10 Feb Something You Should Never Say
Last week, I went for a massage. I’d booked it in advance, at a spa I frequent often and with a male massage therapist I’ve seen many times over the years.
23 Mar Advice to my 13 year old daughter
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Grade 6 graduation[/caption]
I have a beautiful, intelligent, caring, sensitive, perceptive 13 year old daughter. She just finished her first year of high school and thriving. She loves acting, singing and playing waterpolo. As her mom I have taught her a lot over the last thirteen years; how to cross the street, how to ride her bike, how to tie her shoes, table manners, conversation skills...the list goes on and as she continues to grow as she still has a lot to learn.
27 Nov Body Talk: A reflection
I HATE my body. Contrary to popular social belief, I do NOT think I am fat. I am very well aware of what I look like. I do not diet, binge, nor purge. I have tried numerous ways to gain weight, none of which have proven...
13 Nov I’m ok with being a size 14!!
I have always been associated with being BIG. A big voice, a big personalty and big boned. Being a size 14 has never really bothered me. I know that may seem strange to many, but it's the truth.
At 43, I'm finally secure with myself- and I accept that my body is not perfect.
03 Apr Bikinis, Facebook and Feelings
Last summer, I posted this picture on my Facebook wall: I’d been on vacation in Bermuda with my family, and we were just winding up an awesome day spent snorkelling and kayaking. We all had that sun-weary, sticky, salty skin feeling and this picture perfectly captured...