Crying wolf

Here’s some food for thought.

I’m sickened by women who make false rape complaints.

It’s the ultimate violation. In some cases it’s worse than murder. So there is NO excuse to go around accusing men of rape.

It makes a mockery of those who have suffered sexual abuse at the hands of sick, violent and sadistic men, whether one offs or systematic. And given that the vast majority of rapes go unreported, and the ones that get through, never result in any conviction, crying wolf is not okay. Every fake allegation deals a massive blow to women’s reputations and means that police, the media, the public, everyone, will be even more sceptical next time someone makes a complaint. It’s an insult to the many, many rape victims who stay silent and never come forward.

Post Christmas wind down

I’m pretty stoked!

Boxing Day was a success.

My lovely mum gave me $100 for a DVD player (in an envelope on which she taped numerous ads for DVD players), so we went forth and conquered. I’ve always been taught that Sony is the shiz for electronics and we got a shiny new black Sony player from Hill and Stewart (oh it’s beautiful, sleek and streamlined and sexy). It was one of those deals – sign said $84 but please negotiate at counter. The boy said $70. They said $78. Okay, whatever. Still almost 20% off the original price (97).

We bought the boy some fishing hooks for his trip today, and two beach towels for $8 at Bed Bath and Beyond. I didn’t make it to the Warehouse until today. So I didn’t get the bras I wanted (no special today) or pillows. But I did head over to Valleygirl where I got two pairs of dress pants (black and grey) for 10 and 15 each. And I spoke up! One of them was coming through at $20 but I said it had come from the $15 rack, and I got it for $15. Big, big milestone for me. I’m a chicken. I wouldn’t have negotiated the DVD player price.

Pants never fit me perfectly, and neither do these. They look great around the butt. They’re a bit too straight (not even sure if they are straight or bootcut? I wanted slight flare) but look good otherwise and are almost the right length. A bit too low rise and am not far off the dreaded camel toe, but they’re comfy, feel nice and will do for the price. In fact they are the closest I’ve gotten even compared to pricier pants.

I did however get three bras from Real Me (random I know) for $10…they’re cute and comfy and will tide me over till I find the perfect bra! Now I just need new knickers..desperately. And a plain dress. and a long line cardi…

And I’m loving my bronze jandals! I’m living in them, in fact. Yay shopping!

This is just gorgeous

Here we go, I know I promised to upload a bigger version ages ago!

I love this look so much, flawless, powdered skin, baby pink lip, more or less pastel, dark, perfectly outlined eyes. Ooooohhhhh….