“…instead of talking about me, speak kind words to me…” – Reverend James Cleveland Calla lilies are my favorite flowers. In the Ancient Greek tradition and classic Victoria language they are commonly known for being magnificent and overwhelmingly beautiful. They also symbolize resurrection and rebirth, because it returns after the winter each year. And they… Read More Give Me My Flowers; An Apology To My Body
During one of my brainstorming sessions earlier this week I pondered over the topic for this post, and I came up with “Sex Symbol.” Mainly because of a conversation I had with a colleague a few months ago about how full-figured women are sexualized in the media. I was innocently searching for an article about plus-size model… Read More Full-Figured Women as Sex Symbols?…Yes, Bullies – We Are
For whatever reason being a female comes with unwarranted and unrequested critiques of our physical appearance, which can come from strangers, family, friends, and ourselves. Why aren’t males subjected to such things? By no means am I saying males aren’t criticized. I remember those “hair club for men” commercials and those ads for male enhancement drugs,… Read More Not Even The “V” is Safe From Ridicule?!?
During one of my strolls through the internet in search of clothing I don’t need, I decided to check out adoreme.com – I’m a sucker for a cute bra and panty duo. I cannot deny the fact that adoreme.com has very cute and sexy lingerie that is available for full-figured women. As I was “screen shopping” I found… Read More Dear Designers, Plus-Size Models Exist…Use Them
Thanks to Avia Venefica author of http://www.whats-your-sign.com/, I learned the peacock has some of the most revered qualities of humans. It symbolizes integrity and the beauty we can achieve when we strive to show who we are. In history, myth, legend, and traditional wisdom, the peacock symbolizes signs of nobility, holiness, guidance, protection, and watchfulness. I have referenced… Read More Affirmation: Confessions of a Peacock
Our society has the tendency to express its views about everything known to man, and when those expressions are negatively geared toward body image it can damage one’s self-esteem. As you know, I am grateful for our freedom to express ourselves – however, sometimes the use of that freedom discourages me. So, I want to encourage… Read More Self-Esteem and The Plus-size Woman
“She’s a pretty girl, but she should lose a few pounds.” As fond as I am of words, I can get pretty annoyed by the use of the word “but” as an indication of the impossibility of a full-figured woman being attractive. I recently had a conversation with a friend about the time she was told… Read More Being Big and Beautiful is Not an Anomaly
Normal (noun) – the usual, average, or typical state or condition (adjective) – conforming to a standard; usual, typical or expected What is normal? I’ve used the word “normal” in my posts in a mocking manner in the past to emphasize our society’s views on what is an acceptable body image. We have been misguided… Read More Who Wants to be Normal?
“When life gives you lemons, make lemonade” Most of us are familiar with this famous phrase. It is primarily used to encourage optimism and a “yes, I can” attitude in the face of distress. Lemons suggest sourness or difficulty in life, and lemonade is known for its sweetness and providing refreshment. But, you need more than just… Read More Got Lemons?
According to Merriam-Webster, uncomfortable means causing a feeling of being embarrassed or uneasy. The word uncomfortable is one of my least favorite words in the English language – mainly because it is a word I heard often while I was married, but I digress. While I was searching for inspiration for this blog, I stumbled upon… Read More Uncomfortable
