Tumblr Troubles

I've become a rather hooked Tumblr'er (does anyone know the 'correct' term for that…?) since the new computer (Daniel) works so much better with it than Alex ever did. The downside to being drowsy all day and sleeping in every morning, though, is the staying up late…with nothing to read.

Wow, can anyone say first world problems here…?!

That's embarrassing.

To India And Back

Time to boast about my wonderful uni life, my awesome friends, and my great love of sharing obsessions. 

J, my Indian-from-Kenya friend has taught me the art of sari-making. I've talked about how I love Doll Divine before, I do believe, but I'm quite set in my ways, and matching is one of the largest. So…in the sake of spontaneity, J and i spent the evening with friends, first discussing tattoos, then Hinduism, and final (somehow!), we arrived at saris, and the dress-up doll at DD.

Both were modelled after myself (I'll have to get J to do herself soon!), and I thought I'd share.

Our first doll, that came complete with sari-wrapping lessons performed on my old fuzzy blanket.

I was surprised by the purple-ish tone J picked—I can't wear that shade IRL, as it completely washes me out. Nice to dream, though!

Our second, in the style of a modern/traditional Indian wedding. I love how red is used so much—my favourite!

Wedding Mahara. J loved the incorporation of green that she picked, for my own accent I think I might pick a golden/caramel brown, or a teal, perhaps a paler, yellower green if I were to do this over.

Here's the Doll Divine site—I highly recommend spending precious, valuable and productive time there.

Make Me Up, Baby!

So, I've been researching vegan beauty products, and have found a few companies that are pretty cool. Both Rockeresque Beauty Company and Shiro Cosmetics are 100% vegan, and Sweet Leilani is all vegan save for one product.

I've been scrolling through the collections, and have to say, quite a few of the Shiro products I can see me wearing. Some of the Rockeresque, but less, because they tend to be more vibrant where I prefer understated and classic.

I really love Sweet Leilani's complete options, though—foundation, mascara, lip colours…. Lots!

I also have one of Pure Anada's products—their loose foundation in Ivory Chinook (yeah, I'm that white!). I love it, it's the only foundation I'll wear.

So…long story short, folks…buy natural, ethical, vegan makeup. More expensive, but worth the more sustainable product—especially when it's as local as possible!

Consider It

I get really upset when people trash-talk my veganism. Yeah, it's a new development. No, it's not medical. Yeah, I chose to be this way. No, it's not because I'm a picky eater.

Honestly—you've got your beliefs, I have mine, There's a high chance you're religious. I'm not. There's a high chance you use animal byproducts. I don't. There's a high chance you watched bloody Disney as a child (at least in Canada). I didn't.

So what?

I don't bring up my feelings about organized religion, the animal industry or the Disney 'legacy' up all the time—and certainly not in offhand comments, bitching about people who don't share my views. If you bring it up, yeah, I'll say my piece. I don't like to instigate those discussions, though—not really polite dinner talk.

My issue is, I guess, with the people who think I'm somehow a joke because I do _____ differently. Who are you to say my bones will be shit in fifty years? Even if they are—what does that have to do with my milk intake? I get plenty of (more accessible) calcium in my diet. I bet I watch my intakes more than most!

How is it okay to ridicule me for my lifestyle? If I was allergic to whey, there wouldn't be an issue.

I'm frustrated tonight. I don't like those little 'harmless' comments. They hurt. So—as with everything—think about what you'll say, and who you're saying it to. For all you know, that smiling face could be a hurt, new-vegan, asexy gay woman who really wants to simply go about her shift in peace.

I Can't

Okay. I can't do it anymore—after some personal searching, conversations, documentaries, readings…I'm going to do this.

I'm going vegan.

I have no idea how this will work. I have no idea what the reaction will be. I have no idea as to who I'll build a support from (aside from one).

But I'm going to do this.