That's cool, I didn't know Australia is well known for wine! Haha more reason for me to visit there someday!

You can find Jacob's Creek wines (Australian) in many places all over the world. I know I saw them when I was in Paris, London, and some other places. There are so many delicious wines in the Hunter Valley (where I went). They are mainly known for semillion, chardonnay and shiraz. But they do have other varieties. I bought some very delicious port there. People love visiting Australia. It's a shame it's so pricey to travel around though (and pricey when you get there too), especially to the major tourist destinations.

Bandaids on today. I have a lot of motivation at the moment, because my hair looks awful. Thank goodness for Toppik right now. I just can't get complacent with my pulling, ever. My hair is not naturally thick enough.

I'm not far from Australia....a lot closer than I'd be if I were in the USA, anyway! It is just SO pricey to travel around, but I'm still hoping to get there sometime!

Hair looking bad is my motivation right now, too. I was pretty complacent lately as well and it shows. New year, new motivation!

That's how I feel about Iceland and Antarctica!

Hehe, new year, new motivation indeed.

I was pull free yesterday! Thanks bandaids. PUlled 4 today, even with bandaids. Day not over yet, working tonight..

I got a rating of 2 for yesterday, pulled 5. Another smiley face :)

Ha I HATE cold weather...Antarctica is one of the few places I have basically no interest in exploring!

Yay smiley faces!

I hate consistent cold weather but I don't mind it for a day here and there or a week here and there! Especially if it involves snow!

AAAAAAAAAAAAAARGH MY HAIR LOOKS SO BAD :( It really sucks, it hasn't looked this bad in so so long. I"m getting it cut and coloured in a few days and I'm dreading everyone seeing how bad it's gotten. But it always looks better after it's dyed. Fuck. FUCK.

I've gotten smiley faces all week, been pulling about 6-9 hairs a day. Today I pulled maybe 25 though, or more. Coffee plus stress = pulling spree. Der. Should have used barriers.

Breathe.... Bandaids.

Ugh hitting that low point sucks. My hair hasn't been this bad in maybe 2 years, and I hate that. Getting it colored should be good motivation, though! Focus on how well you're doing now instead of the damage.

It's very disheartening for sure. And embarrassing. Thanks, I'll try :)

Ughh, I finally looked at the top-back of my head and the damage is a bit worse than I thought. Oh well, toppik to the rescue. I need to buy some more.

I have bandaids on today, commitment is at full power right now.

Binge day 2 days ago (fueled by feeling shit about my hair - how horrible is that?). Pulled 5 yesterday. 3 so far today.

I wish I could wave a magic hair wand to help you. here's my words of courage and support for your well-being, "You've got this, and you're going to do just fine, no matter what happens!"

Best wishes to your strength giving you hope, your bravery giving you peace, and your mind to have tranquility.

Hugs instead of tugs!

Thanks for your kind words Mid, they do help :)

I pulled about 9 yesterday, that's a rating of 3. I've been getting smiley faces for a week-2, but I feel like I'm doing bad simply because my hair looks bad! That's crazy. I need to focus on the numbers, not on my hair.

Hair cut & due tomorrow, ughhh I'm not going to look in the mirror until I leave the salon :(

"I feel like I'm doing bad simply because my hair looks bad!" I totally relate to this statement. Trich sucks because even when you're doing great, it can take awhile for it to show. It's hard to stay motivated, but try to look at your progress instead of your hair. I hope getting a haircut helps you feel better about it!

It is a process.
We all go through highs and lows with this.
You will get ahead of it. Don't despair.

You are fighting, and you are aware. You can do this!!!!