Above is a picture of Bedford Park Blvd which was my stop on the subway. The New York Times did an article about my neighborhood and I wanted to share that here.
I'm homesick and I guess that is pretty typical for this time of year. sign. I will definitely get back the beginning of next year! I want to share this song because I get that chokey feeling in my throat when I sit and listen to it. Jay-Z has that hard flow that reminds me of NYC and all the shots of the city are rad. Above is a picture of Bedford Park Blvd which was my stop on the subway. The New York Times did an article about my neighborhood and I wanted to share that here.
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What a great day!
I feel so blessed today because I was able to bring A Naked Lady Soirée to Independence High School in San Francisco. A Naked Lady Soiree is a body positive clothing swap that I host bi-monthly at the shop. I was invited to teach students in the fashion club about being body positive and have a clothing swap. I feel so lucky that I am able to teach youth about their bodies and how to love themselves no matter what shape they are. There was sparkling drinks and sweet treats because I believe we all have to pamper ourselves sometimes. The students supported one another and created safe space by being affirming, "put ups not put downs!". I told them the reasoning behind that is negative statements could put someone down and may create self hatred. There was one student that was kind of shy so another student helped them pick items to make sure no one walked away empty handed. Some of the students were all curious how I started my own business so there was even time for a short Q & A. I am so thankful to Miss Jackie for inviting me to fashion club. Feeling kinda emo and romantical. Hedwig and the Angry Inch is one of my favorite movies. Please see this movie, it is a must see. I hope you enjoy this song. Someone shared this comic with me the other day and I dedicate it to my Peanuthead. I know he won't be reading this but I thought you might get a kick out of it :)
Peanut is my best friend and has taught me about unconditional love and companionship. He is a champion! #tripaws all the way! I'm having one of those days.
I hate my hair. I hate my glasses. I hate my shoes. I hate every piece of clothing I own on top of feeling like nothing fits anymore. I went thrifting the other day to try and shut down the annoying voice in my head that keeps putting me down. I wanted to try and find some new clothes so that I could feel "so fresh and so clean". I bought this black shit and a dress. It's funny the conversation I had with myself in the dressing room. I convinced myself to get it even though I wasn't in love with it. I told myself that it was black and would cover up my fat girl rolls all while slimming me down. I also bought the shirt because the length was perfect to cover up my butt and that midsection where most of my f-shirts meet my jeans...visible belly outline hemisphere. This morning it took me ages to get ready and I had a little crying moment/breakdown. I am writing this blog post, not to get a million, "no girl, you look great" comments but to shed light on my struggle with body image. You all know that I'm all about being fat positive & body positive but I struggle with that little evil voice too that says I look awful. I am writing this blog post so that I can get over it and move on. As the day is going on I am feeling better. As I write this I am feeling better and I think its beca This weekend was my very good friends birthday and celebrated her bday with a bonfire at Ocean Beach. I dedicate this song to her. |