Not my dress but such a pretty one! I think you can tell by my face that I was genuinely having fun! As a plus size bride, I was a little anxious to go shopping for my wedding dress. I’ve read the horror stories about bridal shops not carrying bigger sizes, asking brides if they’re [...]
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A Few Life Updates..
Hi again! I’ve missed this blog! I’m so happy to be getting back to writing more again. The last few months have been wild & there’s a lot to catch up on! A few updates: My sister gets married this week!John & I are under contract to buy a HOUSE! I’m teaching summer school. I’ll [...]
Wear Whatever Brings You Joy!
Hi friends! Something I’ve been trying to focus on lately is wearing outfits that bring me JOY. Gone are the days that I’d wear something uncomfortable or just felt meh about. We don’t have time for that! Here are some questions I’ve been keeping in mind as I get dressed in the morning: Do I [...]
I’ve Been Blogging for Two Years?!
Hey there, I JUST realized that today is the two year anniversary of this blog! I’m so thankful to have a safe space to write & be vulnerable. In a world that can very easily begin to feel dark, this blog provides me with an encouraging community that relates to my content & a fun [...]
Don’t Forget to Celebrate
Hi friends, You are AMAZING! You are kind, intelligent, strong, successful. You’re doing so much & I want you to take a moment & CELEBRATE that. That’s what today’s blog post is about: celebrating. I hope your week is off to a good start so far! We’ve had a lot going on lately & things [...]
2022 Intentions
I’m wishing you a healthy, happy New Year! Happy New Year! I hope you’ve been finding some time to rest & recharge during the holiday season. I had a low key, relaxing Christmas & New Year’s Eve & plan on spending the weekend cleaning our apartment before heading back to school on Monday! (Where did [...]
We’re Engaged!
Magic. Pure magic is how I would describe our weekend trip to Nashville; the place we got engaged! My heart could literally burst from how loved I’m feeling. Thank you so much for all of the love & well-wishes on social media. I couldn’t be more grateful for the people in my life & how [...]
Packing for 4 Days in a Personal Item!
Hi there! I hope you’re having a great week so far. I’m planning a visit to NC to visit my sister & I’m so excited! (I think when this post is published, I’ll already be there!) I can’t wait to see her new house, cuddle with my pup nephew, & have some sister time! I’m [...]
Summer Insecurities
Bottom line: it’s a whole lot harder to feel good about your body if you don’t feel good on the inside. Hi there! “Love yourself!” “Love your flaws!” “Your body is beautiful!” How often are we told these things? I’ve said them in previous posts, I’m sure. What we don’t hear as frequently though, is [...]
Goals to Set for Yourself That Don’t Include “Lose X Amount of Pounds”
Disclaimer: If you are struggling with disordered thoughts/eating, please see a licensed professional for help. On my worst body image days, my mind goes right back to its default “I need to lose weight” mindset. Big events, summertime, comparing my body to others, clothes shopping, all of these things can really trigger this mindset for [...]
Danielle Delgado 