Be More Bad Ass

The lovely Jana posted this on her blog the other day, and sent me this on a separate occasion and they've both inspired this post. So I guess it's dedicated to her. MWAH.

I know I always preach self love, and being yourself and doing your thing....but sometimes don't you wish you were a little bit more bad ass? Or just a cooler version of your good qualities? I know I do, and I know I'm not alone.  It'd just be so cool to not have to worry about your grownup responsibilities for a bit and just be a totally cool, rockin' chick. My personal version of "bad ass chick" (and yes, that's the technical term) is a 50s/pinup/rockabilly girl, with tons of tatts, eyeliner, great hair and some killer brows.  Add a dash of girly girl in there and you pretty much have my ideal "girl crush".
Embrace your inner bad ass.

For more hilarious insights on the "girl crush", check out this Jenna Marbles video. She's totally a bad ass chick. 

You're Ok, You Can Stay

Hi there.

While I did say to myself when I decided to start blogging, that I wasn't going to get all preachy personal, I think that's going to happen today. So get ready. Or just close the window and go on with your day (no, don't really do that. Keep reading!).

In case you didn't know, I am a big fan of Jenna Marbles. I think she's hilarious, and she has a cheeky mixture of vulgarity, sass and tell it like it is. I was lost in a black hole of her videos yesterday and I came across one called "Why Girls Hate Each Other". (It's posted at the end of this post, I didn't want her to steal my thunder.) This is something that really gets under my skin, so I thought I'd just blab about it for a moment and see what you all think.

Basically, I think girls are better than boys. Boys are good too, don't get me wrong, but us girls are so much better. HOWEVER, we spend so much time on silly things that we let the men take things over, and that is just not ok with me.  While I wouldn't consider myself a "feminist" in the traditional sense, I definitely have a large predilection for girl power.  

I've been lucky enough to spend some time at some very girl power filled places in Hamilton, like White Elephant and Cake and Loaf Bakery, and it was brought to my attention recently that a TON of new businesses in Hamilton are girl-centric. (Cannon Coffee, Sweet Ice Snow Cones, Needle Work, Cupcake Diner, I know I'm forgetting some...). That's pretty awesome if you ask me. 

However, it makes me mad/sad that, as women, we spend far too much time on two things that are very negative and detrimental to our ass kicking and taking over the world. 

#1- Worrying about how we look.

I won't get too much into the logistics of all the media, but basically, we are being told that we are not enough as people unless we are thin and tan and pretty and perfect. We waste so much time worrying about our thighs and our hair and how we look in this dress or that bathing suit. I myself have definitely struggled with a major body image issue for years, and at this point, I'm SO SICK OF IT. 

It is such a dirty waste of my fabulous time, and I just want to smash it. 

#2- Worrying about other girls.

Now, I know a lot of fabulous females who have moved past this, and are sweet and nice and accepting of the other fabulous females they come across in life. But I also know a whole lot of ladies who are still carrying around this high school GARBAGE of being mean to other girls just because they happen to have vaginas. (YES THAT'S RIGHT I SAID IT). It's ridiculous, just cut it out and knock it off. We all have amazing skills and beautiful attributes and you just need to stop worrying about that other girl, and be yourself and live your life. 

I could ramble on about this for days and days, but I won't. I just wanted to bring it to your attention, and maybe a small part of you will take it in, and consider it, and it will make your day and your life a little easier. Just do your own thing, I can guarantee it's awesome. And be nice to other girls! They are having just as much trouble as you, even if their hair is nicer or their boobs/waist are bigger/smaller. 

I think you are pretty, and that thing that you do is really awesome, and you should keep doing it.

Now watch this Jenna Marbles video. 

Ps. I'm not drunk. 

Internet Cruisin'

Another week has come and gone! I hope you all made the most of your week, did some things you needed to do and did some fun and relaxing things too! It's the weekend, thank goodness.
Jane and Hollie are off to Ottawa for a super amazing dress sale at Victoire, and I'm manning the shop this afternoon.
Here's some stuff I found, liked, and though I'd share.  It's sort of a "video edition".
  Happy Weekend!

I love Jenna Marbles, but I know she's not for everyone. This is probably my favorite ever video, so I thought you all needed to see it.  (Note: If you are easily offended you probably won't like will definitely hate this).

I am pretty obsessed with Bon Iver. The last two albums are definitely on my "desert island playlist". I found this cover of "Skinny Love" my favorite song ever, on YouTube and I thought it was just so lovely.  The video is kinda sub-par, but her voice is so great.

Do you think Florence Colgate, below, is beautiful? If you don't or you don't, the answer why is here.  (Note: I do.)

Doors Open Hamilton is next weekend! May 5th and 6th.  Don't miss a chance to see inside some of Hamilton's most historic, most beautiful and most interesting buildings!  

I love old kid's shows from when I was growing up, and I especially love Bugs Bunny cartoons, Sesame Street and The Muppets.  Whenever I'm feeling a little bummed, I can always watch a few old videos and it cheers me right up.  Rich once asked me if I HAD to have any cartoon character tattooed on me, who I would choose and I immediately knew it would be Kermit. Although I know he's not technically a cartoon character, he's still my choice. (Loophole: baby Kermit from Muppet Babies is a cartoon! Ha!).  

So, here's a little Kermit goodness for your kid-at-heart.                                                                                                   

                                       

And finally, 27 dogs that are growing suspicious of you.