you guys are dying down, because I'M dying down

lo siento,

pero yo tengo mucha tarea hacer.

(i'm sorry,

but i have a lot of homework to do.)

i will try to post more!

but right now....it's pretty hectic.

oh! and told my mom my wanting to stretch my ears.

and she's not cool with it, ahaha!

so i've decided to make her a "movie"

about why i want to

how it benefits

and fill it w/pretty pictures and youtube videos.

ahaha toodles, loves.

i'll be back eventually.

busy, busy, busy.

I Can See it Now...

picture this:

me against a white wall,

yarn braids or curls,

kohl smeared eyes,

flushed blush,

nude or deep lips,

black sequin tube bra

bandana tied around my head

0gs in my lobes

as happy as a lark!

Bodyartform + Dead Stretch

i was on the forms at BAF

and there was a poll on the best way to stretch your lobes.

a lot of people said dead stretching!

almost as many as tapers out there!

some did combinations.

i guess it REALLY matters about what mind frame you're in,

and what YOUR earlobes do,

and can even act up, or be VERY obedient

from stretch-to-stretch!

you should check it out, i love this site:

http://forums.bodyartforms.com/showthread.php?44283-How-Do-YOU-Prefer-to-Stretch-Your-Lobes

HEY ALLOFOOR!

you're my first follower!

thanks!

i appreciate any blog viewings

UK Skins Episode 2

after the bomb of US Skins,

i'd forgotten i had the 2nd episode of UK Skins

stowed away to watch

and give Skins another chance.

cause personally, i didn't like the first episode.

and i have to say, i think i'm getting hooked!

the second episode was much better.

still just as wronchy,

but more anticipation than the last.

puts me in another state of mind.

kinda sad really, when it's over and all.

time to get my hands on episode number three!

Size Up!

i never really found time before

to do a salt soak on any other piercing

but my navel.

but i tried it on my lobes just now

and i SWEAR my stubborn lobe

didn't look as fat/swollen.

i don't know if it's just a figment of my imagination

but it looks better,

more matched with my good left lobe.

natural medicines are amazing.

God has put some amazing things on this earth,

for us to use.

oh! and i've saved 44 pairs of:

plug, eyelets, and earskins

i'd like to buy one day from

bodyartform.

i THINK i might make my goal size a 0g.

we shall see.

lo siento

college started back up.

sorry for the lack of posts!

here's a video i just uploaded 

for farts and giggles:

be back eventually!

My Owl

made this in jewelry class
it needs a back and it'll be a pendant!

Jellyfishes Make Me Wanna Get Off Track Yo!

THESE

are the only reason i'd change my goal size

from a 4G or 2G

to a 0g

UGH

they're beautiful!

you're welcome

i'm nothing like my mom wished for me to be; she tells me everyday how i can "improve," but i get happier when i do things the way i want.

sorry mom.

tough toodles.

Once Again

my mom and i are on

two COMPLETELY different wavelengths.

showed her my friend's writing

which i found to be beautiful.

and all she was was negative diction.

she's very close-minded, mind you.

and is just a skimmer when it comes to reading.

she doesn't really think about what she's reading.

soooo, that could be why.

and it's ridiculous. she went on a 30 minute rant

about how "off" i was for being inspired by

"negativity"

when in fact, that poem wasn't giving off negativity

typical.

don't even wanna talk about it anymore.

she's ridiculous and bothers me.

shoot,
wish i felt like she looked.

Nowhere

hey guys,

okay so i'm SO bored right now.

and there's too many people around to make videos..

sooo...

yeah.

NYLON navigated me to a website about people's travel stories i suppose?

i think it's interesting, you should check it out:

http://nowheremag.com/2010/10/1279/

Showing Off Shit

if anyone can help, it'll be wonderful.

i'm trying to figure out how to post

when school starts back up for me.

i guess if i wanna talk about clothes

or makeup,

i can try to do it on campus?

or take organized photos and post them on here?

maybe say when i get a chance, 

i'll try to make a video or something.

i'm not sure yet,

and i'm not sure i can/want to stop cold turkey...

we'll see, i guess.

All the DIYs in the World!

i've seen quite a few today

and fell in love..need to get some money

so i can buy cheap articles of clothing to practice on!

as well as Jazzi McG and the way she altered a maxi dress!

she's done MANY other DIYs i'd LOVE to try, too.

needtogotothestore!

NEED MOOLAH!!

Virtual Haircut- Thanks Liz Fohl!

this was AMAZING!!

WHEN YOU DO THIS, YOU NEED TO PUT HEADPHONES IN!!

PRSS PLAY

PUT THE HEADPHONES IN

MAKE SURE IT'S QUIET

AND CLOSE YOUR EYES!!

and enjoy a virtual haircut!

i swear it's SOOO realistic!

i cringed when he cut near my ear! haha!

checkitout!!!

NOW!

Jessica Yatrofsky + Naked Boys

i learned about her in NYLON's magazine.

her obsession with the male body was fascinating.

(because i find the female body extraordinary myself)

hearing that she's the type of girl

to wear vintage nightgowns as dresses draws me to her, also.

i love little quirks like that.

it makes us individuals!

anyway, she has a website you can check out.

featuring all of her photography.

her films are featured here as well,

she's working on her first featured film

called, "Sun in My Mouth."

here ya go.

First Ear Stretch Video Up!

i edited it all in one day.

hope it's decent!

i checked out my stubborn ear today

and it's still a bit sore and bruised-looking.

i'll see if i can find anything about it,

but i'll just wait a week or so

and see if it's really that serious.

enjoy, guys!

My 12G Stretch

yup yup!

i'm at a 12G,

doing the video edit now.

toodles!

How My Girl is Doin'

the color of the photo is kinda off,

but here it is so far!

i'll get another photo eventually,

with better color representation.

me drinking bubble tea!
 i liked the tea,
the tapioca pearls could've been better

tapioca pearls!
and my new curly hair do
(two strand twist bantu knot out)

strawberry bubble tea

Kevin Van Aelst Creative Photography and Creations

his work blew me away!

all of the ways he incorporated household items

and simply made them into something to gander at!

i love it, i'm going to google him some more!

CLICK RIGHT HERE IF YOU WANNA SEE MORE!!! YOU HAVE TO!!!!!

LOVELOVELOVEIT!

FIRST VIDEO UP

my first legit video!

i'm working on number two.

editing and such.

about my first ear stretch.

this one is just an intro kind of.

here's my channel link, too:

http://www.youtube.com/user/minimouse2105?feature=mhum#p/u

James Birkbeck: Man Lookin' Like a Painting!

James Birkbeck

applied makeup to himself

to look like one of the self portraits

done by Van Gogh!

you go, Glenn Coco!

tiiiiiight!

First Video

almost done editing!

it's not a legitimate video,

just a lot of photos and noise.

an intro into me

and my bod mods

and journeys to come!

i couldn't do a real video 

because there's to much chaos around.

hopefully it's a good video.

Excited About Youtube

i made a sample video

with imovie 09

to get the special effects down

and it's really neat!

i'm excited to make a video now,

it'll take me a minute though,

with all of the options i have!

ahahaha!

hopefully i'll follow through.

National Geographic Does it Again

beautiful photos 

taken all around the world

by national geographic,

of course!

find more stunning photos

here.

Guido Argentini's Silver Eye

by Guido Argentini

you already know what to do!

the poses and photos are very stunning.

bravo!

And Again, No Surprise

-a lot of hair is coming out.

-no it's not.

-conditioning your hair 

instead of shampooing makes sense to me

-it sounds like it's worse, 

there's shampoos that'll make your hair feel like silk,

 you don't know about that.

you're a geek.

i am beautiful in my own quirky way.

we're just two different people.

can't change that

so i'll just ignore it.

Taking Over: Hair Update

just a quick update.

i'm sitting here now with a showercap over my head.

letting a conditioner sink in.

i tried timing how long it would take me

to wet and put conditioner

and two-strand twist my hair

and it took about an hour

oh! including mixing together the homemade leave-in.

that's not too bad during my deadest day of school.

i want to see if i can keep this up!

so far, so good!

there's a woman on youtube

(kimmaytube)

who is VERY educated on going natural.

we'll see how it all turns out

after i'm done with my first co wash.

also, there's another girl who's caught my eye.

she talks about her stretching experience thus far

i find her totally adorable!

(eyeswideshut13)

she doesn't show up in a youtube search

but kimmaytube does!

both of them inspired me to up my video footage,

hahaha! wish me luck on everything!

Eat. Pray. Learn.

i'm educating myself more

on God's word,

myself,

co-washing,

loving my hair tender,

stretching,

blending,

and writing on a higher level.

for once, i'm feeling content.

thank you, God.

for clearing up some things for me.

(if you guys want, tell me if you wanna learn anything

about stretching or the natural hair attempt)

glad i see so many people taking a peek

at my blog, thanks!

Barry Underwood Fuses Nature with Light

nope.

no typo here,

his name is barry underwood

and he has put light together with natural substances

to make some really beautiful

mystical images!

i enjoy them, they're very contrasting.

there's more detail about his work

and what inspires him

here.

Turn Over Youtube?

i think when i start my stretching journey

(or maybe before)

i'll start making youtube videos

i can't promise anything

... but i might do it.

i have a mac book now,

so i can practice i movie,

and practice speaking in front of a camera.

a lot of good can come from it.

i need to update it anyhow

sooooo...we'll see.

Just an Update

the bantu knots while they're down!

so far, they're looking nice:

day 3 and no problems,

just need more scarves to cover up the back,

when it gets messy.

since my hair is curlier back there.

the other photo is what i shall replace in the (now) 14G

right lobe.

since the random pink tongue ring seems to scream:

HEYLOOKATMEALLCRAZY!

ahaha!

just an update about me.

later!

Intro Quote for Blue Man Group

“When you first meet people from a foreign culture, a great way to break the ice is to offer a few gifts as a gesture of friendship. It’s always good to choose items that reflect your personal interests, and it’s even better if it’s something you have created yourself. You also need to show a genuine curiosity in their interests and their culture. But ultimately, the very best way to forge a lasting friendship is to create something together: Whether it’s a meal, an art project or just a spontaneous dance party, when you create something with others, you build a connection that lasts a lifetime.” -International Diplomacy for Dummies

if i can someday dress like this
w/o a care in the world
i will say that's a step toward success with being free
in my eyes

gorgeous

oozing confidence

candid photos you’re jealous of

irregularly ripped jeans

stud-covered

organic lines

lookin’ fly in skinny jeans and a t-shirt

freckles

over-sized sweaters

dirty knees

painted faces

bruised fingertips

not giving a damn

laughing smiles

necks thrown back

exposing a glistening throat

expression

deep laugh lines

the most simple things make up the most gorgeous creations