It’s been a while since I’ve written here but this chica’s having a tough time. When it rains, it pours, huh? There have been potholes in my road during the last couple of years – thyroid cancer (in remission but with some side effects), finding then losing my biological brother within 6 months and… I… Continue reading 50’ish, Fat & Looking for Work
I know… it’s a long time since I posted on here. I won’t apologize and hope you, my dear reader, will understand. While I’m happy to report that my health is slowly improving and I remain cancer-free, other things were just too painful to put into words. Even now I hesitate but the story was… Continue reading Farewell to 2018
Recently the news was abuzz with the story of Emelia Holden, a waitress who body-slammed a customer (at the restaurant with his girlfriend and their 2 kids!!!) when he groped her backside. For every story like Emelia’s there are thousands that don’t go public. According to a recent report by NPR, a online study found that… Continue reading Don’t Tell Me To Smile
It’s been a while; did you miss me? Let’s talk about bras… well, one in particular. As someone who’s had large breasts almost all my life (C cup at age 12!!), it hasn’t been easy finding a good sports bra that doesn’t make the girls look like a huge uniboob, especially as I got older… Continue reading Review: The Elite Performance Adjustable Support Bra by Glamorise
I’ll make this short and sweet: No tears were shed. Michael and I hugged, talked, laughed and shared stories as if we’ve known each other all our lives. I also met his girlfriend, Judy, who is absolutely lovely in every way. The only awkward thing was that it wasn’t awkward at all. We felt completely… Continue reading Michael and Me
On February 9, 2018 I became a little sister. Actually a little half-sister…. or is that a half-little sister? It feels surreal. As I’ve written in previous posts, I was adopted as an infant. It happened in New York which is a closed record state. That means adoption records and original birth certificates aren’t released under any circumstance.… Continue reading 23andMe and Michael
There are countless articles and blogs on weight loss (whether intentionally or unintentionally) but few positive discussions about when the numbers on a scale creep up and it’s not due to being due to have a baby…. and by positive discussion I don’t mean suggesting diets or other ways to lose weight. Weight gain happens. It… Continue reading When You Gain Weight
It’s said that the first step to solving a problem is admitting you have one. Here’s my confession: I am a pack rat. There’s a shelf crammed with various “special edition” Monopoly as well as at least a dozen other board games. I have boxes full of CD’s and DVD’s. There are storage areas in my home with stuff I… Continue reading Cleaning Out Our Closets
We’re almost 2 weeks into the New Year… how’s it going for you so far? With the snow, bitter-cold temperatures and still feeling lethargic, I’ve spent the weekends curled up on the couch with Ken, binging our favorite movies and TV shows. Health-wise, things are promising. The full body scan I underwent a few weeks… Continue reading Me and My Big, Fat Mouth
But first a look at 2017: OK so my posing still needs improvement but I… … had lots of wonderful times with Ken, family and friends … made some new friends … went out of my comfort zone to wear white pants and more skirts … took part in Smart Glamour’s #AllMeansAll: Size photo campaign …… Continue reading Looking ahead to 2018
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