Photo by freestocks.org on Unsplash As I've mentioned before, I've always been a pretty avid reader. As I've gotten more into body positivity and self-love over the past few years, I've found some really great books. Recently a friend asked me for some book recommendations, and once I shared some with her, she suggested that it'd be a great idea for a blog post, so here we are ... Continue Reading
I Got Laid Off. Again.
Photo by Miguel Bruna on Unsplash Last Friday I was laid off from the job I've had for almost a year. Believe it or not, this is the second job in a row where I've been let go. Uff da. Let's talk about it. Last time I was laid off from my job, I felt so much shame and I was afraid of talking about it because I felt it reflected poorly on me. This time, after the initial shock wore ... Continue Reading
I Have Facial Hair
Photo by Hailey Reed on Unsplash I have hair on my face and small patches of my neck. I don’t even know the last time I shaved my legs. I never blow dry my hair. I often go to bed with wet hair because drying my think hair is a big production. Whether I realize it or not, hair rules my life. And it probably rules yours, too. My mornings rely on my hair cooperating. If not (which ... Continue Reading
Do You Realize?
Photo by Lina Trochez on Unsplash I don’t have all the answers. In fact, answers I once thought I knew no longer seem to apply. I’ve had to relearn lessons several times. Even if it’s clear as day when I realize it, life goes on and lessons fade until one day I realize it again. I used to have a lot of shame for re-realizing things. Geez, who am I if I write about ... Continue Reading