Monday, March 10, 2008

The Renaissance Festival & the "Tramp Stamp"

Adam and I went to the Renaissance Festival yesterday which was... interesting. We walked around and mostly talked about the fact that you spend $40 to go, and then they want you to spend even more money on midevil trinkets and clothing and armor (I tried to pursuade Adam to get himself a full suit of armor, but he didn't seem too keen on that idea... can't imagine why!!!). Also, there are so many truly weird people walking around. I mean, I expected the vendors and actors to all be dressed up, but there were visitors dressed up as well!

Now, I don't have the best looking body in the world (hehe), but at least I know it and am willing to cover myself up. Some of these women... oh my gosh!!!! I'm so sorry to be judgemental, but I just couldn't help myself yesterday! There were girls who weighed a lot more than I do walking around in halter tops made out of gypsy sarongs and little leather bikini tops. I just don't understand... I don't know if I ever will.

There were some positives though! We shared a turkey leg and a pretzel. And I got a frozen piece of cheesecake dipped in chocolate - yum!!! I also paid an outrageous amount of money for a henna "tattoo" - displayed below.













I was so excited to get it that I wasn't really thinking about the after-care. I ended up having to lay back on the seat without my lower back touching whatsoever for the entire 40 minute drive home. When I got home, I had to sit up straight without letting my back touch the seat (which I guess could be a good thing - nice posture, and all!). I had to do that for 8 hours!!! It looks nice today though and I'll enjoy it for the next week or so. :)

2 comments:

Rachel Olimb said...

Gnawing on some turkey legs and watching husky women prance around in bikinis, sounds like a delightful afternoon :).

Ashley said...

I'm so glad you went to the Ren. festival! I haven't been there for years. I do always think it's crazy the amount of people walking around like they currently live in the renaissance era, with a huge thing of meat in their hands.
I like your "tat"....do you know that when you get one on that location of your body they call it a tramp stamp??? haha!! The homeschooler is livin' on the edge!