So...

     So, I did the rod style and I loved it but, when I woke of the next morning the curls were stretched out A LOT.  It was still nice but I prefer for my curls to be a bit closer to my head.

     So I was looking for another low maintainance protective style and I came across the bantu knot.  The same young woman that I got the rod style came up with this one as well.  Her video shows how to make the bantu knots, how to twist them out, and the end product.  Still curly, and I hope that maybe this style will last at least through the weekend.  I don't want to have to keep worrying about my protective style.

Here's and an example of the bantu knots and the twist out: