Seep into my brain and make me see follicle.

Hello All,

Some of you may know that I, Heather Waghelstein, have female pattern Alopecia. I have had two hair transplant and I am trying to save money for a third, and final procedure. This all happened four years ago. In my desperation I spent about 5 thousand on weaves, wigs, and special products. Then when I went for the transplant the doctor told me that creams and shampoo's don't work. I accepted it, grieved for my hair, and saved money. Now, four years later I have some good success, my hair is long, but I want my skull cap back. My friend uses Nioxin and encouraged me to do the same. It costs as much my fancy shampoo and conditioner, so I am trying the product. Also I went to the dermatologist and she told me to increase my Iron intake since I don't eat meat.

You're supposed to let the conditioner sit for three minutes--my scalp got mentholated. I felt it pucker like that one time when I used vaporub. I have to give it props for it's ability to condition my dry as a desert hair so I'll keep using it. Two weeks later, I think it's working, my hair does look a tad fuller. Or is that the product diffusing into my brain, making me see things. Ahh! That's how 9 out of 10 people report the noticeable change in the appearance of hair.

Riding the Rails

I went to visit my friend in Baltimore on Thursday. Instead of renting a car which I usually do since I bring my dog, I took the Amtrak regional from Penn Station to Baltimore's Penn Station. The $92 one-way ticket was a bit pricey compared to car rental(with a corporate discount), but the 2 1/2 hour stress free journey lured me into the bucket seat.

Driving I-95 between New York State and Washington D.C. sucks the big exhaust pipe due to extreme traffic, over-defensive driving, and never ending construction. My friend and I once took 8 hours to return from a Weird Al concert in D.C. The trip on a slow Saturday can take 4 hours. To spare myself another trip on the New Jersey turnpike I took the train.

What a lovely time I had. I sat in the club car, at a booth across from a nice lady already working on her laptop before the train left the station. I had kept my computer on the charger before leaving. Each seat has a power outlet. Oh. WOW. Coffee, soft seat, and electricity. Throw in wi-fi and I'll never leave the train. I'd like to go cross country just for the shits and giggles.

To go from New York, NY to San Francisco, CA it takes 62 hours and $200 for the a coach seat. Add a roomette for approx 500 dollars. It's cheaper to fly, though I think the experience of 2 1/2 days confinement plus the view make train travel a valid and interesting option.

Bicycling in New York City

Yes! Moving at 20miles per hour on a bicycle 6 inches away from a bitter sanitation worker moving at 45miles per hour in a garbage truck is one way to fight depression and feel alive. Weee! I am Nuts. My thighs burned plus the hills induced panting, but I arrived at my destination, the Performing Arts Library in Lincoln Center, in 22 minutes-the same time the subway takes.

I am all for biking in the city and I believe it is a great way to help the environment. I'd be happy if Mayor Bloomberg(who does take the subway to work) found a way to limited the amount of cars in our fair city. We shouldn't ban them; honking horns and exhaust fumes give NY it's character. Without cars we'd be...Amsterdam-without the copious amount of grain.

There are rules to biking in the city.

Ride with the traffic on the right side of the street where there is no bike lane. My friend Ray thinks we should ride against traffic. This morning I realized why you go with traffic: A head on collision between bicycle and car is far more deadly. Get sideswiped and you might break a collarbone.

Use bike lanes when possible. Learn the hand signals. Behave as you are in a car meaning that you follow all signals and signs. Use protective gear--HELMET. And lastly, put your balls of steel on before you leave the house.

Some websites.
Transportation Alternatives
New York Cycle Club