In April 2017, I couldn’t stand to look in the mirror anymore and I decided that surviving my life wasn’t enough. I wanted to live my life without reservations and my weight was the great wall blocking that from my view. So here I stand, 2 years later. With over 70 lbs gone, I’m finally…… Continue reading 60 Day Challenge
Writing
“Shazam!”
Shazam! Movie Poster In the past five years, superhero movies have been on the rise. It’s even gotten to the point where I’m a little tired of them. Every three months, I have to check the sequence of Marvel or DC to make sure I’m caught up before I dive into the latest and greatest.…… Continue reading “Shazam!”
“Us”
“Us” Movie Poster This post contains my personal opinion which includes spoilers. Proceed with caution! I’ve loved horror films ever since I was kid. Franchises like Chucky, Nightmare on Elm Street and Scream will always have a special place in my heart no matter how old I get. However, classics like those mean that I’m…… Continue reading “Us”
Ybor City, Tampa, FL
Traveling doesn’t always mean hoping on an airplane or cracking that saving account wide open. A true traveler can make the best by simply going to a city they’ve never been to. Or experiencing a site with an open mind and an open heart. In all honesty, a lot of times, that’s all any of…… Continue reading Ybor City, Tampa, FL
Monster in the Man
It’s been three years since I first met the love of my life. When he walked up to me, I was quick to brush him off. He was sweet, but too sweet for me. I never like the sweet guys because I felt they were hiding something. At the time, he convinced me that he…… Continue reading Monster in the Man
My Weight Loss Journey: The Beginning
I wasn’t always concerned about my weight. There was actually a point in time where I didn’t think I was fat. My last memories of feeling truly happy, carefree and beautiful was probably around my Kindergarten years. It wasn’t until someone told me otherwise that I started to question this. That’s the crazy thing about…… Continue reading My Weight Loss Journey: The Beginning
II Thessalonians 3:3 (NLT)
The Lord is faithful. And He will strengthen you and protect you from the evil one.
Proverbs 21:5 (NLT)
Good planning and hard work lead to prosperity, but hasty shortcuts lead to poverty.
Doritos
Being the designated fat friends comes with some baggage. It means settling for the broken cookies at the bottom of the bag. It means avoiding pictures with attractive friends and looking behind you when that cute guy smiles in your direction. When I got tired of being lonely, I followed the popular opinion and tried…… Continue reading Doritos
D'Miria Collins 