A trip in a Realm of Fae.

Hello World, 

For Mother's Day, we went for exploring the mysterious up coming of the magical faery doors. You may have heard of these faery doors making an extreme appearance in Wayford Woods on the news recently. 

Being interested in all this, I had to check this out for myself. If I am honest; as much as I loved the woods and thought they was a lovely peaceful place to visit, it has turned into a very man made woodland. It was a follow through path, and far too many signs in saying "Please keep to the path". Not to mention the pond that was built in as well. A long with all of that, the faery doors have been getting out of control, screwed into trees and far to much bright paint, confetti and general disgusting things that are best for cards. The Wayford woods has turn into another nature walk park and not at all natural for the fae to enjoy. 

Another reason as to why, I want to mention the Wayford Woods is that I have also notice parents are calling it 'disgraceful', that people are wanting to take controlled action in preventing more doors being put up. Claiming it makes their children happy to see the doors and whatever else. If these parents believe as much as their children do, they will know that the doors could possibly lead to dangerous things.

As a more naturalist person, I believe if people want to provide gifts to the fae, they should do so with much smaller tokens and not something that would harm the trees. 

Rose. 

International Women Day!

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Today, I wanted to write about being a Feminist with regards to the International Women Day. I have been thinking about it all day. What it is about me, that makes feminism so important? 

It then had me thinking about the time I wrote a post about feminism on a previous Blog page. I remember what an uproar it caused and how defeated I felt after posting something that was important to me. People failed to see, that I support feminist issues, because I want people to understand that I may never want to have children or even to get married. A lot of people failed to see, that although I don't want these things for myself. If another person wishes it, then I wished them all the best into achieving their dreams and wishes into starting a family. 

Another thing also occurred to me, when I first started thinking about feminism and how I want to live in a world with gender being treated as equals and that was the men's point of view. With thanks to Emma Watson on her campaign for the HeForShe, it has most certainly brought me to open my eyes and my mind. Although, I have always said, I may never have children. I never actually took into account of the bigger facts of gender inequality. I have always been aware of the fact that males would get paid more than me. I work in a career that is so female orientated, that I just accept the fact that I will be under paid and under valued, as how the government will view it. It is a job for most woman to join and then leave as they pursue a life of family. It also works out more better for the woman financially to start a family on benefits, than to stay with the job. Then you have me, who will always be stuck at the job until I can afford to go back to school and up my career choice and until then, I will always be struggling financially. It is also very rare for men to sign up to this jobs, and it would be nice for all jobs to be gender equal without any question or prejudice.
It also brings me to sexual, emotional and physical abuse. Women abuse is sometimes highly treated with treason and such a violation. Whereas the male population are treated with a slight difference. Some will see it as a violation. Majority will question the men, "He led her on." or will see "He just needs to toughen up." I remember once, with thanks to the Lads Bible that has been floating on my Facebook feed, a video posted of a female beating a male because he said no to having sex with her. I was disgusted and felt that the male should have taken some form of legal action. Unfortunately men struggle to voice these claims of being a victim because it will make them appear vulnerable, fragile or emotional. It is where gender equality is needed in these areas, so when abuse does happen both female and male can get justice and without being judge for their actions or their choice of clothing!

This last part is very personal to me and many will most likely get offended. Where I live and bear in mind that I live in and grew up in an area, where poverty is common. Parents and families living on benefits or just generally struggling to get by on their salary. I have observed that women have been acting like the way men had once acted during the old ages, ages like before 1900's. They will treat men as a sexual body, a piece of meat that will give over to their sexual desires. A lot people have used aggression and general rude openness to be heard and to demand respect from other people. I am starting miss politeness and kindness, especially towards others.

We have a long way to go and I am hoping that gender equality will reach all over the world. Not just over the world, but also into each area of the classes in the economy. Gender equality should reach everywhere and that also includes poverty. 

Until next time, lets get gender equality known.


Rose.

Paper Towns Review. #5

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Paper Town written by John Green, is the second book I have read by John Green. It is with no surprise that the first book I have read was 'The Fault In Our Stars'. I enjoyed The Fault In Our Stars, the book was quite moving and really gripping. I am also one of those people that like to read more than one book from the same author. When I saw this one and many other books written by John Green, I had to take a pick and give it ago.

Paper towns stars two characters; Quentin and Margo (Sorry internet but I am not going into full names), both are at their final year in High School, one is from the "popular" group and the other is in the "band"group. As all type of typical American story, Quentin has feelings for Margo. They are both next door neighbours and have grown up together. However one night, Margo comes into Quentin room and ask for a favour. After the night of fun and getting payback on Margo friends, Margo disappears. Quentin takes it upon himself, with his friends and tries to find Margo. Adventure, you have got the drill.

My review: Although this was well written and had some parts that actually got my mind thinking psychologically. I really struggled to finish this book, only because I found that it wasn't challenging enough and that I found it lacked in imagination. What I am saying is that, I have read a few other books and have watched a few television/films with the same character development or plot. I like books that gives me the time to think it through and to make me say "wow, I never thought about it, the way that character thought about it."
I still enjoy John Green, I like his style of writing. I have, however realised that I am not actually a fan of 'young adult' fiction. A lot of people I talk to about these genre of books recently, and no matter how much I give the most talked about books a good try, I cannot get into them. I think I am better sticking with my fiction and my fantasy books from now on. 

Any books you would like to recommend, feel free too! I would love to hear all about it. 
Also, it is National Book Day Tomorrow! Happy Reading!

Rose.

The Bridge to Never Look Back.

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It a well known fact that I like to take walks. Since travelling a lot for work, walking is becoming a treasured pleasure of mine. There is one place I go when I am on one of my walks and that is this little bridge. It really is a little bridge for trains to cross and it is quite close to the centre of town. Always when I go under it, I am compelled to never look back. Just like in the Studio Ghilbli film: Spirited Away. If you have ever watched it, you remember at the end when she goes back through the train station tunnel, she is told not to look back and too keep going forwards.

The same as I go under bridge, I will always tell myself to never look back. Even though I always go back under that bridge on the way home. I use it as a symbolic reminder to myself. A reminder that whenever I look back, I am normally hit with nostalgia, which then turns into regrets on my life choices, the mistakes I have made and the resentfulness of myself for making these choices and mistakes. Going under that bridge and telling myself to never look back, is reminding myself that "yes, I have made the choices and mistakes in my life. Now is the time right the wrong and turn it around before the inevitable." 
Sometimes, that is easier said than done. But it is nice to have something to use as a reminder to keep going forward.

Rose

Peter Pan....

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One of a recent buys was something I find that brings out my inner child. Peter Pan collars. 
Whatever the style, dresses, shirts, tops or jumpsuits, I will always be a sucker for a Peter Pan collar. The collar alone, releases playfulness, fun and ultimate cuteness to a woman's wardrobe. 

Fashionable or not, it will always be my style to own a Peter Pan Collar.

Rose

February Favourites!

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This is has been awhile, but today I am going to show you my February favourites.
Indulge, as like always they are little on the 'not normally shown' side of the community who does Monthly Favourites! 

I have found one of my old ink pens. Since getting it all set up again, I am finding writing in my journal a lot more fun and a lot more easier. Is it only me, that find writing with ink pens a lot easier than writing with an ordinary pen?  Either way, I really love writing with ink pens and it makes my handwriting look so much more tidier and neater!

I have found inspiration from Taylor Swift signature winged eye and red look. I also use Dita Von Tese as my make-up inspiration as well. So when I found this liquid eye liner from Rimmel, I was really chuff with myself. The pen style eye liner with a diagonal cut end, which makes applying the wing looked eye liner really easy. I really like the fact that it doesn't smudge onto your top eyelid as well.

 This bath bomb is still the best thing I have ever found! I have always been about saving my products until I really want to use them or I feel like I deserve to use them. This is one of the products I save myself for. Almost like a virgin who is waiting for the one. I know, that if I leave it long enough, it will be a night of a mistake.. Or it would be the best damn thing ever again.

A recent buy, a new pyjama shorts. As another Harry Potter lover. The Primark merchandise have been a huge interest. I have however been preventing myself from buying, as I am trying to save for some travelling experience. However, when I found out I had a few extra pennies from last month. I couldn't resist a small shopping spree, which resulted in these pair of gorgeous shorts!

There you guys, my February Monthly favourites. Until next time!



Rose