New Burlesque Costume

I've spent the last 6 weeks preparing for an upcoming burlesque performance. On March 29, 2014 I will be performing alongside 5 other beautiful ladies. For the past couple weeks I have been working on getting my new outfit together..

I chose to go with a color that looks fabulous with my purple hair. There is still more to do but I feel as though I am off to a good start.

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Korin Monte

'The Desert Gypsy'

Tattoo Removal Update

At this point I have had 2 of my laser removal procedures done. There is a recommended gap of at least 6 weeks between each session. I will be having my third session done in 2 weeks from now.

During my first session I was quite unsure of what I was to expect. I had heard how painful the removal process was and I can not deny that I was nervous. The laser technician was gentle and calming. He was hygienic and professional and so was the room where the removal was performed. He first started by blowing a stream of ice cold air on the the tattoo for about 15 seconds before putting the laser onto the tattoo. Once he started the laser process, he still kept the cold air stream on the tattoo. My tattoo is about 1 inch by 1 inch and the entire laser process only took 20 seconds total. Now the pain is very harsh but the speed of the process balances it out. By the time the pain was really getting to me the technician was done. The aftercare is simple. Stay out of the sun for 4 days and don't put any lotions or makeup onto the tattoo and then come back in 6 weeks.  

This is about a hour after my last session

The second session was quick and easy. I knew what I was in for and I was literally in and out of the building within 8 minutes. 

As for the healing, there is about a week of discomfort after the first session. My tattoo bruised and was tender for a few days. After that there was a lingering redness around the tattoo for a week. After my second session I found that the healing time was only about a week and was not nearly as unpleasant. I have heard that this is common with tattoo removal. 

I have seen a dramatic difference already in the visibility of my tattoo. The technician advised me that 5 sessions should be enough for this tattoo. I am definitely satisfied with the progress that has already been made. Once this tattoo is complete I will be having the stars on my feet removed next.

More updates to come in the next few weeks with more photos. 

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Korin

30 Before 30

Well.... My birthday has recently passed by. I love that on top of a fabulous celebration that was I had, I have made some goals and recent changes...

I have found myself in strange place in my life. I feel this overwhelming desire to do more than just make memories and meet some goals but to make a permanent impact on the world. This strong desire to create greatness as taken over my every waking moment. How am I going to do this? That I do not know. Maybe I will write an epic, groundbreaking, best selling novel that inspires a revolution.

How I achieve my greatness is not known yet but thinking about it has also made me consider all of the goals, hopes and dreams. I have decided to share this with the world. Therefore I have made my 30 must dos before 30 list. I am in my twenties so I have a good few years to check off the boxes of my list.

30. Finish my degree

29. Invest in real estate 

28. Get my citizenship in the UK 

27. Visit a yoga retreat in Asia

26. Get my Yoga teaching certification

25. Get tattooed in Amsterdam

24. Swim with dolphins

23. Go paddle boarding

22.Visit Marilyn's grave

21. Start my own company

20.  Start making outerwear & fashion accessories out of recycled leather

19. Perform in a burlesque show

18. Go blonde... even if only for a few weeks

17. Learn to speak french fluently

16. Learn to ski

15.  Master making the creme brulee french toast

14. Visit every continent 

13. Learn to crochet

12. Bungy jump in New Zealand 

11. Have a successful blog ;)

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My top 10!

10. See Fleetwood Mac live

9. Vacation on a cruise ship

8. Stay in an ice hotel

7. Hike the Appalachian Trail from beginning to end 

6. Get my Reiki attunements 

5. Ride a Vespa in Italy

4. Have published columns in magazines

3. Live in France

2. Make the cover of a magazine

1. Publish a novel 

Now I am off to make greatness happen...

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Korin