Modesty IS still in fashion!

Evening! (Unless it's morning or afternoon or midnight at the time that this is read.)

Real quick like before I get around to going into depth about the subject that the title hints at. I've had two Mountain Dews in the space of the last hour or so. I expect that I'll be getting hyper here soon. That however will not affect any one of you directly, so I really had no reason to say any of that. I should delete it, but I'm not going to. Ha. =p

Another bit of news. I finally got around to plugging in a game system. First hour of any real gaming that I've done in quite a while. I'm happy. It was a version of Mario for the Wii. Mario is, and always will be, my favorite game. However, the Wii controller tried to kill my thumb. Perhaps pressing the directional buttons so hard isn't quite necessary? But... it's a habit when it gets all exciting and stuff. XD And now I'm going to show you the controller that I started playing video games on, and one that I happen to miss. (Controller and game... XD I should just plug it in some day... )  I miss that controller. It doesn't kill my thumb... XD Anyway...





So, on a different note. I'm a fan of the medieval/Renaissance time. I like the clothes, weapons, castles, etc. of the time. I have yet to attend a Renaissance Faire, but still I made a cloak and tunic for the occasion. I like the dresses and shirts of the time. Long sleeves, skirts that go to the floor, and most importantly, modesty. I'm looking at a clothing site that sells this type of clothing (HolyClothing). My grandmother comes up behind me, and upon catching sight of some of the shirts says, "That type of clothing is not in fashion any longer." That's true. But ya know, I like this gothic stuff a whole lot better than what most girls my age are wearing. So, outdated, out of fashion, and silly looking to most people? Yep. But cool to me and what I like, modest, and comfy? Yep. Guess what I care most about.

Correct me, please, if I'm wrong. The girls of this time wear short shorts that just about could be considered underwear, and tank tops so low and skimpy that wearing a bikini top would cover more skin where it matters. The guys wear their belts just to keep their pants at their knees, their boxers hanging out for the world to see. Am I wrong here? No... I spend a lot of my time watching people. And what do I notice most about the younger people? Modesty is not a word in their vocabulary. Unless it's to say,  "I do not care about being modest." Am I saying this way of dressing is wrong? Oh, yea, I certainly am. Please do not tell me that you can consider it alright for your breasts and bottoms to be out for the world to see? How is that right in anyway? We have a word for that, but I'll refrain from saying it for now. But it's a word that is supposed to be looked down upon. Unfortunately, now it's almost 'uncool' to wear something that would be considered modest. That, that is very sad. (Another sad thing is most of the people that dress like that come from a public school mindset. And upon talking to a few public schooled people, I think showing their body improperly is one of the least of their worries... o.o I'm not saying that they all are like this, those public schooled people. Because I also know some smart ones, and one's that dress in a better fashion.) I am a very modest person, and more than once I've had people ask me why I am so. Why? Because I feel highly uncomfortable with everyone and their brother out on the street seeing me, that's why. Maybe I overkill the modesty thing, but I'm comfortable in what I wear. So, I don't mind how many people roll their eyes at my t-shirt and jeans collection.

Girls: You want to dress that way? Alright, go ahead. Obviously it's your right to. The guys you know probably want you to dress like that, so they can take advantage of you. But why do you want that kind of guy, someone that won't repect you as a person just because your 'hot'? A guy will only respect you as much as you respect yourself, and dressing like that is certainly not respecting yourself very highly. Remember that, when you don't understand why all the guys around you are pigs...

Guys: Seriously? You look dumb with your pants on the ground. Do you waddle about just to keep your pants up like that? What is so cool about that? I mean... really? It's cool to show your underwear now? Uh.. why? Psst... It's not cool... Just so you know...


Okay, recap. Modesty IS still alive in the world. Showing your privates to the world is bad, and it demands respect from no one. You have the right to dress like that, just like I have the right to say that you look silly. I'd suggest Wal-Mart or Goodwill at least. (They have clothes...) I just would like to know why people dress this way, deep down under the 'It's cool!'. They have to have a reason... Or maybe they don't. Isn't that called peer pressure and social standing? Ah... welcome to the world. (Learn to stand on your own and go your own way. Don't get sucked into the torrent of people going with the flow.)

Well, I've went and finished my rant. Thank you for reading. Have a wonderful night. =p

It's the little things.

Yes, sirree. It's the little things in life that make the biggest impact, that mean the most, that can brighten a day. Don't forget to look for the little things, don't just brush them away without a glance back. Learn to dance in the rain. And something else that is important  to remember is that if you can't laugh at yourself, who can you laugh at? (The answer to that: NO ONE!)

I've found, and this may just be me, that after spending a couple of days being down and sad, that I can just randomly start laughing. Usually the thing that has gotten me down is so silly and trivial, even though it's obviously important to me. And it tends to being something little that makes all of the difference in brightening a mood. But then, I just start laughing, and trying to calm down usually succeeds in getting the exact opposite in results. I laugh more and harder. I've also noticed that this tends to happen at night. But you know, I think it's good to just have those moments where you sit and laugh, even if no one else knows why you're laughing. It serves to remind you that not all in life is horrible and bad. It shows that all it can take is something little to make your day ten times brighter. And who knows? Maybe you just made someone else's day, just because they heard you laughing. Laughter is like a yawn. Both are seriously contagious, all you have to do is see or hear either a giggle or a yawn, and then you find yourself doing the same exact thing. So, don't forget to find the little things.

I listen to a lot of music, that's pretty obvious considering I'm usually on YouTube or Pandora if I'm on my laptop, and I usually have my Ipod when I'm off the computer. The main thing for me is the beat of the song. The second important thing in a song is the lyrics, even though I spend half my time ignoring the lyrics and just listening to the music. XD I listen to music when I'm writing or working on something for school because in a odd way it helps me focus on what I'm doing, instead of what's around me. I listen to it when I'm in a bad mood because it helps me to keep my tongue in check. I listen to it while I'm working so that I focus on the music and not the boredom of the work. I listen to it when I'm alone because I hate being alone and, once again, the music gives me something else to focus on. But the lyrics are good to. Especially when they explain perfectly how you feel. There are several of those. Plus it's kind of fun for me to make people listen to stuff that I think that they'll like and nailing it. I can not play any instrument worth a crude, but I greatly appreciate other people playing instruments. ^_^ So thank you, people of the world, whose music I listen to and enjoy. You are amazing and deserve a hug!

A bit of news. I've gone and created a new blog. It's name is Writing in Wonderland. I'll post the link to it, granted that I remember to do so. As of right now (July 12), there is nothing there  but an introduction. However, in the coming days I hope to be putting stuff up there. It's a blog dedicated to my writing. (If you steal my writing, I will shove my shoes down your throat... >.<) I'll keep writing on this blog as well, considering it's apparently dedicated to my lack of an attention span. =p Was that the TARDIS that just flew in front of my window?! ... Point proven. =p Anyway, I hope that you'll hop over there and check it out. I've always wanted to write on a scroll, so I used that background for that blog. Although it is subject to change. Just to mess with you. =P Okay, off to find the link.

New blog: Writing in Wonderland

Okay. I'm off to edit and find stuff for the new blog. I'm happy to be able to have a chance to put stuff up and share with people. I hope that everyone has an amazing day, because you definitely deserve it.

Phantoms, bacon, and photos, oh my!

The Phantom of the Opera. A movie done in 2004 with Gerald Butler as the Phantom, Emmy Rossum as Christine, and Patrick Wilson as Raoul. There's various other movies and such with the same name. It's also a play. (I'd love to see the Phantom of the Opera as a play.) But, this is my favorite version, the 2004 movie.

I'm not sure why I like this movie so much. I mean, the Phantom, Erik, haunts an opera house, tricks a beautiful singer, Christine, and then later makes Christine choose between himself and Raoul, her fiancee. Rather morbid, twisted, and such. But to me, although creepy, I think it's... Well, I don't want to say its beautiful, but... it's interesting.

The picture that I put there at the top, to me, it is a beautiful picture. Why? Well, just let me explain. The mask represents who the Phantom is, how he hides his ugliness from the world, masks it over and tries to make it invisible. The rose because it shows the love, though twisted love, that he has for Christine. (That, and I just happen to be a huge fan of roses anyway. ^_^) And the piano, because of the music. 'The music', that can be taken in many different lights. I'm using it as an overview for the whole movie.  (You have to look at it from a non-literal standpoint.) To me, that is a beautiful picture, with or without the explanation of the different items.

The Phantom of the Opera. In the top three of my favorite movies, has an awesome soundtrack that I just so happen to own on CD, and something that I would suggest someone watch if they have not already. Yeah, it's creepy, but I happen to be fan of these kind of things. Wrinkle your nose at me if you so choose to, but... That;s just how I am. ^-^

You're hungry now. Don't even try to deny it. Even if you just got done at a buffet, if someone is frying bacon, you would totally ask for a piece. You know you would.

Well, actually, I didn't have much to say about bacon. But one of my friends mentioned bacon like... on Father's day weekend. I have not had bacon since then. Bacon deprived? Most defiantly. I seriously want some too. We just bought some, so tomorrow, you can bet to see me frying some bacon. (Bacon is actually a fun word to say. And spell... Everything about bacon is just pure awesome. Except the popping while frying. It can't all be good I suppose. XD)

That picture, of a heart and skeleton key, I actually own this picture. What do you think? I really like taking pictures. When I don't have awesome people to take pictures of (or when said awesome people won't let me take their pictures...) random things. Like this. I really like to take pictures of flowers and other nature things.

I really like that heat necklace, it's current home is decorating my wall when I don't wear it. And I have a small collection of skeleton keys. I think they look cool. I also think that they show history, and they make me think of the olden days. I live in a pretty old house now, and some of my keys (that are actually borrowed XD) came from the house. Not sure which doors they go to however. A lot of the locks have been painted over since most people don't use the skeleton keys anymore, and since the newer door handles are a lot simpler to lock. XD Oh, and the bricks in the background are actually part of the church right next door. The church was built about the same time as our house, (we think this may have been the preacher's house.) but the church is no longer being used for services and such. (On a different note, on the other side of our house, and across the street, we have the founder's cemetery. Really old graves and such. It's pretty cool. There's part of my morbidness back. =p)

Well, back to my picture. My uncle didn't see why me and my cousin wanted to take these kind of pictures. And I'm not sure that I really have a good answer except to say that I like to take them. I think that they look neat, and I can express myself in them. I don't really care if people like my pictures or not, or if they understand why I like to take them. It's a part of who I am, and if someone doesn't like that, well... that's just tough, eh? I'm not going to change myself for anyone, just like no one should ask nor expect me too.

If you can tell me where this ish from, you shall receive a cookie. (Mom, you don't count. XD)

 And to finish this off. Happy birthday to my favorite cousin!! I hope that she had an awesome day, full of lots of wishes and dreams come true. Just remember to keep dreaming and dancing to your own beat, cuz! Don't let anyone kick you down, and if they do, just tell me and I'll kick them twice as hard. 'Cause no one messes with my family. ^-^ Anyway, happy birthday!!! Love ya! =)

Bye-bye! ^-^