I haven't written anything on here in a while!
I am happy to have one follower so far, the lovely Karem aka Davey (inside joke kinda thing).
I went to the movies tonight with Rachel. It was pretty fun. Before seeing the movie I discovered a HUGE cardboard box in her backyard that to my delight was untouched and fresh for sitting in etc. We both crazily got in the huge box and tipped it over when we were both in it, as stupid and immature as that sounds it was rather fun. The movie we saw was Monsters Vs. Aliens and it really wasn't bad. It was actually pretty funny, but to my disappointment NOT IN 3D! Now I have no idea why my particular movie theater doesn't ever play 3D movies, hell, even when I went to see Coraline it wasn't in 3D either... and it was supposed to be! My local theater just hates everyone I am assuming because who doesn't want to see a 3D movie? It's kinda funny though, in both movies there were actual parts where I could tell where the 3D glasses would have been needed and appreciated.
I have yet more plans for this up coming week while I am on spring break, but sorting out these plans is taking a while:P
x
Sunday, April 5, 2009
Thursday, March 5, 2009
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I think it seriously just took me 5 minutes to figure out how to actually get to type something with my iPod on here, it's not that I don't know how to use the iPod, I've had it for forever now. But I never had posted a blog update while using it!
Hopefully it won't 'fix' my words and make me look like a total idiot as it always does. 1) I can't spell and 2) this thing fixes my words as I am typing so things often look like this (regardless of the grammar fixer thing)... 'hwllo hiq are yiu today?'
Agh this week has been so busy! School should def start mch later... And teachers should not give tests all on the same day. It's so stressful and aggravating! I start to obsess over what I did wrong on like every test (that's just what I do) it's just not good.
Right now I am listening to the cure and wishing I had some tea:/
I want to go to bed, but I have to study first. Who ever created the first test ever is a jerk. Why just WHY!
Hopefully it won't 'fix' my words and make me look like a total idiot as it always does. 1) I can't spell and 2) this thing fixes my words as I am typing so things often look like this (regardless of the grammar fixer thing)... 'hwllo hiq are yiu today?'
Agh this week has been so busy! School should def start mch later... And teachers should not give tests all on the same day. It's so stressful and aggravating! I start to obsess over what I did wrong on like every test (that's just what I do) it's just not good.
Right now I am listening to the cure and wishing I had some tea:/
I want to go to bed, but I have to study first. Who ever created the first test ever is a jerk. Why just WHY!
Monday, March 2, 2009
Stretched ears
First of all, it's called stretching your ears, not "gauging". Gauge refers to the size of the piece of jewelry not the act of stretching your fistula (skin).And the jewelry itself is not called "gauges" they are either: plugs, eyelets, flesh tunnels, pinchers, tapers, etc. ***sorry that kind of always bothers me***
I always get questions about my ear lobes, things like "did that hurt?" and "what do I do!"I often am asked for advice, and trust me... I have been through it all, stupidly skipping sizes, bleeding, infections, scar tissue... you name it!Here's some of the things I am asked, and am happy to give my input on.
Q- "Did that hurt?"
A- Actually, at times, yes. But stretching should never hurt for longer than a day, if it does then down size, you've most likely haven't waited long enough or stretched too fast.
Q- "How do I start stretching?"
A- Start low, and take it slow. Start at either an 18g or 16g and work your way up. Only stretch ONE size every month or two. The slower you take it the healthier your ears will be.The sizes go something like this (smallest to largest): 20, 18, 16, 14, 12, 10, 8, 6, 4, 2,0, 00, 7/16", 1/2", 9/16", 5/8", 3/4", 7/8", 1"... and so on.
Q- "So did you just stick that(plug) in your ear and it expanded to that size?"
A- No, it took quite some time and I started at an 18g and worked my way up.
Q- "Do you have any scar tissue/blow outs?"
A- Actually yes, and I feel totally stupid, I should have down sized way sooner when I experienced a blow out, and now I do have some scar tissue on the back of my left ear.
Q- "Have you ever skipped a size?"
A- I have, I also feel totally stupid for doing that too! It was the reason for the blow out that I have on my left ear, and also the reason why I still have some scar tissue now on the back of my left ear. NOT a wise idea. NEVER skip sizes. Don't make the mistake I did.
Q- "Why wont my new plugs go in?"
A- It's possible you didn't wait long enough before wanting to/actually increasing your size. Wait another week or two and then try again. DON'T force the plugs in if they wont fit!
Q- "Can I use weights to stretch? I seen some guy on 69th St. with his ears hanging with weights and his ears looked like someone in an African tribe"
A- Weights are NEVER a good idea to use, hanging things like padlocks, heavy things etc. is NOT good. it can tear your ear and make your skin far thinner!
Q- "Can I put double flared plugs in right after I stretch?"
A- No, not right after, you should wait a week or two when your ears heal more. It's possible to sometimes get the double flared plugs in after stretching, but it's really not a good idea because when you stretch you want your ears to have enough room to expand and breath if they swell, double flares don't really allow that.
Q- "Can I use electrical tape to stretch, and how does that work?"
A- NO NO NO!!!! Electrical tape is porous and sticky, bacteria can get caught/trapped on it and you could get an infection!If you want to use tape, go for bondage tape. You start by wrapping the tape around your plug once or twice, and then do that again every few days or even in a week or two.
Q- "Are tapers expensive?"
A- No, they usually cost as much as a pair of plugs would cost, hey, even sometimes you can buy a plug/taper pack that comes with plugs and tapers.Q- "Can I use pinchers to stretch?"A- You could, it's not the best idea, but tapers really work the best for stretching.Q- "If you could guess what size do you think Davey Havok's ears are?"A- He's never said what size they are, but if I could guess, I'd have to say 3/4".One time I actually counted from a picture the stones going around one of his tunnels, and it equaled 28, and on the bodyartforms website (body jewelry store/website: bodyartforms.com) when you order those kinds of eyelets that he has (with the stones going around by Anatometal), the size 3/4" has exactly 28 stones on the rim.
I always get questions about my ear lobes, things like "did that hurt?" and "what do I do!"I often am asked for advice, and trust me... I have been through it all, stupidly skipping sizes, bleeding, infections, scar tissue... you name it!Here's some of the things I am asked, and am happy to give my input on.
Q- "Did that hurt?"
A- Actually, at times, yes. But stretching should never hurt for longer than a day, if it does then down size, you've most likely haven't waited long enough or stretched too fast.
Q- "How do I start stretching?"
A- Start low, and take it slow. Start at either an 18g or 16g and work your way up. Only stretch ONE size every month or two. The slower you take it the healthier your ears will be.The sizes go something like this (smallest to largest): 20, 18, 16, 14, 12, 10, 8, 6, 4, 2,0, 00, 7/16", 1/2", 9/16", 5/8", 3/4", 7/8", 1"... and so on.
Q- "So did you just stick that(plug) in your ear and it expanded to that size?"
A- No, it took quite some time and I started at an 18g and worked my way up.
Q- "Do you have any scar tissue/blow outs?"
A- Actually yes, and I feel totally stupid, I should have down sized way sooner when I experienced a blow out, and now I do have some scar tissue on the back of my left ear.
Q- "Have you ever skipped a size?"
A- I have, I also feel totally stupid for doing that too! It was the reason for the blow out that I have on my left ear, and also the reason why I still have some scar tissue now on the back of my left ear. NOT a wise idea. NEVER skip sizes. Don't make the mistake I did.
Q- "Why wont my new plugs go in?"
A- It's possible you didn't wait long enough before wanting to/actually increasing your size. Wait another week or two and then try again. DON'T force the plugs in if they wont fit!
Q- "Can I use weights to stretch? I seen some guy on 69th St. with his ears hanging with weights and his ears looked like someone in an African tribe"
A- Weights are NEVER a good idea to use, hanging things like padlocks, heavy things etc. is NOT good. it can tear your ear and make your skin far thinner!
Q- "Can I put double flared plugs in right after I stretch?"
A- No, not right after, you should wait a week or two when your ears heal more. It's possible to sometimes get the double flared plugs in after stretching, but it's really not a good idea because when you stretch you want your ears to have enough room to expand and breath if they swell, double flares don't really allow that.
Q- "Can I use electrical tape to stretch, and how does that work?"
A- NO NO NO!!!! Electrical tape is porous and sticky, bacteria can get caught/trapped on it and you could get an infection!If you want to use tape, go for bondage tape. You start by wrapping the tape around your plug once or twice, and then do that again every few days or even in a week or two.
Q- "Are tapers expensive?"
A- No, they usually cost as much as a pair of plugs would cost, hey, even sometimes you can buy a plug/taper pack that comes with plugs and tapers.Q- "Can I use pinchers to stretch?"A- You could, it's not the best idea, but tapers really work the best for stretching.Q- "If you could guess what size do you think Davey Havok's ears are?"A- He's never said what size they are, but if I could guess, I'd have to say 3/4".One time I actually counted from a picture the stones going around one of his tunnels, and it equaled 28, and on the bodyartforms website (body jewelry store/website: bodyartforms.com) when you order those kinds of eyelets that he has (with the stones going around by Anatometal), the size 3/4" has exactly 28 stones on the rim.
Wednesday, December 31, 2008
Ahhh a new year! YES, 2009!
I am highly optimistic as to what this year will bring, specifically with school. As you may or may not know I am currently in a technical school/program at my school that is cosmetology. Well, I entered the class ready to go and thought "Oh this is another form of art, I can totally get into this!". Although it is a form of art, it is (to me) not at all as what I had originally anticipated. It is so different from actually drawing or traditional art etc. which I do miss and love. So, I am hoping to switch to art major, which I had the opportunity to join before this year actually started! Ughh, I should have listened to my parents when they said "Are you really sure you want to do this?". Well, mom, next time I will listen. Hopefully my cosmetology teacher will understand what I want to do and not bite my head off. Her daughter found her job by taking art classes (she's an architect I believe) so hopefully she'll respect my choice.
I am not going anywhere tonight, staying home is quite fine with me. I have all these vegetarian friendly foods that I can't wait to pig out on. The only thing non-vegetarian is the chicken wings, but my dad and brother will eat those.
Happy New Year!
I am highly optimistic as to what this year will bring, specifically with school. As you may or may not know I am currently in a technical school/program at my school that is cosmetology. Well, I entered the class ready to go and thought "Oh this is another form of art, I can totally get into this!". Although it is a form of art, it is (to me) not at all as what I had originally anticipated. It is so different from actually drawing or traditional art etc. which I do miss and love. So, I am hoping to switch to art major, which I had the opportunity to join before this year actually started! Ughh, I should have listened to my parents when they said "Are you really sure you want to do this?". Well, mom, next time I will listen. Hopefully my cosmetology teacher will understand what I want to do and not bite my head off. Her daughter found her job by taking art classes (she's an architect I believe) so hopefully she'll respect my choice.
I am not going anywhere tonight, staying home is quite fine with me. I have all these vegetarian friendly foods that I can't wait to pig out on. The only thing non-vegetarian is the chicken wings, but my dad and brother will eat those.
Happy New Year!
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