Why did i get it?
'Cause i like it and i wanted it.
It wasn't actually painful at all, seriously, i hardly felt it. My nose ring hurt more and it didn't even sting, just a slight pressure feeling and that was it. I was so incredibly nervous before i got it done that i was contemplating not getting it at all. I got it done horizontally instead of the popular vertical angle 'cause the horizontal looks more feminine to me. The vertical looks more masculine and punky and i didn't want that. I like looking different and unique but at the same time i still want to look like a normal human being and not some tacky, cheap weirdo.
My mom loves it too.
I don't have a lot of piercings. Just an eyebrow, nose and double ear lobe. I'm not a huge fan of my ear piercings. They just seen so dull so in the future i might get different ones done. In more rare, different places. Like a rook or tragus.
Anyway, now for my dreadlocks. I've had them for about 3 months now and they're forming quite nicely. My hair's quite thin (i don't know if naturally or if it's from the bleaching i used to do) so i do add a few clip in pieces to add more thickness. I hate the look of thin dreads.
I don't put too many beads in. I don't like having a lot of colourful beads in my hair so i opt for the more neutral colours. I don't buy any special dreadlock beads 'cause they can be pricey so i buy beads from bead shops and then i sometimes take the beads off of some of my bracelets, make the hole bigger with a knife and then slide it on. Cool huh?
Some people judge me because of my appearance. I'm not 'set-apart' enough looking or i'm not very feminine because i don't wear skirts all the time and i just happen to like wearing a bit of makeup. I know who i am. I spent 4 years trying to be some one that i'm not. I was into the long skirts, no makeup, headcovering stage and it's great for some people. It's not a commandment by YHVH to dress a certain way. Modesty is important, not for guys but for yourselves. To respect yourself and show the world that you are different.
God made me this way. He made me the tomboy/bohemian person that i am who likes to look different to everyone else. I don't have be accepted by anyone for God to accept me. Man looks at the outward appearance but God looks at the heart. He knows my heart. He knows how much i want to be His warrior and to please Him. He knows how much i love His Word. And that's enough.
It's not about measuring up to other people's standards.
So hate me, love me.
I'm me.
I loved reading this post Gavriella! I want to let you know that I feel inspired to just be myself and not try to live up to other peoples standards when it comes to dressing modestly and piercings. You are a true blessing! :) Keep posting, cause this is one girl who loves reading your posts. Shine on, Gavriella!
ReplyDeleteI loved reading this post Gavriella. This post has truly inspired me to be myself, and not try to live up to other peoples standards, when it comes to how I dress, or piercings. You and your blog are a true blessing to me. Please keep posting, cause this is one person who loves to read your posts and is truly blessed by them!
ReplyDeleteKeep Shining my friend
The only standard we are to follow are Gods,His ways are higher than our ways and His thoughts.God has given us more and more light in the New Testament scriptures on how we are to look and dress. follow His word not our own feelings.
ReplyDeleteNo where does God specifically tell us how to dress. There's only one verse in the NT that speaks about dressing modestly. Modesty is important but that doesn't mean only wearing skirts and head coverings.
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