So there's this new thing that has gotten a lot of girls obsessing over: the thigh gap. Honestly, I would love to have one since if you have one that means you're skinny and what girl doesn't want that? All girls want to be skinny and quite frankly, I think us girls are going a little psycho with this thigh gap idea. I hear about girls my age and younger starving themselves just to obtain this physical feature. 
    The thing that I am most disgusted with about this is that the thigh gap is not achievable for all girls. In fact, only girls who are born with wide hips and bowed legs can have the thigh gap. So a good percentage of teenage girls who are killing their bodies to have this stupid gap are doing it and will never see the results they so desperately want. 
    Ladies, this is a dumb obsession! We are not all built like the skinny Tumblr and Instagram girls. Some of us have curves, some have no curves, some are tall with mile-long legs, some are short with yard-long legs, and some are built with hips that can have a thigh gap and some are not. But seriously, we should not focus on the body qualities of others and envy what they have. I mean, so what if you're not as skinny as a toothpick? Marilyn Monroe wasn't either, but she is still redeemed as one of the sexiest women that ever lived. And if you are, then you better work it! You're lucky to be born with such a fast working metabolism!
    Anyways, my point is that we are all beautiful. our differences in appearance is what makes us unique. So don't ever get down on yourself about stupid things such thigh gaps.   

So lately I feel as if I have strayed from my usual topic of fashion and beauty and now I am going to make up for this. Starting with skirts.
Recently there has been this new trend of high-to-low skirts. As you can imagine, they are skirts in which the fabric hangs at its lowest point in the back and is rather short up front. Kind of like a mullet.I actually own one of these, and in fact, I am wearing it right now.

And I hate it.

It's not that I don't like this style of skirt, I really love them, I just don't like mine. For starters I am 5'4 so I am not tall enough to wear it without a pair of six-inch heels. And there's no way I'm going to wear a pair of six-inch heels for eight hours during school. That's basically suicide. So all day I have to put up with walking on my skirt. So much fun. Besides nearly tripping every time I stand up, I have gotten a lot of compliments. I guess it's nice to know that I can pull off this look.  

Anyways, just remember that if you buy one of these, make you're it's not too long in the back. Because you might just trip and break your neck. Keep your neck intact. Life will be easier if you do.

I think it's good. Most people think it's weird to eat raw fish, but it's actually quite enjoyable. I had my first real sushi experience until I went to my friend Marenna's 18th birthday party. 
     I'll admit, I didn't plan on eating it but Marenna is a very persistent person. So i tried and you'll never believe it but I love it and I want you to love it. So oen up your mind  Iwould advise you to try the spicy stuff, it doesn't taste as fishy.

I'm so tired. I need sleep. It's my fault though; I shouldn't put homework assignments off to the last minute, but I'm a teenager and that's one of the things we do best. And I'm not going to lie, but my original myth story I was doing last night turn out really flippin' good. I guess when I deprive my self of sleep, I'm more motivated to write well so that I won't spend another hour or so editing it. There have been a few times I when I thought I wrote something extraordinary at 2am, however when I read it after sleeping for three hours, it doesn't even seem like it's in English. 
    This last paper though was probably the best thing I've ever written. It doesn't measure up to great eloquent writers such as Lord Byron or Dante, but there is definitely some major creativity going on. Maybe I'll post it later. Let's how good of a grade I get on it first. 
    Why even worried about that? I need to figure out how I'm going get through the day with only three hours of sleep!

It's ok to feel awkward. Everyone is. Take it from a girl who was home-schooled for two years in Indianapolis and in Paragon, then moved abruptly to your average suburbs with your average cookie-cutter lifestyle. Trust me, things got awkward. Saying "howdy y'all" wasn't exactly the way to make a good first impression. Thank god those days are over. 
    So what if you can't look at people in the eyes when they talk? Just look at their eyebrows, that's what I do. They can't tell the difference.
    So what if you stutter? It's ok, you'll get there.And if not, don't talk so much. People are selfsih and don't really care what you have to say anyways. 
    So what if you have a weird face, or one longer leg than the other, or a strange blood disease, or two dads, or whatver.
    
Am I making this awkward? My bad. 

    Well honestly I feel like everything is awkward anymore. When did we stop being comfortable around each other? It's kind of sad thinking that we've lost that intimate connection with our peers. I wish that wasn't so. I feel like we're all closed up in our own little worlds and we don't want anyone to come in. 
    And when did everything need an interlude? Like conversations for example: We all have those cheesy first lines and those fake laughs that come with meeting someone for the first time. And, yeah, I get that it's a little uncomfortable talking to someone you've never met before, but honestly, I'd rather have someone tell me their whole life story than give me a bunch of introductory crap. I just someone to be real for once and not worry about trying to impress people.
    But that's who we are as a species. It's human nature to worry about what other think of you. So I guess that notion will never become a reality.
    Sorry for another rant. Just stop being awkward. Who cares what other people like, just be you.  

Who are they? And why are they sleeping with half-bird women? That doesn't seem like a smart idea. I honestly can't tell you who they are, so if you're looking for an explanation, you should probably go to Wikipedia. 
    I just can't make up my mind if I like them or not. One of my closest friends Marenna has been listening to them a lot lately. Like last night in the car when she played one of their songs over and over and over and over and over...you get the point. 
    Anyways, their singer sounds like a girl. Which I don't have a problem with, but it was a little confusing at first. And their lyrics seem to be only about teenage angst. Now one of their dumb middle school fans would say, "Oh my god, they are like, so, like, deep and stuff, and like, they are like, my heros..." blah blah blah, dumb emo middle school talk. 
     But maybe that's the point. Maybe they want to keep their audience as teenagers, since they probably are too. I mean, it sounds like their lead singer hasn't reached puberty yet. 
    They do have some good songs though. My friend Bailey plays them while we stretch before practice and I honestly I find myself singing along to them or drumming my fingers to the beat. I guess it's what I always say, keep an open mind.

So the Grammys were on last night. I watched it. I found it boring and all the performances dull with the exceptions of Rihanna, Jack White, and Carrie Underwood. I tried to keep an open mind, but falling asleep in the middle is not exactly the type of reaction you would expect for a prestigious award show.
    Taylor Swift started the show with a typical Alice and Wonderful theme that's been over-used. Can't really say that I enjoy watching her parade aound the stage while singing probably the worst song she ever came out with. And dissing her recent ex by imitating his voice during it was not by any means a legendary performance. I was thrilled to see that she did not win the Grammy for "We are Never Getting Back Together". Hopefully she might get her act together and actually create something that's worth listening to.
 I expected so much more out of the Ed Sheeran and Elton John collaboration. I love both artists with all my heart; I've been a fan of Elton John since I came out of the womb, and Ed Sheeran is one of my brand new obsessions. However, the duo lacked performance (and dare I say showmanship?) which nearly had me snoring. Sorry guys! I love you, but I know you can do better.
    The whole reason I stayed up so late to watch the whole show was to see Juanes perform. He's a Columbian muscian who I have listened to several times in my Spanish class for examples of grammar usage. I've actually become an active listener to Juanes and to see him perform seemed like a fun idea. Not that I think he's a bad performer, he's great actually, but I could tell that he struggled with singing "Your Song" by Elton John. He's a beautiful singer, but I think singing in English put him out of his comfort zone. He tripped over a few words and it made me want to write an angry letter to the show producers for making him sing in English. Who cares if it's a majorly English show? Music is supposed to be universal, so let it be universal.
    My last complaint is that Florence didn't win her Grammy. Sorry Kelly Clarkson, but my extraordinary Florence has more talent in her pinky finger than you do in your whole body.
    I was happy for Fun, the Black Keys, Mumford and Sons, and Carrie Underwood however. Those awards were given rightfully.
    Sorry for ranting, but I had to talk about this. I've always loved music and I have high expectations for it. I can only hope that others still keep music in such high regards as I do.

I, like most people, was quite astounded when I first saw a picture of the result of Cupping Therapy. It's a little appalling actually.  Obtaining a giant hickie-like bruise is not something I would want to do voluntarily. But I've heard that the results (besides the bruise) can be beneficial. Here's how it works:

1.) Get a cup
2.)Get a cotton swab and set on fire
3.) Heat the cup
4.) Put cup on self, this is supposed to create the suction.
5.) I guess you hold it there for awhile.
6.) Take it off
7.) And there's your bruise

Well that's the jist of it. Now it sounds like there would be no benefits to it, which there might not be. But you never know until you try it. Just keep an open mind. Some say it's a great pain reliever and that it can help people who suffer from bronchitis and even the common cold. What its main purpose is to dispel blood stagnation, which is supposed to improve blood flow.  But to me, it seems that all I'll get from it is a large, purple hickie on my back.

 The Chinese have been doing this for thousands of years, and they are one of the world's leading countries in today's world. Then again, they are also the ones who have practiced the cruel and painful art of footbinding. So ultimately, the choice is yours if you want to do this.

Will I?

I don't want to assume things, but I'm not particulary prone to masochism. So probably not. Then again, it would be quite the experience.

It's true! Tattoos are now considered cute! (well some) Personally, I could not be any happer since I absolutely  adore tattoos. Sleeves, tramp stamps, you name it, I love it! 
    Anyways, I've noticed this increase of tattoo popularity spring into action around the beginning of last summer; don't quote me on that. The style of tattoos has changed as well. 'Mom' and barbed wire tats have seem to be replaced with anchors and infinity signs. Smaller and simpler tattoos are now much more popular than the standard large, gawdy, detailed tattoos of the past.
     It makes me wonder though, what why people have suddenly gained this intrigue with permanent body art. And while I'm all in for anchors and infinity signs and what not, I still think tattoos should be meaningful. I mean, it's going to be on your body forever. So here's a little word of advice, don't get any tattoos before your twenties. Because next year, anchors probably won't be in style. Heck, knowing the ever-changing nature of fashion, tattoos won't even be cool by next month. I hope not; I'm actually enjoying this fad. But overall, just make sure that you get something you'll be happy with,because I hear laser-removal sucks.

Obviously. Everyone knows that. Brunettes don't stand a chance. The fight between which hair color is better is very tiresome, especially since we all know who the winner is. Let's evaluate this:
1.) Marilyn Monroe is blonde. The icon of everything beautiful and feminine. In my opinion, I think we win right there but you probably need more evidence.
2.) The Greek goddess Aphrodite is almost always depicted as a blonde. That was another beauty reference but trust me, I have more valuable proof.
3.) J. K. Rowling is a blonde. Bet you didn't expect that one did you? The author of what is probably the most influential book of our generation is in fact part of the blonde society. Do you know what hair color Stephanie Meyer has? Exactly.
4.) Regina George is blonde. All queen bees are blonde, and you want to know why? Because us blondes practically run the world.
So there you have it. These are not all my reasons; if I did list all of them, this blog would take me about a month to rite. Some now will argue that the people I have listed are not natural blomdes. But they chose to be blonde, becuse blonde is better.