Pre dvanaest meseci blogerka Banana Girl je zajedno sa svojim partnerom pobegla od civilizacije i otpočela život u južnoameričkoj džungli. Poznata kao zagovornik veganske ishrane, kontroverzna blogerka danas deli na svojim društvenim mrežama savete iz oblasti ishrane, ali i fotografije bez šminke i garderobe, a sve kako bi objasnila zašto uživa u ovom načinu života.
Ne samo da je dobila priliku da gaji svoje voće u šumi, već je uštedela više od 4.000 dolara odustajući od brijača, šminke i šampona.
Although it's seldom, I still feel the pressure to conform in society, to shave my legs and underarms, to paint my face and look a certain way to others. This western self-obsession is a powerful dis-ease to shake. Some days I strut confidently, other days I pick at my insecurities, but everyday I move forward with strong purpose. I sometimes see that look of disgust from certain others at my hairy armpits and legs but I always remind myself - that person is not part of my tribe. Would I really want to spend my valuable time with someone who feels that way? About body hair? A person who thinks I'm disgusting as my natural self? Heck no! irls, remember, your body hair is a gift, it's protective and part of your being, but maybe best of all it's also a powerful natural fuckboi repellent.#gofreeyourself
A post shared by #gofreeyourself (@freelee_official) on May 13, 2018 at 6:38pm PDT
"Da li ću biti gola na svakoj fotografiji? Da, gola sam u šumi. Oslobođena garderobe, brendova, cipela, šminke, brijanja. Sada se osećam dobro", napisala je pored provokativne fotografije.
Kako kaže, razlog zašto je promenila svoj životni stil je duboki psihološki stres, koji je slabio njen organizam.
In my eyes you are successful in life when you have the courage to embrace who you really are, however strange or peculiar that may be. Regardless of whether it fits with societies expectations or cultural norms. Growing up I often said the wrong things, didn't have the right clothing, or the right look, and was laughed at or excluded for being "a bit weird". I never felt fully accepted. Over time I learned to keep my "uncool" thoughts to myself and adapt my appearance so others would feel comfortable being around me. This only left me feeling internally suppressed and frustrated, (certainly not free) until one day when I reached my threshold and thought - ahh fuuuck it, this is boring! And this isn't me! - From then on I decided to just let the TRUE me flow, to be my rawself, to act impulsively, to own that embarrassed look from others and to be the awkward freak I'm born to be. The result? Goodbye fake friendships, hello soul mates ☀️#gofreeyourself
A post shared by #gofreeyourself (@freelee_official) on Jun 9, 2018 at 7:32pm PDT
"Bila sam premorena radeći svakog dana od devet ujutro do pet po podne. Zvuk alarma, odevanje za posao, šminkanje lica kako bih se uklopila u masu, obuvanje visokih štikli, i lažan osmeh za druge ljude... Umorio me je ovakav način života, radeći za drugog koji se bogati. Možda najgore, bilo mi je dosadno... To jutro odlučila sam da se oslobodim ropstva", objašnjava veganka.
So how do ya like ma coconuts? ..I just love seeing my DIY coconut bowl collection growing It feels really empowering to make things myself rather than pay others. You might think "Oh I could never learn to do that, I'm just not good at that stuff" and that's where you are wrong. I grew up without a shred of do-it-yourself experience, I was taught by this consumerist society that it's better to just buy something rather than attempt to create it yourself. Sure, it may be quicker and easier but where is the personal satisfaction in that? Everytime I use the bowls I feel a sense of purpose and pride. You try, make mistakes (eg. hole in bottom of one bowl) but you learn and become more skilled, confident and powerful each time. Save money and become a stronger, freer woman with each project. Remember - If you are not willing to learn, no one can help you, if you are determined to learn, no one can stop you. #gofreeyourself
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Žena koja sada živi u džungli tvrdi da je tek kada je posetila Ameriku i započela novu etapu svog života konačno osetila radost, sa novim partnerom, okruženjem, kao i novim izazovima.
Osim što je gotovo celog dana gola, ona se hrani organskim voćem i povrćem direktno sa zemlje. Kupa se na monsunskim kišama i pije vodu iz potoka.
