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Why Girls Hate Girls
“Most of my friends are guys. Girls are just so dramatic, emotional and bitchy. I don’t really connect with them and I have more in common with men”. Really…do you … Continue reading
How I Stopped Being So Grumpy
Yesterday’s post was written and inspired due to intense annoyance. I got really close to emailing someone those affirmations and telling them to repeat them daily! Instead, I just wrote … Continue reading
Affirmations and Positive Thinking
I recently met someone who immediately insulted himself in our very first conversation. Even though this is only my second week working with this person, I have already heard him complain about his weight, … Continue reading
Raw Foods and Nutrition Update
I Love Raw Food! Those of you who follow me on Facebook already know that most of my calories come from raw fruits and veggies. I was mostly raw back … Continue reading
About the Painting: “We”
In a book used to educate alcoholics and addicts and help them recover, the first sentence starts with the word “We”. My mentor keeps telling me, “This is a ‘we’ … Continue reading
My Tummy
I realize my blog is convoluted, as I’m covering an increasing number of topics. Please bear with me as I write whatever the heck I want to write about. For … Continue reading
20 Years Younger than my Swain
I am 20 years younger than my partner in crime, aka my boyfriend, aka my swain. This makes for some unique relationship conflicts, but we both seem to be up … Continue reading
Dialog with a Lamp
Me: Hi lamp. Lamp: Oh, hey. Me: We’ve never spoken before. I’ve been around you for like two years and this is the first time I’ve heard you talk. It’s … Continue reading
Overcoming Bad Eating Habits
Kristina Carillo-Bucaram started Rawfully Organic in Houston- an organic produce co-op in Houston that supports our local farmers, as well as does a lot of work to encourage the raw … Continue reading
Cycling Shorts vs Alison’s Thighs
Since gaining back more than half of my weight loss, I’ve been feeling a lot of shame about my body. I always liked it before, even at my heavier weight; … Continue reading
My Hand
“The game of life is not so much in holding a good hand as playing a poor hand well.” –H. T. Leslie When I think about that quote, I don’t … Continue reading
