My vagina is pretty enough thank-you :)

Spa week has turned the bikini-wax world a little cray-cray in my opinion. Cindy Barshop of Completely Bare Spa in NYC has completely lost her mind trying to “out-do” the world of bikini waxes with her new foxy/carnivale bikini ...

First came the vajazzling which was ridiculous enough, but now we are adding frilly feathers? We are left looking like a cockatoo is peeking out of our drawers. Ladies, at what point have our vaginas become an art project? Grab the feathers and glue and let’s make of a mess of our nether regions- YAY! I think not.

Bright pink boas don’t even look good around the shoulders, so how in the hell are we going to dress up our vagina’s with them and think this look is “HOT.”

The video on you tube (http://www.spaweekblog.com/2012/01/23/the-video-fur-feather-bikini-glam-by-completely-bare/) of this supposed “new feature” of dolling up your crotch is absurd to me. It leaves the woman looking like she did the dirty with tickle me Elmo only the twat isn’t giggling. And why on earth would a guy want to go down south only to discover that you have dressed up your pussy to look like a peacock? I have never met a guy who gets hard by looking at teal and purple feathers. When clothing is removed you are expected to look NAKED, I highly doubt some dude wants to rub his junk up against an array of delicately placed feathers.

The woman’s body is a piece of art all on it’s own without having to add fox fur and glue to the mix. Leave the feathers and boas for Mardi Gra honey and leave your va-jay-jay alone. It’s pretty enough.

Celebrate Jan. 21st and go get your hug on!

Did you know that January 21st is National Hug Day? I know-- neither did I! Well since it IS a recognized day since 1986 I believe, I’m going to embrace the concept and blog about it.
HUGS--whether they involve a big warm bear like embrace or a 1/2 arm around shoulder endearing type of pat, we must recognize that as human beings we need this so called “affection” in our life. Be tender, appreciate the meaningful people that compliment your world and go give them a hug! In honor of this day I have derived a list of why hugs are a necessity in life and a positive way to improve our health and well-being. Here goes~

-Full body hugs stimulate the nervous system~ Full body hugs have been shown to increase nervous system stimulation. This has even been used as a form of physical therapy.

-Hugs have been shown to lower blood pressure and reduce stress.

-Hugging someone can speak volumes when there are no words. Human contact is the closest way to reach out to someone’s heart without having to speak.

-Each time we hug, we release oxytocin. This is the bonding and caring hormone that also releases itself while the uterus contracts during labor and allows the milk to flow through the breast.

-Everyone knows that without physical contact, infants fail to thrive. There was a story I read a while back where a set of twins were born and one of them had very poor health and their system was failing. A nurse decided to place the newborns into the same crib (against hospital rules) and see if this bond would improve things. Almost instantly the ill babies heart-rate stabilized and she began to breathe on her own without oxygen. Believe in the power of human contact!

-Hugging eases tension, feels good, does not upset the environment, and they’re free!

And now a few great quotes on HUGS-

“I will not play tug o' war. I'd rather play hug o' war. Where everyone hugs instead of tugs, Where everyone giggles and rolls on the rug, Where everyone kisses, and everyone grins, and everyone cuddles, and everyone wins.” ~ Shel Silverstein

“Millions and millions of years would still not give me half enough time to describe that tiny instant of all eternity when you put your arms around me and I put my arms around you.” ~Jacques Prévert

“I love hugging. I wish I was an octopus, so I could hug ten people at a time.” ~Drew Barrymore

“A kiss without a hug is like a flower without the fragrance.” ~Proverb

“Every time I think of you, it is like getting a hug from the inside out.” ~Author Unknown

Now that I’m all warm and fuzzy inside with all this hug talk I’m kind of in the mood to hug somebodies lights out. I think I’ll go on a hugging spree and grasp everyone and everything I can get my arms around and first on that list is ME.

Be kind. Be grateful. Be affectionate. Now go hug off.

10 Commandments for Reducing Stress

I came across this piece awhile ago and I think it has some great points! I had to add my little tid-bits after each one of course...

"Ten Commandments for Reducing Stress" (anonymous)

1.Thou shalt not be perfect or even try to be.
Trying to be perfect is an instant stress inducer. Perfection, while seemingly echoes “strength” I have recently realized that the need to be “perfect” is actually a sign of weakness in that you are not secure enough to own the fact that you are meant to be flawed. Trying too hard to get it right or not fail can also have harmful repercussions. It’s so much easier to do the best you can, whether or not it’s worthy of being called perfect. Accept your faults and let yourself shine true.
2. Thou shalt not try to be all things to all people.
Hello? Being someone’s everything is so 1982. If you need someone else to be your everything, than I suggest you start working on yourself a bit more. It is a necessary prerequisite to make it on your own before making it with someone else. Don't make yourself be the brick wall and on- call therapist to everybody you know. It gets tiring. People need to learn how to become their own rock and be less reliant on others.
3. Thou shalt sometimes leave things undone that ought to be done.
This is tough because I love to finish things I start, but then again I think it’s ok to not feel like you have to “do everything” that appears to seem important. Things can wait. Nobody is going to die if you leave the coffee table a little dusty for a few days or if you don’t wipe that muddy spot off the carpet that you’ve been staring at for 2 weeks. It’s ok to let some things slide in the name of laziness :)
4. Thou shalt not spread thyself too thinly.
Very good point here. Most stress develops when people over commit or tend to utter the word “yes” when they really wish to say “no.” We only have 2 arms and 2 legs (if we’re blessed that is- and appreciate it if you do), and therefore can only do so much at once. We also have only one heart and if it beats too fast or starts to knot up, well that’s just bad for the mind and soul so I’d rather slow down, schedule “me” time, and make my heart happy.
5. Thou shalt learn to say "No",
No I do not want to do the laundry. No I do not want to pay the bills. No I do not want to go to work. Haha---ok so more like: No I do not need to buy another pair of boots. No I do not really want another piece of cake. No I will not stay angry because I believe in forgiveness.
6. Thou shalt schedule time for thyself and for your supportive network.
Me me me me me- I love spending time with moi and you should too! Shopping, cooking, reading, dancing, sex, those activities are just as fun solo, trust me. Supportive network aka "girlfriends" will always have a place in my calendar. Women rule.
7. Thou shalt switch off and do nothing regularly.
As if anyone could possibly have difficulty with this. Turn the TV to bravo and gimme some food and I’m set. Let the mind numbing begin....
8. Thou shalt be boring, untidy, inelegant, and unattractive, at times.
Um, isn’t that what Sunday mornings are for? You’re lucky to get me out of the PJs. I’m never boring though, that just isn’t possible. I’m a goofy, inelegant disaster, but still fun no less. I have a kid to entertain.
9. Thou shalt not even feel guilt.
Easy peasy! I threw guilt out the window the day I graduated from catholic school. I shall never grace the floor of a confessional with my 4” pumps ever again thankyouverymuch. I live the good life and don’t try to be something I’m not. I’m ok with my minor slip ups and know that all is forgiven in my world.
10. Especially, thou shalt not be thine own worst enemy but be thine own best friend.
I honestly agree with this! I have been my own best friend since I was old enough to sing in the mirror and use the potty. Embrace the person that you are and nourish the person you wish to become. Be on your side. Trust your instincts. Love yourself on the inside out and you will never know loneliness.