Adventures in Armpit Hair #1

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This is pretty much a copy of a Tumblr post I put up today.

I decided to grow my various body hairs for a few reasons:

  1. I’ve never seen my body in it’s fully mature and natural glory. I believe I was indoctrinated early on to hate my body’s natural state and to mutilate it in effort to be more accepted by society. I’d like to see what it’s like to break those taboos in myself.. but I have to be honest, body hair is SO WEIRD.
  2. I’m in a stage of my life where I just plain feel like challenging societal views. I love Maude’s quote: “Still fighting for the big issues but now in my small, individual way.” Fuck the patriarchy, yo.
  3. A Facebook thread I witnessed in which three men discussed how they felt about body hair on women. I believe some version of this sentence went down: “I would take Febreeze and a lighter to that shit if a woman spread her legs and there was bush.” Um, EXCUSE ME FUCK YOURSELF VERY MUCH. You should feel blessed that someone let you near their genitals at all. I never want to associate with someone who will treat me in that manner. So it’s a bit like body armor.

For more body-loving, I suggest visiting and bookmarking Hairy Pits Club and Fuck-Shaving. They’ll have you inspired and loving your fuzz in no time.

So, here’s what I put on Tumblr today, just a bit of musing about my, ahem, personal growth:

Things I have noticed thus far (7-10 days growth)

  • I smell better
  • But I sweat way more
  • The sensation of it inside my shirt is weird so I’ve been wearing tank tops
  • Letting it fly free is fun!
  • No one has said anything but I’m self conscious anyway

All in all, I love it and am gonna keep growing it. I’ve never seen it fully grown out before and I can’t wait!

I still choose to shave my legs because I can’t appreciate the sensation/look of body hair in that region on myself.

I want to find some kind of personal trimmer to keep it tidy in the pubic region. Any suggestions out there?

Happy Monday, world! Be badass today.

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source: micdel, via mia-amore

 

Isn’t this the cutest image ever? Mia has an eye for gorgeous, girly stuff, you should follow her Tumblr and check out her brand-new gorgeous site, MiaMoore.net You inspire me, Mia!

My best friend is in town from San Diego! I’ll be spending some quality bff time today before dropping him off at the train station. So grateful for good friends!

I love my new roommates! Chelsea prepared me a packed lunch today just because she thought of me – five lovely, large strawberries (they smell amazing), lots of green grapes, a very ripe plum, and about a cup of diced pineapple. With a little Fage & coconut granola at breakfast, and a little sliced gouda for lunch, I feel ready to take on the world. Thanks, Chelsea! (DIS: Although I know this is not enough calories for the half the day, I’m a nibbler and will eat several small meals through the day. I’m definitely not promoting calorie-deficiency!)

I’m grateful for summertime, beautiful weather, the hot sun (free vit D!), new kitty roommates to bond with, roses and plumerias to tend, several unfuckings on the to-do list, finding my Aeon Flux dvds, Marina and the Diamonds on Tuesday, my first solo drive to Hollywood, bestie-sponsored weekends when I’m super-broke, cuddle time, and new bottles of nail polish.

I’m grateful to be working with my sisters. I’m grateful to be in the moment. Grateful to feel my feet on the ground. Grateful for my mind. Grateful to have all my senses and limbs. Grateful for everything I’m blessed with.

Today, I intend to be hydrated and nourished. Today, I intend to cuddle. Today, I intend to rock.

Happy Saturday, friends!

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I’m grateful to be awake and alive today!

I’m increasingly grateful of just existing on a part of the planet where I can easily acquire the basics – food, water, shelter. Too many aren’t as fortunate.

I’m in love with this weather.

I’m in love with my coffee and coconut milk.

I’m in love with EXERCISE!

I’m in love with Lana Del Rey.

I get to walk to work today! And it’s only four days til payday!

I’m determined to get over this weight-loss plateau. More water, more veggies, no more binging, more exercise, please! Also, lots of sleep, stretching, and rest.

I’m determined to get a new crush. Several crushes. LOTS OF CRUSHES. LOVE LOVE LOVE.

I’m grateful that it’s PAYDAY!

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I’m so grateful for payday. I’m proud and grateful to be able to put a roof over my own head. I’m grateful to provide. I’m grateful to have the means.

I want every day to feel like payday, I always want to feel flowing abundance.

Jen, look how far you’ve come. You’re doing so well. You’ve made incredible changes. Keep going, you’re doing great. You’re in the flow. Start those projects, work at your best pace, do well for yourself. I love you!

I’m grateful to be alive today!

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Today, the weather is clear, sunny, and gorgeous. I’m so grateful to have woken up today.

I’m grateful for sunshine. I’m grateful for water and food. I’m grateful to live in a safe neighborhood.

I’m in love with the little dandelions and mustard flowers growing outside my window… Hello, Spring!

I’m grateful for new opportunities on the horizon. I’m grateful to know that when I start to make a move, the Universe matches me with an even more awesome rebuttal.

Jen, look at what’s happening! You’re doing so well. You’re amazing and capable. You can do whatever you want! I love you. You’re amazing.

I’m grateful for Radical Self Love Bootcamp!

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I’m beginning Gala Darling‘s Radical Self Love Bootcamp today! I’ve heard lovely things about it, and I’ve been a fan of her self love articles, which were instrumental in helping me develop positive feelings after my marriage split in 2010. She also, through her weekly Things I Love Thursday posts, led me to Jessica Mullen‘s site in early 2011, who in turn led me to the amazing School of Life Design! But I digress. I am just too excited to feel some inspiration again! Let’s do it!

Each day we have a homework assignment (gah, homework.. not my strong suit!) and for Day 1, we are to write gratitude lists every day. This is something I know all about in theory and practice, but my practice has been lacking a bit lately.

I’m grateful to be alive. I’m grateful for this brief crack of light between two eternities of darkness.

I’m grateful to live in California. I’m grateful for my home. I’m grateful to be nourished, hydrated, and healthy.

I’m grateful for my car. I’m grateful for the shoes on my feet and the clothes on my body.

I’m grateful for unexpected visits from my best friend! I’m grateful to know I can go to San Diego whenever I want.

I’m grateful to know that I can do whatever I want. I’m grateful to value myself.

I’m grateful for co-workers who bring me delicious cookies!

I want my life to feel like summer vacation. I want today to feel like a hug.

I’m grateful for sunny Sundays!

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Beautiful!

Today is such a miracle, isn’t it? Aren’t we lucky to be alive? How did this all happen?

I’m grateful for cupcakes, coffee, flannel sheets, water, roommates, synchronicity, manifestations, sea salt soaks for my itchy piercings, and visualizations.

I’m grateful for my camera. I’m grateful that I finally am figuring it out. I love playing with settings. I love macro! It makes everything pretty.

I love my website! I want to learn so much and create something life-altering.

I want today to feel like a day off. I want today to feel limitless. I want to be optimally healthy. I want to hydrate. I want to manifest a blender so I can eat amazing food at a faster rate.

Have a beautiful day. Be kind to yourself. Drink lots of water. Go for a walk. Choose happy thoughts to attract more happy thoughts. I love you. You’re perfect.

I’m grateful for sprinkles!

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My very favorite kind of donut, c/o my best friend.

I’m grateful to be alive! I’m grateful for coffee and donuts. I’m grateful for my best friend.

I had Wed-Fri off and enjoyed every minute of it! I ate junk food to my heart’s desire and slept whenever I wanted. It was a weekend of indulgence! But I am feeling the after-effects now and can’t wait to get back to healthy regimen tomorrow.

I’m so grateful to listen to my body. I’m amazed at the way it communicates with me. I always know the right thing to do to keep myself healthy and happy.

Everything is my reflection. Everything is unfolding perfectly.