Days I get mail are the best! + Kawaii Gyaru Shop Review!

I haven't blogged about my recent purchases for a while! I got a couple new lolita dresses and such recently~

Chess Story Maracon et Mademoiselle chocolate OP, and White Moon JSK.

 Angelic Pretty Romantic Rose Letter skirt & headbow in mint

Bought it as soon as it came to the SF store :3
But I've sold the headbow just yesterday. I like it but the flaring ribbons are kind of too big and the rose looks sort of cheap. I don't know, I think it would look good over a wig but since I don't have full/thick hair, it looks rather large on my head!

 Hello Kitty Mon Amour Eyeshadow and Blush palette and coin purse (free gift)

Today I also received my order from Kawaii Gyaru Shop!

I bought this adorable Fairytale dress--and I really don't know why it keeps looking so yellowy in photos, it's actually a peachy-pink color in real life! Very soft and lovely!
I placed my order only to find out it was sold out, but luckily another came in from Japan the next day. It was shipped to me by the shop owner, Stephanie, on 04/02/14 and arrived today. I also got two cute free gifts--natural lower lashes and a cute HK lash case! :3

So ratings wise:
Communication: 5/5
Shipping time: 5/5
Packaging: 5/5
Item as Described: 5/5

Overall very good experience and great communication with the shop owner! I would recommend this shop and would buy from again! It has many affordable, new or like new Liz Lisa items ♥

Thanks for reading!! Tschüssssss ^.~

Sexism of Cartoon Network

Recently, whenever I watch CN at my boyfriend's house, it more and more dawns on me that every single cartoon show (over 60 shows according to CN website) on this channel lacks a female lead/main character (with the exception of Powerpuff Girls).

Some time ago, I came across this article:

http://jezebel.com/cartoon-network-cancelled-a-show-because-it-was-too-foc-1486443178/all

Where CN argues that shows get canceled because boys aren't buying the toys.

So, because boys aren't buying spinny tops when the shows are more female oriented, CN has decided to air shows with male lead characters. Ben 10. Adventure Time. Clarence. Uncle Grampa.

But if I'm not mistaken, most of the merchandise sales seem to be coming from non-boy-toy-merch such as apparel, accessories (wearable), DVDs, plushies, and other things to be seen at Hot Topic and that are advertised by the official Facebook pages for the respective shows.

It also occurs to be that, based on observation, it's mostly GIRLS buying this merch. Not boys. I literally see NO CN type toys at Target boys section in the toy department, except for Lego (legends of Chima) and some Marvel/DC characters. Even though Young Justice wasn't specifically female oriented, they still canceled it for the reason of low sales.

So the male oriented shows bring in sales from FEMALES yet female oriented shows are canceled or not even given a chance because, you know, girls don't buy toys, and boys do and boys don't watch those shows.

I think this whole argument is simply nonsense, and nothing but excuses.
Yes, girls don't buy the toys, because girls like other types of merchandise! So what is so difficult about making more female-lead shows? Boys may not buy anything--but girls will! And boys may as well buy-look at what happened with MLP:FIM!


There is literally one male main character in the show yet it spawned bronies.

Well anyway, I'm convinced that CN is lead by sexist old men. It's incredibly weird and unfair that every single show, except one that came out over a decade ago, is about one or two main male characters.

This is the 21st century, it's 2014 for crying out loud. Over the top girly shows aren't needed but what if "Fiona and Cake" WAS the main show and Finn& Jake were the spinoff characters instead? I'd watch the hell out of that.

CN really needs to stop making excuses and start actually airing good shows with clever content, with lead female characters, and not airing idiotic shows like Clarence and Uncle Grampa. 

Valentine's/Bday!

So since my bday is just 2 days before, normally I'd get valentine's gifts as bday gifts. My bf and I would go out or something. But this year, since we already ate out on my bday and we'll be having a dinner with my friends this evening, we decided to skip on going out last night! We still cuddled and watched some TV before I left, I had to get home early to see my bday dress and to dye my hair! Valentine's Day isn't something we really celebrate, it's always quite crowded in restaurants and theaters so we're better off staying home!

Anyway, on Wednesday my boo and I went to Mitsuwa Marketplace in Arlington heights and we had a good time! I got some plushies from the Kinokuniya store and we got pastries and sweets!!
I've removed photos from my phone so I'll have to post them when I get home.

I'm pretty excited for tonight, I hope to make an updated post tomorrow!

Coping with Depression

Hi all, I was kind of inspired by Ami-nyan to write about this, but I've also been wanting to sit down and write about it in general since I think that will help me a bit, as well as help you!

Firstly, I have never sought professional help and therefore do not have any diagnosis regarding depression.
According to the internet, my depression is mild-moderate. I would agree with this only because my depression is very much periodical rather than constant. I normally go a few weeks feeling fine, and then it crashes down on me, for about two weeks, and I get knocked into this horrible downward spiral. It's also quite bad when I'm in the period, and then that time of the month comes.

I cannot stop these periods from coming. I cannot control my emotions when they happen.
I understand they are "phases" and will go away but in the moment the only reality is the upsetting, the dread, and the feelings of loneliness, hopelessness, and occasional thoughts of suicide are very real and amplified.
These "phases" have been constantly happening since I was about 11. They were worse and prolonged when I was about 13-16.

So since I am not always in this hole, I do drag myself out, and I wanted to give everyone a few tips if the above sounds like you.

1. Don't try to sweep under the rug the reason for your upset. There is a reason. And you know it, but don't want to admit it to yourself or anyone else, right?  You need to admit it. You need to be upset and cry and then you must accept that this reason is not something you can change. Then you move on.

2. Talk to people. Participate in threads online. Doesn't matter if you know the people in real life. Leave positive or constructive comments. CONVERSE, do not ARGUE. Do not start arguments or fights. Do not insult anyone. If you do, it will only be  negative backlash at you and put you right back to square one.
You don't have any friends, or think you are awkward and don't know how to talk to others? Send me a message and I will try my best to help you and give you some tips. 

3. DO something. CREATE something.What do you like? Do you like makeup, dressing up, singing? Do you like to paint or draw? Join groups with like-minded people. On facebook  or other sites. Share your work! Discuss others' work. START A BLOG. Start a YouTube channel. Think of things you find are positive that you want others to experience and enjoy. Not feeling creative? That's ok. Reorganize your drawers, your closet. Clean your room. Throw out old stuff that you know you'll never use or wear again! Or, start playing a video game. Any game with several hours or even days of gameplay. Start reading a trilogy. Start watching a tv series with several seasons.

4. It's OKAY TO BE UPSET. It's ok to cry uncontrollably. Don't hold these emotions in. If they want out, they need to come out. If you are upset with someone, TALK TO THEM. Don't bottle it up, the bitterness or resentment will grow and grow and eat at you.

5. Last but not least....EAT HEALTHY. If you can, go to the gym with someone. If you are a comfort eater, which I also am, and you need to eat to feel better that's ok, but DON'T EAT THE WHOLE BAG OF MINI SNICKERS. I know they're delicious, trust me. BUT after your depressive period is over you're gonna be upset about being fatter and off to that downspiral you go AGAIN. So, eat healthy. Yes, snack at times but not all day. Go to the gym, work out hard, release the tension. FEEL THE BURN!!
But seriously guys, eat your fruits and veggies. Do not consume alcohol or illegal substances.

Anyway, these are just a few things you can do but...you have to actually do them. You can't lay in bed all day, moping. You can't keep thinking about how miserable you are. Yes, you're miserable and don't want to do anything when you're depressed. But you got to move and you got to move forward if you want to get out of that rut.Allow yourself some few days to mope. Then get up and make yourself do something.
I know that when you're depressed, you're depressed and nothing else matters anymore. But I also know that you don't want to be in that dark place, you want to get out. This is all the motivation you need. Even if it's little by little, you just need to TRY.

Lots of love,
Ina

Noooo I'm laaaate!!!

I totally forgot to post my fun package friday post ;___;

Well anyway, belated but here are this week's spoils!

My PrettyandCute order! I got this Etude House skin set, haven't tried it out yet! AND I got finally got some Dolly Wink eyeliner in black...I'm not impressed with it. Precise-yes. Very black-nope.

Wreck This Journal! I did a few pages. It's quite silly xD

 

My AATP skirt came in as well, love the pattern of the fabric, it's a subtle checkerboard pattern!

The seller was extremely nice and included a pair of free earrings! *__* ♥ 

 

I also got this h.Naoto Frill cutsew!! Perfect with the skirt (I kind of got the skirt FOR this cutsew xD)

 My Rosenlied came in all the way from Europe too! I got it for my incoming MC Sophie.

I tried it out on my MNF Chloe, Selene. I love it!

 And that's all for this week's spoils~ I have a Liz Lisa dress and a DreamV dress coming soon♥