Keys in life, Love & Happiness

Building Self-esteem: Everyone is Not Going to Accept You

When I was younger some of the other children in school thought I was weird because I didn’t wear pants. I was raised with the belief that women are not to wear clothing pertaining to a man, and that was translated to mean women should not wear pants. Honestly, this difference made me feel like… Read More Building Self-esteem: Everyone is Not Going to Accept You

Love & Happiness

Valentine’s Day…Bah humbug

Honestly speaking, I debated over writing something about Valentine’s Day. I can count on one hand the amount of times I actually celebrated this occasion and enjoyed myself. When I was much younger I always viewed the day as a celebration for couples. I thought you were supposed to have a date who would bring flowers… Read More Valentine’s Day…Bah humbug

Keys in life, Love & Happiness

Reflection: Looking Into The Windows to My Soul

Like most words, reflection has several definitions. There are two that stand out to me; A thing that is a consequence of, or arises from something else, or serious thought or consideration. I made a collage of four photos of myself from 2009 to 2016. In all honesty I was amazed to see that I look… Read More Reflection: Looking Into The Windows to My Soul

Fashionista, Keys in life

Five Feet High and Risin’

“…Put your best dress on like a diva should…Walk above it all in your winner shoes.”  – “Ten Foot Stilettos” by Chrisette Michele There is nothing like a high heel shoe. To me, they are the epitome of sexy. Slipping on a pair of heels changes my entire mindset – I feel like I can… Read More Five Feet High and Risin’

Fashionista, Woman-hood

Embracing the Curve: B.B.’s Guide to Dressing Curves

From polyester leisure suits to bell bottom jeans and every thing else in between, trends in fashion have changed numerous times through the years and they will continue to evolve as long as the earth keeps turning. Even though I am a member of Generation X, I am drawn to the vintage fashion of the 1950s.… Read More Embracing the Curve: B.B.’s Guide to Dressing Curves

Keys in life, Love & Happiness

Fat + Confident = Possible

Confidence is the state of being certain. When one is certain, the subject at hand is known for sure or established beyond doubt. Regardless of what anyone says, confidence can exist in any body – not just the thin ones. There is an expectation from some people that those of us with body fat should be… Read More Fat + Confident = Possible

Keys in life, Love & Happiness

What Do You Think?

“One man esteemeth one day above another: another esteemeth every day alike. Let every man be fully persuaded in his own mind.” Romans 14:5 KJV When I was a child, and during a portion of my adulthood, I wondered what people thought of me. I wanted to be accepted and thought of fondly – now… Read More What Do You Think?

Fashionista

I Got It Online: Crushing Those Online Shopping Woes!

“You found that online didn’t you?…I can never find anything online!” I cannot begin to tell you how many times I’ve heard the above statement. The world of online shopping can be a bit scary. Will it fit? Will it look like the picture? Is it well-made? Will it even show up? If you decide… Read More I Got It Online: Crushing Those Online Shopping Woes!

Keys in life, Love & Happiness

I Don’t Like the Word Fat…Am I Not as Pioneering as I Think I am?

Earlier today I read a very interesting post about the word fat. The author identifies herself with the word and she is comfortable with it. After reading it I pondered over my feelings of discontent with that three letter word. Why do I dislike it so much? According to Merriam-Webster, one of the definitions of… Read More I Don’t Like the Word Fat…Am I Not as Pioneering as I Think I am?

Keys in life, Love & Happiness

Naked and Unafraid

“I’ve realized that being annoyed by the positive behavior of others is due to the lack of comfort and happiness within ourselves. Why else would we be bothered?” – B.B. When we are naked we are undisguised, blatant, overt, and possibly vulnerable. Depending on our mental state, being naked can cause some level of discomfort or… Read More Naked and Unafraid