Goth Girls

At first, this post was going to be about plus size goth girls and the negative stigmata that surrounds them.  I decided to trash that idea and make it about goth girls in general.  There is a lot of things that people say about goth girls (or females in general) that bother me.  As a goth female myself, I want to smack people who honestly believe that all goth girls are promiscuous   I roll my eyes at those who think that plus size girls are unhealthy and don't exist within the dark subculture.  These are only a couple stereotypes that befall the female persuasion, and trust me when I say there are a lot more where they came from.

I'm in no way suggesting that females have it harder than males.  I want to state that right now, because I'm more than sure that males have these types of issues as well.  I wish to state that this whole post is done in a female perspective, and is only about females.  Gents, if you feel like you want to say what grinds your gears about male goth stereotypes, or male stereotypes period, feel free to leave a message in the comments, or e-mail me.  I may do a segment about it at a later date.

If I'm going to get my rant on, then I think It'll be easiest if I do it with separate categories.  I'll be able to stay on topic, without allowing my ranting ADD get the best of me.  So, let's take a look at a few stereotypes that grinds my gears, shall we?


All goth girls are promiscuous!

I mentioned this in my first paragraph.  Stating that every single female within a subculture, or any group as promiscuous (or other generalizations), is completely idiotic.  Subcultures and genders have nothing to do with promiscuous, or anything of that level.  If a person chooses to do things like this, then good for those people.  I won't tell others what to do, but just to make it clear, not all female goths are like this.  The second you assume that a female goth is like this, you'll get shot down just as fast, I grantee it.


Goth females must be anorexic to be in this subculture!

Alright, I'm sure that everyone is aware that not every person, no matter what anyone says, is built the same way.  This should really got without saying.  Everyone, no matter what size you are, are beautiful!  There are goths of every size, as well as every color.  If goth is what you like, then go for it.  Just because you're a certain size, doesn't mean that you have to allow that to define you.  Goths of every size can bring something interesting to the table, so don't let weight stop you.  Weight is just a number!  I know that societie's views on plus sized people is well, let's just say unsavory.  However, in no way should that stop anyone from doing what they want to.  As long as you're healthy, who the hell cares?  Be who you are.  I'm plus sized and proud.  At least I'm healthy, which is more important to me than anything else!


Female goths must always dress slutty!

Oh yes, the whole goth girls dress like sluts ordeal.  Alright, again, I'm not going to tell others what to do.  If someone feels comfortable in PVC, what does it matter?  Not all goths like to wear PVC, or fetish type clothing, and if someone makes that generalization, be prepared to get some pretty cold stares.  Most female goths are dressed what they are most comfortable in, and let me tell you, it's not going to be mini skirts all the time.


Plus Size Goth Clothing Sites!

This isn't really a what grinds my gears thing, but it's something to help make shopping easier.  Below is a list of sites that I really like,and I hope you do too.

Mystic Crypt : I actually bought a few things form here and this has to be one of my fave goth stores ever.
Ebay: When in doubt, check ebay for affordable clothing.
Chicstar: Almost like Mystic Crypt, but with less clothing and accessory choices.
Infectious Threads: While they sell mostly small sized people's sizes, they do have a selection for plus sized goths as well.
Never forget to check stores like Kmart, Walmart, JcPenney, etc.  Even the most non goth stores have something worth while sometimes.  Don't close yourself off form a non goth store, because they sell only non goth items.  Stores like the above often have clothing for plus sized people, and there are bound to be some diamond the roughs.




         

Goth: An ambiguous definition

What is goth?  You've heard this question thousands of times, asked by baby bats, and non goths alike.  You've also heard just as many different definitions, given by different goths.  Why so many different definition for goths?  Because goth in itself is ambiguous.  Everyone has their own definition for what goth is, and isn't.

The Core of Goth

If you ask the ever so famous, what is goth question, you'll get a million different answers, with a few key points, where most, if not all goths agree on.

1. Goth Music

2. Goth Fashion

3. Goth Art/Literature

These three topics are half of the answer to 'what is goth'.  The other half, comes form everyone's thousands of ambiguous definitions.  What I'm getting at, is you can have your own definition of goth.  I understand what you're thinking, How do I know what is goth, and what isn't?  If I seen someone famous, like Snookie dressed in all black, my first thought wouldn't be goth.  My first thought would be Are you kidding me?  and roll my eyes at the sight.  Wearing all black doesn't make you goth.  If you have a deep appreciation for the darker side of life, then yes, I would say that is goth.  

This is a hard subject to I guess explain somewhat, with so many different definitions, and all of them right.  I don't want to say that goth is what you make of it, but at the same time, it's true.  If you think that part of goth is wearing fishnets and you like them, go for it.  Remember, you don't have to like strictly things that are viewed as goth.  Like I said, goth has an ambiguous definition, and it gets confusing.  Also, don't let elitists bring you down.  There are sticklers like that in every subculture, including the mainstream.  Have fun with it, and be true to yourself.        

Anti-Goth Grant (did I read that right?)

Yesterday was the first I've heard of this from Stripy Tights and Dark Delights.  I have to say, I'm both shocked (maybe not that much), and disappointed that people would actually agree to give a grant for Anti-Goths.  I mean, how are they suppose to battle goth?  Break out the US military, and try to 'kill' it off, like a giant, rampaging monster?  

The Anti-Goth Grant Ends

This baffles me, really!  To ask the US government for money to combat a harmless subculture, or even the idea of goth, is just silly.  It would be like asking the government for a loan to combat against Trekkies (a fan of Star Trek).  It can't be done!

One good thing did come out of this though.  Now instead of battling goth, the people of Blue Springs are aiming towards goth acceptance (better late than never).  I really hope it works out for them, and maybe change a few minds about the negativity that surrounds goth sometimes.

   

The Halloween goth costume debate

I know a few blogs have already touched on this subject, but I felt like writing about it.  There have been a lot of talk about how during Halloween, non goths will dress like goth as a costume.  The amount of people hurt by it, and the amount who are alright with it, seems to be split right down the middle, with a small percentage on the fence.

Against it: 

I can see why one would roll their eyes when a non goth is walking down the street during Halloween, dressed to the nines in goth wear.  What a goth wears everyday isn't a costume, it's them expressing their fashion sense.  Having a non goth wear something that a goth would wear everyday for Halloween, can stir up some hurt feelings.  

The main point of this argument, is that if a goth would to dress in American Eagle clothing for Halloween, and explain to people that it was a costume, non goths would feel offended and hurt that someone would be wearing their fashion like a joke, or think that the goth is making fun of them.  Now, if a non goth did the same to a goth, the goth would feel the same way, and feel like the non goth was making fun of their way of life. 

Ok with it:

On the other hand, many goths feel that everyone has the right to dress how they want to, even if it means to dress goth for Halloween.  No one wants to be the costume police, and no one wants to get told what costume they should wear, or how to wear it.  Is the non goth going to ruin Halloween, just because they are dressed like a goth?  Most likely not.  It's Halloween, and one shouldn't let what another person is wearing, ruin their time. 

My two cents:

I'm on the fence with this one.  I can see both sides of the debate, and why it can be an issue.  I do agree that what I wear on an everyday basis, isn't a costume, but how I express myself.  However, I also agree that everyone should have the right to wear whatever they want to.  

Something to consider is that some people like to wear costumes of a certain profession.  If someone wears a nurse costume, it doesn't necessarily mean that they are making fun of nurses.  Some people like the sexy factor, and others might wear the costume because they respect them, or even wanted to be one at one time.  Another thing is during Halloween, goth is accepted, and even encouraged.  Maybe someone felt like they want to be goth, but are afraid of what their friends and family will say, so they wear a goth costume for Halloween, and that way they can be what they want, without getting judged.  On the other hand, maybe someone isn't a goth, but has an appreciation for the subculture, so during Halloween, they dress in a goth costume, to show their appreciation.  There are a lot of factors to why a non goth would dress goth for Halloween, and not all of them have something to do with making fun of the subculture.

I guess what I'm trying to say is that I agree that everyone has the right to wear whatever costume they want for Halloween, without persecution, or ridicule, even if their wearing something that you don't agree with.

     

Goth things I could never got into

I've been busy as of late, so sorry I haven't posted.  For this segment, I will talk about the goth things that I didn't get into and why.  

At some point when one is involved with the goth subculture, they find things that they like and dislike about it.  It's ok not to like everything about goth, and it in no way makes you any less of one.  This is very well explained in Darling Violetta's blog (which I recommend everyone to read).  Thanks to her, I decided to write this entry. 

1. Corsets

I know, it's a shocker.  I do not like wearing corsets.  I don't like how it's snug on my body, and how constricting it can be.  Yes, they make my figure look nice, but I can't handle the tight fabric around my body.  Corset tops like the ones from Tripp, I like because it's not too clingy,  but still tied like a corset.  Maybe if I wore a corset that was better fitting to my body, then I could get use to wearing one.

2. High Heels

I like a good pair of Too Fast heels like any other person.  However, they are the most uncomfortable things that I have ever worn.  I have no idea how women can wear them, to be honest.  I do like the heel's designs, but if they don't support my feet, and if I have way too many issues walking in them, then sadly, I can't wear them.

3. Dreadfalls

I have nothing against people who wear dreadfalls.  I like the colors and how they can make an outfit pop.  I just never gotten into wearing them myself though.  It's a case where other people look good in them, but I don't think I do, and that's why I never wear them.

4. Bustle Skirts

I like the victorian goth look, and I really like some of the skirts with the ruffles.  I'm not too fond of the bustles though.  As a woman with wide hips, a bustled skirt will make my hips and bum the main focus of my outfit, and I'm not too thrilled about that.  So, I like to avoid these as much as possible.

5. Newer Horror Movies

As a fan of the horror genre, I have to say that a lot of the newer movies have been lacking in plot, but have been engrossing in gore.  I miss the older, classic movies, where the plot was at least somewhat original, and the gore wasn't the main focus.  With the CGI tech, it seems that a lot of people just want the awesomely new graphics, instead of a nice, solid, storyline.  Actually, I remember watching The Future of Fear on Chiller, and they said their opinions about over using CGI in horror movies.  I have to say, I agree with them.  If you use too much CGI in a movie, the movie looks fake, and distracts the viewer from what's going on.  If they use a mix of CGI and old school special effects, the movies won't be overly fake, but appear to be real (even if some of the elements are obviously fake).  

6. Poetry

I'm probably going to get a lot of eye rolling for this, but I'm not that much into poetry.  I absolutely hate writing it for one.  Everytime I try to attempt at a decent poem, I write it, then when I go to read it, I cringe at how depressing it sounds (eventhough I don't remember putting anything remotely like that in it).  I do however, like to write Haiku, and I do well in that.  But writing a decent, non Haiku poetry, is not within my talents.  

7. Spiders

I really hate the feeling of something crawling on you, and spiders are no exception.  I don't mind spiders, but they're not my favorite things either.  I like to wear spider jewelry.  I really love my earrings of a black spider.  However, I have a fear of spiders, and if I feel something crawl on me, I get weirded out, not to mention lots of goosebumps.  So, I don't see myself owning a tarantula anytime soon.   

8. Drawn on eyebrows

This is a case of to each their own.  I don't think I would look good with drawn on eyebrows.  There are a lot of pictures of goths who look wonderful with drawn on eyebrows.  I just know that it's not right for me, and think that I would look horrid with them on.   

Great DIY sites to check out

One of the best parts of being goth, is to DIY projects, and to make something new, out of something old.  For the beginner DIYer, it can be overwhelming to know where to start, and what kind of projects to do.  This is where this post comes in, is to help group helpful DIY websites to get started with.

1. Cut Out + Keep is a site that I like to use often.  They have just about everything, and anything that the budding DIYer can get inspired with.

2. Antimony & Lace is another good one.  This one has DIY projects for the darkly inclined.

3. Gothic Martha Stewart has some awesome ideas for decorating, as well as projects.

4. Mookychick has a little bit of everything, as well as things that are fun to read about.

5. A favorite of mine, among other goths is Goth it yourself.  If there is any DIY site that I highly recommend, it's this one.

6. Thread Banger is also interesting.  This is the link to their youtube account.  

7. Be my goth is really cool also.  It shows DIY tutorials, but also goes over some of the basics to sewing, and the like.

Things I wish I knew when I was a baby bat

Looking back at our baby bat years, we often think of who our former selves were, and how we acted.  I'm sure that we all have some funny stories about either a fashion mistake, among other things (I know I have a few).  Part of being a baby bat, means that you're just getting into the goth scene, and eventually, you'll evolve, but for right now, you're going to make tons of mistakes.  However, there are just some mistakes we make as baby bats that we wish we could avoid, instead of climbing up from the deep pitfalls.  I know that I made quite a few of these, and I wish I could kick my baby bat self in the bum.  I hope that this post could help any baby bat, as well as help anyone interested into the subculture.  

Things baby bats should avoid:

1. Only buy clothing from 'alternative' stores

We all go through this as baby bats.  We go to the mall, go to a nice, little Hot Topic store, and buy these awesomely 'unique' clothes/accessories.  Now, I do like to shop at Hot Topic every now and then (especially when they have sales on their accessories), and same thing with other alternative stores.  Dysfunctional doll has some great picks for accessories, as does Good Goth, but only limiting yourself to these stores can make your fashion seem bland (oddly enough), and well, like you bought a 'goth starter kit'.  Strangely, sometimes K Mart, or even Wal-Mart, has some interesting pieces that any goth would love to snatch up.  Not to mention that thrift stores are wonderful places to pick up something you can alter, or wear as is.

What I'm trying to say is that part of evolving your style, means that you might have to look in the strangest of places, in order to find clothing that just shouts out you.  Even if the store is rather mainstream, and not appealing to your otherworldly style, gritting your teeth and lurking around, might just pay off.  Remember to give every store a fair chance.  You'll never know what you'll end up finding.  

2. Everything Black

When you think of goth, you think of a person wearing all black, with hardly any color at all.  That's well and good, and black is a very nice shade, and there are quite a few outfits that I have that are all black.  However, goths don't stick with wearing just black, and colors are incorporated to their style, opening up more doors to express their fashion.  I know it seems a little taboo to the budding baby bat, wearing color with their dark attire, but it is normal for goths to wear colors, no matter what the stereotypes say.  So, don't think it's not goth to wear colors, because it will limit your creativity to piece together some awesomely whimsical outfits.  As for continuing to wear all black, sure, you can still do it.  It's all about wearing what you like to express yourself.    

3. Collars and overloading on accessories

Besides wearing all black, most people picture a goth with a leather collar around their necks.  Now, with the right outfit, leather collars can look pretty cool.  However, one pitfall that baby bats fall in, is wearing them all the time, with everything.  Lets face it, collars don't go with everything, no matter how 'alternative' it looks.  The same thing as wearing leather, and/or multiple bracelets.  It doesn't work all the time, and there are times when wearing neither is appropriate.  There is a thing such as too much accessorizing, and when you over do it, it can make a great outfit, look gaudy, and like you're trying too hard.  So, knowing when to wear these items are very helpful for not only baby bats, but for any goth.

4. Too much makeup

Another pitfall with looking the part, is makeup.  You can make so many mistakes with makeup, and even some of the most skilled goths, can have a little trouble with it every now and then.  One of the issues that we have to look out for with makeup, is wearing too much of it.  Too much white powder can make us ghost white, instead of pale, and too much black eyeliner can make us look like a raccoon.  Knowing the right amount of makeup to use, and learning how to put in correctly, can save you a lot of trouble.  It pays off to know this, so you can look frightfully wonderful, instead of just frightful.

5. Goth clothes and creativity

Something that took me a while to realize, is that DIY can make clothes more unique than any alternative store.  I recently gotten into crafts, and made quite a few accessories, and alterations to pieces that just came out awesomely.  It pays off to know how to sew, use bleach correctly, and the like.  Surfing the net to get inspiration to the limitless things you can make, means a lot more to the subculture, than just buying 'the goth starter kit'.  It means that you took the time to make something, or tweak it, putting the effort to mold your own style.  Like mentioned before, goths take a lot of time to piece together the perfect outfit, in order to express themselves.  Some time researching projects can certainly pay off, and you can let your creative juices flow.   

6. Drawing inspiration

One thing that is recommended when you begin this journey, is to look for, and draw inspiration from others.  Try looking up famous gothic icons, and see what you like about them, and their style.  Who knows, maybe you'll look at your favorite goth character, and form a whole new style, being inspired by them.  You don't have to limit yourself to just goth icons though.  Actually there are some non goths you can use for inspiration, and the same goes for mainstream styles.  Anything can be used to inspire a whole new outfit, or how you wear your makeup/hair.  The point is to do research, and form something new out of your creativity.  

7. Knowing when goth is acceptable

It would be nice for goth to be loved wherever you go, and in every situation.  Sadly, it's not.  When a goth goes to work, they have to learn to dress down, and conform to the dress code.  Fishnets, corsets, and platform boots, have no place during an interview, or a job.  It would be nice for a goth to wear what they want, while working, but most bosses frown on that, and won't hire someone who has tattoos, or piercings.  I know I sound like someone's mother, or grandmother, but what I say is true.  This is a lesson learned at some point in a baby bats life, and many goths still struggle with this.  If a goth ever wants a job (this includes you, baby bats!), we have to learn how to dress down for jobs, and other events, and when to dress up for the club, or a nice day out. 

8. More goth than thou

No one likes an elitist.  People who tell everyone how goth they are, and that no one else will be as goth as they are, are just plain annoying, and we roll our eyes at them.  These types of people often ruin the subculture for a lot of us.  Now, on the other foot, baby bats who pull this, aren't taken seriously within the goth community, which makes us yet again, roll our eyes.  Anyone who makes a giant point to tell everyone how goth they are, are most likely A) Trying too hard to be goth, and has doubts in if they are or not, or B) Are just that type of person who wants to make other goths feel bad, and make themselves feel superior.  Either way, it's not a good thing to be this person, so don't do it.  

9.  Stereotypes

Another thing that I hoped that I realized long before my baby bat days were over, was sticking to the well known goth stereotypes.  Like any other person, I thought that you had to fit into a certain image, in order to be goth.  It sounds like a foolish thing to believe, but you'll be surprised by how many baby bats fall into this.  Actually, when someone is goth, and acts mopey and depressed, people think of the South Park goth kids.  I'm not kidding, when people think of goth, that's what they think of.  Please know that you don't have to be depressed to be a goth, nor do you have to be unfriendly to people, or any of the laughable stereotypes that has been stapled onto the subculture over the years.  What I'm going with this is, be yourself, and don't feel like you need to be any of the stereotypes, in order to be accepted within the subculture.  People respect you more for doing so, as well as older goths.  

    

10. Dealing with non goths

There are a lot of ways to deal with a non goth, being uncomfortable about your gothyness.  The best way is to be nice and talkative, instead of falling into to the goth stereotype 'all goths are anti-social/cranky'.  People will say mean things about your clothing, it comes with the territory.  However, it doesn't mean that we should be aggressive back, and make fun of non goths.  Don't take the insults seriously, and move on with your day.  If someone asks about your outfit, answer them truthfully.  Some people generally want to know about what you're wearing, so why bite their heads off?  I can understand that some of us get suspicious when people pretend to want to know what we're wearing, or ask questions about goth, just to mock us.  Still, don't let it bother you.  The point is to educate people on goth, and diminishing the stereotypes, in a positive manor (no matter how mean some people are).  

There may be times where you are physically threatened by non goths.  It doesn't happen often, but when it does, it can be scary.  There are way too many violent stories about people hurting goths, just because of what they're wearing, and in some cases, the goth ends up dead (I think the lot of you are aware of Sophie Lancaster).  If you are in this situation, I urge you to fight back, run away, do what you have to do to get out of it.  Physical violence is not an excuse, for people wearing clothing that they want to.

Sometimes goths forget that baby bats are our future, and can be just as rude.  Remember to don't let it bother you, some goths forget that everyone was a baby bat once, and should be in a teachable mode, rather than criticize baby bats.  If goths politely gave baby bats advice, rather than ranting about it, I'm sure that both groups could have a better coexistence with eachother.  So, goths have to learn to be nice baby bats as well, and try to help them out once in a while.           

Fashion and Barriers

At some point in our gothy lives, we've heard someone, either a friend or family member (or a random person), say that our fashion is creating a barrier between ourselves and the rest of the world.  We know that our family and friends mean well (as well as the random person), and sometimes their concerns make us want to roll our eyes.  Even makeover shows, like TLC's What Not To Wear, makes snap judgments that either goths are creating the said barrier, or they are unhappy with themselves.

I'm sure that most of us who are goth, don't feel this way, because we like to dress a certain way, and everyone has their own personal style.  It's nothing new for people to be uneasy about goth clothing, and most of us are use to the reactions that we get, no matter how annoying it is.  But, are the clothes we wear are the blame for an imaginary barrier that separates ourselves, and the mainstream?  Is there even a barrier at all?  Personally, I think the whole barrier thing is a load of BS.  There is only a barrier, if we allow one to be there.  I believe that if there is a social barrier, then everyone is responsible for it, not just goth fashion.  

The mainstream is partially to blame, because instead of getting to know a real goth, they assume that the negative stereotypes surrounding the goth subculture is right, and don't even try to make an effort.  In a society where we are suppose to celebrate what we are, and what we believe in, fashion seems to be the only thing that people are still allowed to nit pick.  I've met quite a few non goths who were very friendly, and eventhough I didn't become close friends with them, they were still attempting to make an effort to talk to someone who's a little different.  Now, instead of making up catchy insults, if non goths would make an effort, then goths wouldn't feel a need to be suspicious of a non goth's kindness, or question why a non goth is striking up a conversation with them.  Then the mainstream can have accurate information on what a goth is really like, and thusly, have no reason to put up a 'barrier'.

Goths are also to blame.  Yes, we don't ask for someone to insult us, calling us 'freaks', and the like.  We don't ask for any physical and emotional assaults that people have the need to hand to us.  At the same time, we have to understand that some of our clothing choices are great for the clubs, but not for work, or other activities.  Like if someone wore a corset to a job interview, the person will most likely not get hired, because they didn't dress the part.  What I'm trying to say is goths need to know when to dress up, and when to dress down, for occasions, so we can show non goths that we can function in society just fine, without having to change our style, or what we like.

What do you guys think?  Do you think that there is a 'barrier'?  Has anyone told you that your clothes makes a barrier between you and other people?

Of Goths and Makeovers

A few things have been bothering me as of late, it has to do with making over goths, and yes, I do believe I feel a slight rant coming on.  

A lovely picture of a goth, from Wikipedia

A lot of you are probably familiar with shows like What Not To Wear, or How Do I Look.  If you're not, then I'll give you a quick synapse of what the shows are about:

What Not To Wear and How Do I Look are both makeover shows (hence the tittle of this entry), who give makeovers to those who are fashionably challenged, as well as those who 'give up' on fashion.  Usually the 'fashion victim's' family will nominate them, and tell the hosts how horrendous the victim's fashion is.  Sometimes the hosts of these shows have some good fashion advice, like dress according to your body type, or a nice belt can help create a nice hourglass shape.  The hosts will then turn to say some pretty crude comments about the fashion victim's style, making fun of the people who they're suppose to be helping (I suppose the quickest way to get someone to stop doing something, is to make fun of them, but I feel that is beyond rude, even for the right reasons).  There is a difference between wanting to change your fashion choices, and being forced to change, which I feel that the people who are nominated are being forced to change.  If someone wanted the help with their fashion crisis, then I say go for it, because it's wanted change, instead of forced change. 

Now, what does this have to do with goth?  Both shows have featured punks, goths, and alternative people who 'looks scary, and are in need of a makeover'.  We know that non goths don't have a great opinion about goths, and subcultures alike.  We are very much aware that mainstream likes to put everything in boxes, even if the stereotypes are true or not.  It amazes me that the hosts of these shows try to rationalize why someone wishes to dress alternative, and give some sort of psychoanalysis, because we know that people don't wear alternative fashion because they like it, there has to be something wrong with them psychologically to want to wear it *rolls eyes*.  

Like many non goths, the hosts think that either someone is 'still in their goth phase', or they think that the person doesn't feel attractive, and pick at their insecurities, just to make the person that they are trying to help, admit that they have self image issues.  Again, making fun of someone until they change their fashion style, so they can be accepted within mainstream society, isn't a very productive way to go about it.  If anything, it makes the person feel worse about themselves, and feel like they have to do what they can to fit in, sort of like high school.  

I understand that not everyone will accept alternative subcultures fully, and there will always be criticism everywhere you go, but is it possible to have high self-esteem, and confidence, eventhough one is goth?  I personally believe it's possible.  As long as one is happy with what they're wearing, and one knows how to dress for the occasion, I don't see a problem with someone being goth, and therefor, don't think that they need a makeover, unless they really want to change something about their wardrobe.  They key word being want, and not have change forced upon them by family members who thinking that the person has to change, just to fit in.  

Introduction and Goth Confessions

I'm a little new at blogging, please forgive me.  I never kept an online diary, and I'm too lazy to write in an actual book, so I thought that me posting something amusing here every now and then could be interesting.  

With my introduction said, I thought I would kick off this blog with a goth confessions post.  I was inspired by a few videos on youtube (I'm sure you viewed them already, but if you didn't, then I strongly urge you to.  Just type goth confessions when you hit the youtube page), and thought about a few things that I enjoy, that might be a 'no no' to the goth world.

Goth confessions:

1. I enjoy watching Disney movies, and I don't mean just the animated ones back in the 90's, I mean the live action ones, especially during Halloween.  During Halloween, I watch a lot of the spooky, gory movies, but sometimes I want to watch something funny, that doesn't focus on the gore as much, because it does get rather boring once in a while.  

2. I have a fear of spiders.  I love, and can wear spider jewelry with no problem, but once when I see a real spider, I run to the other side of the room.

3. My favorite animals are fluffy ones.  When someone thinks of a goth's favorite animal, they think spiders and snakes.  I like dogs, cats, bunnies, and pretty much anything that is fluffy, that I can snuggle with.

4.  One of my favorite musical artist, is Lady Gaga.  I really like the message in Born this Way, and I enjoy some of her music.

5. Besides watching shows like The Munsters, I like watching The Middle, Modern Family, etc...  I think they're funny and clever.

6. I don't know any goths, outside of the internet.

7. I like anime, manga, and gaming, no matter how dorky it seems.

8. I like horror movies, but I also like a lot of movies that are fun, and non-goth.  One of my favorites is Just Go With It, with Jenifer Aniston, and Adam Sandler. 

9. As much as I like going out all gothed up, I don't feel like doing it all the time.  I enjoy jeans and t-shirt days sometimes.

10. I like decor from other cultures, and not just goth.  I especially like my Japanese fan, hanging on my wall, with the cranes flying.