I struggled to put on my a black dress. It could not go over my head. As I reached for another glam gown in black, my face fell on the floor. I just bought the dress that could not fit in December and now it can't go over my head. [...]
There I sat on my mat. My breath and my mind connected to my body. The ancient bridge appeared, and my whole being crossed over into being complete. Tears flowed as the gentle healing began to envelope me. As I stood to greet the sun, my salutation commanded several movements […]
Lately, I have been crying hours after yoga has ended. Having experienced a wide range of side effects due to such a practice, this one intrigued me. The frequency of it alerted me to a deeper process. A serious healing was taking place and gently coming to the surface. A […]
I did everything right. I graduated from college and got a job. There were no babies calling me mommy and drugs were called Ibuprofen. My teeth were cleaned every six months and the PCP saw me once a year for my annual physical. Women looked at me and said #adulting […]
Forty plus pounds have literally vanished from my lilt frame. My nicknames include Flaca and skinny minnie. I have shared my diet with women all over the country. My closet is still a work in progress and I throw away underwear on a daily basis because they are too big. […]
In 2013, my mother traveled to Jamaica. She purchased a knitted swimsuit for me that was in the design of the Jamaican flag. Unfortunately, it was unable to fit. I comforted myself by saying I would give it to a smaller friend with a frame that could appreciate the suit. […]
The types of comments that I receive these days is material for a comedy routine….. 1.) You need to retire those jeans immediately. They are hanging off you. 2.) Do you have an ass? 3.) Wine does not support your sexiness? 4.) Can you eat here? 5.) When do you […]
It is Saturday morning, and I have finished two laps around the park. My Keifer is currently keeping me company. My morning probiotics have been consumed. Lunch will consist of Meatloaf, Okra, and Quinoa. My beverage of choice is room temperature water with two tablespoons of Apple Cider Vinegar. After […]
There are many things that I believe in. Some of these things receive my unwavering loyalty and the strongest passion known to the human race. Facial hair is not one of them.
My gyn decided that the time had come for me to have a mammogram. Yes, she needed more information about the infamous boob. It was relatively easy to make an appointment. I had to email the prescription because I could not read it; however, this worked to my advantage because […]