Brand Guilt

Hi, my lovely readers! I hope all is well.

 

So, for those of you who haven't heard the news.... Angelic Pretty re-released MILKY PLANET! :D

 

It's my dream come true! I've always wanted Milky Planet in yellow and I managed to get a replica of it, but I told myself that if they EVER released the print again I would buy it... and so I have.

 

I just ordered the OP in navy.

 

But for some reason... I'm feeling extremely guilty. Money has been a bit tighter than I'd like it to be, so I picked up 3 extra shifts at work in hopes that it will ease my guilt. I just don't understand why I'm feeling this way. I've ALWAYS wanted this print, so why does it feel so bad to order it?

 

Does anyone else feel guilty after making a large purchase? Or is it just me? I'd like to hear what you all have to say about "Brand Guilt."

 

 

<3 Aina





I'm still alive!

Hello! Long time no see! I just wanted to make a quick post about what I've been up to lately and things that I'm planning on doing in the near future.

 

I moved back in with my Mom. Long story. But I painted my room pink and got some frilly bedding. When I get everything put away properly, I might do a room/wardrobe tour if anybody is interested.

 

I also got a second job and am currently working 6 days a week. I'm so crazy busy lately that I haven't had any spare time to wear Lolita or even dress cute at all (ugh, uniforms ;-;).

 

I've also been "dieting." Just trying to eat better by cutting out a lot of processed foods, unnecessary sugar and salt, as well as eating more fruits and veggies, and increasing fiber and water intake. I feel great.

 

 

Sometime soon, I'd like to get back to blogging and I was wondering what sort of posts you all would like to see. I've also been considering doing videos and posting them on youtube, but I'm not sure anyone would watch or even what I would do XD But let me know what you all think as far as things you'd like to see from me.

 

It's also a goal of mine to go to my first Lolita meet-up and try to make a few local friends that have similar interests.

 

Well, that's about all I've really been up to and all I've really come up with for short-term goals.

 

Your feedback would be much appreciated!

 

 

<3 Aina

 

 

Semi-hiatus

Hi everyone. I hope you are all doing well.

For the time being I will not be accessing the internet much unless it is to pay a bill, check my bank, etc. 

I was so hoping that I would get more opportunity to blog this Spring, but some unfortunate circumstances have left me wondering what I'm going to do with my life. I've made a few big mistakes and I am having a difficult time facing the consequences of my actions.

I've been neglecting my body and my spirit for so long that I think, in a way, my personality has changed. Sure, I buy nice things for myself (makeup, lolita, and so on) but those were just attempts at "self soothing." I need some time to reflect on the choices I've made and make some hard decisions.

I want to change. Not only for the ones I love, but for myself. I deserve it and so do they.

I still intend to post from time to time, but they will be few and far between... at least for the next 2-3 months.

Thank you, all of my lovely readers and subscribers <3

I hope to be in a better place next time I post.

<3 Aina

Happy Valentine's Day

So, I know I'm a day late, but Happy Valentine's Day!

Did you all do anything fun?

Yesterday, my boyfriend took me out. I was so happy to get to spend the day with him.

First, we went for breakfast at Village Inn. I always enjoy their pancakes :9~~

Then he took me to a nearby theater and we saw Warm Bodies. I'm not a huge fan of zombies, but this movie was surprisingly good. It was actually a pretty cute story.

And then he took me to a miniature golf/ arcade place and we played for quite some time. We won 154 tickets (most of them his) so I got a dinosaur coloring book for my little cousin :3

The only thing that sucked was the fact that it snowed.

On a side note, I was able to purchase one of my dream prints from egl. I can't wait for it to arrive.

It's Meta's Fairy Tale print! I've rarely seen this print up for sale, and I can't believe I was able to get it in the color I wanted. I would have preferred the JSK but I'm just happy to have the print.

If anyone has the matching headdress and socks for sale, I would love to purchase them.

Have a good weekend.

<3 Aina

Christmas Crazyness: Personal Update

Hi everyone.

So, in my last post I talked about things that I wanted to do to make myself feel good this holiday... And I've done quite well for the most part :3

I've been working like crazy and haven't had much opportunity to wear lolita, which makes me sad because I was hoping to post some outfit shots this month. Oh well :/

Ive also been working really hard on my dresser, but it's a tedious task to sit there and paint flowers on it.

My heart also go out to the victims of the shooting in Newtown, Connecticut. It was such a senseless incident.

And I'm so tired of hearing everybody talk about what's going to happen December 21, 2012. I've heard so many strange things: the world will end, the aliens are coming, solar flare, meteor hitting the Earth, a shift in consciousness, and nothing will happen. I don't know what to believe, but it's nothing we can control, so why talk about it. There must be a better topic to discuss.

And I have almost all of my Christmas shopping done :D

Anyway, I hope to make more lolita related posts soon. And maybe open an etsy shop!

 

 

I hope everyone is having fun preparing for the holidays.

 

<3 Aina