Online v.s. Local

Buying Clothes online is already difficult, but buying Goth Clothes/shoes/makeup, etc. is a chore and a bit of a gamble. 

Between the origin of the company, the sizing charts, the quality and the pricing, its extremely difficult for the average goth to add anything to their collection from online stores! On many occasions, I've run into some kind of problem with this, and I ask; "Does it have to be this difficult?". I've ordered from many places, but I have yet to find an online store that I am comfortable with!

The reason I bring this particular subject up has  to do with local business v.s. online business and local business is losing, failing horribly! There was a legit gothic store just down the road from me, I had just moved into this part of town and I was so happy to see that purple sign that summoned me every time I passed by. At the time I was employed (which I currently am not), but I was so broke that I never had enough money to buy anything from this store. SO, tax season came around and I told My boyfriend, "I'm spending half of this money on clothes and things for myself! First thing I'm doing is going to Raven Blackwood's!". You would never guess, to my horror, while pulling into the parking lot, they were empty with an "OUT OF BUSINESS" sign!! My heart dropped. I was so upset! and now, the closest store (not including the crappy mall stores) is almost 30 miles away from where my tush sits!

Why do our local businesses get stomped on? And how on earth can ONLINE businesses stay a float, so much so that they expand?! I just don't understand!

The other reason I am upset; I have not successfully sold anything...2 things I've ever sold and only one of those things were on my etsy! whoa! I can't say that I'm not cut out to be a selling artists, because I can do anything I set my mind to. But, why does it work out for some and not for others? Is there a secret that some of us are not aware of?

Let me know in the comments your experience(s) with Online v.s. Local

~Love Zaney~

To Cheer Us Up

Lately i've noticed a few things about myself:

• I've ben a bit stir crazy due to the fact that I do not have a driver's license even though I'm 21
• My interest in my own life keeps taking sudden nose dives without warning
• I'm not taking the steps to fix any of my problems
• I have been literally avoiding myself

 This is somewhat of a personal subject, but I need to address this in the only way I know how, by burying myself in knowledge and information, class and talent of other people, beauty and bizarre.

When I'm feeling down, or bummed, I love watching videos of confident people. I love finding out more about this person, internet famous, Hollywood famous, or not any kind of famous. My findings lately have been kind of small. Could it be that your either are or you're not?! hmm, well, I know how hard it is just being a person. A person trying to make ends meet, to find somewhere we belong, but this is getting a bit off topic, here are some of my favorite people:

The Shaytards

I've been following the shaytards for 4 years. They are a beautiful example of an all American family with loving parents, wonderful children and real lives with real problems and lots of patience!

Watching their videos ALWAYS cheer me up, their videos also provide positive insight and mindset.

Jenna Marbles

ah, we love jennamarbles, ah

AdoraBatBrat

Adora has been a wonderful role model for young baby bats and adult goths of all sorts. 

These crazy people always cheer me up ^.^

I think I might try vlogging again...But I love text sooo much more!! If anyone could give me some advice on video editing programs for an old mac, it would be very much appreciated!

~Love Zaney~