Hair Affair.....

Ok...So I am not a big fan of my hair - if I actually think about it too much I want to cry....just a little. Fine AND thin (so thin you can see my scalp at the top - I guess its pretty lucky I am tall), with an awesome kink (not curl) to shake things up a bit....

This is the longest it has been since I shaved my head in a post-natal melt down after Jack was born - possibly motivated by a similar, if not worse (due to crazy hormones and lack of hairdresser funds), feeling of desperation. And seriously....

It's got to go!

I finally have admitted defeat - I just can't do anything past my shoulders, long hair would be nice - but short of of extensions (which I will never do), it's not going to happen.....hmmm...I have had my hair short, and short short and I have done bobs to absolute death....not sure what now, but definitely different.

So, I have made my appointment - and hopefully by school pick up I will be feeling much better about it all! :)

Sunday Reflection....

There are a lot of conference talks that affect me, but this one by Sister Elaine Dalton "A Return To Virtue", I want to stick on my wall, and read it over and over.....nodding my head emphatically - I couldn't agree more....here is a taste of it's awesomeness....


"Could it be that we have been slowly desensitized into thinking that high moral standards are old-fashioned and not relevant or important in today’s society? As Elder Hales has just reminded us, Lehonti in the Book of Mormon was well positioned on the top of a mountain. He and those he led were “fixed in their minds with a determined resolution” that they would not come down from the mount. It only took the deceitful Amalickiah four tries, each one more bold than the previous, to get Lehonti to “come down off from the mount.” And then having embraced Amalickiah’s false promises, Lehonti was “poison[ed] by degrees” until he died. Not just poisoned, but “by degrees.” Could it be that this may be happening today? Could it be that first we tolerate, then accept, and eventually embrace the vice that surrounds us? Could it be that we have been deceived by false role models and persuasive media messages that cause us to forget our divine identity? Are we too being poisoned by degrees? What could be more deceptive than to entice the youth of this noble generation to do nothing or to be busy ever-texting but never coming to a knowledge of the truths contained in a book that was written for you and your day by prophets of God—The Book of Mormon? What could be more deceptive than to entice women, young and old, you and me, to be so involved in ourselves, our looks, our clothes, our body shape and size that we lose sight of our divine identity and our ability to change the world through our virtuous influence? What could be more deceptive than to entice men—young and old, holding the holy priesthood of God—to view seductive pornography and thus focus on flesh instead of faith, to be consumers of vice rather than guardians of virtue? The Book of Mormon relates the story of 2,000 young heroes whose virtue and purity gave them the strength to defend their parents’ covenants and their family’s faith. Their virtue and commitment to be “true at all times” changed the world!"


I don't know why I am feeling so passionate about this topic recently - maybe because I feel that as a society we couldn't be more in need of such powerful council, especially as my children are growing older and this is the world they live in....it really scares me. 

Rockabilly Rocks!.....

So after reading Bobbie's post on dresses - I got thinking about the kind of dresses I like. It has only be recently that I have been able to define the style that I seem to be drawn too.....

Rockabilly!

I like this style because it adds a bit of attitude to vintage.

I love love LOVE these shoes! - I think I may actually NEED them...;)

 I have never really shopped online, I have a hard enough time trying to find clothes/shoes that actually fit me in the stores....

Only problem is, it's next to impossible to find funky dresses that are modest as well....after looking at hundreds of pictures, this was one of the few dresses I could actually wear! 

Sharing Some Maxwell Love.....

In my opinion, this man is a genius....*sigh*


PS. Yay! - I found out how to put clips in my blog!! Oh yes....if you are not familiar with my youtube music obsession....watch out!! ;)

Sex Sells.....And Its Selling Cheap.....

This is a subject I have been increasingly concerned about for years. The constant over-sexualisation of  - I want to say woman but really its everything and it's only getting worse. I worry that I have a daughter that is already emulating "sexiness" at five years old because that is all she sees....And no its not just on television, its in billboards on the road and advertising in shops  - as a parent you cannot get away from it, and frankly I am not a happy mum. I have wanted to blog about it for a while but its wasn't until I heard Christina Aguilera's "lovely" new song on the radio that I just have to say something. What the hell is wrong with people!! I am not just be a paranoid mum - As a woman I don't like it either. 

I distinctly remember listening to a Destiny's Child song "Nasty Girl" maybe 8 years ago? (about women walking around half naked flaunting themselves) and being grateful for female music artists with some morals and self respect  - and then watching as they evolved and gradually got more and more sexed up in each video.....check out this very appropriate clip. ....really, its very poignant.

This is Destiny's Child's song "Nasty Girl" with a compilation of video footage they made AFTERWARDS. Funny and hypocritical.

Its not just the visual either, as an avid music head and r'n'b freak I am coming across it all the time. I love you voice and your funky beats guys, but can I please not hear detailed descriptions of you sexual conquests, or what you want to be doing to a certain young lady when you take her home??...And girls, seriously, put some clothes on!! You can't put it out like that and then pretend you are  all strong  and independent because you are only being a tease and are not actually willing to give it up.....then worse still, detailed descriptions of your sexual exploits!

Forgive me for getting on my soap box - I am the first to admit that I find it confusing too. How can we as woman maintain physical self respect without being extreme, and completely denying our sexuality? (because I think there is problems with that as well).....I don't know myself but there are woman out there doing it....thank goodness for the likes of India Arie and Alicia Keys etc....strong, sexy woman, who know how do it while keeping all their clothes on. 

When The Sun Goes Down.....And Why

It all gets just a little bit harder

The daily successes seem trivial

And I'm just a little more lonely

 

.....Sometimes.....

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To expound....my days lately are so busy, productive and happy (really!) - but the night times are sucking a bit *sad face*....I don't know if it's because I am putting so much more effort into my days, but once the kids are all in bed and I pass that awesome moment of accomplished satisfaction (accompanied by a massive happy sigh)... I get the overwhelming feeling of "Now what?....So, all over again tomorrow then?"....hmmmm.....Not that I have the NEED for someone to tell me I am awesome (ok, well maybe sometimes and just a little)....but I am having hug cravings (get back already Mr M!), and the desire to hear another voice, aside from the one in my head (which doesn't quite cut it all the time), to tell me they notice how hard I am trying and what a great job I am doing.....that's all. :) 

Is Ignorance Bliss Or Just Plain Ignornace??......And The June Chocolate Boycott....

The "chocolate boycott" starts today. I am not too bothered about missing out on chocolate for a month, the most regular thing I have is my daily hot chocolate - but we'll see, it may be harder than I think! Amelie has decided to join me as she doesn't want "slaves making her food"....I am very proud of her for trying.

I knew absolutely nothing about the child slavery involved in the chocolate trade until some mutual "friends" of mine joined a facebook group that was doing a boycott. I did some research and was rather shocked with what I found.....I cannot enjoy chocolate the same way again - its next to impossible! You know I actually went down to the local shops to buy some chocolate to have on my "last" day - a mint Aero bar even (my favourite) but I actually couldn't bring myself to do it. It got me thinking on the idea of "ignorance is bliss"...so is it?? Yes, I was able to enjoy chocolate relative guilt free (if you don't count the worry about it going straight to my butt!!)....but truth is truth and whether I knew about it or not child slavery was a part of my "indulgence". So now I know....and I can't ever not know, as much as I try to ignore the truth.

So I joined the boycott, mostly to create awareness for myself, my friends and family, and to create a space so that when I start eating chocolate again, I will be far more selective. Do you know what angers me the most??? Its these damn multinational companies (Cadburys and Nestle etc) that act like there is nothing that they can do about the problem!!! They are the ones that are buying the cacao, THEY have the immense amounts of money! If the boycott came from them, THEY could be the ones that could eradicate slavery in the industry. Are they worried consumers wouldn't support them if there was a shortage of chocolate, because they were making a stand on human rights? or Are they solely concerned with their profit margins?....I am afraid it may be the latter, and that is terribly disappointing.

With this new information - I have a mind to boycott these multinational companies completely - because I refuse to support this mass produced BS!!! I will do more research, although from what I have read so far, organic chocolate may be the way to go - as organic farms have specific monitoring systems which include labour.

I encourage everyone to wake up from blissful ignorance - we as consumers have immeasurable power if we band together - a new revolution is here!! :)

 My last chocolate hit - a hot chocolate and the last of the Easter eggs (score!)

 PS. See the link at the side of my page "Child slavery and the chocolate trade" for further information.