Exactly 3 miles from where I sit right now, less than 48 hours ago. Outside your front door; outside mine. While we were comfortably kicking off our shoes, watching Netflix, listening to a podcast while cooking dinner at day's end --- --- Murder. Nia Wilson was riding on BART with her sister when she was … Continue reading #SayHerName: Nia Wilson
Do I Belong in the Body Positive Community?
In the body positivity world, I often hear self love adages like "love your cellulite" and "eat what you want." I love these and have since added my own affirmations to the list: Eat what feels good (like pizza for breakfast!). Relax and release my stomach, taking up the space I deserve. Release food from being the … Continue reading Do I Belong in the Body Positive Community?
Things That Makes Me Feel Good (Like This Dairy-Free Chocolate Zucchini Bread Recipe)
You know what makes me feel good? Blasting Bomba Estereo and dancing in the sun rays. Sweating until my lungs fling wide open. Loving my body and loving my pooch. Sitting on my couch and just staring at my awesome home. Eating and totally savoring good food. There is something special about eating good food. There's this … Continue reading Things That Makes Me Feel Good (Like This Dairy-Free Chocolate Zucchini Bread Recipe)
Wellness To Me: Taking Action Against Body Shaming
"Why is she so BIG?" I was watching a movie with Woman X. As Actress Y entered stage left, those were the words that left her mouth. Instead of laughing at Actress Y's entering line, commenting on the or even...I don't know...paying attention to the movie whatsoever, Woman X decided to stop all things to comment on … Continue reading Wellness To Me: Taking Action Against Body Shaming
Wellness Today: Women! Stop Saying “Sorry”
I consider myself a feminist. I consider myself a strong woman. I consider myself a person who has learned to not let others trample on her. That's why a piece of feedback from a colleague today really shook me. It was one of the most intentional pieces of feedback I've ever received: she had obviously … Continue reading Wellness Today: Women! Stop Saying “Sorry”
Gorriti: You’ve Got What A Foodie Needs
♪ ♫ Oh babay youuuu, you've got what I need. But you say he's just a friend, you say he's just a friend...OH BAB BAY YOUUUU ♫ ♪ For any Palermo-ite, you know Calle Gorriti {pronounced Cay-jjjjay Gore-eat-ee} is more than just a friend. Calle Gorriti satisfies your every craving; your every want; every lust, longing, yearning. If you're Buenos-Aires-bound anytime soon, scribble down … Continue reading Gorriti: You’ve Got What A Foodie Needs
Shedding My Shame {And Daring You To Shed Yours}
Preface: Within this post is my promise to you. And, just like all those "post this now or your sister will die tomorrow" sort of spams, I am begging you to not read any further, unless you are willing to accept the responsibility that comes with it. And that responsibility is this: upon reading this … Continue reading Shedding My Shame {And Daring You To Shed Yours}
