In my adult life I have come to learn, a cup of tea can soothe almost any rough day. I am not a coffee drinker... I never have been. I love the way coffee smells, but can't stand the taste, no matter how much extra stuff you add to it. But tea? To me, tea is magic. It is aromatic, warm, and gentle, like a quiet hug.
Your Size Does NOT Determine Your Worth
Ok, everyone... I can't stay quiet anymore. I have been reading it all summer on my social feed and it's breaking my heart. I see the way you look at yourself. I hear the things you are trying to make yourself believe. Sometimes your posts are subtle, other times, not at all. Every time I… Continue reading Your Size Does NOT Determine Your Worth
My Favorite Podcasts: A Commuter’s Mental Salvation
I know, I know, I am a little late to the podcast game, but in the last year I have really been interested in adding podcasts to my commute. I enjoy learning things about fascinating people and acquiring knowledge about the world. Sometimes I just need a good laugh, or be empowered to think differently. These are the podcasts that I have fallen in love with.
The Woes of a Plus Size Girl at the Outlet Mall
Picture this... It's a nice, sunny summer day. I just got a buy back from my unused sick days at work. My husband and I have no plans in particular. So, we decide to hop in the car and head to the outlet mall. Approximately 45 stores wait for me to enter their doors and… Continue reading The Woes of a Plus Size Girl at the Outlet Mall
The Recipe My Whole Family Keeps Asking For…
I have never prided myself on being a chef, or a creative cook... but once in a while, I come up with a good idea. Yay, me! When we were first married, my husband and I ate at chain restaurants a lot. (Like, before we discovered what good food was.) I'm the kind of girl… Continue reading The Recipe My Whole Family Keeps Asking For…