Post by ursulasdreadedlagoon on Aug 31, 2014 20:51:19 GMT -6
Hello lovely ladies, my name is Melody Ast. I'm from Wichita, kansas USA, but my family originated from Germany. We have been here 3 generations. I wasn't like most of you who grew up around dreads or dread making, atleast I know a few who had been dreading since their teen years. We are very uneducated about dreads here in ks. So I've learned most of what I know from the Internet, and lovely ladies who was kind enough to bring me under their wing. Anyone who really knows me would know I happened to come upon synthetic dreads completely by chance. I had been very depressed at the loss of my grandmother who meant so very much to me. When she died a few years ago I felt like a part of me died, was missing, like my heart was teared in two and went with her. As time passed I had no friends to confide in, becsuse I had lost all contact with my best friend, so I created a Facebook account. At first it was mainly to find her, but eith serveral attempts to reach out to her I realized how much we had grown apart. One more thing I had lost. I'm not going to lie, it hurt, I was feeling so sorry for myself. I've never really found that group I fit in. I thought I had but like all things it fell through leaving me hollow. So I know this sounds so depressing, but its only to prove my point. I came across dreads completely by chance, in an unrealated group, a girl was wearing dread falls. "What is that beautiful oops on your head?" And she explained what they were. I was so intrigued and started my research. I wanted to know all I could about synthetic dreads, and later real dreads. Then one day I had asked a lovely lady If I remember correctly it was shedandy dreads, and she told me about HES. I did learn a lot from those ladies but never really felt like a part of the team. So when my friends Sarah and Daleth created Dreadlock Kindom my knowledge only continued. I started my small business, still have yet to sell anything but I'm just happy to make dreads. I think actually My grandmother passed after I had started making and wearing dreads. But regardless they came at a time when I needed them. I sometimes still feel left out but I don't let that stop me from enjoying the hobby. Even though I've lost things so important to me, I was able to gain such an amazing gift. At this time I've been promoted at my job from a CNA to Activity Assistant, now the Activity Director. So lifes busy and I dread when I can. I just feel blessed that it's not something like a chore to me, and I find relaxation in making dreads. I've also bought from so many lovely makers. I love all my dread babies. I really need to get rid of some so someone else can enjoy them. It's so hard to let go. Anyway I am so grateful for all of you who have been apart of my life these last few years. You really couldnt know what you mean to me. I love that I'm able to get to know people from all over the world and learn new things from each of you. Thanks girlfriends.