Feminism Rant

I've been noticing a lot of articles online that report sightings of women who claim to be "anti-feminists"; even some celebrities have come out of the "anti-femism" closet, the latest being Shailine Wooley. These articles are bashing on these women who have proclaimed "anti-femism" saying that if they truly understood what feminism was, they would be jumping on the ever posh feminism band wagon. 

I do agree that the majority of people misunderstand feminism. As I understand it, feminism is the promotion of social and economic equality of all sexes. Feminists do not think that men should have less power, they just believe that women should have equal amount of power as men. 

In my opinion, the reason that people misunderstand feminism because the "bra-burning" and "man-hating" women who call themselves feminists are the most radical and the loudest. The same thing goes with religion, people hate religion because radical religious people are overzealous and loud. The public does not respond well to radical behavior, especially when they are not familiar with the subject. 

And another thing, so what if people don't want to be feminists? Big deal. I don't understand why people can't just respect different opinions. Like, just because they don't agree with you, they're wrong? No! That is not logical. Sometimes the idea of right and wrong just don't exist. 

I think feminism is a good thing, I'm not trying to say that it's not. I'm saying that it's misunderstood. Bra-burning was popular in the seventies because women weren't being heard, so they had to become extreme in order to be heard and it made sense at the time. Women are being heard today just fine, I think. But I think feminists today feel like they have to come out guns a blazin' because that's how they think they will be heard. 

I'm not writing the rules on how people should act and think and how they shouldn't, I'm just trying to voice an opinion on a very hot topic right now. Which brings me to another point; our generation has an adorable tendency to fight for things, we try to become as passionate as we can about as many political and social problems that we can. Maybe it's just my age. But feminism has become popular for that reason; and I think that's the wrong reason. Gay marriage shouldn't be supported because it's "in" right now, and you shouldn't be a feminist because its a hip thing to talk about at coffee shops. I don't think that's right. Why would you support something that you don't understand? That means nothing. 

"Life appears to me too short to be spent in nursing animosity or registering wrongs." Jane Eyre


-Abbie

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Obsessions: Currently

It's pretty hot here in Moscow, Idaho. We have been feeling the heat as it has been about 100 degrees every day this week. There are a lot of things I have been doing to beat the heat, mostly because there is no other option. I think this probably has a lot to do with my obsessions for the week.

Watching: The Office. It was hard to find a replacement for Bob's Burgers, I have never really been in to the office. I have always loved the theme song, I am REALLY into it now. It's so cute! and just weird and funny. Just like me.

okay so watching gets continued because i'm basically obsessed with beauty bloggers right now. I have scoured the web and I have two favorites

1. Ingrid Nilsen AKA Miss Glamourazzi

She is super cute, I'm in love with her apartment, style, how she dresses and obviously her beauty tips. I like how her make up is really natural looking with like one pop of something a little less natural like purple eye liner or bright pink lipstick. She's great, and seems pretty normal in a "I'm kinda weird but I like to post vlogs" kinda way. 

Check out (and probably subscribe to) her channel here.

1. Zoella. She has a real name I'm sure but I don't know what it is. This girl vlogs A LOT. She has two channels, one for her beauty tips, and one that is a sort of vlog diary of her life. I really like them both, but I'm a weirdo. I'm really suggesting her beauty tips. 

She is British, so I could listen to her talk all day regardless of what she is saying. But she also has really natural make up, and I always find myself online shopping for whatever she is wearing in her videos. 

Check out her channel here.

She also has a really cool blog that you can check out here.

Both of these Vloggers are really positive, like they don't just want to show you how to be beautiful. Ingrid posted a video of her without make up or her hair done to show that we really don't need to wear make up. Zoella speaks out about her anxiety and panic attacks, and really spreads awareness and provides hope for people in similar situations. 

There is a lot more going on here then just beauty tips, and I think that is why they hold my interest. 

Nails: My girlfriend Ellie, got me a bit hooked on Jamberry Nails. They are like these vinyl nail sticker things. They are supposed to last like two weeks but I just put them on for the first time on Saturday. One fell off immediately the other seem to be staying on pretty well, and they aren't chipping or anything like normal nail polish. Which I think says a lot because I was really excited and put them on really fast so there are a ton of bubbles and folds. We will see how I do next time. 

Wanting: I have an online shopping problem. being an administrative assistant is NOT providing my brain with enough interest, I make files and copies and answer the phone. But I also plan out my whole life and future wardrobe, budget, and .... blog now apparently.... why haven't I thought of this before?

SO I have been wanting to add about 5 items to my wardrobe. BUTTT I think i'm only going to talk about two of them here. (i'm also obsessed with the store ASOS right now, my good friend Zoella got me into it. hahah)

I want a kimono, that sounds weirder than it is. BUT more specifically I want this one:

which you can buy from ASOS here.

(DYLAN, hint hint)

I think it would look so cute with shorts, or skinny jeans or a dress, AHH its simply to die. 

The second thing I have been wanting is Scalloped shorts. 

And they are on sale right now for 20$$ OMG why haven't I bought them yet? 

You can also buy these from ASOS here.  

Eating: Fat Burning Frappe, Its coffee and breakfast mixed together. It's in the THM (trim healthy mama) book. I would give you the recipe, but I didn't invent it. So look into it. Abbie and I are doing it together and we are pretty pleased with the results. I know how to be healthy now.

Reading: Enders Game. I know that I'm adult and that the book is for children, but so far its really good and I just wish I could read it all the time instead of sitting at this desk!!! 

Listening to: Lindsey Stirling. I'm literally listening to her right now. She is the perfect mix of violin and dupstep. LOVE

WOW! So I have written a lot. I'm loving beauty and fashion a lot lately. I'm not sure why.


Also i'm thinking about getting this dress for a wedding I am going to early August.

That's all for now! Have a lovely day!!