Okay so I need to talk about Sizism in a very personal way today. I want this website to grow and only by taking chances will this happen.
This first post will be about me.
My name is Amy and I like my name.
I am not sure what I want to do with my life except maintain a close relationship with God.
I have always been overweight and was teased and bullyed because of it. Even today I encounter comments because of my weight.
I am most times the only African-American at my favorite haunts.
I love the Ocean and anything that goes in it especially Sharks.
I teach at a Public School that is in full transition to become a Montessori School.
This year I achieved Tenure (more on this later).
I am the only African-American in my building, well me and the janitor.
I struggle with a positive outlook.
I have many passions, one of them being conversation around size and multi-culturism (if there is such a thing) and the way people see it.
I can not change peoples' hearts.
I have a dog named Lazlo who understands me...not lonliness solitude.
Not sure I am ready to reveal my relationship "status".
Facebook is the Devil and the Answer all at the same time.
I don't fear growing old.
There is nothing new under the sun.
I went to college...and loved it.
I think college holds me back from knowing people.
Yelling and Fighting makes my stomach hurt.
I am not a good teacher because I don't breathe it.
I love massage and think it should be a once a week ritual.
I teach Zumba and find the hour pass without me knowing it. Zumba is a short cut to happiness.
Snow is a gift from God. Snowdays are even better.
This blog is going to make you angry. I must look at the envy and uncover the real emotions found there. That is what will make this blog more powerful.
I am on a mission to find out if being Fat, Plus Sized, overweight, having girth, being big is a bad thing.
Welcome
This first post will be about me.
My name is Amy and I like my name.
I am not sure what I want to do with my life except maintain a close relationship with God.
I have always been overweight and was teased and bullyed because of it. Even today I encounter comments because of my weight.
I am most times the only African-American at my favorite haunts.
I love the Ocean and anything that goes in it especially Sharks.
I teach at a Public School that is in full transition to become a Montessori School.
This year I achieved Tenure (more on this later).
I am the only African-American in my building, well me and the janitor.
I struggle with a positive outlook.
I have many passions, one of them being conversation around size and multi-culturism (if there is such a thing) and the way people see it.
I can not change peoples' hearts.
I have a dog named Lazlo who understands me...not lonliness solitude.
Not sure I am ready to reveal my relationship "status".
Facebook is the Devil and the Answer all at the same time.
I don't fear growing old.
There is nothing new under the sun.
I went to college...and loved it.
I think college holds me back from knowing people.
Yelling and Fighting makes my stomach hurt.
I am not a good teacher because I don't breathe it.
I love massage and think it should be a once a week ritual.
I teach Zumba and find the hour pass without me knowing it. Zumba is a short cut to happiness.
Snow is a gift from God. Snowdays are even better.
This blog is going to make you angry. I must look at the envy and uncover the real emotions found there. That is what will make this blog more powerful.
I am on a mission to find out if being Fat, Plus Sized, overweight, having girth, being big is a bad thing.
Welcome
Hi Amy!!!
ReplyDeleteThanks for the Introduction though I have known you for quite a while! I enjoy following your blogging and seeing how others think and feel as well! I hope this goes well for you!!!
sara