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bookmark_borderI just say thank you…

Posted on by Christine Elias

Last weekend I was alone in the Petite section of a department store. My two shopping companions dropped me off and then took off to the Women’s section. This is a fairly new phenomenon and I’m still getting used to the fact that I am wearing regular petite sizes again.

There was a study done a few years ago that revealed women don’t consider themselves fat until they start wearing a size 16.

But you know, I didn’t consider myself fat when I was a size 16. I considered myself chubby. And I never felt unattractive which is atypical. In fact, I feel as cute as I ever did — I just have more clothing options now.

But some people seem to think I am vastly cuter now. I am getting quite a few compliments on my my new shape. Apparently I look just fantastic — which makes me ask (not out loud) — did I look horrible before?

bookmark_borderSunshine and smiles

Posted on by Christine Elias

My friend K. says I always look for the good in people — sometimes to my detriment. My friend P. thinks I could be more selfish about my needs — I can be too generous.

When I was a little kid, my older cousins told me that if had a chocolate bar, I would share it with everyone but if my late sister had a chocolate bar she’d hide it.

I am not sure where I am going with this except that I’d rather have one small piece of chocolate, a smile on my face and love in my heart.

But I am not all smiles and sunshine — I hold a grudge like nobody’s business.