I have a confession to make.

[Patches]

I love sushi. It is my favorite food. I'll eat pretty much anything that comes
out of the sea cooked or raw. THERE, I said it.

[Ayla of Duluth]

Thats fine every mermaid is different.
My confession is that I'm not all that concerned about the ocean or its creatures. All the talk about saving the oceans and stopping over fishing and all that, I just scroll through it. Strange, because I care about the forests and woodland creatures instead. I hate hunters, will never touch a gun, will never touch venison or fowl, etc.
Is this gonna be a confession thread?

[Artisankatie]

Even though I'm currently a mascot for a conservation organisation, I'm not that interested in the campaign, and in general I'm not particularly interested in most environmental issues (not that I don't care, just no interest - I'll do my part but I'm no activist). My eco-interest lies in renewable energy.
I have something of a controversial view too, as a scientist primarily concerned with geology and planetary science, I've spent a lot of time looking at things going extinct and the earth getting hotter and colder all the time, so I've sort of accepted that I'm nothing in the universe and that this is what happens. That said though, yes, as a species, we have done a lot of damage, but we've only accelerated it (drastically, true), it was always going to happen.

[mermaidqueen85]

Hi! I'm most passionate about the LGBT cause. (Besides, mermaids, of course)

[MermaidSaku]

So do I lol xD

[SilverSiren]

I eat fish and sushi too. I can't give it up, but I DO make a good effort to know where my fish came from and to not eat the ones that are being over fished.

[AniaR]

I don't eat seafood. I wish I could say it was for some noble reason... but I have just never liked a single thing I've tried. I do however LOVE veggi sushi!

[Ayla of Duluth]

I have another confession. I'm not planning to be a mermaid to teach kids about the ocean or environment or recycling and all that. I'm just in it for the fun and the money. I'm doing a nautical event next summer and i just plan on taking pictures with people and making them believe i'm a real mermaid.

[Mer_Adella]

My confession is that I love being a mermaid and I am teaching kids about the ocean (yawn) I was offered a job to where I would teach kids and get free professional pictures in exchange as well as getting paid for my time being there. Which is great. The only thing I care about in the ocean are the ship wrecks, I believe that the ship wrecks should be photographed but REMAIN UNTOUCHED. Thats the only passionate thing I have about the Ocean.

I too want to be a mermaid for the fun, the glory, and the money.

[AniaR]

what money?! lol

[Mermaid Lei Loni]

I have to second Raina on the "what money?" part of the equation. That's my confession, I too often volunteer my skills, and end up spending hundreds of dollars on an event, for no reason. I'm never going to get much more professional without charging people more, I just happen to love what I do a little too much.

And I won't lie, I've spent more time, energy, and money on mermaiding than I have on things that I actually should be spending the time and money on like that Dr's appointment I've been putting off........and those important repairs for my car (but who needs a car when you have a tail, right?!)........and that dental surgery I need.....eep.

[Ayla of Duluth]

well i'm well off because i have my parents to cover the costs of everything, they're glad to help me out. buying my tail, supplies, etc. I've recently teamed up with a jack sparrow impersonator and we will be doing events together. i get tips and all that, so i do make money, albeit not much...

[AniaR]

Not only that but professional mermaids do NOT make money to live, we ALL do other things involving our skills. I teach and work with kids, Linden teaches swimming/diving, Hannah does photography, modelling, and art, Melissa works at Sea World.... lol Weeki Wachi is a part time job, and while Medusasirena does mermaid stuff she also helps run that bar and all the events. Rates are different across the board (I'd never get away with charging something like what melissa charges- but then again she doesn't do many birthdays) People have debt, bills... there's no money in being a mermaid. lol Tail making? Now that's another ball-field. Mertailor has frequently said he'd give up tail making for the public except the money is so good. But even in tail making I think it takes a WHILE to get built up.

[SilverSiren]

I have to second Raina on the "what money?" part of the equation. That's my confession, I too often volunteer my skills, and end up spending hundreds of dollars on an event, for no reason. I'm never going to get much more professional without charging people more, I just happen to love what I do a little too much.

And I won't lie, I've spent more time, energy, and money on mermaiding than I have on things that I actually should be spending the time and money on like that Dr's appointment I've been putting off........and those important repairs for my car (but who needs a car when you have a tail, right?!)........and that dental surgery I need.....eep.

Yes, those things are VERY important, its always a good idea to take care of yourself... BUT... you wont be on your death bed thinking "gee, I wish I got that dental surgery". lol.

[Alveric]

Money? And Mermaids?

The Accidental Mermaid has netted me abot $20 a month in royalties so far.
Of course, I'd do it all again for nothing.

[Mermaid Annariea]

i love sushi with everything inside my little mermaid heart. LOVE LOVE LOVE IT. but i dont usually eat fish otherwise. and really, sushi is a sustainable way to eat seafood because if it isnt caught in a specific way (i think it has to be line caught, actually), then it isnt fit for sushi. its probably the most humane way to eat seafood, really.

also, while i definitely care about the ocean and other environmental problems, im not an activist either. sometimes i tell people about things i find out, but im not signing petitions all day or preaching to people about it or anything. although, i did recently sign a petition to stop the use of live puppies and kittens as shark and crocodile bait. THAT was f****d up. i almost cried, and i couldnt even look at the pictures without feeling furious.

[Mermaid Lei Loni]

Yes, those things are VERY important, its always a good idea to take care of yourself... BUT... you wont be on your death bed thinking "gee, I wish I got that dental surgery". lol.

I'm so glad I'm not the only one that thinks that way! :P lol Besides, I'd much rather buy the pretty mermaid trinket than spend money on my stupid teeth. :P

[Patches]

AS THE OP I DEEM THIS AN OFFICIAL CONFESSION THREAD

[Patches]

also, while i definitely care about the ocean and other environmental problems, im not an activist either. sometimes i tell people about things i find out, but im not signing petitions all day or preaching to people about it or anything. although, i did recently sign a petition to stop the use of live puppies and kittens as shark and crocodile bait. THAT was f****d up. i almost cried, and i couldnt even look at the pictures without feeling furious.

I saw that, too. Swear to god I'd curb stomp a bitch if I ever caught them doing that. They'd be fucking dead. I honestly can't deal with that kind of stuff. I saw this video of a cat trying to wake his dead friend and I started crying for a good hour... :/

[Patches]

I wish I could say it was for some noble reason...

That made me giggle my gills.... Alright that sounded kinda dumb but I was trying to be mermaid-y. :P