How Planning a Wedding Changed Me

This was one of the happiest days of my life. I think I started shaking at about 3 p.m. and from then on it was like I was just walking on clouds. We had been together seven years and in the back of my mind I expected it was coming…someday. Did I expect it would...

Detox Day 4- 7: A Change Gon’ Come

“It’s been a long, a long time coming but I know A change gon’ come, oh yes it will.” Every since I came to America in the cold, bitter winter of 1999, I have adopted the American way. I remember watching MTV’s TRL, Saturday Night Live...

Detox Day 3: Carry On My Wayward Son

Don’t you cry no more. I was supposed to write about my detox every day but it has been so hard! Here I am on day 6 writing about day 3. I had no energy, felt lethargic but super healthy all at the same time. So let me cast my mind back to day 3. Where was I?...

Detox Day 2: Secret Lovers

♥ Initial Weight: 126 ♥ ♥ Current Weight: 124 ♥ Mood: Fatigue, Decaffeinated. I need tea. Here I am at the end of day 2 and for probably about half of my day I have been fantasizing about caffeine. Any kind of caffeine really; caffeine and sugar. I have been dreaming...

Detox Day 1: Casting Shadows

♥ Initial weight: 126 ♥ Current Mood: Fatigue There is a Maori proverb that states, “turn your face to the sun and the shadows fall behind you.” This week I am turning toward the sun, I am leaving those shadows behind and embarking on a journey into me....

My Oscar Predictions

Best Picture: The Hurtlocker (CORRECT) I think District 9 SHOULD win but I don’t think it will. Avatar has a slim chance, but I still think the Academy are going to give it to a film with more depth. Actor in a Leading Role: Jeff Bridges (CORRECT) The critics...