her hair natural? Ms. S. said the doctor gave her some shots of cortisone (I think she said cortisone) in her head and that stimulated the return of hair growth. She said it was not until she witnessed a lady sporting an afro and she asked the lady "Is that your natural hair without any chemicals added to it?" The lady answered yes! She said she immediately went to get the perm chemicals cut off, she said before she lost the courage. Now seven years later Ms. S’s Sisterlocks™ extend past her shoulders. Ms. S. story is significant to me, because she touched on the key component to being natural, after so many years of mis-educated torment… IT TAKES COURAGE TO BE NATURAL!

God, I felt like such a groupie at the Sisterlocks™ meet and greet Dr. Cornwell. I bought four Sisterlocks™ Lifestyle Journals and the “All About Love” Poetry Book by Dr. Cornwell. I asked her to sign all of my books, and she did. I wish I had brought my “A Tapestry of Dreams” The Sisterlocks™ Book. I have never in my life jocked anything, or anyone, with the exception of Jesus Christ Himself. God, you know I have a fanatical, radical, mathematical admiration of Jesus! I was truly a fan, Fan, FAN at the Meet and Greet with Dr. Cornwell. She never acted irritated with me in any way. Thank your Dr. Cornwell for your time, presence, and your love for all of us.

Something Dr. Cornwell shared with us that I did not KNOW. Essentially we all know Sisterlocks™ cost so much on the front end of the process. (After a minimum of six months to a year, there is financial freedom and beautician freedom for the rest of your life—if you want to go and get retightening sessions you can and if you don’t want to you don’t have to). Dr. Cornwell shared with us that after she trains a consultant she no longer receives any income from that consultant. I thought this information made Dr. Cornwell more real, extra transparent, and even slightly vulnerable. This type of sharing impressed me because I was reading in “Hair Story” by Ayana D. Byrd and Lori L. Tharps how Madame C.J. Walker and Annie Turnbo Malone had a sort of pyramid type business. Well I just assumed, until actually meeting Dr. Cornwell that Sisterlocks™ was that type of business as well. Dr. Cornwell stated that the majority income comes from The Sisterlocks™ Lifestyle Journals, The DVDs, the specially formulated Sisterlocks™ hair care products, and any other items they sell under Sisterlocks™. Dr. Cornwell did not ask me to write any of this. I personally hope she is not offended by me writing this. But I just want to appeal to anyone out there who is not using Sisterlocks™ products, let us start supporting the company that gave us this freedom in the first place, before we go out and use products by white owned companies, disguising their products as if they are black owned.




If anyone else out there is listening besides God, feel free to share and post a response...

7 comments:

Aya said...

Oh my goodness. You really out-did yourself with this posting. You express yourself with such energy. I can feel ya girl!!! Looks like you all had a great time. Thanks for sharing the books you have read with me. I have read some of them too. I would like to read "A Tapestry of Dreams" next. I may have to go on-line to look for it though. Stay Blessed.

MEE said...

Well, well, well! Your recap was great! Couldn't have said it any better! The photos are awesome as well! I uploaded the pics Jen and I took in my MJS Productions Fotki. You can check em' out when you have time. May will be here before you know it!

Maryee

Goodnapps said...

What an awesome awesome recap. Now I feel like I was there myself. So glad you had a marvelous time.

Abena Abena said...

How awesome!!! I met Dr. Cornwell at San Diego State University a few years ago when I had just got my locks, she was very down-to-earth, and invited me to come to her office anytime and talk to her; she is actually a full time professor there, she is truly an inspiration.

BTW- I love the slideshow!

muslimahlocs said...

sister, get your sisterlocks as soon as you can. thanks for sharing this post and yourself.

KnottyAuthor said...

wow, your blog is a blessing.you guys look AWESOME...AND..YES...BEING NATURAL IS NOT FOR THE FAINT OF HEART!

Sis. RJQueen10 said...

Thank you everyone who has taken time to come visit my blog spot. I give a special thank you for those who take additional time out of their schedule and leave me a comment. Thank you everyone for being patient with me. In addition to being a Mama of 4 year old twins, I am a graduate student. When classes are in session I will make a post weekly, when classes are not in session I will try to make a post daily.

Aya, Thank you for understanding the positive energy I am purposely through the grace of God flowing forth. I had an excellent time at the Meet and Greet. I am such a fan, that once I get my Sisterlocks™ on May 10, 2007 I will be even more of a commercial for Sisterlocks™, you might be able to look in Webster’s dictionary for Sisterlocks™ and there will be an actual photo of me. I am going to be really, Really, REALLY intense! Smile! I think the only place to find “A Tapestry of Dreams” is on the official Sisterlocks™ website, that is were I got my version from.

Thank you Maryee, I saw the photos on your website. You take such excellent photographs. Your sister Jen gave me an excellent lesson on camera zoom 1x, 2x, 3x, 4x etc feature. Her description was visual, which is the type of learner I am, so I will never forget what was taught. You two are most excellent women.

Goodnapps, I am happy you appreciate my recap. I had the bestest time (yes I made that word up!).

Chosen Vessel, Have I told you lately, I LOVE YOU! I really appreciate how at your blog spot, if someone takes the time to visit your blog spot and take the time to leave a comment. You promptly and consistently take your time to respond right back to US! I just love visiting your blog spot! You are doing a terrific job over there. So you met Dr. Cornwell too, I am originally from California, but I have been in Texas so long, and I love Texas so much that I claim it as my own. That was the most remarkable thing to me about meeting Dr. Cornwell, she IS extremely down-to-earth. I like her charisma, you can tell she really feels US as women who are Sisterlocked™--brothers who are Brotherlocked™ (or want to be but have not made that move yet). She really understands…

Muslimahlocs It seems like May 10, 2007 can not get here fast enough! I am excitedly, patiently, full heartedly waiting for my scheduled appointment!

Cheleskilove Thank you for receiving my blog spot as a blessing. I give all of the glory to God. God has given me so much, that I have this internal burning desire to give something back in return. Thank you for the feedback, that my servant hood is "actual" and not just a figment of my thoughts! YES, Yes, yes, I am becoming more courageous myself as I walk further in my Natural state. I am happy to have Sisterlocks™ as a natural alternative. I am also grateful for you many women who came before me in the self-LOVE experience. You have made it possible for me to accept myself easier, for others to accept me, and for it not to really make to much of a difference if others accept me or not.

Once again, Thanks!