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So…. I got really into Pro-Wrestling

Here’s my outfit I wore out clubbing with my friend, inspired by a combo of Rhea Ripley and Iyo Sky’s style. My hair is a simplified version of Iyo’s side braids, and the makeup is a blend.

So, when I was really little, I loved watching wrestling with my dad. Until it got banned in the house because I told a little old lady at the store to “Suck it” because I saw it on TV. My mom was not happy. I’ve been seeking more glimmers in my life recently and apparently pro-wrestling is one of them. There is a video of me having “beaten” my dad and standing on top of him giving my own “mic work” holding a plastic little WWE belt. Coming back to it I have been pleasantly surprised to see the diversity of people involved, promos given in multiple languages, and that women get almost equal screen time now. It feels even better to watch it now. (Probably because Vince McMahon was a crazy person, we’ll see how his trial goes)

Wrestling is ridiculous, and I love it. Logan Paul is a character now?? Which feels surreal, and I find it hilarious. He’s just playing himself and getting scolded by older wrestlers and told repeatedly no one is there to see him. As an art form I love how much permission it gives itself to experiment and be silly. I find it inspiring. I want to make more “bad art” because of it. Some of the storylines are genuinely hilarious, or heartwarming. I also really admire the dedication these people have to an extremely specific craft.

I don’t think I’ve talked about this on my social media much, but martial arts have been an extremely important part of my life. When I was little I did Tae Kwon Do which seriously helped my family manage my adhd before I had access to medication for it. (I no longer take medication as I have largely grown out of the condition, but I definitely needed it for my adolescence and am so grateful that it exists) I remember having a birthday party with my friends I made at that dojo and my teacher having a little singing hamster that sand “Everybody was Kung Fu Fighting” Eventually after about I think 2 years, I started hockey and my parents no longer had the time or money for me to do both sports. However, at 11 I joined my current dojo that I have been going to on and off for 16 years! Had I been more consistent, my Shihan says I probably would be a black belt by now. I am currently working on preparing for my green belt. I am also considered an excellent fighter in my dojo, given my experience I have a good idea of what fighting looks like.

When I first started telling people I had gotten into wrestling a lot of people’s reaction was “You know it isn’t real, right?” Which is very funny to me, because absolutely I can tell it’s not real. But it makes it no less impressive, being able to safely choreograph fights with a scene partner is insanely challenging! Trying not to injure someone while fighting is much harder than you think. The pure athleticism and control, mixed with the campiness of the acting is so cool. I also love all of the theme songs.

I’m definitely thinking of trying to include more about my martial arts into my content going forward. In conclusion, I am so excited for Wrestlemania this weekend.

Drink some water, eat good food, and get some rest! Have a great day everyone. See you next time!

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The Continued Importance of Blogging In Lolita Fashion

In the year 2020 traditional blogging like this isn’t as popular as it once was, back when I first joined lolita fashion even 5 years ago. I was never truly a part of the livejournal days but blogging like this seems like it has always been an important and key part of lolita fashion. My favorites back in the day were ParfaitDoll, FYeahLolita, Lace A La Mode, and Vanilla Bear. It seems like once upon a time almost everyone was running a blog of some kind. Nowadays a lot of those blogs are full of broken links and images, and some entire websites are now only to be found on the wayback machine. In many ways it feels like an era is over, and I suppose in some ways it is. However I don’t think it may be entirely in the way one would think.

This community, at least in the west has always been very online. It’s how I met a lot of my current friends and how I continue to meet new people. Lolita Fashion’s online presence means a lot to me and I love being a part of it. I know I am not the only one who feels that way, I see egl blossoming in popularity online nowadays that I could have only dreamed of when I first started. In many ways it’s more accessible than ever to become a lolita and it shows. I love the influx of new people and it being a very different tune than the obligatory lolita fashion is dying posts that were popular when I first joined, my comm is the largest it has ever been.

I think lolita blogs didn’t die but more transformed into their own versions across all sorts of different websites, namely on YouTube, Instagram and Tiktok. The internet is a far more visual place than it used to be so I think content creators have simply adapted with the times. I mainly run this blog cause I’m nostalgic for the days before I had a single piece to my wardrobe scouring blogs for every scrap of info on the fashion I so desperately longed to a part of and I think that this blog is in some ways my way of reliving that. I think as long as lolita fashion exists as a subculture we will continue to create online to connect and share our experiences with each other. That’s a truly beautiful thing.

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Constantly Looking at New Horizons

I have never been the type who is able to settle, I’m always looking for the next biggest and brightest thing! My last job I thought that I had finally found my place for the first couple months but then as always the cracks began to show. I work somewhere meant to help people start their lives but everywhere I turned it seemed like some new thing was holding them back. I didn’t want to admit it but I was slowly coming to resent my work the way I had everywhere I had worked. Honestly I think work isn’t for me, I honestly don’t know who it is for. My dream is to be able to create content full time but I don’t know if that will ever become a fully realized reality for me. For now I suppose I’m searching for something that I can tolerate.

It’s a bummer because every time I start somewhere new I start full of enthusiasm and slowly see it fade, even if my boss and coworkers can’t. I just want to like what I do enough to not dread it everyday or constantly see the moral failings that I can’t unsee in the places I work. I’m currently (at the time of writing this) in my round of sending out 13 job applications and switching careers entirely. I’m currently in social work but am looking to go to sales. The helping profession isn’t what I thought it would be, maybe one day I’ll return but for now I’m happy to try something different.

It’s weird being an adult and making choices, some family members are super supportive of me switching my jobs even if it means taking a temporary pay cut, others seem kind of disappointed in me for not sticking with it after the most recent incident that was the straw that broke the camel’s back for me. To be fair though, to her it seems like this came out of nowhere. Work is the least interesting thing about me and about my life and I’m ready for it to truly be that way. I hate complaining or talking about work in social situations so when people ask I say that it’s fine and I love it even if at the time I don’t 100% mean it.

I also have switched what I want to do with my life every four years since I was 5 years old, it’s something I just know about myself and why I chose to get a degree in psychology in the first place since I knew that if I wanted to switch careers in the future I’d be able to. I wanted to share this because if you’re in your early twenties and feel a little adrift, I don’t want you to feel alone.

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Fun Self Care Ideas for Sweet Lolitas

Self care is really important! We’ve all been through some pretty rough stuff lately and it could be good to take a moment to take good care of ourselves and do what we can to keep our spirits up. I always advocate for practical self care such as getting enough sleep, eating well and keeping up with doctor’s appointments but it is always super fun to treat yourself! Here’s a sweet lolita themed list of ways you could treat yourself!

❤ Get a kawaii bathbomb! I recently purchased a fairy themed one with a toy inside that I can’t wait to

❤ Bake a favorite sweet treat! Like cookies or cupcakes! You could find a really fancy one on pinterest to give a go

❤ Watch a cute show! My go to lately has been Tropical Rouge Pretty Cure! It is so adorable and I have been enjoying it so much

❤ Take some time to just take a break, set a timer and take a nap in a nest made of your favorite cute blankets and stuffed animals

❤ Make yourself a cup of floral tea and curl up and read a good book

❤ Clean up a space and make it super cute, light some floral or sweet themed candles.