The Fantasy of Science Fiction

       It's impossible for me to deny how much I love science fiction and fantasy. I grew up on books, movies, and TV shows stemmed from Sci-Fi and Fantasy. Star Trek is the first TV show I remember ever watching, I've probably seen The Next Gen more times than I can count. Fantasy was more the world of books I was submerged into. The Chronicles of Prydain and of Narnia are the tales that I remember most from my childhood. As I've grown these genres have become more and more a part of my life. To me being a nerd, as people like to call it, was never something to shy away from or be ashamed of, I never thought that I should be looked down on because of my tastes. More recently this little love of mine has been something I've loved embracing all the more. I enjoy using it to throw people off their game. One glance at me and they see some girl into fashion and clothes, but my phone comes out all decked out in a Doctor Who and I start talking a minute a mile about comic books, Joss Whedon, and Star Trek. My Netflix list is swallowed up in science fiction shows and my bookcases are overwhelmed with fantasy and superheroes. My references can be brought back to the world of Harry Potter, Star Trek, and Merlin. If I could chose to have any pet in the world, it would be a dragon - they are real, don't make me come over there. 

         This doesn't limit me, because despite all of this, two of favorite books aren't considered either fantasy or science fiction. The Count of Monte Cristo and Oliver Twist, two classics and two of the books I love most.

            It reminds me how your tastes aren't stuck in one field, even if it's your passion. It's interesting how one thing can be your focus, your love, but when it comes down to it the thing you treasure most can have little to do with that one great love. I'm sure there is some great meaning under this, something that can be uncovered and taught, but I guess for right now it doesn't matter so much.

One of my favorite quotes is by Lloyd Alexander (who wrote the Prydain Chronicles), saying: 

"Fantasy is hardly an escape from reality. It's a way of understanding it."

 I think that far too often people look at those that do retreat into fantasy and science fiction as those that seek to hide from the real world. But for me, just as Lloyd put it, it's all about understanding the real world and accepting it. Somehow between everything that we find impossible in reality, but are accepted in these fictional worlds, it's easier to see the real world without finding it too difficult to survive in, We take those words that we have read, those scenes we have watched and use them to accept what is right in front of us. 

        I've struggled with accepting just who I was for most of my life, far too often fearing what people would say or what they would think. But when it comes down to it, you can hardly break away from that which you love most, as it is one the greatest parts of you. And, besides, why would you want to? In this world it can be so hard to find joy and passion, so if you do manage to grab onto something that gives you it, why in the world would you want to let it go?  

Outfit Details:

Dress: Ebay (it was a BCBG dress)

Twisting Tree Necklace: Modcloth

Shoes: Target

Braclet: Lace affiar

Ring Forever21

Puppy: Drogon

Alright That's my little message for you today, hopefully now you'll want to drive into some great book that will take the world around you and just make it a little more shiny - I meant that in the Firefly version of the word.

P.S. sorry for the super long post. 

"You can never be overdressed or overeducated"

a quote from Oscar Wilde, one of my personal favorite play writes. Ever since I've heard this phrase I've really embraced it. I definitely think it's a good way to live through life. I know so many people who complain about how they never wear that outfit they bought because it's too fancy. I often get stopped by strangers who want to know why I am so dressed up. It bothered me at first, but I realized I would rather wear the things I love than things I just like to please others.

Outfit Details:

Dress: Made by my mum

Jewelry: Second hand jewelry store

Gloves: Icing

Shoes: Ebay

I probably haven't mentioned this before, but my mother is amazing. For my junior year I decided I wanted a dressed like the one Rose wears in Titanic. But instead of her red dress, I preferred blue. My mum made the dress without a pattern, which is extremely impressive and difficult. 

These pictures are from early 2010 and were taken after my prom. These were taken by my brother. I love this dress and looking over these old photos makes me want to get dressed up in it again. However, just thinking about the corset makes me shrink away from this decision.

"I've loved the stars too fondly to be fearful of the night."

An awe inspiring quote by Galileo Galilei.

I was always scared of being outside at night. Perhaps it was because I lived in the country and feared whatever dangerous animals might be lurking in the darkness, waiting to take a bite of me. Despite my small fear of night I love the stars. I remember when I was twelve and I realized that such peace could be found among the darkness and the twinkle of the stars. I just love being outdoors, but at night, when every thing is so silent, everything else just melts away. It makes my heart melt just at the thought.

Outfit Details:

Airforce Coat: vintage

Scarf: from streetmarket in Belgium

Dress & Necklace & Bracelet: Forever21

Tights: TJmax

Shoes: Target (same)

Airforce Sweatheart Ring: vintage

There is something about a good simple dress, something that can be dressed up or down. I had completely forgotten about this dress until I pulled it out for Christmas Eve dinner. I normally prefer to wear my hair up as it gives the outfit a pixie look, but I ended up running behind schedule. It doesn't help that my bangs are at that awkward length, too long to be regular bangs, but too short to be pulled to the side. I'll cut them eventually I'm sure.

I'm finally over this sickness, I'm still not sure what to call it as it was a mix of a cold and flu. I'm looking forward to embracing life outside of my room again. I really want to go used book shopping. For now though I'll just enjoy my own book collection. Goodnight and don't forget to glance at the stars now and then.