July 2011
27 posts
Money, Sex, Male Aggression & More Raped Sisters →
“We are capable of altering and defining masculinity in ways that don’t have to boil over into sexual aggression. That doesn’t boil over into massive homicides. That doesn’t boil over into our homes destroying children’s lives. Sure, you need a defensive and capable manhood, but don’t let the superficial dictate. Marcus Garvey asked where are your men of industry, not where are your...
Body Count? WTF? (10 Men Who Should NEVER Talk... →
On The Way Back
…to “normal” eating, I mean. I put it in quotations because I’m pretty sure I’ll never eat what was “normal” for me again.
My doctor gave me clearance to try “mushy” foods as tolerated. This is code for: make sure whatever you swallow is soft and can travel easily.
My first taste was egg salad. I know I said it would be grits, but I was so...
My Favorite Poem... of all time
THE SECOND COMING
Turning and turning in the widening gyre The falcon cannot hear the falconer; Things fall apart; the centre cannot hold; Mere anarchy is loosed upon the world, The blood-dimmed tide is loosed, and everywhere The ceremony of innocence is drowned; The best lack all conviction, while the worst Are full of passionate intensity.
Surely some...
First Follow-Up visit
official loss (2 weeks, 1 day post-op): 19.8 lbs
blood pressure: 105/89
heart rate: 89
cleared to do cardio
no swimming or weight-lifting
cleared to go back to work 4-6 hours a day for first week.
Doc says my WL is ahead of the curve.
:)
How Much Have You Lost?
That’s probably the one question you don’t want to ask someone losing weight lol
Understood that it probably comes from a good place, but… imagine being asked that umpteen times a day. Imagine being asked that mostly by people who are unfamiliar with how drastic weight loss effort works, on the whole, or how it works after weight loss surgery. It’s weird because you feel...
“we’re allowed to be overweight as long as we “never quit” trying, publicly and...”
– Monique “mo pie” van den Berg @ Big Fat Deal (via dearly) (via ilovefat) (via sleepydumpling) (via silentbeep) (via fatadelic) (via naijacentric) (via strugglingtobeheard)
This.
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#ThatDick →
“The male ego is so fragile, yet its worn on most men’s sleeves with open, easy access to the world around them. Apparently, something is wrong with women gushing over men who are more chiseled, have better facial features, and of course, bigger dicks. Entirely too much of the male ego is carried in his dick. It shows when they throw tantrums or dismiss our adoration of dicks bigger than...
#haiku
*foodie haiku*
I am not hungry It’s hard getting used to this My mind wants grits, though
#haiku
What is it about When you find out (s)he likes you #too #also #aswell?
Lesson Learned
They prescribed Prevacid for a reason… to prevent the damned invevitably acid.
I thought I was cool not taking it yesterday. Wasn’t going to take it today. Bad move.
Due to the reduced volume of my stomach and the shape of my sleeve, there is an increase in heartburn and acid reflux. Things simply go up and down in my chest. It sucks. Worst heartburn than when I was pregnant with my...
Please pray for Colombia.
fsufeminist:
snivvy:
Colombia has has over 11 months of rain, it is the worst natural disaster in Colombia’s history. Hardly anyone from outside of Colombia has noticed. Please pray for Colombia.
please pray for the innocent families that are losing everything.
Didn’t even know about this. I don’t pray, but I’ll post this so others know about it.
Wow. This is so...
No, Thank You →
“Slut-shaming is when people attempt to vilify women who embrace their sexuality in positive ways and live their lives empowered. Slut-shaming is also bout blaming victims of sexual mistreatment, deeming them deserving of it because of their willful engagement in sexual activity. Slut-shaming is one reason why prostitutes and strippers rarely report rape and violence; almost everyone...
#haiku
Sustained disbelief Wanting me? Impossible I’m afraid of “Yes”
Watchblackdieselcinema:
Prince: “Joy in Repetition/Anotherlover/Rock Lobster/Peach” (Live at the O2, London, 2007).
Hell yes.
I literally had tears come to my eyes watching this. He is just so amazing….
Cooking For Two
This weekend is the first time having my son with me since having surgery. Until now, I’ve only had to prepare “meals” for myself. I realized I threw out most of the foods I was eating before, forgetting that I have to feel him real food.
Yesterday, he said he wanted a beef patty for lunch. I took him to the Caribbean restaurant around the corner and got him one. It was the...
25 Essential Prince Songs
A while ago, I was on Twitter and a number of people said things like “I don’t get the big deal about Prince” or “I want to love him but I don’t get it”. I decided, as the devoted fan that I am, that I would compile a list of songs that I felt best represented the scope of Prince’s talents (songwriting, musicianship, etc). I called on a dear friend and...
