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Post by kapitanprien on Mar 25, 2011 13:45:00 GMT -5
So far there's three of us here who have had dreams regarding Goth people - although these dreams differed of course. I was wondering if there is anyone else who has had dreams where you are with Goth people. In my dreams they are the 'vintage goth' type - never any other type. While I couldn't wear all that black, I do find the vintage goth type very attractive. Gothic Flapper: www.flickr.com/photos/queenvalerian/3492524059/ |
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Post by kapitanprien on Mar 26, 2011 8:06:20 GMT -5
*laughs* Probably the reason you feel comfortable in it is because the color is like a sort of camo. It helps one actually 'blend in' with the scenery. Oh that's interesting that you've never dreamt of them though. That sounds really neat actually to have worked in a cemetery like that!  I'm posting pictures of Highgate - this, after doing an image search, would be a really cool place to visit! It's just really neat looking!     This is just a small sampling of the really neat photographs of that place. Wow - I don't think there are any places like that here in the U.S. and that's one thing I really miss about the 'Old World'. |
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Post by Laurasia on Mar 26, 2011 13:14:16 GMT -5
Well I am a Goth...though not the typical mall-rat, spot-a-mile-away-Goth that most people associate with the term - though I VERY much was when I was a teenager.  There are many different types of "Goths" afterall. (For more information on various types of Goths I would refer people to the book "Goth Craft" by Raven Digitalis.) I had very little "colored" clothing (meaning other than black  ) until I was in my 20s. I have grown into a much less outward-appearing type of Goth. So dreaming that I am with a bunch of Goths is not uncomfortable at all for me, I prefer the company of Goths as they are oftentimes some of the most open-minded & conscientious people that you will ever meet. Sincerely, Laurasia |
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Post by kapitanprien on Mar 26, 2011 13:34:00 GMT -5
I was looking through the book in Google Books: books.google.com/books?id=o8ZfoBRD5fYC&printsec=frontcover&dq=goth+craft&hl=en&src=bmrr&ei=2C-OTdHSKsOC0QHJqs24Cw&sa=X&oi=book_result&ct=book-thumbnail&resnum=1&ved=0CDQQ6wEwAA#v=onepage&q&f=falseI guess the type of life I live is definitely considered a sort of 'subculture' although it isn't 'alien' or 'new' to me because I didn't reincarnate by birth. So what is known as 'vintage living' by 'modern' people is just a natural way of life for me. It is far more comfortable to me - and certainly helps to ease the shock of being thrust into the future by 60+ years! There is some in the book I can relate to - even though I'm not a Goth. Like the quote: "We cannot just go to work, go to church, watch television, and do it all over again each and every day of our lives. Monotony is unsatisfactory for people of alternative paths..." Well I guess that says it all when it comes to explaining why I feel like I'm going bonkers living in a rural town! Monotony is all it feels like! I'm not used to this and am doing what I can within my own small sphere of influence to get out.... |
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Post by Storm on Mar 26, 2011 16:59:38 GMT -5
Laurasia, you are right. Many Goths are really enlightened folk. As I am slightly older gen, for me it was punks I associated with. I don't mind being called a Goth really, lol. I am often referred to as Morticia too, cringe! Kapitan, yes that's Highgate! With the Egyptian cresent of catacombs that I was talking about! Oh, it's wonderful there!!! The big Beer Mausoleum is awesome too! It's such an amazing place. A real wildlife haven. I used to spend many a happy summer Sunday there as a kid with my Mum and the Friends of Highgate Cemetery. Happy days |
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Post by Storm on Mar 26, 2011 17:14:43 GMT -5
Although actually I associated more with New Romantics back in my teens in the early 80s.
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Post by kapitanprien on Mar 27, 2011 7:29:17 GMT -5
That cemetery seems to be fascinating no matter what season it is in. |
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Post by Storm on Mar 27, 2011 8:55:59 GMT -5
Highgate is totally AWESOME! |
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Post by msmir on Mar 27, 2011 14:00:36 GMT -5
I went through a goth phase when I was 16. I was told that at that time of my life I needed to explore my shadow self. We all have it, but all have a light and shadow parts to us... it all depends on how we balance it. Sometimes you need to tap into your shadow self in order to protect yourself.
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Post by Miss Bothmann on Mar 28, 2011 17:23:52 GMT -5
I agree that Goth people seem to be some of the nicest people that you will ever meet. Unfortunately, due to horrible stereotyping, most people never even give most a second glance..one is usually enough to scare them off. I am very much a casual goth...I mostly wear a lot of black clothing and minimal makeup (also black).
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Post by kapitanprien on Mar 29, 2011 8:42:45 GMT -5
I agree with you Miss Bothmann re/ stereotyping. I wouldn't mind dating a 'casual vintage-style goth' personally. I also think that, whatever reservations some may have regarding black clothing, I find it rather sexy on women. There was a photo I came across a few years back that was of a goth flapper, but instead of 'all black' she had on a white dress with black accents. I wish I could find the photo as she looked really neat. I also like that sort of style done 1930s-40s. The only thing that makes me somewhat wary is the 'depressive' aspect. I understand not all are like that, but I don't want to be around someone who is so depressed they want to kill themselves. I'm saying that for several reasons - the main one being that, that is one thing I am trying to help heal the body's psyche from, and two - due to 1, I don't want to go 'back down' that route or be around such 'vibes'. I am here to enjoy life and make the best of it. |
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Post by Laurasia on Apr 3, 2011 16:27:58 GMT -5
Hi Prien. The "depressed" nature of a true Goth really isn't that. That is a common misconception about Goths due to the fact that Goths often explore & sometimes actively embrace the darker aspects/emotions of themselves, leading people to assume that they are more "depressed/depressing" than most other people. I won't lie that there is a lot of misplaced overlapping between Goths & "Emos", but most of the time these self-claimed "Emos" are simply trying to be Goth & are of the younger set. Personally, based on Raven Digitalis' books way of breaking down the various types of Goths, I would be mostly a casual goth, with doses of metal, mopey, rivethead, traditional, vampire, & vintage goth thrown in for good measure. Sincerely, Laurasia |
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Post by Miss Bothmann on Apr 3, 2011 20:34:39 GMT -5
You know that is one of the reasons that I love watching the old silent movies from the 20's-30's. The women always looked awesome in gothic black. |
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Post by kapitanprien on Apr 4, 2011 8:07:03 GMT -5
Re Laurasia: Ah - the 'Emo' thing yes. I think that's where my confusion comes in. Re Miss Bothmann: I feel the same way. |
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There are many different types of "Goths" afterall. (For more information on various types of Goths I would refer people to the book "Goth Craft" by Raven Digitalis.) I had very little "colored" clothing (meaning other than black 
) until I was in my 20s. I have grown into a much less outward-appearing type of Goth.
