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Oh, Grandma Carrie in Mature Size Bites
Today, I texted my younger aunt to ask if my grandmother was doing okay. She had to inform (because she thought my mom did) that my grandmother passed away at the end of the month. Of course, I...
Happy 33rd Birthday To Me in Mature Size Bites
Since our move, it has been hellacious busy. I’ve been unpacking all my books, and it has taken a month to get my room unpack full of books. And all the bags in Rupert’s room, I’ve unpacked half ...
Broke Down Ass U-Haul in Mature Size Bites
At a time like this, in my past, I would have said… “Oh woe is me. Oh woe is me.” Well, I guess I’ve gotten used to shit just going wrong because when I look at the overall picture, I shouldn’t...
Why Did You Even Ask about My Day? in Mature Size Bites
Don’t get me wrong. I am grateful that we are moving back to my second home. I am grateful that the dogs will have a yard to play in. Yet, I am just really tired, and it seems like it just…...
Where Have all the Good Teachers Gone? in Mature Size Bites
Damn, the scarcity of good teachers from all over (preschools, elementary schools, primary schools, middle schools, high schools, technical colleges, community colleges, colleges, universities, a...
Don't Agree with the Slut Part in Feminism
While I was the beautician’s getting my hair done, I decided to finish reading Tracy McMillian’s Chapter 3 of Why You’re Not Married…Yet. McMillian discusses why sluts don’t get married. At t...
Hit the First Five Days…and Break in Healthy Bites
I am extremely proud of myself. I exercised five days this week. It was not easy, but I feel like I have made a breakthrough exercising that many times…and not taking the easy road like walki...
Four Days & Counting.... in Healthy Bites
I have good news to report to Healthy Bites. I’ve exercised four times this week. I am very, very proud of myself. This is a huge deal because usually, when I’ve exercises in the past year, it ha...
Just Do It! in Healthy Bites
Last Thursday, I did Jillian Michaels Yoga Meltdown. My co-worker next door to me at work really kicked my butt mentally. I asked her a few questions when she found time to work out in the past...
Oh Snap, You Are So Shallow... in Feminism
Last time, when I wrote about Tracy McMillan’s Why You’re Not Married, I discussed how I relate to Chapter 1. Recap: McMillan discusses in Chapter 1 one reason why single women aren’t getting mar...
What Is Feminism? in Feminism
In the past recent years, feminism has been garnering a lot of attention—particularly from female celebrities like Beyonce who have commented what feminism is to them—in interviews, quotes, and ...
Am I a Bitch or I Am a Nice Girl? in Feminism
Tracy McMillian's book, Why You're Not Married...Yet: The Straight Talk You Need to Get the Relationship You Deserve already opened my eyes wide, clear open. I first discovered this book while ...
Women & Addiction in Feminism
Throughout history, women have been marginalized for their efforts. Even today, although women have gained many rights and opportunities, many of us still feel outside of the margin. And the int...
What Addiction Looks Like: In the Form of Lindsay Lohan in Personal Essays
Many of us are very judgmental about addicts. And why is that? Well, for those of us who have had experiences in trying to help addicts, we can testify to their behavior. First and foremost, man...
My Exercise Workout in Healthy Bites
Rupert kindly made me an exercise workout this weekend. I talked about how I was going to go on the Internet and find an exercise routine that would work for me. Anyway, he suggested he design ...
Got Derailed! in Healthy Bites
Alright, alright... One aspect about recording your health journey is that you have to be completely honest and accountable for why you get off track if you want to continue making progress. La...
Look Here, Gwyneth Paltrow in Feminism
I was just perusing the Facebook until I saw a US Weekly link pointing out what Gwyneth Paltrow said about it being harder for her, as an actress, raising children than working moms who have offi...
The Vampirism of Facebook in SMF's Advice & Self Help Column
I've seen many people complain about the use of Facebook...more so than Twitter in my experience so far. Why is that? If you look at Facebook's site structure compared to Twitter site structur...
The Woes of Getting Sick in Healthy Bites
Well, on Saturday, I was sick as a dog. Sick as a dog. I rested on Saturday and went ahead and relaxed on Sunday. Looking back on how much I exercise last week....I exercised on: Sunday Mond...
35 Minute Walk Workout in Healthy Bites
This morning, I woke up late. So, I have to improvise my exercise workout. I got up at 5:10 a.m. If I went, put my workout clothes on, and got my Jillian Michaels DVD workouts, it would have bee...
Kickboxing...Used To Be My Strong Suit in Healthy Bites
Let me tell you....let me tell you. This morning, Jillian Michaels and her girl crew kicked my ass. They kicked my ass so bad that I am still recovering from it. It was difficult getting up th...
Lunch Break Mission: 35 Minute Walk in Healthy Bites
Comrades, I hate to disappoint you, but I was very unsuccessful with getting up at 4 a.m. However, this is not one of my required days (like tomorrow is) so I am not beating myself up too badly...
The Bigger Goals: Weigh In and Measure In for March 9 in Healthy Bites
So, as I am progressing in the health journey, I have to give myself checks to make sure I am making some type of progress. I know myself pretty well now. One of the things I have to do in orde...
Day 1.1: I Still Got It in Healthy Bites
Every time I workout from a long extended period of time, I manage to complete my workout without much trouble. I wonder if I have good muscle memory or "endurance memory." No, I didn't keep up...
Day 1: Getting Back on the Fitness Track in Healthy Bites
Okay, it has been about two years since I have steadily exercise. What do I mean by "steady exercise?" Two yeas ago, I used to work out four to six times a week...sometimes, even seven times a w...
