Body alteration, such as the relatively normal body piercing, has been practiced since ancient times by different traditions. Reasons of body piercing of long ago are commonly spiritual or cultural. In present times, piercing have become mainly for decorative reasons and for self-expression. Almost everyone nowadays, young and old, men and women alike, possess ear piercing. This has become a welcome trend especially for the younger people. Yet other manners of body piercing such as navel piercing, tongue piercing, lip piercing, as well as nose piercing, which is a typical tradition among Indians, are also achieving popularity in urban culture.
When you're one of those influenced by modern fashions and want to have a body piercing done, it is great to think the idea over in your head before actually going out and having yourself pierced. If you have particular medical conditions that don't make you eligible to have a piercing done such as blood conditions and immune system dilemmas, then do not do it. Or if a lip piercing is unacceptable for your type job as well as profession, why risk losing your profession over a flashy lip ring?
You must also consider your safety as well as how to treat your piercing in order to avoid infection especially during the healing process. Before you get it performed, you should know what the common consequences will be and how to stop them. With tongue piercing care, it commonly involves avoiding smoking, alcohol, and spicy foods to name a few for up to twelve weeks or more and constant saline gargles and scrupulous mouth care. A tongue piercing is prone to be infected since the mouth is conducive to bacterial growth. Make sure that you will be able to comply if you do not want your new costly, painful piercing to be for nothing.
Picking the appropriate jewelry for your body piercing is also very vital. The initial jewelry must be hypoallergenic. During the healing period, your selection of trendier, bolder lip rings, navel rings, etc., may have to wait until the piercing is completely healed. A number of of belly button jewelry come in big, cumbersome designs. You might want to do away with that while waiting for the piercing to heal. Once they do, then you're ready to showcase those cool body accessories when you go clubbing after office hours or at the beach with your skimpiest swimsuit on.
Body piercing is a fantastic method to convey yourself. It can also be one method to gain friends and belong to a group. It is also a great conversation beginner. For a few, it is just their own personal way of decorating themselves. A navel piercing, for instance, with the appropriate jewelry, could be one way of showing a perfect belly. What's vital is you're comfortable with it and you are aware of how to take care of it. Yet this practice is still frowned upon by some and is known to be inappropriate. They are even viewed as a method of body mutilation rather than ornamentation. But it doesn't appear to prevent the rising popularity of body piercing. And, by the sound of it, this procedure is going to be around for a longer time due to pop culture influence.
Wednesday, August 22, 2007
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Body Tattoos
What better way to express yourself in the hippest means possible than through body art as well as tattoos? Of all the forms of hip body decorations, tattooing is possibly one of the most typical. The art of tattooing has been applied since the ancient times. Its reasons then ranged from self-expression to body ornamentation to protection of self from evil spirits and usher in good luck. In present times, purposes for having tattoos are not that varied. Cross tattoos, for example, for instance, may serve as a religious tattoo or it may simply be a design the wearer selected to decorate himself with.
Lasting tattoo designs vary according to tradition, religious beliefs, gender, or personal liking as well as choices. Dragon tattoos are more typical among Asians because Western traditions don’t revere the dragon symbol as much as Asians do. But then, Westerners now appear to be grateful for dragon themes, and it is quickly becoming one of the more famous tattoo designs. Fairies as well as flower tattoo decorations, meanwhile, are in general chosen by females and the effeminates rather than guys. Yet several tattoo ideas go beyond sex. Rose tattoos, tribal, sun and star tattoos are only a couple of the many tattoo designs that's very popular among men and women alike.
Various tattoos have different symbolisms for a variety of persons. Religious tattoo designs such as the famous Celtic cross tattoos, praying hands, birds, as well as other sacred symbols and icons are just among the few. Sun tattoos and other forms can also have religious value depending on what the wearer believes in. A number would choose to have symbols symbolizing something about their beliefs, while some would choose to have words as well as phrases scribbled in ancient text with translations that go beyond body decoration.
Other tattoo designs possess a deeper, more complicated meaning. Some tattoos are meant to bring in good luck, ward off evil spirits, or something that has relevance with the wearer's cultural as well as family background. Irish tattoo designs such as four-leaf clovers, the Celtic cross, shamrock, and a lot more are associated with luck and fantastic fortune; while tribal forms such as the more usual tribal sun tattoos might be a traditional thing. Dolphin tattoo , another ultimate favorite, while they can be recognized as a Celtic design, are also known as a Chinese yin-yang symbol portraying harmony as well as balance.
However, the art of tattooing is not merely for the pious individuals or those who give essence to their culture, beliefs, as well as family history. Fashion along with pop culture are the prevailing reasons behind the new popularity of body tattooing. Fairy tattoos, flower tattoos, animal as well as tribal tattoos among others are quite typical today. They might not imply anything to the wearer but they absolutely are attractive accessories which, simultaneously, reveal their preference in fashion and their nature to the others. A sophisticated design such a small bunny on the shoulder or the elaborate design on the lower back can tell so much. Tattooing is one of the greatest forms of self-expression; it also means freedom.
Quality Baby Clothes - How To Know what's Best For Baby
You are expecting a baby! Congratulations! -There are few events in your life that will be as profoundly sacred and joyous as the day you welcome your new bundle of pink or blue into your family.
Like millions of parents to-be, you have probably spent months in thoughtful preparation to assure your little one has the best of everything. The list may appear endless, from choosing the perfect crib, bassinet, stroller, and car seat, to baby clothes.
This can be quite a daunting task to say the least. However, with forethought and proper planning, you can be on top of your game and ready for your new baby's arrival.
When deciding on which baby clothes to buy, it is important that the items are not just attractive, but easy to use as well.
These little ones are notorious for spitting up, leaking through super absorbent diapers, and not thinking twice about getting food (or other unmentionables) on the most expensive designer baby fashions. What is a new parent to do?
Although the "cuteness" factor is important, practicality and functionality should be the deciding factors when purchasing baby clothes
Nothing Says Lovin' (or Comfort) Like Cotton
Anyone who has ever touched a newborn's skin will tell you how incredibly soft and delicate it is.
Your baby's skin has not been subjected to the sun or wind nor has it experienced the unfortunate bruises and cuts that come with age. Therefore, it is crucial that it is protected and cared for as much as possible.
Your newborn's skin is (or will be) quite sensitive and tender.
Although a dress or outfit may look adorable on a hanger, spotlighted from above to show off its intricate stitching and stunning design, if made from the wrong materials could cause discomfort to your baby's delicate skin.
When choosing baby clothes, cotton or cotton quality blends are best. Cotton is ideal for your baby's skin because it is absorbent, comfortable, breathes easily and is made of natural fibers. 100% cotton is ideal for baby clothes, but they often shrink when washed in hot water. Therefore, purchasing baby clothes made mostly of cotton blended with non-shrinking fibers would be best.
Lose the Non-Essentials
You may be unaware, but I want to warn you, babies are sometimes messy, often cranky little individuals. Picture this scenario; you have just dressed your princess in a lovely little designer number.
You are absolutely certain that she will be the center of attention as you proudly push her stroller down the street or bring her to a gathering of family and friends. However, as with all well laid plans, they have a way of going astray.
At times like these, you can rest assured that your little buttercup will have a moment of internal upset. Regardless of which form this takes, the outfit must come off and a new one must be at the ready to take its place. This is where the accessibility of baby clothes is important to make life easy.
When time is of the essence, do you really want to fool with baby clothes with numerous snaps, buttons, belts and buckles?
Not only that, but some babies dislike the dressing routine. These little ones, in a volume that leaves you deaf that someone so tiny can produce sound waves of this size, will let you know in no uncertain terms that they are "just not having it"!
Purchasing baby clothes that are easy to put on and take off is a must. This will help to insure your sanity and make dressing your pride and joy easy and pain free.
If you like to shop, buying baby clothes is an enjoyable "labor of love". Seeing your baby, in your mind, in each outfit you purchase is one of the many pleasures that go hand-in-hand with parenthood.
However, before choosing a particular item, think about its functionality and practicality in conjunction with its visual appeal. This will insure the correct fit for your messy, sometimes unhappy bundle of joy.
Dating Tips: Using Storytelling to Attract Women
Today I want to talk to you about a subject that I feel is very important and powerful when it
comes to meeting and holding the interest of not only women but anyone in your life. This subject is none other than Storytelling and when used correctly, can make your desirability
with women sky rocket.
Before I jump into the tips and secrets behind successful story telling and how to construct a powerful story I want to clear up a few myths when it comes to the matter of story telling.
Myth One: My stories have to be true and about me.
Now this is ultimately up for you to decide but as long as you keep the conversation fun, apply the right story telling techniques, and can keep the conversation moving, then your story does not have to be true.
Even if the women does not believe the story, if you kept it fun, she will be entertained and most
likely run with new conversation topics developed from your stories. I am not encouraging you to lie though, the most powerful stories are ones that are true and come from a place of emotion.
You can be so over the top with stories where the unbelievably becomes so fun that she gets involved and becomes part of a newly painted reality that you and the girl get to share and more importantly create together. (This becomes a key factor in "Role Playing" and by mastering storytelling, your creativity in "Role Play Conversations" raises but sadly, the subject of role playing will have to be saved for a later issue.)
However I think the biggest misconception is not whether the stories have to be true, but is more about whether or not they have to be about the story teller.One of the main goals of story telling is to communicate to the listener about you. Surprisingly, it is easier to convey things about yourself by HOW you tell a story, not the actual content of it.
Through the power of expressions, energy, and vivid language, you can convey to your listeners
such things as, dominance, humor, interests, and over all personality. When applying the proper techniques of a story, you should be able to repeat what you heard on the news but in such a fashion that directly makes you more interesting and displays your personality.
Myth Two: As you get better with women you become less dependent on story telling.
Now there is some truth to this myth in the sense that you do not go into interactions with prescripted stories as much as you may starting out. However, it is through the skills that storytelling develops that make you less dependent. Instead of going into in interaction with a story you have made up or written down and rehearsed, you are able to share any subject in an
interesting fashion that makes people listen. This skill is enhanced by applying the arts of storytelling and is one of the key reasons learning and mastering storytelling is a great way to improve not only your skills with women, but your overall social skills.
What is storytelling and why is it important?
Storytelling is the direct means of communication when highlighting important parts of your life to the listener. Not only through context, but through delivery. Storytelling plays a very important part in getting to know someone and the great thing about telling a story, is that it creates so many other subject matters to talk about and that a story is almost always followed by another story.
If you are familiar with "The Canterbury Tales" by Geoffrey Chaucer, you will see how each story is molded by the one told before it and by who told the story. (Don't worry; your stories don't have to have a rhyme scheme during the interaction like many of Chaucer's do)
There are many reasons storytelling is important and if you are not currently utilizing storytelling then consider these following facts:
*Storytelling is a great way to save dying
conversations
This is one of the most common problems that I see with many guys. An interaction will be going
great, then conversation starts to die and there is that awkward silence. This is a great time to bust out a story from your arsenal and revive the interaction. Knowing you are armed with a story creates more approach confidence when entering an interaction. People are afraid to enter interactions because of the fear of running out of things to say. By developing a great story or two and keeping them in your back pocket for when you need them creates a great since of confidence during the initial approach and can really help limit the anxiety that one gets when approaching a beautiful women. You are guaranteed that the interaction will last at least the length of your story.
*Storytelling is a great way to display dominance
When you are telling a story the right way, all eyes are on you, you are the center of attention, and everyone lingers off your next word. Holding the attention of the group through storytelling puts you in a dominant frame of you being the leader of the interaction and everyone else being the listener, waiting to see where you take the group next.
What you convey through your stories is how you will be remembered.
Unlike most things you say during an interaction, a good story is unforgettable. How many times
have you had someone tell you about some crazy story that one of their friends told them? Stories have been passed down for ages; it is an old custom and still exists till this day. The girl should be able to look back on the interaction and be like "Oh yeah, that was the guy who (did whatever interesting activity that relates to you)."
*Storytelling develops stronger social skills
This is one of the biggest reasons that I like to make sure everyone masters storytelling. Through storytelling you learn to capture the entire attention of the group. Also you directly convey your personality and it gets you accustomed to doing so. The skills that are developed from strong storytelling directly carry over into your social personality that make all conversation with you more exciting and vivid. The expressiveness you show in stories ties into your future interactions and directly improves your social personality.
*You can convey things through storytelling that you normally could not say.
There may be some interesting details of your life that said outside the context of a story may come off as bragging. But in a story, these little details are never the subject of the story thus they remain subtle but are powerful when displaying aspects of your identity.
Now that you have an idea of why storytelling is so effective and what you should be aiming for when telling a story we are going to work on creating your very own powerful stories that cannot be ignored. All this will be covered in Part II of this newsletter, but there is an exercise I want you to do right now so you can directly apply all the tips and tactics to create an amazing story.
Exercise 1: Write down anywhere from seven to ten moments in your life that you feel changed or defined who you are.
If you have a funny story then that is just a humorous time then you can feel free to include that. But even if the story does not seem major, just entertaining, the fact that you can remember it means it has a bigger effect than you realize.
This can be happy, fun, or even sad (not depressing) but we do learn through negative experiences. We will eventually cut these down to just a couple stories in Part II but for now I just want you to get into the habit of taking note of interesting experiences in your life.
Ideas: Vacations, Life/Death Experiences, an unforgettable concert or sporting event, a moment
you succeeded, something funny that happened to you or a friend.
Now I know that there are going to be people that say they have no interesting stories. This is just not the truth; everyone has something interesting that has shaped who they are. Do not be modest; even if it's a silly story write it down. You can't be afraid to share a story, sometimes they are hard to think of and if you really can't think of a past story, starting paying more attention to your every day life. And if you still can’t think of one then go take a vacation, you will return with hundreds of them.
So many things happen in one day that people don' t even think would be a story. But every past
event being told is a story. There is no excuse not to have one.
Exercise Two: Write down at least 5 things that you would like people to know about you.
This is going to tie into personality conveying. Think of the things that you would like any friend or new acquaintance to know about you. These are the things that directly relate to your identity and make you who you are. Do not be surprised if these things are directly related in some way to the stories you wrote down in exercise one.
Ideas: Hobbies, Sports you play, instruments you play, your job, your goals, your skills and achievements.
The Gap, clothing lines and history
Originally founded in 1969 by Donald Fisher, “The Gap” was to be Mr. Fisher's solution to the problem of a lack of customer service and fashionable styles present in department stores of the era.
By creating a specialty shop dedicated to the sale of blue jeans, Mr. Fisher hoped to capitalize on the 'gap' that had opened in the market.
The Gap brand has grown since its modest start in 1969 to include: Gap, Gap Outlet, GapKids, babyGap, GapBody, GapMaternity, Love Me Gap, Old Navy, Banana Republic, and Forth & Towne. Banana Republic, formerly a catalog retailer selling safari themed clothing, was purchased by Gap in 1983, and eventually rebranded as an upscale clothing retailer. Old Navy, was launched in 1994, as a value chain with a specialty flair. Forth & Towne, the company's fourth traditional retail concept, was launched on August 24, 2005, featuring apparel targeted toward women 35 and older.
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Though under one brand, the stores that belong to The Gap company name could not be more different. Men’s underwear at Old Navy will cost the consumer from $4 to $7 dollars, while a similar pair at the Banana Republic will sell for $15 to $20, and finally for $22 or more at The Gap. Where the underwear is very similar in material, the main difference is the name. The branding of these stores has been so successful that consumers will pay the difference in order to wear brand name underwear, observed as being much higher quality.
With so many stores under one roof The Gap truly benefits from mass scale production. With clothing production streamlined, websites similar in design, and customer service almost identical, the Gap is able to offer customers a great service and product at a competitive rate.