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)
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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)
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
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”
How I Keep my Body Soft and Supple
Is it just me or does that title seem highly sexual?...Oh well, I'm here for it! You know what I'm also here for? Not having dry skin! Which, let me tell you, is no joke. Not only is it unsightly, it's also embarrassing. But, worst of all, it can sometimes be painful. Actually, my hands… Continue reading How I Keep my Body Soft and Supple
Purposeful Resolutions: Part 2
In my last post I talked about my resolutions and why, despite my dislike for them, I made three this year. My first and biggest resolution was to live without fear. With that in mind, I plan to live by the motto "Fuck fear! Go for it!" for the rest of 2016 and beyond. It's a… Continue reading Purposeful Resolutions: Part 2
Occhiolist Beauty 