06|03|2009
FAQs
Where did the term “apricot tea” come from?
A few years ago, my sister introduced me to the song “Apricot Tea” by The Robot Ate Me. I found the song absolutely beautiful. From that point on, I nicknamed myself “apricot” & my sister was “tangerine”, reminiscent of the movie Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind. When I had the idea of creating this blog, “apricot tea” was the first phrase that came mind, & has stuck ever since.
Is that your real name? If so, what does it mean?
Yes, Ev´Yan (said EV-YON) is my real name. Currently, it doesn’t have a meaning. It came from the creative imagination of my mother.
How old are you?
I am 22.
How tall are you?
I’m about 5′6”.
What ARE you?
My mother & father — who are divorced — are both black (African American), with a mix of Native American, Irish, German, & Jamaican.
What kind of camera do you use?
A Nikon D60, also known as Sven. I use both a standard lens & a 55-200mm f/4-5.6G camera lens. I also use a wireless remote & a tripod to take my outfit pictures.
How did you make your blog look the way it does (URL, design, etc.)?
First, I bought a domain through directnic.com, which allowed me to have my own personalized URL. Then, I independently hosted my site using mediatemple.net. (I use wordpress.com as a platform.) Once that was all set up, Jonathan created a custom blog design for Apricot Tea.
What made you decide to get married so young?
Nothing particularly made me get married young. I suppose I just knew that he was the one for me & it felt right to be with him for the rest of my life. Not only that, but I always knew that I would get married at a young age; even when I was younger, I envisioned getting married in my early twenties. I would not have done it if it didn’t feel right.
Do you think you’ll ever regret getting married at a young age?
No.
You’ve mentioned that you don’t work; that you’re a “stay-at-home-housewife.” How do you manage to make that work?
Jonathan’s business & personal development endeavors make up our entire income; so much that I don’t necessary NEED to work. I’m really blessed in that sense, because at this time, I wouldn’t know WHAT I would want to do with my life, & I’m using this time of unemployment to figure that out. Which isn’t to say that I don’t do anything all day. I help Jonathan with his business, I edit his writings, & I have other little hobbies of my own that I’m exploring, like photography, painting, & my own writing. Naturally, if we desperately needed a second income, I would be working, no question about it! But because Jonathan’s business is thriving so well, it’s not required that I work, I’m taking full advantage of that.
If I ever decided to go back to work again, I would want to absolutely LOVE my job. I don’t want to work at some mediocre retail shop for the sake of making money… especially if I don’t have to. I think it’s unfortunate that so many people go to jobs they hate every day. I did that for a while, & I don’t want to do it again. If I could find a job that I enjoy, regardless of Jonathan’s business or not, I would take it in a heartbeat. It’s just a matter of finding out what that job is… & that is exactly what I’ve been trying to determine for the last 2 years.
Are you planning on having babies?
In a short answer: No. Our doggie, Sofié, is enough to keep the maternal feelings at bay. (For a long answer, click here.)
Why are you a vegetarian?
Being vegetarian was always something I wanted to do, but I never had the guts (or the willpower) to do it. Upon meeting Jonathan, I was faced with the prospect again, because he had been vegetarian since he was 16. For the first year of us dating (& by then, we were living with each other), shopping & cooking for 2 different agendas — a meat eater & a vegetarian — became difficult. Meat is not cheap, after all! Knowing that & watching Jonathan be so diligent in his efforts to stay true to what he believed, helped me transition smoothly.
What made you decide to cut your hair so short?
I wanted a drastic change. I wanted to be different. There is a lot of taboo surrounding women & pixie cuts. A lot of people feel that long, luscious locks of hair equals femininity, & that if you cut your hair off, you’re also cutting off your distinct allure as a woman. I refused to believe that nonsense, & wanted to prove that it’s entirely possible to sport short locks, while still maintaining girlish beauty & charm. I guess you could say that I was feeling rebellious, tired of the stereotypical “woman”, tired of seeing girls (especially black girls) trying to keep their “hair” long with weaves & extensions. While I admit I’ve wanted to have long hair, I know that it’s not meant to be. It’s inevitable: my hair doesn’t grow in that way — unlike my sister, who has thick locks of black, long hair.
So… I cut it all off one day on a whim. I barely even thought about it. & from there, I never went back; how could I, when I see photos like these? & I don’t think I’ll ever grow my hair out again. Short hair suits me completely.
Who does your hair?
I do. Believe it or not, I am a licensed cosmetologist (which is a story I have yet to tell), so I cut, color, & style my own hair. Jonathan relaxes it for me, & does an impeccable job at it.
What do you do apart from your blog?
I paint; I make jewelry; I give advice; I take pictures; I help my husband with his blog, amongst other things.
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