learning to be good

Thoughts On Being a “Pretty Fat Girl”

August 12, 2010

So the other day I was having a conversation with someone about their body image an feelings of self worth – feel free to imagine me doing this all day everyday, as that is basically accurate. The conversation went kind of like this: “I just feel bad about myself all the time. I am fat [...]

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what if: I learned how to say no?

June 30, 2010

I am an overachiever. I have been an overachiever for as long as I can remember, and that, coupled with my constant need to people-please, has left me on many, many occasions over-extended, stressed out, and needlessly overwhelmed. Sound familiar? Keep reading. I like to add things to my plate. I won’t lie, I’m the [...]

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what if: I stopped comparing myself to others?

April 27, 2010

I know, I know, this is a preemptive “what if” wednesday installation, but this post is of the utmost importance and it simply could not wait. This is not an orthodox what if anyway, as it doesn’t address any of my five initial questions, but it seems important all the same. So here we go: [...]

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learning to take care of yourself

May 28, 2009

Since monday I have been thinking a lot about the last ask marzipan column in which I advised one reader to not forget about her own needs while in the midst of a romantic whirlwind, and I have decided that the topic of self care and preservation is one that deserves some more attention. Example: [...]

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learning to be the most amazing person in the room

May 22, 2009

Even when you feel anything but. And I have been feeling anything but, let me tell you.  Lately I’ve had a swollen face, strained vocal cords (though some might find this sexy – I found it burdensome), frizzy hair, and an awkward body that feels disconnected and overwhelming. All I’ve wanted to wear were sweat [...]

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