A Fresh Start!

New blog, new start. So I am putting my old blog, "Ryuquir Red," on a temporary hiatus. I have decided that with this new blog I would try to focus on more positive changes in my life and things that catch my interest--No holds barred. This means I plan on covering everything that makes me happy, excited, or enthused about the future whether it be sex, love, employment, or failure. I though I could use this change of pace because I have been stuck in a post-graduation, mid-winter rut that is choking me to death. Now I cannot guarantee every single post will be butterflies and rainbows, but I definitely will do my best to stay positive.

Currently I am working on building up my Etsy Shop, Fainthistle, and actually work on selling all of the various clothes I've crocheted. I am also planning on making an Instagram to keep in touch with some overseas acquaintances. I'm a little shy about the Instagram because I don't like taking photos of my self, but perhaps that is due to my current low self-esteem. I also recently have pro-actively worked on losing weight through calorie counting and working out on the sly at work. This essentially means that because my store is often empty, I just pace around the store until customers come in.

Also in an attempt to improve my looks I have taken up pepto bismol. I heard it does wonders on acne because of its salicylic acid and some other chemicals before I seek out a dermatologist. I already wash my face once daily (because too much washing breaks my skin) with some soap that has actually worked well at preventing most of my breakouts. 

I've bought a container of coconut oil as well to help keep my hair moisturized because it is an arid winter in Minnesota. I am hoping that this will help me keep on growing my hair out long enough to do French braids because, although I love my afro very much, I want some variety without cornrows or weave. To help keep my hair from single strand knots (ssk), I also bought a satin hair cap that is working really well (asides from the days I get too hot and take it off). 

The other day a man, one quite attractive at that, came into my humble souvenir store and flirted with me. He stood really close and I really just wanted a hug from him, though he could tell at the same time I didn't want one (because a lot of customers touch me). He gave me some suggestions about my hair and flirted a helluva lot. I was hoping he'd give me his number or something, but ah well. At least I was decent enough to be flirted with. Most days I've stopped tending to my looks at work because my job somewhat sucks and won't lead me anywhere in life it seems. 

Although my current job isn't ideal, I am applying to EPIK! I'm really excited and have been working quite hard on my job application. I'm very anxious though since I already didn't get into Fulbright or JET.  I will probably just work on applying directly, rather than using a middle-man service provider like Reach-to-Teach or Teachaway because that route is more exaggerated and lengthy. I mean, I could probably use their help, but it says on the EPIK website that everything is delayed that way, and I'm too anxious to wait for a middle-man to relay communications. 

I feel like I want to do a "favorites dump" on here sometime soon, but I'm not sure what to theme it. I have a lot of random things on my favorites that don't have much to do with anything and not sure if I should just do an eclectic one or not. 

Well, thank you for reading, 

Ryuquir