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605

Magazine

Publisher The Mighty Bowtones, LLC Editor-in-Chief Alana Bowden Art Director Adam Lichty Cover Art by Holly Bowden Cover Photo by CLG Photography Photography Hauschildtâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Photography Reistroffer Design CLG Photography Mail correspondence to: 300 N. Cherapa Pl., Suite 504 Sioux Falls, SD 57103 For advertising inquiries contact: John Snyder (605) 274-1999 jsnyder@605magazine.com Check us out at: www.605magazine.com 605 Magazine is printed monthly by The Mighty Bowtones, LLC in Sioux Falls and is distributed free all over the city. Š2008 605 Magazine.

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CONTENTS

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Letter from the Editor

Reviews and Recommendations 5 January Events Calendar 7 Beyond Borders: Book Reviews 8 A Taste of Sarcasm: Battle of the Sushi 10 COVER STORY: Liquid Thin’s Isaiah James

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Life, Love and Laughter 14 Why Don’t You Do Somethin’: Southside Skatepark

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The Scoop: I Got Married at 19 The Real Deal: Erin Toft He Said, She Said...

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Ask the Johns Entertainment Column Craving Wonderland Quiz: Are You Creeptastic?

Fashion and Beauty 27 What Chu Need 30 Whatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Boss/Get Lost 31 Fashion: That Couple 36 To Wax or Not to Wax 27 Fitness and Health 37 Massacre Your Muffin Tops 39 Vital Vitamins

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We l c o m e Dear Young SoDakians,

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elcome to the wonder and phenomenon that is 605 Magazine. Before you jump to conclusions, though, let it be known that this is not just another free magazine. This is the bomb. I know I have some ‘splainin’ to do, so bare with me.

I don’t know about you, but I was getting sick and tired of being sick of tired with all of the magazines targeted at middle-aged women. Not that there’s anything wrong with these magazines, it’s just that there is nothing aimed at the youth of Sioux Falls, and I thought… why not just do it? So some of my loyal comrades and I decided to create this gem of a publication, which you’re now looking at.

One of the most important aspects to me has been finding a medium to get young adults in the community to connect, and to profile those who make a real difference that might be overlooked otherwise. I also wanted to show those who constantly sigh, “There’s nothing to do in South Dakota,” that there actually is a ton to do here; it’s just looking at the right spots. Thus, we are going to highlight places and restaurants that are a hoot-n-nanny to go to, so when you run into people out of town and they ask what we “actually do here”, you can simply point to the photos. Right?

Also, we have a fashion and beauty section, because every time I go out dressed up, someone says, “Where are you going? A wedding?” It is perfectly fine to dress up ladies and gents, so I hope our fashion and beauty advice opens eyes at what eclectic and amazing shopping we have in town, which keeps growing more and more. It’s not a crime to look hawt.

Most of all, I want something for young adults to kick back, relax and dive into for pleasure when they are either at a coffee shop, the mall, at home, or with friends. I want to give the youth what they haven’t had in local publications: A voice.

605 Magazine has been molded for the youth and is by the youth. All of our contributors on board are either still attending college or are young adults fresh in the workplace who have a passion and drive for writing. The first issue might be a little rough around the edges while we perfect everything, but I promise you that we have mind-blowing plans for future editions!

I want to take this time to also thank the amazing family and friends who have all been so helpful and supportive! I love you all and I appreciate it more than you’ll ever know.

Be well, Alana Bowden, Editor-in-Chief 4

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EVENTS

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Jan. 1 – 23 Mummies: Secrets of the Pharaohs (even hours) and Cosmic Voyage (odd hours).

Washington Pavilion CineDome Theater.

Wed.-Thurs. 1 p.m. to 4 p.m.

Fri.-Sat. 11 a.m. to 8 p.m.

Sun. 1 p.m. to 4 p.m.

Jan. 2 – 3 Skyforce vs. Erie 7 p.m.

Jan. 10

Julie Ann Smith.

In the Great Hall at the Washington Pavilion.

Tickets are $10 for students and Jan. 4 Homewood Suites by Hilton range from $10-$45 for adults. Visit online or call 605.335.7933 for tickSnowboard Races. ets in advance.

Great Bear Recreation Park Visit www.sdsymphony.org for 1 p.m. sharp.

Registration 9 a.m. to noon. Entry more information.

Jan. 2 fee $10.

Jan. 11 Downtown First Fridays KELO TV All Age Ski Races Downtown Sioux Falls and Falls Jan. 7 Great Bear Recreation Park Stampede vs. Sioux City.

Park 1 p.m. sharp.

7:05 p.m.

5 p.m. to 8 p.m.

Registration 9 a.m. to noon. Entry Visit www.dtsf.com/firstfridays for fee $10.

Jan. 9 – 10 more information.

Skyforce vs. Dakota.

7 p.m.

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Jan. 13

Jan. 17

7 p.m.

7:05 p.m.

Jan. 15 – 16

Jan. 21

7 p.m.

7:05 p.m.

Skyforce vs. Utah

Skyforce vs. Fort Wayne

Stampede vs. Tri-City

Stampede vs. Des Moines

atricals and Entertainment and Jam Theatricals.

8 p.m.

Tickets $52, $42 and $32 plus tax.

Jan. 23

Stampede vs. Waterloo

Jan. 16-17 Downtown Winter Crazy Days Downtown stores feature amazing deals post-holidays from Phillips and Main Avenues to Eastbank by 8th Street.

10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Jan. 22 Ceili Dance Programs 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Go out of your usual routine by grabbing your closest pals and head to the Ceili Dance Programs at the Old Courthouse Museum. The Irish Club Ceili Band will jam out Irish Jan. 17 tunes while you dance in circles at Husby Series presents this Irish social gathering.

Repertory Dance Theatre’s Free admission.

Time Capsule: A Century of

Dance.

Washington Pavillion 8 p.m.

Tickets $35, $25, $15 plus tax.

7:05 p.m.

Jan. 24

Skyforce vs. Dakota 7 p.m.

Jan. 25

Alessio Box

At the Great Hall in the Washington Pavilion.

Tickets are $10 for students and range from $10-$45 for adults. Visit online or call 605.335.7933 for tickJan. 23 Jesus Christ Superstar ets in advance.

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What to watch for in January Snark

Mark Lloyd gets all the book perks working at a Borders Book Store. Our perk?

We get the skinny from upcoming books ahead of everyone else kudos to him.

Be a Good Little Monkey and Read This Book A “bad monkey” is a truly evil person. And we’re not talking about prostitutes and drug dealers. We’re talking about serial killers. We’re talking about rapists. We’re talking about child molesters.

In Bad Monkeys, Matt Ruff takes the reader to a world where bad monkeys are dealt with quickly and severely by people who are part of a secret organization of good. This organization is called The Department for the Final Disposition of Irredeemable Persons. These agents of good use special guns that give the bad monkey a heart attack or an aneurysm… or maybe a coma.

Something that looks natural, anyway.

But is any of it real?

The only person talking is one of the agents named Jane Charlotte. She has been caught and charged with murder—a murder which she readily admits to committing.

She’s being held in the nut wing, and the story Bad Monkeys she is spinning is so far fetched that her psyBy Matt Ruff chiatrist is fairly certain she’s making it all up to keep from having to face her past—a past that includes a bad mother and a lost brother.

On top of all that, there seems to be another secret organization created for the sole purpose of performing evil deeds. And maybe they’re pulling more strings than anyone knows.

On a deeper level, Ruff is doing one big satire. He’s spoofing the secret agent genre all together. Ruff’s dealing with the idea of reality versus the world we create in our minds. He’s mocking American society and our strange ideas of good and evil. All the twists and turns are enough to make you throw up, but once you figure out what Ruff is trying to accomplish, it makes the book all the more enjoyable.

All in all, Bad Monkeys is a very good read. It’s part sci-fi, part mystery, part thriller, and part Philip K. Dick. It’ll keep you guessing until the end. And even after you turn that last page, you’ll probably still be wondering what just happened.

By David Denby

Snark is the combination of snide and sarcasm. In this book, Denby argues for people to check their snark at the door and to use true wit and intelligence instead. This guy writes for The New Yorker. He probably thinks he knows it all—a regular Albert Einstein.

Beat the What we have here is the old Reaper “mafia hit man turned doctor getting recognized by an old associate in the

By Josh emergency room” story. Seriously, that’s been done like a million times.

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SARCASM: Battle of the Sushi

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f I were stuck on a desert island with just one type of food, it would be sushi. It might not keep so well in the heat, so I would probably need a refrigerator also. And I guess I would need electricity too along with someone to roll it for me... Ok maybe baked beans would just be easier. But thankfully I’m not on that island, and I just happen to be in Sioux Falls with two excellent choices in Japanese cuisine.

Recently I spent an evening at both Sushi Masa and Tokyo Japanese Restaurant. I’ll be recounting my overall experience, including, service, pricing, décor and of course food!

Sushi Masa The interior of the restaurant was very cozy, slightly dimmed lighting, with a number of booths cut into alcoves lining the walls.

Service: Kat was very cheerful and polite. Everything came out correct without a long delay and she was delightful to talk to.

California roll: As expected, a ‘just get your feet wet’ roll. Ingredients: Imitation crab, cucumber and avocado wrapped in seaweed then rice. Price: $5.00 Rating: 8/10

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Tuna Maki: Very good. Ingredients: A quality chunk of tuna surrounded by rice and seaweed. Fresh and clean.

Price: $4.00 Rating: 8/10 Tuna Sashimi: Stellar.

Ingredients: Two very thick, generously sized, pieces of tuna.

Amazing quality fish. Price: $7.00 Rating: 10/10 Habani Roll (wild card): Unique and delicious. Ingredients: Eel, Avocado, cucumber and tempura flakes wrapped in seaweed then rice and finally covered in a BBQ drizzle. Price: $7.00 Rating: 9/10

Tokyo Japanese Restaurant I noticed a very well lit, clean room. Standard booths line the walls, tables in the center and a very large sushi bar in the back.

Service: Sally was very attentive and polite. Before our meal she brought us a complimentary soup which was a delight. Our orders came out very quickly.

California roll: Better than expected. Ingredients: The standard cucumber, imitation crab and avocado wrapped in seaweed and rice, topped with a surprisingly nice roe. Price: $5.80 Rating: 8.5/10

FINAL TALLY: Wait-staff: Tie

Tuna Maki: Was quality. Ingredients: A chunk of tuna wrapped in rice then seaweed. Price: $3.80 Rating: 8/10

Total cost: Win Tokyo

Tuna Sashimi: Better than great. Ingredients: Two quality slices of juicy cool tuna at a great value. Price: $3.80 Rating: 10/10

DĂŠcor: Win Sushi Masa

Philadelphia Roll (wild card): Underwhelming.

Ingredients: A great style roll which is normally championed by a chunk of tuna was for some reason centered by a bit of canned tuna fish style tuna at this establishment. Also containing Philadelphia cream cheese wrapped in seaweed then rice, it took one of my favorite overall types of sushi and turned it into a supermarket quality roll. Price: $6.80 Rating: 6/10

Food: Win Sushi Masa

Taking it

To The

After running through the music circuit on his own, Sioux Falls native Isaiah James is ready to take on a Midwest tour with his band ‘Liquid Thin’

Story by Alana Bowden Photos by Corey Goodall

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hances are if you have ever been to Nutty’s North then Isaiah James, 23, is no stranger to you. James,

the lead singer and guitarist of the eclectic band Liquid Thin, has frequented the Nutty’s North venue multiple times, including when they recorded their live debut album entitled “Ready the People” last April 18 to a sold-out crowd.

With Chris Hill, 20, playing the drums, and Treavor Anthony, 21, rocking the bass in all 15 tracks, this trio creates a combination of the blues, jazz and rock that has sound 10

When the trip was unsatisfactory for James, he said goodbye to Khoroosi and moved back to Sioux Falls at the age of 21 so James could focus on his music and escape the distractions of a big city. It was then that he teamed up with Hill and Anthony to create what is now known as Liquid Thin.

Next on the successful checklist, Isaiah and his band mates are prepping for a back-to-back Midwest tour. We sat down with James to get the lowdown on his past and bright future in music.

When did you know you wanted to get into music?

When I was 12 I played at the Patrick Henry Middle School talent show (James played Metallica’s “Enter Sandman”). People Liquid Thin. From Left to Right: Chris Hill, Isaiah James, and Treavor Anthony. kept coming up to me afterwards Photo Courtesy of Reistroffer Design and told me they really liked it. I thought, “Wow, people think I’m with maturity beyond their years; such as Carson Daly Show.

This was not a huge change of scenery super sweet now.” the fast-paced “Trademark,” and lyrics that I actually met Joe [Khoroosi] at that anyone can relate to in the carefree hit “Vir- for James seeing as he is no stranger to Los Angeles by any show. After that Joe and I started playing at ginia.” means. Until the parties and it kind of evolved from there.

Liquid Thin has age of 8, James, Who are your influences? been on the radar It kind of changes day to day. Right now who some may in the Midwest for know better as it’s Stevie Ray Vaughn, Martin Sexton, Citisome time, but this Isaiah Milner, zen Cope and Eric Clapton. Pretty much last fall has held siglived there with anything with funk and soul. nificant milestones. his family until What musical instruments do you play?

On Sept. 20, fans I sing and play the guitar. I also play pimoving to the gathered in the OrMidwest. After ano and can hold down my stuff with the pheum Theatre for attending schools drums. the celebratory CD in Sioux Falls What is the meaning behind the name release show. This such as Patrick Liquid Thin? performance would It’s like when you first look at a pond it be one of the last in Henry Middle Sioux Falls before Liquid Thin would pack School and Lincoln High School, James left looks solid, but in all actuality, it’s not. You up their things and tour around Southern town with his After Miles bandmate Joe can throw a rock in it, you can jump in it California and Los Angeles, including a Khoroosi in pursuit of getting heard and and it will mess it all up. It’s liquid thin. We wanted to call it that because the name is solo stop for James for two episodes on the signed in 2003. like what we want to be, which is really honest about what we’re doing. By first glance we just look like a band. But in reality I’m just a dude voicing everything for everyone.

We’re just like everybody else.

What brought you to L.A. the first time

“... I’m just a dude voicing everything for everyone.”

For Fans of...

J o h n M a y e r, D a v e M a t t h e w s , M a r t i n S e x t o n .

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D i d Yo u K n o w ?

During a random stop at a gas station in 2004 in Montana, Isaiah and a friend discovered that his idol Dave Matthews was shooting the video for “Gravedigger” at an old church near by. After stopping by the site hoping to watch the video shoot, Matthews himself approached them and Isaiah got to have an intimate convo with the legend. around?

Joe and I toured all around the South in a minivan when we turned 18. When we came back [to Sioux Falls] I was bored and sick of people. Joe called me at 3 a.m. and said, “Dude, I can’t sleep. I think we need to leave [here].”

Three weeks later we left. After living in Los Angeles for a while I wasn’t happy with how things were going, so I came back.

What happened to make you return to California?

Joe Firstman (a musical artist and “house band” member on Last Call with Carson Daly) came through town in July, and Pepper Entertainment hooked us up to open for him. After the show, he came up to me and said, “What are you doing in South Dakota?”

About two months later, and exactly two days after my longest relationship ended, Joe called and asked what my October schedule was like. I told him that it just so happened after being newly single that my schedule was very open.

What was it like playing with the Carson Daly band?

It was brilliant. It was the most defining moment of my career solo-wise. It was also nerve-wracking. When Carson walked out on stage it was actually one of my songs that

I wrote t that th t we were playing. l i In I beb tween Joe would just quick point to me, tell me a key and genre to play, and say “go.” I had to make it up instantly in front of millions.

How did you react to that?

I was freaking out. After the show I walked by the dressing rooms and Carson Daly grabbed my arm and said, “Dude, we threw you into the fire and you killed it.”

Apparently it was a test to see if I was the real deal. It was gnarly.

Tell me about “Ready for the People”.

It’s totally live. We decided that we could record in a studio, but we want to be honest and put it out there to say “this is what we can do live.” It’s a huge mix of different genres and different issues.

What is the story on your January tour around the Midwest?

It’s called the “On board or off the bus tour,” because this is the new movement completely done internally with all of the people who have been there for me. If you’re not with me, *?@# off. I’m sick of empty promises from people.

What helps inspire you to write music?

The grand majority of my music is relationship oriented: those coming, those leaving and coming into terms of who I am. I

think deall with thi k it’s it’ hard h d for f women tto d ith beb cause music has always been there. It’s my priority and passion.

What do you like most about playing in Sioux Falls?

It started off as mostly friends [coming to shows], but now the fans have responded really, really well. They’re really great for letting me grow and trying to get an image.

They’ve been really open.

What can we expect from Liquid Thin in the future?

I hope really great things. I hope we keep growing, have longer tours, get more fans, and maybe have slightly more partying.

Anything else to add?

Move, don’t sit. Dream, don’t sleep. Run, don’t walk. Choose to be.

“Ready the People” is currently being sold at Liquid Thin performances. To check out the band’s touring schedule and sample their music, visit their Myspace page at www.myspace.com/liquidthin.

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Why Don’t

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Southside Skate Park photos by Corey Goodall

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had Petit had always dreamed of opening a skate shop and park, but finances only allowed him to open

Thus became the birth of Southside Skate Park, which in the next seven months will have The Boarding House moved into it and the Minnesota Avenue store location will close. A diamond in the rough, the open and functional park is 80 percent done while Petit is making finishing touches. Along with the store moving in, there is still one more miniature ramp being constructed.

There are a variety of ramps, rails, you name it, you got it.

“The park caters to the style of skate that people want to do,” Petit says.

The Boarding house years back. Not a bad deal when you consider that The Boarding House has become the place to go for skating gear and merchandise. But Petit still longed for his park.

The skating guru knew he had to fulfill his prophecy after becoming fed up with the city’s public parks that he says were not made with skating fans in mind. According to Petit, “Parks were not built for youths, but more for the parents as a free babysitter.”

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If you are not Tony Hawk, fret not, because Southside Skate Park offers lessons for $35 an hour from the Average Skateboards skate team, which include some of the best skaters in the area.

There are also rentals as well if you don’t own your own gear.

The entire park can be rented starting at $65 per hour.

On occasion the park hosts lock-ins where attendees can learn to

skate in groups and will host skating competitions as well. If you are not into skateboarding or inline skating, there are BMX sessions on Sunday nights from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m.

The rules of the roost are helmets are worn if you are under the age of 18 and protective pads are not required. Everyone that enters must sign a waiver, and those under 18 must have a parent sign it in front of a park employee.

But Petit doesn’t just want this to be a place to skate. The park

has a mezzanine where parents and/or friends can come watch and have a good time. Currently there is a foosball table and

“[Public] Parks were not built for youths, but more for the parents as a free babysitter...” the plan is to ad a Playstation®3 and a plasma television.

Petit’s main goal is to keep skaters off the street where they risk getting $85 fines around town and to give them a place to hang out and skate how they want.

“I just want to give the right outlet for skating,” says Petit.

If you have skating in your blood, then Southside Skate Park will definitely get your blood pumping.

Southside Skate Park 27071 Mueller Place.

Sioux Falls, SD (By Tea) (605) 213-0432 www.skatesouthside.com Owner: Chad Petit Hours and Fees: Monday – Thursday 3 p.m. to 9 p.m.

Friday – Sunday 12 p.m. to 9 p.m. $8 Admissions or Memberships Available

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LoveO D D S against the

At the tender age of 16, Kara Lhotzky fell in love. In Joel DePola she found an instant, seemingly eternal connection.

Three years later, she was married. But can such young love survive against the tumultuous odds?

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hen Kara Lhotzky met Joel DePola at a mutual friend’s apartment the summer she was 16 and he was 19, Lhotzky says they clicked instantly and ended up talking until the sun came up. “When you have that much chemistry with someone, it’s easy to find something to talk about. It’s a great feeling,” says Lhotzky.

Looking back, Lhotzky remembers knowing she wanted to marry DePola after only a few months of dating. Shortly after graduating from Lincoln High School in 2007, the couple moved to California to attend Monterey Peninsula College together. It wasn’t until they were packing to go home for their first Christmas break last winter that DePola pulled out a “little black box” and asked her to marry him.

“It was exciting to come home with such good news,” says Lhotzky.

The news broke well with their families and all have been very supportive. After returning to California, wedding plans were never made because the pair wanted to make it spontaneous. On Earth Day of last year, Lhotzky and DePola married in a friend’s backyard at the spur of the moment—she was 19 and he was 22.

The couple had just enough people in attendance for witnesses and the ceremony attire consisted of jeans and t-shirts (Lhotzky wore a white shirt as the bride).

Recalls Lhotzky, “The ceremony itself was very low-maintenance and appropriate, reflecting a value that Joel and I prize in our relationship.”

Following the ceremony, the couple had a private dinner together to celebrate. They have yet to go on a honeymoon because of work and school obligations, but hope to go to Napa Valley in the near future.

Lhotzky knows there will always be people out there who doubt her young marriage will last, but says it will be her “pleasure” to prove them wrong.

Half Empty

The next level is companion love. This level takes time. It is during this level that one must change from impulsive to being compassionate, exclusive and view the couple as a team. StruckmanJohnson says how a person knows they have entered this level is that an alternative such as moving somewhere else, doing something else with your life or being with someone else is not something you think about or desire.

A large obstacle for a younger couple is having the willingness to sacrifice and tolerate. It might be cute that he plays his synthesizer every night or that she loves to leave her clothes all over the floor at first, but after a while it might get on your last nerve. A couple must be able to accommodate one another, which might be difficult for a younger person who is not yet mature.

“Another thing a couple must be able to do is fight fair,” says Struckman-Johnson.

Engaging in serious conflict might be hard for younger couples.

And if a disagreement or betrayal happens in the relationship, the couple must also have the ability to forgive. Worse case scenario, if your significant other cheats but you want it to work, you have to forgive them in order to move on and have a healthy relationship.

Half Full There is one word that comes to mind for some in terms of young What Struckman-Johnson says marriage: divorce. The website www. young couples could strive in is divorcerate.org states that out of the sense of place—wanting to go out women who get married at ages 20 to together, experiencing things to24, 27.6 percent of their marriages will gether and being social. end in divorce.

According to the professor, University of South Dakota Profes“Young love has a lot going for it.” sor of Understanding the Sexes CynThe most important thing to thia Struckman-Johnson, Ph.D says know before you are ready for a one of the biggest mistakes in getting serious commitment like marriage married young is jumping into a seriis to know yourself. Once you have ous commitment without being prea good sense of self you can start pared for the demands. thinking of getting into a serious Struckman-Johnson explains that relationship. there are two levels of relationships.

According to Struckman-JohnThe first level is passionate love. This son, “These qualities take time. It’s type of love is at the beginning of a Lhotzky and DePola on their Wedding Day. hard to sacrifice.” relationship when it is very emotionLhotzky says she and DePola Photo courtesy of Lhotzky al-based with over idealizing one anhave found that honesty and forother, having the desire to always be giveness are the keys to their relatogether and to feel physically passionate towards the other. tionship. They have found to both be on the same level and says Passionate love decreases over a year on average. that she and her husband find everything as a work in progress.

According to Struckman-Johnson, “It usually takes up to a year Finding love so early has been a blessing for Lhotzky. According before your body calms down, but for some it can take up to three to her, “We see getting married young as such a great chance to to four years. By then some are already married and that’s when truly spend our lives together.” § divorce can happen.”

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Life

REAL deal: Erin Toft the

Hometown: Brandon, SD Age: 24 Specialty: Primarily oil and acrylic paintings and sketching.

Where you can find her work: Rug & Relic (8th & Railroad Center downtown).

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rin Toft is always eager to learn about art, which runs in her family’s blood. Toft’s father was a sketch artist for the Minnehaha Sheriff ’s Department all through her upbringing, and after having him show her the ropes Toft soon had a passion for it. “It was something I was always doing. I would find myself sketching everywhere,” says Toft.

While in high school, Toft was the only student who was taught how to use oils in her work because no one else had any interest in it. She’s been painting like crazy ever since.

Subjects for her artwork vary, but most tend to be nudes that highlight the body of a woman. Sick of airbrushed, seemingly perfect figures in much art and photos today, Toft says she likes to paint bodies of all shapes and all ages. One piece that she recently finished and sold for $1200 was a nude of a 60-year-old woman named Nancy—a breast cancer survivor. “I want to show the beauty in everyone,” says Toft.

Toft with “Ariel Study #2” But don’t think that her talent stops at painting. Toft also used to sing with bands, which she hopes to do more of in the future.

She also loves to write poetry and journalistically, studies art history, and also creates fliers and logos.

“June” The majority of Toft’s work can be found at Rug & Relic downtown, which specializes in handmade Turkish imports and currently has the works of seven artists. Her pieces run anywhere from $100 to $1200 depending on the size and scale.

She still is teaching herself and growing as an artist every day.

According to Toft, “It’s a constant learning experience.”

To see more of Toft’s artwork, visit Rug & Relic or check out www.myspace.com/erintoftgallery

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Life

He Said, She Said...

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all about the he said, she said bull… you get it. Lady Tove and Sir Mammenga are here to cut the middle man and give straight-up answers for relationships from a male and female perspective.

Dueling Sexes: Lady Tove Aldrich and Sir Jon Mammenga

My boyfriend and I have been together for almost a month now. I want to celebrate our one month, but my boyfriend thinks it’s stupid. Are there any rules on celebrating? Should we only celebrate yearly?

-Shelby, 18 T: I guess it depends on how you define “celebrating.” For some, the one-month mark is a big deal and deserves some sort of recognition, whether that be a flower, or a date, or an excited hello. For others, it’s not anything to get worked up over.

What really matters is how you and your beau view the one-month mark. If it’s a big deal to you but not to him, do something small; if both of you are excited, go crazy and rent a limo. Just don’t let it get out of hand, because when one of you forgets or just doesn’t feel like celebrating a particular month the other won’t be disappointed.

M: Well, Shelby, my good friend Mr. Webster defines anniversary as “the yearly recurrence of the date of a past event.” I would like to take this opportunity to stress the term yearly. The use of the phrase “one month anniversary” is an invention by teenage girls so they have a reason to get all dolled up and go out on a date and/or compare their current relationship with that of their friends. Now, it is not my intention for this to be mean; rather, I hope you take this to heart and refrain from “forcing” your boyfriend to “celebrate.”

You’re a young girl, so I am assuming your boyfriend is around the same age.

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You have to be careful not to scare him away (especially if you really like this guy).

One month is not exactly a long period of time in the grand scheme of things. If you force him into a “celebration” then he may think you’re too clingy and run away,

“Presents are out of the question!

Trust me.” which I assume you don’t want to happen.

This date is obviously important to you; but, I just want you to be careful. This being said, I would say your best bet would be to acknowledge the date, but don’t go overboard. Presents are out of the question! Trust me. I think you should get together and do the things you normally do when you hang out. After all, this why you have been together for a month, you enjoy each other’s company.

I’ve hung out with this guy I like four times now. The last time we were together he made me dinner, so I thought that he actually liked me. The only problem is that

he hasn’t even tried to kiss me. What’s the deal? Does he not like me?

-Andrea, 23 T: Some guys are shy and don’t have the moves it takes to properly woo a lady. I’d say that if he made you dinner and wants to see you again he’s probably interested.

My suggestion is this: don’t get your panties in a twist if he’s not trying to get in your pants. This one might have some respect for the female gender. If his lack of physical displays of interest is really upsetting you, put on your big-girl shorts and show him what you want, for he might be thinking the same thing about you.

M: Actually, Andrea, I think it’s the exact opposite. Unless this guy fancies himself to be Emeril, cooking dinner for you was a genuine attempt to show you that he does like you. He’s probably just a little scared. Nothing sucks more than when a girl rejects you, mainly for two reasons: 1) rejection sucks and 2) he would have to lie to his friends about not getting rejected. Hanging out four times isn’t exactly that much time together. I’m guessing less than twelve hours. You need to be patient. Wait a second, scratch that.

It isn’t 1955 anymore. We are in the 21st century. What’s wrong with you taking a little initiative to instigate the physical part of the relationship? Personally, I love when women know what they want and go after it. It gets me hot! Obviously you want to be physical with this guy, so my advice is to go for it. At least then you will know for sure whether he likes you, he doesn’t, or he’s into men.

there’s no reason to go all Hollywood for the event. She likes you for who you are, and whatever you come up with that is comfortable for you and her will be more

“Put on your biggirl shorts and show him what you want”

I really want to propose to my girlfriend.

Normal, right? Well she has been engaged before and was proposed to on the Fourth of July when fireworks went off and the whole she-bang. I’m nervous that I won’t be able to make it as special because this isn’t the first time this has happened and the other one was so big.

What can I do?

-Chris, 25

memorable then an evening of awkward plans and a forced proposal at the end.

Don’t stress, my friend. You’ll be fine, and if she’s worth your time she won’t compare the proposals. If she does make a big deal about it, she’s probably not the lady you want to be spending the rest of your life with. Trust me.

T: You can do this. Don’t worry about the other proposal. She’s not engaged anymore for a reason, and she probably doesn’t want a replay of the first time someone popped the question.

What really matters is that you do it in your style. If you’re a pretty casual dude

M: Ah, the ulcer-inducing spectacle that has become the 21st century marriage proposal. At what point and time did this event turn into an unwinnable battle? In fact, I have actually had entrepreneurial thoughts of starting my own business as a “proposal planner.” That would be a gold

mine. Can you imagine, outsourcing your proposal? But I digress.

Chris, Frankie says relax. You cannot let this totally get you down. It’s supposed to be a happy time. In this situation I would recommend the “KISS” method.

KEEP IT SIMPLE, STUPID! It has been my experience that women appreciate the little things more than large spectacles.

You need to do something that is special to both of you. Trust me. If you do something that is unique to your relationship, you will be in like Flynn. And, if she is comparing this proposal to her first one, she may need to be—for lack of a better phrase—kicked to the curb. If you really think you two should be married, that should be the furthest thing from both of your minds; and if it isn’t I hope you kept the ring receipt.

Have a question for Tove and Mammenga?

Email HeSaidSheSaid@605magazine.com

Life

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Ask The Johns

es, all three of these guys are named John. Yes it was a popular name in the 80’s (I’m sure you feel their pain all you Katies, Michaels and Jessicas). But these three gentlemen, when not slaving away at Worlds of Warcraft, are here to answer every question you throw at them. They’re suave, sort of hip and are here for you.

The identity of these three amigos have been altered to protect the innocent.

My friend recently started to date one of my ex-boyfriends. We broke up several years ago, but I still am dreading the first time we get into a group setting. I’m happy for my friend, but how can I get over the awkwardness?

-Emily, 17 John P: Excellent question. There comes a time in every young woman’s life when they are forced to engage in an awkward situation. It’s a natural reaction to want to run and hide but you’re eventually going to have to meet them.

John W: It shouldn’t be awkward for you.

It should be awkward for your conniving tramp friend. Make sure that you wear something classy during that first group meeting, then hire a male model to hang all over you that night. Follow that up by spreading rumors about her being born a man and being a rampant drug user. Prob-

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lem solved. Now the awkward ball is back in her court where it should be.

John T: There is only one way that something can bother you… If YOU let it! Sure, the first time you hang out it may be tough, but every time after that will get a little less awkward. Remember that just because we rock, doesn’t mean we are made of stone.

There is a girl I am starting to become interested in that is in class with me, but the main problem is that I’ve never talked to her. I’ve tried to approach her but am too scared that she’ll think I’m creepy.

How can I get her to notice me?

-Devon, 20 John P: I would start by remembering you’re 20. Go flippin’ talk to her. She probably wants to date you, and if she doesn’t it’s because she sucks and you rock. I know you rock, because you’re afraid to talk to girls.

John W: Well ‘Devon’ if you are a guy, all you have to do is tell her that you think she is average looking, then don’t talk to her for a few days. After a brief hiatus, show up to school in a really nice suit. Once she notices your suit, ask her if she likes it, and then proceed to explain that you are a foreign spy. It is a fact that callous, well dressed European spies get all the girls.

After all the theatrics, she’ll be so confused that you can probably just inform her the time and date of your first date and she’ll show.

If you are a girl, ask her if she is a lesbian.

John T: You can take a chance and approach her…see what happens. Bump into her on your walk to/from class, talk to her before or after class, ask her for help, or sit by her in class.

I can’t guarantee you that she will be interested in you, but I can guarantee that you will never know until you do something

about it.

Also, the “Hey, aren’t you in my class” line…

WON’T WORK!

There’s a hot guy in class that always asks if he can copy my papers. It frustrates me that he never does his own work, but I’m afraid if I start saying no that he’ll never talk to me again. What should I do?

-Jenny, 16 John P: Whatever you do, let him copy your papers. I was once in his shoes. Do you understand that if you don’t let him he will fail the assignment and possibly the class? You stated that he is a repeat offender, so I’m pretty sure he has a lot to lose.

He’ll probably do more than not talk to you.

John W: Give him what he wants, he’s hot.

He probably won’t talk to you if you don’t do what he says.

John T: All guys, especially in high school, chase after girls. It is in our DNA. We especially enjoy going after the girls who play “hard to get.” I can’t explain it, but somehow the more challenging it is to get to know a girl, the more attractive she is. So make him work to get to know you, don’t make it so easy for him. Girls, if you don’t know this already, you can make guys do just about anything.

For me, it is far more attractive to discover a girl’s qualities without her help.

Have a question for the Johns?

Shoot an email their way at TheJohns@605magazine.com.

Life

Kindergarten and College: B r o t h a ’s F r o m a D i f f e r e n t M o t h a ’

By Mary Willis

M

y freshman year of college, in an odd way, reminded me of kindergarten. Upon arrival into my college dorm, I could barely sit still. I had packed everything that I could possible need. In kindergarten everything that I needed merely included a shoelace, bubblegum and my fathers’ sunglasses. In college it included my entire room that I packed into my parents’ cars. When I said goodbye to my mom, in kindergarten and college alike, I started crying. And a lot like kindergarten, I developed a crush on the cutest boy I could see. Luckily for me, in college boys lived all around you, and this particular boy lived directly above my dorm… or unluckily, depending on how you see it.

In kindergarten, when I thought a boy was cute I would chase after him all around the playground until he would get tired and stop for a breath. I then would go in for the kill and kiss him on the check. It was the perfect relationship. In college it was the same concept, just a bit more complex. I unfortunately Willis learned that the hard way.

I started dating this cute boy, who we’ll call Jeffery, about a month into college. Right after it ended, I dated his best friend for about a day. In college hooking up with the opposite sex was a soft cry from that of kindergarten. But that’s beside the point. I thought I was in love with Jeffery. We hung out at least everyday, and I had never met a boy that could make me laugh that hard, yet who simultaneously made me want to punch him in the face. It was an odd mixture of feelings that—at the time—I interpreted as love.

However, I was wrong. The first time we broke up was on January 20th, which consequently is my birthday. Along with the mundane present that Jeffery gave me, he also broke up with me. Our break up lasted almost a week, during which I spent a lot of time cursing the ceiling (remember he lived right above me). While throwing my fists up, as if he could hear me, I accidentally broke a ceiling tile. It costs me $25 dollars and a

broken pinky.

After we got back together, Jeffery and I went back to normal. This normalness lasted about a month before we broke up for the second, and last, time. This time it was mutual. I told him to get out of my room, for reasons I couldn’t tell you, and he did just that and never came back.

I didn’t have a penny to my name in kindergarten, and that followed me to college In the end we made up, made out, but decided we were better off as friends. This saddened me at first, but after a week I knew I was better off with out him.

College and kindergarten both have their fair shares of heartbreak and childish fun.The similarities between the two seem to go on forever. I didn’t have a penny to my name in kindergarten, and that followed me to college. My thoughts seem to always wander back to snack time and nap time.

Maybe it’s because I’m a kid at heart or maybe because the word adult is attached to responsibilities and that I am not willing to commit myself to it just yet.

It’s weird, I’ve wanted to be treated like an adult since I was a kid, but college has taught me that being a kid isn’t half bad. In fact, if it were possible I would be a kid forever. But reality always finds a way back in my life and I’m forced to grow up and deal with the pleasure and pain that makes life what it is.

Mary Willis is a 19 year-old Sophomore at the University of South Dakota.

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C R A V I N G Wonderland Ever wish you could make the perfect beverage on a freezing South Dakota night? Ever want to make your own easy snack while you’re cramming for an exam? Ever want to impress your crew with an awesome and addicting appetizer during a party? Thanks to Hy-Vee Club Room Chef Cori Albers, now you can do all of the above!

Party Appetizer

Festive Taco Dip

Warning: If you bring this appetizer to your event, eat it fast before others devour it. Don’t make it too often or you might find yourself sitting next to Nick Nolte in rehab with taco dip withdrawals.

Salsa Layer 1 16oz Sour Cream 4oz Cream Cheese (softened) 1 package favorite taco seasoning 1 can Rotel drained 1 tsp Cumin 1 tsp Cayenne pepper Mix all of the ingredients together in a food processor and blend for 1 minute or until dip is smooth. Put in the fridge for 1 hour.

1 can Refried Beans 1 bag Shredded Lettuce 1 Tomato Diced 1 3.8oz can diced Black Olives Assembly- Spread out the refried beans on your favorite party platter. Next, add the salsa layer, lettuce, cheese, olives, and then tomatoes. Olé!

How to Quench Your Thirst This cider, delicious to the eyes and mouth, will have your mother nagging you to send in a tape to the Food Network to get your own show. Plus, this is the perfect bevy to bring with to the ice rink.

Cori’s Winter Cider 8 Cups Apple Cider 8 Cups Orange Juice 2 Oranges sliced stuck with cloves 5 Cinnamon sticks 1 12oz bag cranberries 2 tbsp cloves Dash of nutmeg Dash of all spice Assembly- Add all ingredients into a larger pot. Heat on med until bubbling. Keep on low for several hours. ENJOY!

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Easy Study Snack

Peanut Butter Cup Cookies

Make this quick and simple snack that will have all ½ cup sugar your friends “randomly” volunteering to cram with 1/3 cup creamy peanut butter ¼ cup butter (softened) you.

1 large egg 2 tbsp whipping cream 1 tsp vanilla extract 1 cup all purpose flour 1 tsp baking soda 1/8 tsp salt ½ cup dry roasted nuts 1 13oz package peanut butter cup candies Assembly- Mix sugar, peanut butter and butter together with an electric mixer on medium speed for two minutes. Next, add the egg, whipping cream, and vanilla extract blend together.

Sift the flour, salt and baking soda and add to the wet ingredients. Mix on medium until everything is blended together.

Roll into 1 inch balls and place in mini muffin baking cups and bake them on 350 for 11-13 minutes. Take out and place the peanut butter cups in the center of the cookie and bake for another three minutes. Place on cooling racks to cool. YOWZA!

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If you start liking someone, you:

A ask them if they want to hang out or go to a movie sometime.

B memorize their schedule, like when they go to class, or when they normally go to the coffee shop so you can “bump” into them.

C get too shy to talk to them, but watch them from a safe distance—like behind a tree.

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If the opposite sex ever writes on your significant other’s Facebook that you don’t know, you: A accuse them of flirting with other people, which escalates into them “cheating” on you.

B already know everything about their Facebook. You made them give you their password day one, and you sign in as them at least five times a day.

C ask them who that person is and leave it after that.

CREEPTASTIC? 1

You’re almost home after dropping off your significant other, when you realize their cell phone is on the passenger’s seat. You: A take a glance at their text inbox and their recent calls. You trust them, but you just want to make sure.

B take it inside and put it somewhere safe until they stop over to get it. Who cares who they’re talking to?

C look through every possibly orifice of the phone. Should you find someone of the opposite sex in their texts or a number you’re not sure of on their call list, then there is no doubt you’re going to call it to find out what the deal is.

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The cutie you’ve been flirting with in class is at the same party as you when you notice them chatting

with an annoyingly attractive blonde.

You: A go up to them in an outrage and say, “What do you think you’re doing?”

B casually stand behind them and listen to their conversation while waiting for the right opportunity to swoop in.

C wait until they come over to you. If they’re worth it they’ll be comin’.

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You haven’t heard from your significant other all day. Instantly, you: A call them until they answer.

B go to bed and try not to let it bother you.

C show up at their home. You will not be ignored.

4 to 6 Points “Edging on Creeptastic.”

You’re veering towards being really creepy, so be aware of the stakes that puts you in. Is it worth losing someone you care about just to look through their phone? Most likely everything is fine, but just check yourself before you wreck yourself.

0 to 3 Points “Normal Nancy.”

Fear not, your instincts can be labeled as “normal.” You know how to be rational and mature in situations.

1.) A, 1. B,0. C, 2. 2.) A, 2. B, 1. C, 0. 3.) A, 1.

B, 0. C, 2. 4.) A, 0. B, 1. C, 2. 5.) A, 1. B, 2. C, 0.

Are You

7 to 10 Points “Holy Creepy, Batman.”

It might not hurt to take a chill pill. Not only are you frightening your love interests, but your friends are probably a tad creeped out by you as well. Remember, less is more.

fashion

What Chu Need.

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e have access to all the goods around town and are willing to share the wealth. Check out these featured items from local establishments. P.S. This is only the beginning of what you can find, so if you like what you see, check ‘em out yourself!

The Perfect Pea Coat You will put Mark Wahlberg to shame from scenes in The Perfect Storm once you bust out wearing this chic Diesel Pea Coat. With this amazing quality, it’s a steal at $365 and will help you look posh during our South Dakota winters. Trust me, the ladies would rather see you in this than an oversized football team coat.

Halberstadt’s Men’s Clothiers 3607 W. 41st St. Sioux Falls (605) 361-2619

The Real Guitar Hero This signature Paul Reed Smith SE Paul Allender electric guitar is a steal. We’ll let the math do the talking. Regular price: $930 Sioux Falls Music price: $649 plus the bag and professional setup (a $75 value).

Sioux Falls Music 1209 W. 41st St. Sioux Falls (605) 334-5361 www.siouxfallsmusic.com

Not your average Joe When it comes to jeans, you can’t be stingy about shelling out a few extra bucks. At Posh Boutique you will be in designer jean heaven. For example: this high waist boot cut pair of Joe’s Jeans $176 (prices for Joe’s jeans can range from $159 to $185).

Posh Boutique 5019 S. Western Ave., Suite 180 Sioux Falls (605) 271-2164 www.shop-posh.com

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Enough of the Jim Morrison posters...

This eye-catching acrylic painting by Steven Larson can be seen at Michelle’s Coffee downtown until Jan. 3 and will top every band poster you could imagine to brighten up your room in a unique way.

Every month you can check out another exhibit by a local artist as you sip on a delicious warm beverage of your choosing. “Tree with a green trunk” is $700.

Michelle’s Coffee 324 S. Phillips Ave. Sioux Falls (605) 367-1100 www.michellescoffee.com

Pillowcase perfection

Bad to the bone This Bone Disk Choker was made in India and was—you guessed it—made from actual bone.

Each of the four strands are bound together by an adjustable gold chain ($20).

Find this and other remarkable treasures at Ten Thousand Villages downtown.

Ten Thousand Villages 218 S. Phillips Ave. Sioux Falls (605) 335-6209 www.tenthousandvillages.com

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The only dilemma besides hitting the snooze button too many times is choosing the perfect style of pillowcase by Snooze City Designs at Zandbroz Variety downtown. Other prints not pictured are western-style guns and spots on each pillowcase with “You” and “Me” written in the center.

Each set of two pillowcases runs at $24.95.

Zandbroz Variety 209 S. Phillips Ave. Sioux Falls (605) 331-5137 www.zandbroz.com

Dice, dice baby Not only is this Dice diamond necklace elegant and wearable for everyday, but it’s affordable, to boot! This sterling silver, round, brilliant diamond necklace is only $84 and can be found at Raymond’s Jewellers downtown. Not pictured are the matching earrings and bracelet set.

Raymond’s Jewellers 206 S. Phillips Ave. Sioux Falls (605) 338-7550 www.raymondsjewellers.com

Hot in here ThermaFuse™ uses a special blend of deep conditioning proteins, ceramides, amino acids, and plant extracts that easily absorb into every strand, healing and repairing your hair!

Along with that, ThermaFuse™ has silicone molecules that link together to guard hair against heat-styling and chemicalservice damage. This brand cannot be found in department stores and can only be found at Salon Montage on 26th Street!

Salon Montage 3300 E. 26th St. Sioux Falls (605) 331-3540

No, not the big thing with horns This mousse is different and good for you. De Hoek’s special “Mousse au Chocolat” is a tasty tea delight that lets you have your dessert and drink it, too. Most prices are: small bags of tea $4.99, medium bags $7.99 and large bags at $14.99.

De Hoek Savoring Dutch 200 S. Phillips Ave. Sioux Falls (605) 334-2942

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fashion

What’s Boss

If you can’t afford the spendy, designer purses, buy a cute, non- designer purse for the same price as a fake or go to www.BagBorroworSteal.com.

Get Lost...

Buying a fake name-brand purse and trying to pull it off like it’s real

When girls speak in a normal tone in public. Not only will people surrounding you appreciate it, but so will your friends accompanying you.

Girls who love to raise their volume level about 40 notches higher than necessary at public events. There’s not a volume contest going on, I promise.

Remembering that less is more in photos on social networks. The more you’re covered up, the more it leaves to the imagination.

Revealing all your goods on your Myspace or Facebook photos.

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THAT Couple.

Stereotypes are healthy, right? Even if that statement is completely false, you or someone you know probably falls into one of these couple categories. So, that couple or not, they can still look hot doing what they do kudos to great local stores and boutiques.

Photographs by Hauschildtâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Photography.

Hair and makeup by Kat Christensen from The Beauty Room.

The OUTGOING Couple (On him) Black Patagonia Fleece, $185; TIMBUK2 Maroon Messenger Bag, $150; Patagonia Beanie, $35.

(On her) Mountain Hardware Fleece, $140; Cloudveil Mountain beanie, $28. Everything available at Great Outdoor Store downtown.

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ALWAYS-ARGUING Couple (On her)B.B. Dakota Sabbath Fleece Jacket, $59 available at AMaVo boutique. Deer chunky necklace, $78.95; Deer matching earrings, $40.95 both available at Zandbroz downtown. (On him) Gimo’s Leather Jacket, Price available upon request and can be found at Halberstadt’s Men’s Clothiers.

Want to model for 605 magazine? E-mail a headshot and full shot to contact@605magazine.com

P.D.A. Couple (On her) Swetees Dallon Grey Dress, $139; Chinese Laundry Clutch, $32. Both available at Posh Boutique. Chunky silver bracelet, $18 available at Ten Thousand Villages downtown. J. Renee black multi heel, $124 available at Red Shoe downtown. (On him) Indigo Palms Co. Pebble collared shirt, $118; Indigo Palms Co. Denim Khaki Heather Sweater, $248 both available at Normanâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s.

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The POWER Couple (On her) Black silk halter, $49.50; Black silk skirt, $79.50. Both available at The Limited at the Empire Mall. (On him) Stone Rose striped dress shirt, $150; Jack Victor Suit, $795.

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To

WAX ,

or Not to

W

hile some people are perfectly fine with sticking to the ol’ razor and shaving cream, some turn to a good wax to tame their furry regions.

It’s perfectly fine to shave, but for those who have thought about converting and might need a little more persuasion, stylist Lisa Cook from Southeastern Hair Design and Day Spa has the inside scoop.

WHY WAXING ROCKS Most people tend to shave every day, but if you wax you will only need to do it once a month.

If that doesn’t sound enticing enough, what some don’t realize is that when they use a razor, they’re only nicking off the hair from the surface, while

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WAX ?

Cook says waxing removes the hair completely from the follicle. This causes the hair to take longer to grow back and makes hair grow back softer and scarcer. According to Cook, “People think that waxing causes hair to grow back thicker and darker, and that is completely false.”

WAXING IS NOT JUST FOR THE LADIES It is also untrue that waxing is just for females. Cook says men are starting to come in more frequently. Men tend to go in to get their back and chests done. The other available options for waxing are facial waxes (sides, upper lip and eyebrows), underarms, shoulders, arms, bikini, Brazilian, full legs, and feet.

PREPARE YOURSELF One of the most common reasons people tend not to wax is because they don’t know what to expect. An important detail to know is that you will not be fully exposed when you go in. The only part that is revealed is the part of the body that is being groomed. Cook says she and other stylists make sure to talk everything through beforehand and keep a conversation going while they wax to make sure the experience is not awkward. “Make sure to also ask any questions if you are nervous or curious about anything,” Cook stresses.

To prepare yourself, make sure your hair is a quarter to a half-inch long (about a week and a half of not shaving). Take pain medication like Ibuprofen 30 minutes before you go to the appointment to prevent aching.

Alcohol or caffeine thins the skin, so make sure not to consume either at least an hour prior to waxing.

Don’t let this talk of pain deter you from going in. After you wax the first time, the process will hurt less and less.

According to Cook, “The first time is the worst because you are nervous and because more hair is being removed.

The more you do it, the less hair needs to be waxed.”

Another good way to prepare, especially for legs and bikini waxes, is to exfoliate the area with a salt scrub to get rid of dry skin so it is easier to remove the wax.

SIDE EFFECTS The only reason a person should not get waxed is if they have any specific allergies or are on certain acne medications. Accutane and other acne medication ingredients can cause the skin to thin out, endangering the skin to rip off if waxed. To be on the safe side, double check with your dermatologist if this procedure is safe to do.

Other minor side effects are bumps, redness in the area and soreness. The soreness and redness will usually last about a day. To help get rid of the bumps, rub finipil on the area after you shower. This removes bacteria from the skin, slows down hair growth, shrinks pore sizes, and rids the area of ingrown hairs.

In Cook’s opinion, waxing is handsdown the best option for hair removal and is worth it. According to her, “When you wax you get smoother, longer results.”

*Plank Hold: Hold this pose on each side for 30 seconds to one minute. Start with four repetitions and work up to as many as you are comfortable with.

MASSACRE your Effective Exercises and Tips for Toned, Muscular Mid-sections One of the most frustrating things about committing to working out and staying healthy is when there’s a trouble area where you can’t quite seem to lose the weight or get toned. You may be familiar with a particular culprit to this situation— some call them “love handles,” or “muffin tops”. Avera McKennan Fitness Center trainer Karri Stearns says there are exercises that will help be rid of these vile fat pouches.

Stearns advice is to prepare a reference library of about 15 exercises to choose from. Each time you work out, pick five at a time to help keep workouts “fresh.” Switching up workouts keeps muscles surprised and makes them work harder. But be sure, Stearns warns, to have a day in between workouts to have a recovery day for your muscles, like with all other muscle exercises.

*The Bicycle: To do this exercise, which is considered the best way to work all abdominals, simply kick your legs up in the air like you are riding a bicycle.

Stearns says its best to do a set of 25, break, do 25 more, and keep repeating to your discretion.

The American College of Sports Medicine suggests that the average person should do 2-3 sets of exercises with 8-12 repetitions.

Here are six workouts Stearns suggested to help target oblique areas. If there are not specifics on repetitions, look at the box for more information.

Seated Russian Twist: This requires a Rest-A-Ball, which you can buy at any Walmart, Shopko or Scheels. Four or six pound balls are sufficient. While sitting on the ground, hold the Rest-A-Ball and take turns turning to your sides while keeping your waist straight. Hold for about 30 seconds or to your liking and switch.

*Does not require a gym

A

B

Basic Crunch & Oblique Crunch Combo: Do two to three sets on a yoga ball reaching to the ground on your sides [A] and doing a basic crunch in between [B].

Lateral Crunch: This crunch targets the side specifically. Rest on the ball with your side straight and your hand against your face like in the image. Curl toward your waist as much as you can and repeat on opposite side after several repetitions.

*Windshield Wiper: Rest on the ground with your arms straight out and curl your legs up in the air in a sitting position. Take turns moving your legs to the side and hold around 30 seconds.

Health

V I T A Lvitamins. ou’re nowhere near the “I’ve fallen and can’t get up” stage, but that doesn’t mean you don’t have to be taking important health supplements now.

Manager of Wayne & Mary’s Nutrition Center Sheryl Steele has all the info on what you should be taking, starting in your teen years. Steele says some young adults might not be proactive and are not concerned about taking vitamins, but they should be. Being concerned about daily supplements is especially important for those who smoke, drink a lot of soda, eat a lot of junk food and other unhealthy lifestyle choices.

These are just some of the most important supplements you should be taking:

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PROBIOTIC Any probiotic is better than an antibiotic because it keeps your immune system strong. When you use an antibiotic, you are cleaning out your immune system, putting you in the position of getting sick all over again.

ALERT: This is why some girls develop yeast infections when they are on antibiotics because their immune system isn’t protecting them.

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MAXI-C This supplement will provide you with Vitamin C, which helps the formation of collagen

OMEGA-3 Though it sounds crazy and backwards to add fat to your diet, it’s a good kind of fat that can alleviate health issues.

VITAMIN E This Vitamin is good for you heart!

Even the healthiest of eaters don’t always get all of the nutrients they require. Taking these will make sure your body gets what it needs to function effectively.

C ALCIUM MAGNESIUM Start taking this as early as possible so you develop strong, healthy bones. Not getting enough calcium will put you at risk for osteoporosis.

If you know you will not be able to have the time or discipline to take all of these options, Steele suggests that you take a multi-vitamin and a probiotic at bare minimum.

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