The time has now come to write about something that I was raging about a few months ago. I have now calmed down enough that instead of ranting, I will be expressing views and opinions that could help and encourage and convict other people. Which is what I want to do.
We all know that in our dress we communicate ideas, which is why fashion is sometimes called "wearable art" I was talking with a friend from church about clothing and communication. She told me that when she was in high school it was sort of the "pre goth" era, and that kids would wear safety pins in their cheeks and ask her what they thought about them.
She said that if she dressed in (I forgot her first example so I'll make up one) a suit you would think something of her, and if she dressed like a doctor-with a stethoscope and a white jacket, you would think something different. So we came to the conclusion and the safety pin cheek people were scary.
This conversation really helped me as I had struggled with the idea of actually communicating with fashion. Most of the time I just think "This looks awesome, people will think its weird, I'm going to wear this loud and proud,"
The thing about fashion in Christianity is that we want to communicate that we are not part of the crowd, and that we a confident in who we are in Christ. I do this by staying modest.
Pentecostals (I don't want to stereotype so I wont use a sweeping generalization) generally wear skirts and don't cut their hair.
The thing is, sometimes things are wrongly interpreted. And sometimes are wrongly interpreted on purpose which I think has happened to me.
You know that lovely red beret I sometimes wear? A while ago somebody commented on it saying something about me being a jew. This person was there when I took my vows at my church-Covenant reformed orthodox presbyterian church (Yes, I dare you to remember that name after only reading it once;) And I knew he knew that I'm not a jew. At the time this young man's father was there and he did say something about it which I was grateful for.
Just today that same young man made another comment. I was wearing my Narnia elf princess crown thingy (do they have elves in Narnia?) Anyway, here is how the conversation went:
"Hippie,"
"Elf queen,"
"Hippie,"
"Elf queen!"
I regret now that I did not follow this script:
"have you ever seen a hippie?"
"how do you know what they look like?"
"do you know what they believe?"
"You know that I am a professing Christian because you were there when I took my vows,are you trying to offend me?"
Anyway this is turning into a rather long post for having zero photos.
Bottom line is, do not put others down, lift them up and encourage them in their faith.
Thanks for reading, L<3ved
hehe this little guy makes me smile:) Zoo in Indy.
Yes, I pet a shark. I'm so tough;) Indy zoo.
This beauty was in the butterfly house at the Indy Zoo. The problem was there were only a few butterflys in there.
And a photo from the garden.
And this last one was taken at the Oliver Winnery. It was such a romantic place! I loved it.
The shorts and yellow shirt are from a clothes give away we went to on Saturday, it was raining, but I walked around and found some good stuff.
The shirt in this photo is also from the give away. I made this bracelet yesterday after eating some water melon. I know you can't see it well, but they are watermelon seeds. Pretty cool aye? Yeah, I know XD
Now to todays outfit-which is put together in photos because I didn't want to leave my room.
Today we tried to go the CMOE-a childrens mesuem in our area, but it was closed, we tried to go see the LST, but it left, and we tried to go to another mesuem...which was also closed. So we ended up at the zoo.
I also went to the chiro today because I've had a head ache for a week. My brothers feet stink. He's sitting right next to me. It reeks. *passes out* *wake up to sign off*
BAHAHA get it? I'm holding a glue gun, and being crafty! *sighs* I crack myself up.
I didn't get to skate very long because it was late, and I left my new torch in Narnia.
I love this map skirt! It would be awesome if it was actually a map of Narnia, but for the sake of the season, lets say it is:)
ew see? Little sweat drops. Thanks so much for the encouraging comments on my last post! L<3VED
Yes, thats right, I have 25 pairs of shoes, thats excluding these four pairs I'm getting rid of:
That also excludes the flip flops that are hiding from me, the two pairs of shoes I keep hanging on my wall, and the pair that I have as part of the decoration in my room (I sometimes wear them)
Time of war.
I wisper screamed "FOR NARNIA!" haha see, look, war face!
aw I crack myself up;)
I tried something new today for my acne. I put 2 table spoons or reg. suger and 1 or brown suger and a drop or two of hony into a little container with some water and used it as a facial scrub. I'll use it until its gone (unless it irritates my skin) and let you know if it works. 
Yeah I tried some tree hodge but I had to use lipstick as my fake blood things we're playing hide and seek:b
Now go get dressed up like a Narnian! L<3ved
This is the result of taking photos in the hallway, you know, the place where everybody walks!
hmm lets see....
Origanaly I put on the map skirt on with a grape shirt and my "egyptian sandals" Because we are studying ancient Eygpt in school. "Again Mom?" haha do you have any revisited subjects in your schooling?
We are using the curiculam Tabestry of grace this year for history, geography, Bible, and liturature. And we are doing it with another homeschool family. Ya know, the one my best friend lives in:) It should be a blast!
For math we use the teaching Text books. I'm in Alegabra 1. Yes I know! Very behind!
And we are doing a homeschool co-op called CHEER 2 and I'll be taking basic cooking skills, writing, and biology disection (should be fun:) for the first semester.
We are also participating in Edu-teens/kids, which will be more of a field trip/volunteer this year since it pretty much failed as a co-op. I'm also doing Toast masters with some of the edu-teens people. I cannot wait! L<3ved
Taken by Aubrie's phone.
Shot by miss Karen. (my other mother:)
Lydia and Alaijha shot by me.
Lydia, photo taken by who? Edited by Lydia or Aerial? Tis a mystery. Call Nancy.
Ireland shot by Aerial with Iries phone. Edited by my favorite grand daughter-Aerial. 
I liked it very much. As usual, when I don't think about an outfit, it somehow turns out perfect:)
Jacket: Vintage-Grandma's attic
Some people think that wearing a helmet, knee pads, elbow pads, and wrist guards is dorky. But in reality, its smart! For a long time I was willing to wear hats that others may concider silly, yet I would not venture to wear a helmet. But the thing is: I look good with out brain damage:) And if we're going with this idea that I don't care what other people think (thats just what I want them to think;) I should be brave enough to wear a helmet.
Yes I know, its been a while since I updated. I'm sorry about that. But don't you love my polka dots and stripes?