Being fat is: Being told that you're pretty, but you'd be prettier if you lost some weight. Having to have conversations with your family and friends because they "worry" about you and your health. Having to have that conversation more than once. Being laughed at in the club, at a football game, at school, during… Continue reading On Being…Fat (Part 2)
On Being…Fat (Part 1)
In sophomore year of college, I had a small group of close friends that all lived in the same dorm (minus one). We ate together, studied together, hung out together, went to the movies together, etc. Each day I was starting and ending my day with at least one of them, if not all. During… Continue reading On Being…Fat (Part 1)
Summer Covets: Dress Edition
You wouldn't be able to tell by my current get up (thick sweater and jacket used as a blanket to cover my legs) but summer is approaching. And, true to form, I'm checking all my favorite sites looking for new pieces to add to my wardrobe. Simply Be's Black Cold Shoulder Dress ($64.99): Can't go… Continue reading Summer Covets: Dress Edition
Woman! Thy Body is Not Your Own
Have you heard her story? The one where she was tricked into believing the touch she felt on her ass was merely her backpack sitting closely. The truth making itself known only by the sly smile and vile words thrown at her as she exited the train. Did you hear that she still carries the… Continue reading Woman! Thy Body is Not Your Own
With Love
Today I scrolled through my phone deleting unwanted photos to make room for new ones. I happened upon a series of screen captured text messages received from you. I scroll pass, refusing to delete them because they served as a continuous reminder of why I left home four months after receiving those messages and why… Continue reading With Love
The Blame Game
Man, I really hate when people of color say, "I don't focus on racism or prejudice, because I'm not going to use it as an excuse or allow it to hold me back," or when white people say, "Stop using racism or prejudice as an excuse. You just have to work hard for what you… Continue reading The Blame Game
I’m Loving It: February
Monthly post featuring my current favorites. So, let's get my shame out of the way first: Justin Bieber: I know, I know. I judge myself every time I pull his album up on Tidal. In my defense, Purpose is a great album! I will admit that I got curious about it because of Justin's shady ass song,… Continue reading I’m Loving It: February
(Small) Bedroom Update
In an ideal world, I'd be able to move my bed around if I wanted a new look for my room. In my world, moving my bed is not an option since I live in a sardine can. So, what to do when you want a new look for your small space? Go beyond the… Continue reading (Small) Bedroom Update
Purposeful Resolutions: Part 3
This week has been a bit disconcerting for me. A dramatic change in hairstyle does that I guess: It's weird walking into a room with people that you see almost everyday and have them gush about how you look. Even weirder having strangers ask me a variety of questions about my hair, some skipping the… Continue reading Purposeful Resolutions: Part 3
Why I’m Not Here For “Real Women”
Here's the thing, as a plus size girl, I'm totally here for this whole size movement (?). Is that what we're calling it? Maybe not. But, what I'm saying is that I'm here for people pushing for unedited magazine photos; For demands to include plus size models; For the beautiful bloggers showing that, yes, plus… Continue reading Why I’m Not Here For “Real Women”
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