Wow...it's been forever since I did anything on this blog. I do now have a Youtube channel and I am much more active there. I prefer that medium rather than this blog. There you get to see what I am up to now a days.
*insert shameless self promotion here*
My Youtube Channel!
Sunday, August 30, 2015
Wednesday, July 2, 2014
Midterms. Toothpaste, and smoking of the future!
So this week I have two midterms. (Yikes!) But I am not worried since they are easy subjects for me. (Criminal Law and Homicide Investigation)
And you ask toothpaste? Well I am part of a website called Bzzagent. You get to try out new things. Some companies like word of mouth marketing and like to get real reviews from real people. I get to try toothpaste in odd flavors like vanilla mint, lime mint, and chocolate mint. I remember Crest a long time ago doing odd flavors and they did not last long in stores.
I always love trying new things especially weird flavors. Tonight I am trying out the lime. The chocolate scares me a little but hey...it's worth a shot.
On on to the smoking of the future! I have leaped onto the e-cig train and so far I love it. I really want to quit smoking normal cigarettes. The cost a lot, smell bad, and harm my health. I normally smoke almost a pack a day and now along with the e-cig I am down to one pack every two days. I have also seen absinthe and clove flavors of the e-juice. How very goth! I ordered Beetlejuice and Pumpkin King (pina colada and caramel apple) flavored juice from a website to deviate from my peppermint juice. (To mimic my menthol cigarettes.) Here is to quitting smoking!
Oh and I am a little more active on Youtube now so be sure to check out my channel!
Thursday, June 12, 2014
The Missing Girl
I have been absent for a moment. My work schedule changed drastically and since Summer classes have started I have been busy nonstop.
I do have some updates!
1. I am experimenting with extensions. Since I have been dying my hair forever I cannot get the beloved white streaks I desire. So I opted for micro link extensions. They are easy and last a good while. Plus little damage to my hair!
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| As seen here. I am in love. |
2. There is a chance I might be going to the body farm in Tennessee!
3. I have started doing Youtube videos. You can find my channel here.
4. I am officially addicted to Pintrest. My manager told me about a board called "The House that Halloween built". It is full of spooky decor and home inspirations. Who knew my "normal" manager had a thing for Halloween and the macabre?
I suppose that is it for now. You can always add me on Facebook.
So has Pintrest wrapped it's tendrils around you yet?
Sunday, June 1, 2014
Sephora Haul (Round 1) a rant and great news!
(This is a long post so prepare yourself.) I say round one because I place two orders from Sephora. I needed (and by needed I mean wanted) an Urban Decay Palette of some sorts in my life. I got the ammo palette because of it's price tag. For 34 USD you get ten colors of shadow, a brush, and a mini bottle of the primer potion. Not too bad me thinks.
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| Even though the palette was smaller than I thought. Oh well. |
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| The colors are Smog,Mildew,Oil Slick,Last Call,Chopper,Maui Wowie, Shattered, Polyester Bride,Grifter, and Sin. |
I think there are some colors in this palette that are in the Naked palette. The colors are very sparkly which is not everyone's cup of tea. This is a really versatile palette since you can do more neutral looks or party looks. Some of the colors honestly do not look good on their own. Last Call is really pretty with a matte black eye shadow. I am on the fence with oil slick since it is more glitter than black. It would be good to use over a black liner with a cat eye.
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| Look using Smog, Mildew, and Polyester Bride. |
I got me some more eye shadow brushes since I can always use more. This is Sephoras brand of brushes in the Cat Eye Duo. It has an all over shadow brush and a slanted liner brush. Using a coupon code from RetailMeNot I also got some freebies. (Skin Rescue Deep Cleanser, Dr. Dennis Gross Brightening Serum, Benefit Fake Up Under eye concealer, and Bumble and Bumble Surf shampoo and conditioner.)
So my rant is about a restaurant where I live. I wrote a negative review on Yelp because my experience was negative and the food horrible. The owner of said restaurant send me a gift certificate to make up for my experience and give the place another go. I saw good in this and yesterday went to use my gift certificate. The owner confronted me by saying I should not write bad things on the internet and say them to her face. I am hurting her business and I should feel bad. I felt as if I was paid off to write a good review. The food was good but I felt as if they were going out of their way to make it good. I updated the review to write a good one so the owner will not be on my back. But she left a bad taste in my mouth. I will not be back because I was told "You are wrong and I am right. Stop being a liar and ruining my business." I do not think I did anything wrong.
*exhales* So the good news is that I will soon be a vlogger! I am getting a webcam soon so expect videos from me very soon. Do tell me what kind of Youtube videos you would like to see. Have a spooky day.
Tuesday, May 27, 2014
X-Men OOTD!
This Memorial Day weekend has been so busy! Friday was a wedding rehearsal and bachelorlette party for my friends wedding. And Saturday was the wedding. (I was a bridesmaid!)
The colors of the wedding were black, purple, and white. Even though the venue changed last minute due to unforeseen events, I really think that the wedding was beautiful. Even though it was very hot that day I was so honored to be a bridesmaid and a part of the wedding. (And the bride looked beautiful.)
Sunday when I got off work my love and me went to his parents house and had some tasty Bar-B-Q. His dad is a damn good cook I might add. And to wrap up the weekend, since my love had Monday off, we saw the new X-Men movie. It was so humid! And the heat was in the theater as well. One would think they would keep movie theaters cool but ah well.
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| Skirt: Thrifted Tank top: DIY Sunglasses: Rue 21 Necklaces: DIY and Amazon |
I tried to dress cool without exposing my skin too much. I have really fallen in love with this skirt. The tank top is actually two pieces. I made a crop top from a dress (it had a really ugly design on the skirt part and did not suit my body type at all.) and a basic black tank top is underneath.
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| I did a basic smokey eye and a side braid since my hair is finally long enough to do so. |
I found these sunglasses at Rue 21 and fell in love. I have been looking for a pair like these for a while now and grabbed them since they were on sale. I also have a clip in white streak. Honestly it is horrid and very synthetic. It only stays in if I have my skeleton hand hair clip to keep it in place. My next paycheck is going to be spent buying a human hair extension. Ladies at the hair place next to where I work say they will bleach it for free. I will be able to style the extension like I would my normal hair and it will stay in place.
I realized after years of dying my hair, using bleach on it would obliterate my already damaged hair. The clip in will do just as well without any of the damage.
And today I start my summer classes! Only three more classes after this semester and I am done with college. So did you have a busy weekend?
Tuesday, May 20, 2014
Mini Makeup Haul (Neutrals oh my!)
So after hearing much buzz about the Urban Decay Naked palette (and all its reincarnations) I decided to buy some more neutral shades of eye shadow. (Oh and I say neutral a lot in this post so prepare yourself.)
Granted I really do not like the look of browns on me (as clothing) these shadows are very lovely and can be used for something a little lighter for work or for a lazy makeup day.
Behold! Wet N Wild three color palettes in Silent Treatment and Sweet as Candy. Oh and hello Dr. Frankenfurter!
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| With flash on left and without on right. |
Silent Treatment does not transfer to picture as well as I thought. The bottom color is a mauve with tints of silver and brown. Since it is a complex color it looks different according to the light. The crease color is a dark brown with gold flecks. The gold does not really show up but it is still a lovely color. The brow bone color is a champagne color with some shimmer. In the picture below I used all the colors like the palette instructs.
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| With flash and in natural light. Oh the shimmer! |
I really love these shadows and normally I am not too fond of browns without adding some black to darken them. I really recommend this palette for those experimenting with more neutral shades without wanting to pay a big price. (These were around 3 USD!)
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| With flash on left without flash on right. |
The sweet as candy palette I am currently on the fence about. (And it looks like Neapolitan ice cream.) The pink color has undertones of gold and a more metallic shimmer. The crease color is a chocolate brown with a shimmer and the brow bone color is a warm white with a metallic shimmer. I do like all these colors but maybe not all together. The brow bone color when applied all over the lid and up to the brow bone combined with the brown in the crease is a wonderful and easy neutral look. But to me the pink just does not go with it.
And finally a new mascara! The L'Oreal Miss Manga mascara. I do not have a picture because I totally ripped apart the package and tried it out. (No shame.)
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| From Google Images |
I am wearing one coat of this in the pictures in the color Black/Brown. I normally only buy black mascara but I am digging the black/brown because it gives a more natural look. Which is suitable for a more neutral look me thinks.
So do you like neutral colors? Would you ever experiment with them if you do not normally wear them?
Sunday, May 11, 2014
Mothers Day, College, and Reader Request!
Happy Mother's Day to all the mothers! Oh and today is also my loves birthday! We had a lovely dinner with his family and I ate way too much...as usual..curse you delicious food!
Monday I have to register for classes since I took the Spring semester off. I really needed a semester off to clear my head and now I am ready to go back. I only have six more classes to take then I plan on getting an internship with the Alabama Bureau of Investigation so I can observe autopsies and what not. (Plus it looks great on a resume!)
My teacher for some of my classes used to be a homicide detective and he tells the best stories. (Some not for weak stomachs.) And my forensics teacher trained at the famous Body Farm in Tennessee. I am so lucky to be able to find a career that I love. My work schedule is back to the normal three to four days a week so that means I will actually have some off days.
I wanted to ask those that read my blog what kind of posts would you like to see on my blog? I always love to hear new ideas!
Monday I have to register for classes since I took the Spring semester off. I really needed a semester off to clear my head and now I am ready to go back. I only have six more classes to take then I plan on getting an internship with the Alabama Bureau of Investigation so I can observe autopsies and what not. (Plus it looks great on a resume!)
My teacher for some of my classes used to be a homicide detective and he tells the best stories. (Some not for weak stomachs.) And my forensics teacher trained at the famous Body Farm in Tennessee. I am so lucky to be able to find a career that I love. My work schedule is back to the normal three to four days a week so that means I will actually have some off days.
I wanted to ask those that read my blog what kind of posts would you like to see on my blog? I always love to hear new ideas!
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| Source:Google Images |
Monday, April 28, 2014
No Chips and a rant about black lipstick.
I know..another post in a span of two days?!
On my off day I went to TJ Maxx and randomly picked up a few things. I always struggle with keeping nail polish on for..get this..two days. I work with my hands a lot. It prevents me from even wanting to do my nails because I know the very next day they will be chipped away into oblivion. Enter my new holy grail top coat!
Essie No Chips Ahead Top Coat
This was found at TJ Maxx for around four bucks. I think it normally retails for around eight or so. I thought I should give this a try since other no chip top coats work...miserably. No chips they said, it will make your nails polish last they said. I have read other reviews about this stuff never drying. I apply my polish and wait at least an hour then apply this top coat and let it dry for around thirty minutes. It does take a minute to dry but it is well worth it. I was shocked that my nail polish today was not chipped.
So this means I can actually do my nails like a normal person!
Oh and in the title I mentioned a rant about black lipstick. Don't get me wrong I adore the look of black lipstick. But I have a love/hate (mostly hate) relationship with it.
1. It gets everywhere but your lips. On your loved one, on your face, and in your hair for some reason.
2. No matter how much I layer the lipstick there is always a faded spot in the middle of my lips.
3. Even using a lip liner it feathers.
4. I feel like I cannot speak or thing about drinking out of a straw without it becoming a kamikaze pilot on my face. No why are you shifting around on my lips?! STAHP!
5. If it is sunny outside I can feel the sun upon my lips. Soaking up the heat. This feels weird..no!
So is there a makeup product you love but hate?
On my off day I went to TJ Maxx and randomly picked up a few things. I always struggle with keeping nail polish on for..get this..two days. I work with my hands a lot. It prevents me from even wanting to do my nails because I know the very next day they will be chipped away into oblivion. Enter my new holy grail top coat!
Essie No Chips Ahead Top Coat
This was found at TJ Maxx for around four bucks. I think it normally retails for around eight or so. I thought I should give this a try since other no chip top coats work...miserably. No chips they said, it will make your nails polish last they said. I have read other reviews about this stuff never drying. I apply my polish and wait at least an hour then apply this top coat and let it dry for around thirty minutes. It does take a minute to dry but it is well worth it. I was shocked that my nail polish today was not chipped.
So this means I can actually do my nails like a normal person!
Oh and in the title I mentioned a rant about black lipstick. Don't get me wrong I adore the look of black lipstick. But I have a love/hate (mostly hate) relationship with it.
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| Why must you betray me so? |
1. It gets everywhere but your lips. On your loved one, on your face, and in your hair for some reason.
2. No matter how much I layer the lipstick there is always a faded spot in the middle of my lips.
3. Even using a lip liner it feathers.
4. I feel like I cannot speak or thing about drinking out of a straw without it becoming a kamikaze pilot on my face. No why are you shifting around on my lips?! STAHP!
5. If it is sunny outside I can feel the sun upon my lips. Soaking up the heat. This feels weird..no!
So is there a makeup product you love but hate?
Sunday, April 27, 2014
The Holy Grail of Thrifting and The Green Fairy.
Friday I did some much deserved thrift shopping. And boy...was I glad I did! The first store I shopped at I only found a vest and a tank top. But the real treasures were at the second place I shopped at.
Behold! (Pic Spam ahead!)
What was not shown was a Marvel shirt for my man and Stephen Kings Thinner. The Day of the Dead shirt is a large and I cut the back to make it actually fit me. I plan on cutting the sleeves so it can be a sleeveless top. The Manson shirt is a tad too small but ah well. The fate for the jack o lantern shirt is a crop top and the kitty shirt is already a long sleeved crop top. I took off the weird jewels on the cat shirt since one was already falling off and it might be a sleeveless shirt soon.
I have tons of pants I do not wear so those will probably be shorts soon enough. I also tried absinthe for the first time! It tastes like licorice jelly beans and did not give me the hazy feeling that normal alcohol gives me. Instead I gain clarity. There is also a slight floating effect I get. If you can tolerate black licorice then I would definitely give the green fairy a try.
(These are the two I tried.)
So have you tried absinthe before?
Behold! (Pic Spam ahead!)
What was not shown was a Marvel shirt for my man and Stephen Kings Thinner. The Day of the Dead shirt is a large and I cut the back to make it actually fit me. I plan on cutting the sleeves so it can be a sleeveless top. The Manson shirt is a tad too small but ah well. The fate for the jack o lantern shirt is a crop top and the kitty shirt is already a long sleeved crop top. I took off the weird jewels on the cat shirt since one was already falling off and it might be a sleeveless shirt soon.
I have tons of pants I do not wear so those will probably be shorts soon enough. I also tried absinthe for the first time! It tastes like licorice jelly beans and did not give me the hazy feeling that normal alcohol gives me. Instead I gain clarity. There is also a slight floating effect I get. If you can tolerate black licorice then I would definitely give the green fairy a try.
(These are the two I tried.)
So have you tried absinthe before?
Friday, April 25, 2014
Giger legs and why I stopped the April Horror Challenge.
So...I have been working almost seven days a week. My blog has been the least of my worries lately and I never want this blog to feel like a chore. I stopped doing the April horror challenge because I am so far behind on it. When I get off work all I really want to do is laze around. I am posting an OOTD from last week. (Sorry not sorry)
This outfit is the perfect example of the silhouette I love. And it shows how to wear leggings as pants. I love billowy and baggy tops paired with tight bottoms.
I am actually off all this weekend and I am not sure what to do with myself. I think today is a mandatory thrift shopping day. I really need to get clothes for Summer since the weather here is warming up fast and I am...not prepared. So are you prepared for Summer?
This outfit is the perfect example of the silhouette I love. And it shows how to wear leggings as pants. I love billowy and baggy tops paired with tight bottoms.
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| Oh look! Mr. Gargoyle and my front porch! |
I am actually off all this weekend and I am not sure what to do with myself. I think today is a mandatory thrift shopping day. I really need to get clothes for Summer since the weather here is warming up fast and I am...not prepared. So are you prepared for Summer?
Tuesday, April 15, 2014
Etsy spotlight and bloggers block!
Today was cold! Yesterday it was in the 70's but today it suddenly changed into the 40's! Alabama weather is fickle and always changing. As usual I have been busy. I have been working every day and I am so exhausted!
I am sort of in a bloggers block (is that a real thing?) so I am stumped of what to do a post about! I decided on a spotlight for my friend Abby. She just opened up her first Etsy shop, Tyntee bird Treasures.Every bracelet she makes is one of a kind and there is a lot of love put into them.
She even said something about making a line called Tyntee bat for me! Do you support indie shops or do you know someone who runs an Etsy shop?
I am sort of in a bloggers block (is that a real thing?) so I am stumped of what to do a post about! I decided on a spotlight for my friend Abby. She just opened up her first Etsy shop, Tyntee bird Treasures.Every bracelet she makes is one of a kind and there is a lot of love put into them.
She even said something about making a line called Tyntee bat for me! Do you support indie shops or do you know someone who runs an Etsy shop?
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| My favorite of her bracelets, Dream in Amber |
Monday, April 7, 2014
Exorcists and Vampires! (April Horror Challenge)
I was going to go grocery shopping but the traffic and my aching feet told me no! This is more of the April Horror challenge I mentioned before. I am trying to lump days together. (I swear I am not cheating.)
Onward!
4. Your Favorite Werewolf Movie
Ginger Snaps
I am not too big on were-wolf movies but I have a soft spot for Ginger Snaps. What is worse than puberty? Puberty combined with the discovery that you are a were-wolf. Plus I love the outfits in this movie.
5. Your Favorite Monster Movie
The Fly
Does this count as a monster movie? I hope so. The Fly is disgusting and I mean that in the best way. If you can stomach gross horror than watch this if you have not already.
6. Your Favorite Vampire Movie
The Lost Boys
This movie has the best soundtrack! (And proper vampires burn in the sun.) The costumes in this movie are also so very amazing. Single earrings, bleach white hair, lots of leather, and motorcycles! I can watch this over and over and still be in love.
7. Your favorite supernatural film
The Exorcist
A horror classic with the best one liners. I had a black cat named Itchy and this was his favorite movie. He would hiss and growl when the channel was changed! He would sit in my lap watching the screen in awe. Itchy had good taste!
Onward!
4. Your Favorite Werewolf Movie
Ginger Snaps
I am not too big on were-wolf movies but I have a soft spot for Ginger Snaps. What is worse than puberty? Puberty combined with the discovery that you are a were-wolf. Plus I love the outfits in this movie.
5. Your Favorite Monster Movie
The Fly
Does this count as a monster movie? I hope so. The Fly is disgusting and I mean that in the best way. If you can stomach gross horror than watch this if you have not already.
6. Your Favorite Vampire Movie
The Lost Boys
This movie has the best soundtrack! (And proper vampires burn in the sun.) The costumes in this movie are also so very amazing. Single earrings, bleach white hair, lots of leather, and motorcycles! I can watch this over and over and still be in love.
7. Your favorite supernatural film
The Exorcist
A horror classic with the best one liners. I had a black cat named Itchy and this was his favorite movie. He would hiss and growl when the channel was changed! He would sit in my lap watching the screen in awe. Itchy had good taste!
Sunday, April 6, 2014
April Haul! Skeletons, bird skulls, and ghosts..oh my!
Today should not have been a good day. I woke up to crawl out of the bed and instantly fix my daily cup of coffee. But the coffee machine does not want to work today. My computer charger also decided to revolt and not work for me either. Ugh first world problems.
Work has been..well work. And in May I shall return to college so I can finally get my degree! At TJ Maxx I found I cute blue bento box and a cookbook. (If you follow me on instagram you saw it already)
I purchased a recipe organizer also. Look at me turning into a kinda adult. I have so many cookbooks and hopefully this can solve some clutter in the kitchen. Spring is finally here in Alabama which means allergies!
(And shopping for Summer clothes) Since I have also jumped on the bento wagon I needed some cute bento accessories to jazz up my lunch. Behold!
I bought some food picks, cupcake liners, and various spooky cookie cutters from SugarFoxShop on Etsy. I plan to use the cookie cutters for sandwiches and cheese. I can totally deal with eating a sandwich in the shape of a coffin.
Other things purchased:
1. X-Ray skeleton leggings from Amazon
2. Black Magic exfoliating scrub from OHWTO on Etsy. This stuff is my holy grail for acne.
3. Bird Skull plugs from FearlessPlugs on Etsy. Mine are much bigger than what is shown. (5/8ths to be exact)
4. Etude House Real Art Light Cleansing Oil. I am trying to experiment with a cleansing oil to remove my makeup. Hopefully this does not break me out horribly.
My next post is going to be horror related since I made myself do the April Horror Challenge. I have been very absent in blog posts but life sometimes gets ahead of you!
Work has been..well work. And in May I shall return to college so I can finally get my degree! At TJ Maxx I found I cute blue bento box and a cookbook. (If you follow me on instagram you saw it already)
I purchased a recipe organizer also. Look at me turning into a kinda adult. I have so many cookbooks and hopefully this can solve some clutter in the kitchen. Spring is finally here in Alabama which means allergies!
(And shopping for Summer clothes) Since I have also jumped on the bento wagon I needed some cute bento accessories to jazz up my lunch. Behold!
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| Pics from SugarFoxShop |
I bought some food picks, cupcake liners, and various spooky cookie cutters from SugarFoxShop on Etsy. I plan to use the cookie cutters for sandwiches and cheese. I can totally deal with eating a sandwich in the shape of a coffin.
Other things purchased:
1. X-Ray skeleton leggings from Amazon
2. Black Magic exfoliating scrub from OHWTO on Etsy. This stuff is my holy grail for acne.
3. Bird Skull plugs from FearlessPlugs on Etsy. Mine are much bigger than what is shown. (5/8ths to be exact)
4. Etude House Real Art Light Cleansing Oil. I am trying to experiment with a cleansing oil to remove my makeup. Hopefully this does not break me out horribly.
My next post is going to be horror related since I made myself do the April Horror Challenge. I have been very absent in blog posts but life sometimes gets ahead of you!
Thursday, April 3, 2014
April Horror Challenge! (and where I have been)
Lately I have been doing nothing but work. I am opening a lot more often (almost every day) and I am getting more hours than I ever have before. It is bittersweet. I get a better paycheck but I am exhausted. When I get home my body and mind is so tired. A blog post is honestly the last thing on my mind. (A nap is usually the first!) Around May I am going back to college since I took a semester off to clear my head. I really needed a refresher since I was starting to dread classes. I normally love going to classes! (In my realm, education is really fun.)
On Instagram I saw this cute little April Horror Challenge. For every day in April you answer a horror related question. Onward!
1. A horror film that no one would expect you to love but you do:
Event Horizon
I am not one for science fiction movies. There are a few I like but generally I do not watch them unless my man recommends them. (He is great at recommendations) The plot of this movie is a crew goes to check out a distress signal received from a crew on the Even Horizon that had disappeared seven years prior. The goal of the crew was to test an artificial black hole to make time travel easier. The crew finds evidence of a horrible massacre. The crew went insane and mutilated each other and themselves. They did open a gateway in space but this portal went outside of the known dimension and into a world of pure evil and chaos. This movie is a slow burn. The intense gory scenes are close to the end and the desolation of space is intense.
2. A horror film you relate to the most:
May
This film spotlights feeling like an outsider. Feeling weird and awkward around people. I feel very much like an outsider especially being a Goth in a small southern town. May just wants a friend!
3. Favorite Slasher
Micheal Myers
I am torn between Freddy and Micheal. But my love goes out to Mr. Myers! He is my favorite because he is most like real life serial killers. (As messed up as that sounds!) Serial killers fascinate me not due to the horror but more so with psychology. Micheal had a bad family life and was bullied. In his mind killing is just an everyday activity.
So do you like horror?
On Instagram I saw this cute little April Horror Challenge. For every day in April you answer a horror related question. Onward!
1. A horror film that no one would expect you to love but you do:
Event Horizon
I am not one for science fiction movies. There are a few I like but generally I do not watch them unless my man recommends them. (He is great at recommendations) The plot of this movie is a crew goes to check out a distress signal received from a crew on the Even Horizon that had disappeared seven years prior. The goal of the crew was to test an artificial black hole to make time travel easier. The crew finds evidence of a horrible massacre. The crew went insane and mutilated each other and themselves. They did open a gateway in space but this portal went outside of the known dimension and into a world of pure evil and chaos. This movie is a slow burn. The intense gory scenes are close to the end and the desolation of space is intense.
2. A horror film you relate to the most:
May
This film spotlights feeling like an outsider. Feeling weird and awkward around people. I feel very much like an outsider especially being a Goth in a small southern town. May just wants a friend!
3. Favorite Slasher
Micheal Myers
I am torn between Freddy and Micheal. But my love goes out to Mr. Myers! He is my favorite because he is most like real life serial killers. (As messed up as that sounds!) Serial killers fascinate me not due to the horror but more so with psychology. Micheal had a bad family life and was bullied. In his mind killing is just an everyday activity.
So do you like horror?
Tuesday, March 18, 2014
Spotlight: Nemi!
Nemi is a comic by Lisa Myhre. The main character Nemi loves heavy metal and has a sweet tooth. I decided to spotlight this comic because the character is like me in many ways. I showed my man some of the comics and he laughed and said, "Oh lord that is so you!"
The comic shows the lighter side of goth and Nemi seems to be a perky goth. All pictures were taken from the Nemi Montoya Facebook page and you can find Lisa's official website here!
Why Nemi is my spirit animal:
Example One:
I like color but only in my eye shadow and accessories. I would feel very strange in a neon green top.
Example Two:
This is me with cute cuddly things. Or if I had a wand in my possession.
Example Three:
The cute cuddly things need homes! I need these stuffed gators! I need these fluffy bears! NEED!
Example Four:
Me and my man shed. We shed so much that I am surprised we are not both bald. The shower and sink get clogged. And there are tumble hairs that parade in the carpet. Clogged hair in drains....*shudders*
These really brighten my day. Do you have a favorite comic?
The comic shows the lighter side of goth and Nemi seems to be a perky goth. All pictures were taken from the Nemi Montoya Facebook page and you can find Lisa's official website here!
Why Nemi is my spirit animal:
Example One:
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| She says, "Don't mind if I don't." |
I like color but only in my eye shadow and accessories. I would feel very strange in a neon green top.
Example Two:
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This is me with cute cuddly things. Or if I had a wand in my possession.
Example Three:
The cute cuddly things need homes! I need these stuffed gators! I need these fluffy bears! NEED!
Example Four:
Me and my man shed. We shed so much that I am surprised we are not both bald. The shower and sink get clogged. And there are tumble hairs that parade in the carpet. Clogged hair in drains....*shudders*
These really brighten my day. Do you have a favorite comic?
Saturday, March 15, 2014
Girls on Film!
Well girls on camera. I spent time with some new friends yesterday. My man introduced me to these two lovely ladies last New Years Eve and I finally hung out with them. I actually got out of the house! Lately I realized that I do make friends but never hang out. I have this weird fear that if I get close to people I will loose them. This is due to incidents in my past where "friends" betrayed me.
But these gals are like minded and I really need some girl friends to hang out with since most of the people I hang out around are male. We took pics and I wanted to show off some of what was taken! There will be more but I am very pleased with the results so far. I kind of felt odd since I was the only one without a child there...but I am not ready for kids just yet. (Oh and one of the girls named her first daughter Violet!)
I am trying very hard not to be introverted. Getting out and interacting with people is really good for my mind.
But these gals are like minded and I really need some girl friends to hang out with since most of the people I hang out around are male. We took pics and I wanted to show off some of what was taken! There will be more but I am very pleased with the results so far. I kind of felt odd since I was the only one without a child there...but I am not ready for kids just yet. (Oh and one of the girls named her first daughter Violet!)
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| It was so very windy! The other girl, Cricket, is wearing my fishnet top and dress. |
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| I really love this one. I like how my eyes kind of look like two different colors. |
I am trying very hard not to be introverted. Getting out and interacting with people is really good for my mind.
Monday, March 10, 2014
March Loves and Lorde!
But me next paycheck is going to be awesome! My man is now working from 6 am to 2 pm so that means we get to spend a lot more time together. Random strange weather has been here going from bright and sunny to a bit of a cold chill. Alabama weather is fickle...very fickle.
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Manic Panic Virgin pressed powder and Dreamtone foundation:
This stuff was a slight splurge but since I found it on amazon I saved a little cash. I use the Dreamtone foundation to lighten up my concelor and my Holika Holika BB cream. The Virgin pressed powder is white also. I use a kabuki brush to lightly apply the powder since using a lot can make you look like a mime. When used in moderation both of these things give me a pale pallor and a slight glow.
Pointy Vampire Nails:
I love the look of sharp pointed nails. I pointed mine but I my pinky nail broke off so I clipped all my nails. Back to growing them out to point them again!
Round sunglasses:
My sunglasses are usually huge. Like "I am hiding from the paparazzi" huge. Or maybe I just have a small face? I love the new trend of giant circle sunglasses and I saw a relatively cheap pair on Amazon that I need...well...want.
Lorde:
She has better songs than "Royals" and I love her style. She wears giant chokers, chunky combat boots, and her hair is wild. And she rocks a dark lip like nobodies business. She writes her own songs and has macabre artistic inspirations. Her song Easy is haunting and talks about the loss of privacy.
So do you have a guilty pop pleasure?
Tuesday, March 4, 2014
Growing up adopted...prepare for feels.
To clear things up I will use the terms "biological mother" to refer to my well...birth mother, and "mother" to refer to my adopted mother.
My mother adopted me when I was three months old. She was a foster parent and always had a house full of kids. I was the youngest and the only girl that she adopted. My biological mother was not fit to take care of me. Due to the abuse she dealt with when she was younger it affected her so greatly she was perpetually stuck in a mental state of a child. As a baby I was in unfit living conditions and she was not able to properly take care of me. She did drugs and drank while pregnant with me so I ended up being born with fetal alcohol syndrome. Also due to the drug use I was born premature and I had to have a heart monitor that would go off if my heart beat was not normal or it stopped beating. I did not cry like a healthy baby would and I did not like being touched.
I harbor no resentment towards my biological mother. My biological family is very messed up. Drug use, mental disorders and abuse run wild throughout the family. She did the right thing by putting me up for adoption. My mother had only one biological child, a daughter, that died when she was close to the age I was adopted. I really think that is a big reason why we have so strong of a bond.
I have always known I was adopted. My mother felt that I should know why I was adopted so when I was eighteen she let me read the files on my adoption so I know more about it. I have one blood brother and one half brother but I have never met my half brother since meeting him would mean I would meet my biological mother. Honestly I have no need to meet her. The woman that adopted me is my mother. She raised me to be the person I am today. She raised me to be strong and independent. She is older (in her 70's) and it never failed that someone would call her my grandmother. This infuriates me to no end.
My mothers family..well that is a different story. Sometimes I feel like they do not like me since I am "not real family" and I resent them sometimes. Certain family members do not approve of the way I dress or the career I am pursuing. But my mother knows I am happy and she has no shame in what I do. She once wore all black for a time to get underneath their skin. She is happy if I am happy. She knows the way I dress does not define my life and I am pursuing a career that will make me happy.
So, do you know someone who is adopted? Would you consider adoption?
My mother adopted me when I was three months old. She was a foster parent and always had a house full of kids. I was the youngest and the only girl that she adopted. My biological mother was not fit to take care of me. Due to the abuse she dealt with when she was younger it affected her so greatly she was perpetually stuck in a mental state of a child. As a baby I was in unfit living conditions and she was not able to properly take care of me. She did drugs and drank while pregnant with me so I ended up being born with fetal alcohol syndrome. Also due to the drug use I was born premature and I had to have a heart monitor that would go off if my heart beat was not normal or it stopped beating. I did not cry like a healthy baby would and I did not like being touched.
I harbor no resentment towards my biological mother. My biological family is very messed up. Drug use, mental disorders and abuse run wild throughout the family. She did the right thing by putting me up for adoption. My mother had only one biological child, a daughter, that died when she was close to the age I was adopted. I really think that is a big reason why we have so strong of a bond.
I have always known I was adopted. My mother felt that I should know why I was adopted so when I was eighteen she let me read the files on my adoption so I know more about it. I have one blood brother and one half brother but I have never met my half brother since meeting him would mean I would meet my biological mother. Honestly I have no need to meet her. The woman that adopted me is my mother. She raised me to be the person I am today. She raised me to be strong and independent. She is older (in her 70's) and it never failed that someone would call her my grandmother. This infuriates me to no end.
My mothers family..well that is a different story. Sometimes I feel like they do not like me since I am "not real family" and I resent them sometimes. Certain family members do not approve of the way I dress or the career I am pursuing. But my mother knows I am happy and she has no shame in what I do. She once wore all black for a time to get underneath their skin. She is happy if I am happy. She knows the way I dress does not define my life and I am pursuing a career that will make me happy.
So, do you know someone who is adopted? Would you consider adoption?
Wednesday, February 26, 2014
I'm A Real Goth Now!
So with the help of Nephilim Incorruptus the look of this blog has changed. And you may notice that it says I am a "real Goth" but what exactly is a real Goth? Nephilim suggested that the "real" aspect be due to the fact that I am down to earth.
Goth culture began to spread in the 1980's as an offshoot of the post-punk scene. But if you go further back the term "Gothic Literature" was used to describe works that combined elements of romance and horror. I have said before that being Goth does not mean you have to love Sisters of Mercy or Bauhaus. *gasp*
Some may disagree but being Goth is NOT all about the music you listen to. Being Goth is a lifestyle. It is more than clove cigarettes and fishnets. It is Romance and Horror. It is finding beauty in the darkest places. It is embracing that darkness instead of turning away from it. Being Goth is about not following the modern standards of beauty.
A "Real Goth" does not condemn those just because they do not like Dead Can Dance. A "Real Goth" may not follow many offshoots and sub-genres within Goth but they accept them. I may ruffle some feathers...but frankly..I could care less.
So, what is the definition of a "Real Goth" to you?
Goth culture began to spread in the 1980's as an offshoot of the post-punk scene. But if you go further back the term "Gothic Literature" was used to describe works that combined elements of romance and horror. I have said before that being Goth does not mean you have to love Sisters of Mercy or Bauhaus. *gasp*
Some may disagree but being Goth is NOT all about the music you listen to. Being Goth is a lifestyle. It is more than clove cigarettes and fishnets. It is Romance and Horror. It is finding beauty in the darkest places. It is embracing that darkness instead of turning away from it. Being Goth is about not following the modern standards of beauty.
A "Real Goth" does not condemn those just because they do not like Dead Can Dance. A "Real Goth" may not follow many offshoots and sub-genres within Goth but they accept them. I may ruffle some feathers...but frankly..I could care less.
So, what is the definition of a "Real Goth" to you?
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Monday, February 24, 2014
Creatures of the Night Assemble!
Can "Creatures of the Night" be like the Goth version of Avengers? I want this to be a thing. (Insert Robert Smith in battle gear here.)
I decided to do a little post about Goth Problems...because the struggles are real.
1. Getting candle wax on ALL THE THINGS.
Wax on the dresser, wax on the sink, wax on my books...WAX.
2. Getting black lipstick on ALL THE THINGS.
It smears like a vengeance and ends up on every surface. Like your face (nowhere near your lips.) and anything you have eaten or thought of eaten.
3. Being a blonde and having a hatred filled relationship with black dye.
*Dyes Hair* *Roots pop up mysteriously* WHY?!
4. Blacks never match.
Ah the beauty of many hues of black. First washed black, never washed black, and borderline grey.
5. Not knowing how to do "no makeup-makeup"
What? I can do lovely smokey eyes...that does not count? Screw it I will just go out in no makeup.
6. Not enough Hallowen themed things.
One does not simply have one Halloween themed item. I have 49309 jack o lantern themed things in my house...but I need more!!!!
7. Hello Halloween...goodbye money.
See number six.
8. When BDSM or Gothic architecture is mentioned, all eyes are on you.
*sinks into chair*
9. The felling of supiriority when you have to wear all black at a job.
*victory dance* I don't have to buy new things!!!
And last but not least.....
10. The fact that your closet is one big black hole.
Literally. It all merges together into one big blob. I need a flashlight to find a shirt...*sigh*
I decided to do a little post about Goth Problems...because the struggles are real.
1. Getting candle wax on ALL THE THINGS.
Wax on the dresser, wax on the sink, wax on my books...WAX.
2. Getting black lipstick on ALL THE THINGS.
It smears like a vengeance and ends up on every surface. Like your face (nowhere near your lips.) and anything you have eaten or thought of eaten.
3. Being a blonde and having a hatred filled relationship with black dye.
*Dyes Hair* *Roots pop up mysteriously* WHY?!
4. Blacks never match.
Ah the beauty of many hues of black. First washed black, never washed black, and borderline grey.
5. Not knowing how to do "no makeup-makeup"
What? I can do lovely smokey eyes...that does not count? Screw it I will just go out in no makeup.
6. Not enough Hallowen themed things.
One does not simply have one Halloween themed item. I have 49309 jack o lantern themed things in my house...but I need more!!!!
7. Hello Halloween...goodbye money.
See number six.
8. When BDSM or Gothic architecture is mentioned, all eyes are on you.
*sinks into chair*
9. The felling of supiriority when you have to wear all black at a job.
*victory dance* I don't have to buy new things!!!
And last but not least.....
10. The fact that your closet is one big black hole.
Literally. It all merges together into one big blob. I need a flashlight to find a shirt...*sigh*
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| New Necklace! I NEED a glow in the dark skeleton necklace. |
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