Readers of a certain age will fondly recall a joyful expression, “What a trip!” … These same people feel sorry for those too young (or sheltered) to know that one, but we assure you that it certainly applies to conversations with Angel Dreaming.
An Angel Dreaming Conversation
A bit of a mini Penthouse crew wrangled Angel aside from the barrage of sights and sounds at the Las Vegas convention so they could dive into her emotions a bit. An atypically thoughtful person, this one.
I’m sitting here with Pet of the Month Angel Dreaming How do you define happiness, and what does it mean to you personally?
Angel: Oh, this is such a deep question. I feel like happiness is so subjective and it can mean anything. It’s kind of just like success. I mean you can be happy with no money to your name, but as long as the relationships that you have with other people are so genuine and positive, and they add so much to your life, and I feel like that’s the most important thing really. I mean I could have no money in the world, but as long as I have my sister, my family, I feel rich, you know? Rich in my life. So, I feel like it’s very subjective, but happiness means being so content with what you have and just feeling good.
That’s good. If you could change one thing about the world, what would it be and why?
Angel: Hmm, I feel like the easy answer is to say “I wish everybody would get along,” but I think the one thing would be the diseases that we have. I personally think Alzheimer’s is such a sad disease and to watch people, especially family members, go through that – it’s just so hard. I mean being specific with that one example. Being more broad with diseases in general, cures could alleviate so much pain and sadness in the world. So, if I could change anything, it would be to take away all diseases. It would be amazing.
I love that answer! Can you recall a time when you had to make a difficult decision that went against the grain?
Angel: Honestly, the one thing that stands out to me is what I do right now. I mean I model for Penthouse and that is a bit taboo in some societies. However it felt so right to me. And I feel like some family members can be so against it, like, oh you know, “you’re doing porn” or “you’re shooting nude!” and “That’s just absurd!” But for me, it felt so good and empowering, and I loved it. I’m proud of it and I’m honored to be a part of Penthouse family! So, I think that, really, just my job and doing nude shoots and feeling comfortable and confident! But, to others they might see it and perceive it as something so tragic when really, for me, it’s not. Maybe for you. For me, I am enjoying this though. [laughs]
[laughs] How do you handle criticism, both constructive and negative?
Angel: I think conflict is a good thing. I don’t know if everybody has that point of view, though. Consequently, I believe criticism should be taken with a grain of salt, because maybe somebody is just hating on you — but also maybe you can learn something from it. So I think taking it gracefully and accepting [what they’re saying] instead of coming up with a barrier and a shield, saying “No! No! No!” I think the opposite end of that spectrum is saying “Ok, well, maybe there’s something that I should look at within myself and maybe there’s something that I can change.” Just doing some self-reflection. I think that’s great. So, criticism is welcome. Some people can be more negative, so yeah, take that with a grain of salt, but as long as you can stay positive and self-reflect in a way that’s only going to make you better, I think that’s wonderful.
Love it! Do you feel that your work challenges societal norms or perceptions about body image? If so, in what ways?
Angel: Yes, I do. I know that modeling can sometimes bring insecurities onto the model itself and also the people who are viewing. Like with the magazine or whatever. There is a lot of editing, and even with social media, people edit, and it’s hard to tell these days, because the editing software is so good. People do compare themselves to people online and compare themselves to others, and sometimes you know you meet someone in person you look up to, and I mean [sigh] – Yeah, I can go on and on about this, but people get so starstruck, and they get so narrow-minded, and they idolize things that may not be realistic. … So, grounding yourself and knowing who you are and even though you might touch up a photo or two — or touch up every photo — that’s fine! And maybe that’s what you want to do and that’s fantastic. As long as you’re happy, and your mental health is clear, I think that’s good. I honestly think you shouldn’t be comparing yourself to anybody. You should be comparing yourself to who you were a minute ago, and yesterday — just working to be better and focusing on the positive aspects of yourself instead of the negative, because you want to manifest all of the positive energy!
Great answer! I love it! If you could go back and give your younger self one piece of advice, what would it be?
Angel: Oh, so many things. The first thing I want to say is be confident. Even nowadays I will have a photo shoot, and I’ll think “Ugh! I didn’t like that!” Then a day later I’ll look at the photos, and I’m thinking to myself, “Why did I ever think I didn’t look good? I look great!” You know?
So, I think that the piece of advice I’d give myself is just to have confidence and truly believe in yourself. I know that’s such a generic thing, but truly, I think that is what I would say, and even the little girl knows that. I think she really knows that. … I will tell you a little extra from this. … I used to work out. I couldn’t sleep at night, so my mother told me, “You know you can read or draw or work out,” and she’s on the phone. She’s just like, you know, “Handle it yourself”, so I tried drawing and that didn’t work, and I tried reading and that didn’t work, so I’d work out. I’d be in my room doing sit-ups, and I’d think to myself for motivation, “I’m going to be in a magazine one day,” and “I’m going to walk the runway one day,” and “I’m going to be that girl!” and “I’m going to model,” and “I’m going to have fun and be just proud of myself for that!” And I’ve done those things! I feel so proud of myself! But you know on the way to getting there, you doubt yourself, so, from the stage of being that little girl deciding that while she’s working out at night, because she couldn’t sleep to the person I am today: the cover of Penthouse … you have those dips, and you have those highs, just to remember … be true to yourself and have that confidence. You’re going to get there one day because you believed in yourself.
And also have a dream
Angel: Yes.
Because, if you know what you want to go after, you will make it happen if you have a passion for it.
Angel: Totally. Totally understand.
Love it. What habits or routines help you stay productive and focused?
Angel: I work out every day in the sense of physical, mental, and emotional.
So the main thing is really the discipline in my mind, and I can relate that to going to the gym because I have to be disciplined in the gym. When I’m disciplined, my mind is focused and I’m on track, and then I can apply that to my daily life, like making your bed in the morning or completing the tasks that you need to do. Do what you need to do, so you can do what you want to do, and that’s the discipline in my mind.
I love it. Can you share a personal story of when you almost gave up but decided to keep going?
Angel: Hmm… I can make this really dirty… [laughs]
Yeah, do it!
Angel: I was going to go the route of anal. So, I don’t know that one’s not – [laughs] No… [laughs] “You can do it girl! Chugga! Chugga! Put it in there!” You know? [laughs]
Best Answer. We love surprise answers.
Angel: Yeah! You know they were all so warm. I got to spice it up a bit. [laughs]
Who or what inspires you to keep striving for more?
Angel: My future self and my future family. I want to do this for future Angel and possibly kids one day. I want to be happy in my home with just a little bit. I don’t need too much, so that really motivates me.
I think that’s great. If you could collaborate with anyone, past or present, who would it be and why?
Angel: You know… I really like Riley Reid, and I love Lena! Icons! They’re beautiful. They know what they’re doing. Yeah, that would be a dream.
Agreed!
Angel: [laughs]
If you could live in any other time period other than your own, when would it be and why?
Angel: I’ve always felt connected to the 1800s. Not exactly sure why. But I love their style and their floofy dresses, and the carriages and I know it is much harder than it is today. We have so much more technology, but the 1800s always fascinated me. And in Minnesota, we have a mansion on the way to Duluth, or in Duluth, called the Glensheen Mansion. It has a rich history and a rich story to it, and I’ve always felt drawn to it and connected to it. I just feel like I’m teleporting when I go in there … to way back when. I just — I don’t know. It’s history and I would love to be part of that history, even if it’s just wearing a floofy dress! [laughs]
You should do a scene, or some content dressed in a Victorian style with the corset and you should get a white wig. I think you’d look so beautiful.
Angel: I will vow to do something like that! Yeah, I should, huh? [laughs]
If you could switch lives with anyone for a day, who would it be and why?
Angel: Hmm… Probably Ariana Grande! She sings like a queen! Her voice is butter! It just flows effortlessly, and I don’t know – she’s like my sister in my head. I adore her, so switching lives with her would be so cool!
Well, you kind of look like her.
Angel: I get that a lot actually!
Did you see Wicked?
Angel: I did! And I want to see it every other day of my life! I’m dying to watch it again. I know my friends have watched it like 20 times. I’m like “I need to!” Ugh! It’s so good. I can’t wait for the second one.
If you could have any superpower for a day, which one would you choose and what would you do with it?
Angel: For a day I would love to do teleportation, including that whatever is touching me could teleport with me. So I could teleport a bunch of people. We could go traveling the world in just a moment’s notice. That’d be so cool … because I love traveling!
Where do you want to go? Where would you teleport to?
Angel: Oh gosh! I would go to Italy, all over Italy! And Greece!
What advice would you give to someone who might be interested in starting their own journey in content creation or modeling?
Angel: Be consistent. You have to make a decision before you start. Ask yourself what kind of content you want to make. Is your family comfortable with that? Do you care if they’re comfortable with that? What do you want to do in the future? Do you care if possible jobs would be ok or not with that? And, once you start, if you truly want to do it, be consistent. Even if you doubt yourself, keep doing it … and do it again. Eventually when you set your goal and you take steps to reach it, you’re going to reach it!
How is it for you – this being your first AVN. How do you feel? Tell me a little bit about how you feel.
Angel: I feel just like amazed right now. It’s a little overwhelming because there’s so much to look at, so I’m a little like “Boom! Boom! Boom!” with my eyes. It’s hard to focus on one person at a time. So, I’m like trying to connect with people [laughs] even though I’m like “Wah!” looking around like “Oh my god! There’s so much happening!” It’s crazy, you know? There’s a bunch of toys out there and those are something else, to say the least.
The big dicks?
Angel: I was like – “What is that?! Décor?!”
Who takes that?
Angel: I don’t know! Not anyone I know! [laughs]
Weren’t you talking about pushing past earlier? [laughs]
Angel: Yeah, that’s right! [laughs] “Push girl, push! Chugga! Chugga!” [laughs] Oh my god, that one – no not that. A tentacle? I’m like “I can’t do it.” I’m not into that. [laughs]
That’s the exception. You should stop. [laughs]
Angel: Yeah, definitely it’s not there. There’s a limit. [laughs] Exactly!
Yeah, I think that’s the limitation. Definitely.
Angel: We stop at that large piece of décor and the tentacle.
We do not traditionally do a BTS photo gallery from our Pet shoots, but on this one Sam Phillips took some excellent shots, so it seemed a shame to ignore them. It would be groan-inducing to describe Ms. Dreaming as heavenly, so obviously we will not do that. … But we could, because the description certainly fits. Still (per orders), we’re being all professional and stuff here now, so we will send you off to Angel’s Pet page along with a link to her Instagram, and you can decide for yourself. … How about “celestial” instead? Would that be better?
