The Life of an Everyday BBW

ColdPlay - Gotta Love Them

2009-11-14T19:32:00.004-06:00

What is it about Coldplay's music that I enjoy so much?

It's just unique. The music is almost a mix of old world and modern age. I guess the closet word I would use to describe it is, "haunting".

Here's a few of my favorites!

Clocks

Speed of Sound

Yellow (Live in 2003)

Viva La Vida (Live)

List of Entrecard Blogs and Websites with the Drop Box at the Top

2009-11-13T14:53:00.000-06:00

Entrecarders;

I wanted to start a list of blogs and websites with the drop card box up near the top. This will make it easier to drop your Entrecard, and also find some new blogs to read. Each blog link you click on will open in a new window.

If you have a blog or website with the Entrecard box at the top, leave it here in a comment. I will check out your blog, drop my card, and add it to this post. To keep it fair, I define "top" as being the very top area of your blog. This is where your content starts (like your blog posts, etc), excluding the header or header image. In other words, your Entrecard box will be the first thing you see below your header.

If you aren't a blogger check out some or all of these blogs. There is a wide variety here.

So to recap, if you have a blog with Entrecard at the top, leave it in the comment section. I will check it out and drop my card. Plus I will add it to this list.

Here's the list of Blogs with the Drop Box at the top;

1. My Life as a Mother and Single Parent

2. Walking on the Dark Side

3. Autumnal Confessionals

4. Sexy Old Broad

5. Crotchety Old Man Yells At Cars

6. Man-Over-Board

7. Custom Blog Designs

8. Loud Noises Big Plans

9. Amy Lilley Designs

10. Republic of A

11. The Erickson Looney Bin

12. Lady Andie

13. Random Ramblings

14. Handy Tips and Hints

15.Yummy-as-can-be

16. Mature Not Senile

17. Big Boys have Toys Too

18. C'est La Vie

19. It Was So Much Easier When I Only Had One

20.Nigerian Curiosity

21. Comedy Plus

22. Barefooted Me

23. Not Your Typical Weight Loss Blog

24. Blogger's Circle

25. Rants, Thoughts, and Other Things

26. Den of Iniquity

27. Blog @ JDonuts

28. E-Business Ideas

29. After Midnight

30. Digi Vickie's Word Art

31. Hot Shit From Here

32. The Abundant Alliance Blog

33. Birding in the Falkland Islands

34. Let's Jump Together

35. Tomorrow is Here

36. The Dwacon Blog

37. Imagination Madness

38. The Roller Blog

39. Tiddly Winks

40. English Wilderness

41. Stay in Love

42. Chip Flip Jump

43. Chorva

44. Life's Tricky Little Situations

45. BLEK.TK

46. Simply Digiscrap

47. Rare Rendition

48. The Fountain of Happiness

49. The Joy of Life Forever

50. A Dream Come True

51. Arash's World

52. Xephan and Reema

53. Dark Novels

54. The Rooster Crows at 4 AM.

55. Just a Boyz Mind

56. Here and Now

57. Forgotten Liberty

58. Rewards Station

59. Gemma Stothard

60. Rambling Unsettled Vagabond

Joaquin Phoenix - then and now

2009-11-12T21:12:00.004-06:00

Recent Picture of Joaquin Phoenix

Picture of Joaquin Phoenix from "Walk the Line".

I've been a fan of Joaquin Phoenix since he made the Johnny Cash movie, Walk the Line. With his dark hair, dark eyes, and deep voice, I always thought he was a handsome little s**t. So that's why I was so surprised to see recent pictures of him.

Considered an overweight person myself, I wasn't shocked or surprised that he's put on a few pounds (good for you Joaquin!), but I was surprised that he has let his appearance go so much. What on earth? He's started wearing black sunglasses all the time, with an ungroomed beard and unwashed hair to become a full-time rapper. Aren't people in the music business concerned about grooming? To be honest, when I see his new look I don't think rapper. I think the "Blues".

Joaquin Phoenix on the Late Show. His behaviour on this clip is just so off. It's like he's not really even there.

With so many actors going through so much these days, I hope Joaquin is able to pull himself back together. He really was an interesting actor, and he made excellent eye candy.

Personals and Overweight People..... The Real Story.

2009-11-11T17:14:00.004-06:00

Although I'm not 100% sure I'd feel comfortable meeting someone from the internet, I decided to go ahead and place a personal ad not to long ago. I thought it might be interesting to see the types of responses I got, being a larger sized woman (I'm about a size 22). The personals I used is not a "bbw" personals only, meaning it's a personals for anyone, regardless of size.

In my ad, I put up some pictures of myself. I feel that this is only right. We all like to see an image of anyone we'd consider talking to. I have to admit that I'm picky, and I don't mean in looks. Regardless of what size I am, I would never be so shallow as to base my attraction on what size their weight scales say. I mean I'm picky about the personality. I try to be a good person, and in a potential love interest, I am looking for the same thing.

I've gotten some responses, but I doubt that I would ever actually go so far as to exchange phone numbers or anything like that. It's just a little to scary to me. During this little experience, I'm surprised as to how many men wouldn't even consider dating someone that society terms overweight.

On this personals, you can see who viewed you. I would say that to every 20 to 30 (maybe more?) men that view me, only one of these will actually send an email. Then in most of those emails, there is no substance. When I say this, I mean that there isn't anything heartfelt or sincere about the emails. After you read the email, you basically know the same about the person that you did before, which is nothing. I don't feel sincerity or an extreme interest to just learn more about me.

This experience has really opened my eyes up to a lot of things about how society thinks. I found it to be a very disappointing experience.

I did have one email that I consider to be noteworthy, but not in a positive way. I'd really like to share what happened.

About a week ago, I received an email out of the blue. I had never interacted with this person before. Basically the email just gave his cell phone number and said to call him. How crazy is that? I didn't feel comfortable with this, and I responded nicely letting him know that I wouldn't be interested in exchanging numbers, etc because I'm just not comfortable with that. His response? "Nevermind, to big."

Excuse me?

If I'm "to big" why did he attempt to make contact with me. Why would he send his phone number to an unknown woman that was "to big"? Based on the picture (and his profile) I saw of him, he wasn't any type of prize. But let me guess. I'm so sure that nobody in his family is overweight, none of his friends, and he's never been with a larger sized lady (bbw). Right.....

So...... Who got the better end of the deal?

I'd have to say me... What a disappointment it would be to waste any time with a shallow creep like that. I feel sorry for his ex's, if he even has any. I certainly didn't feel inspired by his email. It really makes you wonder what his intentions were towards me to begin with.

That's the truly scary thing about the internet. Not only good people get on the net. That's why I seriously doubt I would ever meet someone off of here. You never know what you are truly going to get. I mean how do you know that's even their real picture? Real name? Real job? I think the only way you could really comfortably meet someone is if you knew them in the past, lost contact, and somehow come across them on a personals or something like that.

So I thought I would get on here and share what it's really like when you are a bbw placing a personals ad. Maybe it's not like that on the plus-sized personals. Yet even as I type that I wonder why their would have to be a difference. According to the medical professionals, more and more of society is becoming overweight. Why can't we post an ad on any personals and expect to be treated the same?

Breast Implants

2009-11-10T22:46:00.003-06:00

Breast implants..... Are women that don't have them in the minority now?

I personally have never had breast implants done, although some would say that I am the perfect candidate. I have always been "small-chested", and the saying that all overweight women have large breasts is just false. Obviously weight doesn't mean you are going to have this naturally huge breast size.

Isn't it amazing how times and trends change? A woman with implants used to be a rare thing. Look at it now though. As a big fan of reality shows like Rock of Love, it seems that the majority of the women have breast implants.

A few years ago, a friend "confessed" to me that she had breast implants done about fifteen years prior. I was really surprised. She didn't have enormously huge breasts, and they just looked like an average size. In comparison to her body shape, they looked completely natural. She told me that was what she had been aiming for. After having breast implants, she was and is a size C.

Implants are not the same as they used to be. The recuperation time doesn't seem to be as long, and you don't hear the large amount of horror stories that you used to. After surgery results are reported to be more natural looking. Plus it would seem that overall the implants just hold up better.

The great thing about breast implants is that you don't have to be slender only to get them. Breast implants are available for people of all sizes that feel like they need them.

If you would like to get more information on breast implants, visit LookingYourBest.com. On the website, you can find a ton of information including before and after pictures. Before considering any type of surgery, make sure that you are informed!

When You Are Serious About Getting Hitched

2009-11-05T22:18:00.003-06:00

Attention marriage-minded singles!

Have I got a website for you to check out! It's called "Get Hitched At Husbands.com"!

Apparently this singles service is for singles that are very serious about getting married. Looking at the website, it looks like you have to take a type of pledge about your relationship intentions.

I haven't signed up for a membership, but I can see why this would be a handy service for many. So many of the personals seem to cater to just sexual relationships or short-term dating. There are many, many people out there that just want to find their lifemate.

So I'm passing the word along to the singles out there. Click on the banner below to visit their website.

Sorry, but I couldn't resist posting this song lol:-)

Who Has More Dates? Big Girls or Guys?

2009-11-04T16:57:00.000-06:00

A hot topic among the plus-sized community is which sex gets more dates, girls or guys? The guys seem to think that it's harder on them to get a date, while the women think it's harder for them. What's your opinion?

We live in an extremely fat-phobic society. So what does this mean for a plus-sized person's love life? Let's not say it makes it harder for us to get dates...... Let's say that it makes it harder to find someone worth dating. A person worth having doesn't let a pant size decide who they will or won't date. As a single bbw, I would like to meet someone that likes and falls in love with the person I am inside. Not the wrapping.

So take the poll and share your comments about who has an easier time dating.

Who gets more dates? Big Girls or Big Guys? Choose your answer!(polls)

A Legitimate Way to Get Cash FAST

2009-09-04T14:19:00.003-05:00

I wanted to share a legitimate way to get cash fast without any hassle or catches. And no this doesn't involve borrowing from your friends and family:-)

Cash4Books.net is awesome! And they really do pay! You'd be surprised at how much your books can sell for, especially student and textbooks, etc.

The great thing about this is that you could actually turn this into a part-time business. After you get familiar with the books they are looking for (or the type of books), you can head to your local Goodwill or second-hand store and purchase these books. Then you can turn around and sell them to Cash4Books.

You simply visit their website by clicking here. Then you enter your ISBN numbers directly from the books. The website tells you if they are looking for that type of book and how much they will pay you for them. You then register and select your payment preference. It's free to you to ship the books in. Cash4Books will send you a prepaid label to print out, or they can mail you one. Payment is very, very fast. Within 3 days of receiving the books, they will mail you a check or pay you through Paypal, depending on the payment method you selected.

This is legitimate and it pays! If you have the time, you can go to yard sales, used bookstores, and places like Goodwill to make even more cash. It's a great way to make extra money, especially in this economy. Plus you don't have to wait weeks or months to actually get your cash.

There are no fees to use their services. At all. No catches, gimmicks, or commitments. I have used it, and I know for a fact that they truly pay.

Click on the banner below to visit their website and get started;

Fight Size Discrimination in America

2009-08-22T21:27:00.002-05:00

Many sources report that size discrimination is at an all-time high. Isn't it time that we tried to change that?

Lisa Marie Garbo has started a petition to end size discrimination. So far, it has over 600 signatures. You can help by adding your name to it here.

Lisa Marie Garbo is better known as the woman that started Club Bounce - a size acceptance club that is in Phoenix, AZ and Long Beach, CA.

In Phoenix, the club is only open on Thursday nights. In Long Beach, the club is available Friday and Saturday nights. These are size-friendly clubs, meaning that not only are overweight people accepted, but they are desired.

Really I think this country could use hundreds more of these. What I find sad though is that they are needed. What does that say about our society that overweight people can't go out to an everyday club and be accepted?

To get more information about these clubs, please visit the website here.

Always check your receipts

2009-08-02T02:06:00.003-05:00

Funny Comments

I went to Wal-Mart yesterday and did a little shopping. While there I saw that they had the Cherry Coke Zero on sale there for $1 per 2 liter. I decided to go ahead and try it out. I love coca-cola, but I hate the empty calories. As much as I love CC, I hate diet coke though. Lately though I have been making a concentrated effort to at least tolerate it though.

Anyhow after checking out I thought that the price of everything I bought was a little high. I didn't get a chance to actually check out my receipt though until later that night. It's a good thing I did.

Each 2 liter I purchased rang up as $10 apiece!

Generally speaking I just toss the receipts and don't check them. I cringe to think that I would have overpaid for my pop by $18. I immediately called up there and was told to bring my receipt back in for a refund. Apparently they had an error and somehow added an extra 0 in the price.

From now on I am going to make sure I always check my receipts. You just never know huh?

BBW Swim Pageant and Bachelor Auction - WooHoo!!!

2009-07-29T00:58:00.002-05:00

Just when you think that BBWNorthwest can't get any better, they come out with another awesome event. If you are a BBW or BBW Loving Man around the Kenmore, WA area (or willing to travel), read on.

BBWNorthwest presents *BBW ISLAND*
DATE: This Saturday, August 1, 2009
TIME: 7 pm - 12 midnight
PLACE: Kenmore Community Club, 7304 NE 175th St., Kenmore, WA
FOOD & DRINKS: Party snacks, sweets and sodas included
ALCOHOL: Members and their guests age 18+. Only those 21+ may bring their own alcohol
TICKETS: $20 each. Buy online with PayPal or at the door with Visa, MasterCard, Discover (debit or credit) or cash
ENTERTAINMENT: DJ sound & light show playing dance music by request

** DIRECTIONS & INFO at http://www.BBWDance.com

THE HOTTEST BBW party of the season! Come casual and enjoy a drink while making new friends socializing on our private patio.

WHEN THE SUN GOES DOWN we turn up the dance floor lights! Grab a spotlight for dance jams from Rock to Top 40 ... Old School to Country ... Hip Hop and plenty of slow grooves. Write your favorite on our request list! But wait, there's more...

THE LADIES SHOW OFF for prizes in our swimsuit pageant .and. THE GUYS ARE THE PRIZE in our annual charity Bachelor Auction. The men will strut their stuff for women to bid on an after-bash coffee date. All the cash raised goes to the American Diabetes Association.

COMING FROM OUT OF TOWN? Spend the night with us! If you are looking for a carpool or to share a room go here > http://snipurl.com/o5uod to post on our message board. Getting here is half the fun!

BUY TICKETS ONLINE through Friday, or Saturday night at the door with Visa, MasterCard, Discover (or cash!) Get complete details and directions at http://www.BBWDance.com

BBW and Admirers - Providence, RI

2009-07-18T23:48:00.003-05:00

Rhode Island BBW and Admirers! It's almost that time again to party down at Club Platforms for a Full-Figure Friday!

The next event is being held on Friday, August 14, 2009. 10 PM to 2 AM. Drink specials all night. Plus it looks like some lucky winner is going to win a gift basket from Adam & Eve.

If you live around Providence, RI (or you are willing to travel), mark your calendars. You don't want to miss it.

Bias Against Fat People on the Rise

2009-07-09T18:25:00.002-05:00

I just read a news article that makes me sick. Not the article itself, but just that people can have attitudes like this towards others based on their weight. Not to mention the total unprofessionalism by several members of the medical community. And people consider themselves civilized? The article kind of lays it out in black and white how extreme fat prejudice is becoming.

According to this article here, more than half of 620 doctors surveyed view obese patients as “awkward,” “unattractive,” “ugly” and “non-compliant.” A third went further, painting the obese as weak-willed, sloppy and lazy.

The study even went one step further. As stated on the news article, "College students asked to rank pictures of hypothetical sexual partners that included an obese partner or partners with various disabilities -- including missing an arm or described as having history of sexually transmitted diseases -- ranked the obese person as the least desirable sexual partner compared to the others."

So although we would like to think that size acceptance is becoming more common, obviously it isn't. It's pretty sad that when you go to the doctor, you have to wonder if you aren't going to be considered disgusting or the object of a joke when you walk out the door.

I think in the coming weeks, I am going to start compiling a list of doctors that are known for being fat-friendly.

If you have a few moments, check out the article here. It's a real eye opener.

Drop Dead Diva

2009-07-08T00:16:00.002-05:00

Death or life as a fat person? Which would you choose?

This is a question brought to mind by the upcoming new show, Drop Dead Diva. Deb is a shallow and selfish beautiful lady trying to be a model. Jane is an attorney with a heart of Gold. The only "downfall" is that she's plus-sized. They both die at the same time. Deb ends up being put into Jane's body. The show will follow Deb learning to live in a plus-sized body.

This show will premier on Lifetime on July 12, 2009.

Lifetime is always coming up with good movies and shows. I really like how they promote self-esteem and size acceptance. What really stumps me though is why would someone consider being plus-sized a nightmare but think a crappy personality is fine?

Yet that is the way many, many people are.

At the end of the day, someone's weight is not the issue. It's the personality and person inside. I really don't get why many people think the most important feature on their body is how much they weigh. A person's weight isn't going to carry on a conversation. A person's weight isn't going to be honest or thoughtful. A person's weight isn't something you can rely on. A person's weight isn't going to comfort you.

In a situation like that, I have to wonder how many people would truly choose to die over life as a fat person. Obviously in my mind, I don't see anything wrong with the extra pounds. Yet, I think that many would actually choose not to live if they had to be plus-sized or FAT. There are those out there that would think that if they were fat they would be treated like the most disgusting thing out there. They think this way because that's how THEY treat overweight people themselves. It's ridiculous that a person is made to feel less because they aren't the weight that someone else would choose for them.

So that's why I'm glad to see a show like this airing. We need more shows like this, and there truly needs to be more of the average American on tv. After all this is America.

My Birthday & Happy 4th of July

2009-07-04T14:53:00.002-05:00

Well I am now 30! It was hard to pass that hump and leave my 20's. It makes me realize how fast time goes by. I always thought by the time I was 30 I'd be happily married and all that stuff. The paths that a person's life takes is amazing. Many times life doesn't go the way you plan though right?

Anyhow, now we are at another 4th of July. I'd like to wish everyone a good one.

Glitter Graphics - GlitterLive.com

Mazzy Star - Fade Unto You

2009-06-17T21:56:00.002-05:00

Gosh guys, here's a little blast from the past.... But wasn't it an awesome song?

Fade Unto You released by Mazzy Star in or around 1994. Although the band never officially broke up, they went their separate ways in the year 2000.

True Blood - A Fat Friendly Show

2009-06-16T17:14:00.002-05:00

If you read my other blog, Walking on the Dark Side, you know that I love True Blood. I just wish there was more of it.

With Season 1, I was tempted to say that it was a Fat Friendly show, but now I really believe it's true. It was so great to watch the 2 bbw extras and their moment of fame.

For those of you that may have missed the season 2 premier of True Blood, there is a scene in Merlotte's where two bbw are talking about Rene's death. One of them said that they heard that the vamp's dug him up and turned him into a vampire. Hopefully, that's not a hint of things to come.

I noticed in season 1, you will see that some of the extras are considered overweight. I say some. But in Hollywood that's pretty significant. I hate to say it, but most everyone in Hollywood is so fat phobic that it's not even funny. I think it's added a touch of real to True Blood. I'd love to see more real life people in the show.

For those of you interested in getting a little Southern vamp in your life, True Blood airs on HBO Sunday nights at 8 PM Central. If you'd like to read more about True Blood, visit my blog Walking on the Dark Side.

10 Ten Droppers and Thoughts on Entrecard

2009-06-12T16:17:00.002-05:00

Entrecard has made a number of changes lately, and I am not sure what to make of it now.

I've used Entrecard for quite awhile and I really love the way it was set up. Since the changes though, I don't know if quite so many people are dropping. I still don't fully understand the paid ads. I do know that I no longer receive emails when I have requests to advertise. I really think I liked it best before the changes.

Anyhow, here are my top ten droppers in the last 30 days. Thanks for stopping by.

1. A Rose By Name
2. Good Spots In Paris
3. Ninoholic
4. My Meme Mania
5. Avon Romance Blog
6. technochest (This blog was deleted)
7. LovelyPurses
8. Love n its kinds
9. LinGzspot
10. Dazzlingly single

Dead and Gone Charlaine Harris

2009-06-04T23:00:00.000-05:00

I just got finished reading Dead and Gone by Charlaine Harris. I really enjoyed the book and managed to read it in just a few short hours. I couldn't wait to get on here and blog about it before I start it all over again.

The Sookie Stackhouse series is one of my favorites. The books are just so "down home" (Yeah, I'm from the South), and I can really relate to the language and odds and ends in the book. I love the real touch that Charlaine Harris gives the books. I think these inserts about southern manners and ice tea bring the series to life in her readers.

As a bbw and a single woman I can relate to different parts of this specific book. In one part, Sookie and Eric are in Fangtasia. A heavier woman comes over and asks for Eric to autograph something. When telling the woman's thoughts, Sookie basically says that the lady didn't really think of Eric as attractive because she realizes that a man like him wouldn't ever look at a woman like her because of her weight. Sookie then proceeds to have a short thought of Eric going over and making the heavier woman feel like she is attractive, etc.

I have to wonder in real life, how many women wish that a handsome guy would do something like that.

There was just something different about this book. It seemed like Sookie had more of the real life struggles of a single woman. There seemed to be more emphasis on the whole love triangle of Sookie, Bill, and Eric. It was touching. It's like Bill and Eric offer both sides of the Perfect Male.

I really see Sookie as being the type of woman that just wants to be loved and accepted for who she is. She's very practical. She just wants someone that's she can rely on and spend the rest of her life with. Each man she has been involved with could almost be that man, but then he does that one thing that messes it up. And that one thing is a big thing that can't just be overlooked.

The Bill and Eric saga just continues on, and I'm not sure who will be right for Sookie. I don't think Quinn was the right person. Eric and Bill both have a lot of good qualities, but Eric seems to always be there for her. Until this book. In Dead and Gone, it seems like Bills comes through in her darkest hour.

So if you haven't read the book, here are some spoilers. Don't read this paragraph if you don't want to know..... Eric and Sookie hook back up. Tara is pregnant. Claudine is pregnant. Crystal dies. Halleigh thinks she might be pregnant. Sookie is basically tortured, and we aren't sure if Bill is going to live due to silver poisioning. Niall says a final goodbye to Sookie. Claudine goes to Summerland, which I think means she died. The FBI comes knocking on the door, and I'm sure in the next book there will be pressure to force Sookie into working for them. Overall, some questions are answered in this book, but a lot is left open.

I don't know when Charlaine is going to have another Sookie Stackhouse book. I hope that it's not going to be a year. It makes it hard to follow a series when the books aren't released that often. I really think she has a winning series here.

Full Figure Fridays - Grand Opening- Providence, RI

2009-06-02T22:34:00.002-05:00

Heads up BBW and Admirers (or anyone with a Full Figure)!

Friday, June 12, 2009, is the grand opening of Full Figure Fridays in Providence, Rhode Island. What is Full Figure Fridays? It's a size acceptance club monthly get-together! We're not talking about Grandma's Bridge Club meeting. It's going to be a BBW party, complete with drink specials.

It's going to be held at;

Platforms Dance Club‎
165 Poe St, Providence, RI‎ - (401) 781-3121‎.

The party is going to run from 10 PM to 2 AM, and the cost is only $15!

To get all the info, you can visit the Full Figure Fridays Myspace page. Have fun!

BBWNorthwest's Club BBW Bash Renton, WA

2009-05-20T18:17:00.002-05:00

BBW and Admirers! Get ready for a fun time Saturday, May 23, 2009 in
Washington! I received the following in my inbox, and
if you live in this area check it out!

It's going to be gorgeous weather this Saturday for the first FREE dance event in the 9 year history of BBWNorthwest, ClubBBW! Get info, directions and RSVP now at http://www.BBWDance.com

Here's your invitation...

++ BBWNorthwest presents *CLUB BBW at KATIE J's* ++
DATE: Saturday, May 23
TIME: 9 pm - 2 am
PLACE: Katie J's, 2621 NE Sunset Blvd., Renton
ADMISSION: No cover! 21 and over only.
DRINKS: Drafts $2.50 domestic, $3.50 micros, $3.50 wells, more specials to be announced
ENTERTAINMENT: Dangerous Dan spins a huge variety of dance music by request from Top 40 to Rock ... Old School to Hip Hop ... and lots of up-close slow jams.

THIS FRIENDLY neighborhood bar is easy to find on Renton's main street and has plenty of parking. No "theme" for this event so come casual or wear what you dare. We'll glam it up with lots of club lighting on the dance floor. Come early for the best seating!

NO COVER! CHEAP DRINKS! $2.50 drafts and $3.50 wells are just the beginning...watch for more specialty drinks to be announced.

BRING SOMEONE NEW! If you've ever wanted to check out the fun and friendly crowd at BBWNorthwest events, here's your chance to do it FREE as we waive cover for this first ClubBBW event at Katie J's.

HOW IS CLUB BBW DIFFERENT than our private hall BYOB bashes? They are open to the public, have a cash bar and more of a nightclub atmosphere. Doors open at 9 PM and we'll be partying until 2 AM! Because we were able to publicly advertise this event, we look forward to lots and lots of newbies joining the BBWNorthwest fun.

JOIN US FOR AN OUTRAGEOUS Saturday night of dancing and romancing. RSVP is not required, but we'd love to know how many plan to be there. Check it out at http://www.BBWDance.com :)

John Cena and BBW

2009-05-16T23:42:00.002-05:00

I think it's really great when you hear of a celebrity or someone famous talking about BBW in a positive light. Not to mention being attracted to someone heavier.

I saw this interview with wrestler John Cena on the Howard Stern show. In it, he talks about an "intimate encounter" with a bbw. He says it was a great experience! John also says he was absolutely attracted to her. Stern tells him he's quite a man and I agree! Real men are able to look at the total package and date who they like, not base their attraction on how much a person weighs.

Relationships in Movies..... Real or Fiction?

2009-04-28T00:12:00.006-05:00

Tonight I was watching a movie that could be considered romantic, and I found myself thinking how great it would be to meet (find, date, FALL IN LOVE WITH) a guy that would actually like, respect, and love the person that I truly am. Someone that actually bases his attraction on my personality and the person that makes up this frame. With that thought, I had to wonder if movies set us single ladies up for this type of romance, or just set us up for a big fall.

Dating and expectations have really changed. It used to be dinner and a movie. Now it's not even knowing someone's last name. What used to be dating has fallen into the blink and you miss it category.

I definitely think that the older you get, the wiser you get (or at least you should). You kind of know what you need out of a relationship and you get better at figuring out if it is right or not pretty quick. At least that is what has happened to me. I know what I am looking for in a relationship, and I am content to remain single until I find what and who I am looking for.

I remember reading sometime back that a survey found that women in the USA are unhappy because so many men are looking for short term or casual encounters. Women need, crave, and want romance.

In most movies, at least the romantic ones, the relationship is long term and heading toward marriage. This used to be the way things were in real life too. The question is, will things ever be like that again?

There are some that say that movies are just that, movies. So that would mean that relationships in the movies are just fiction as well. Love, romance, and chivalry would be fiction, not the way that real life is. So does that mean a single woman should not expect to find a guy that is going to fall in love with her and stay that way?

I think it's safe to say that their are a million women out there that would love to meet a guy like Edward (Robert Pattinson) in the movie Twilight. Or Leonardo Di Caprio in his role on Titanic. The list could go on and on. Why are they dream guys? Because they are caring, adoring, committed, protective, and just accepts and loves the woman for who she is.

Bea Arthur Dies at 86

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When I was a kid, I loved to watch the Golden Girls. I know some may say that was an odd choice for a kid, but they were so funny. I would imagine I watched probably all the episodes.

I was really saddened today when I got online and I saw that Bea Arthur had passed away. She was the one that played Dorothy on the show. Her dry sense of humor was always so funny.

It hasn't been that long ago that Estelle Getty passed away. She died at the age of 84 on July 22, 2008. She played Dorothy's mom Sophia on the show.

Bea Arthur died from cancer. She was 86 years old.

The Sisterhood Award

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PassionateEater.com is a wonderful blog all about food! On it, you will find all kinds of mouthwatering pictures, reviews, and information on where to get great food. When you read her posts, you are going to watch to dive in and try every restaurant on the blog. So I was really excited when she thought of me for the Sisterhood Award.

So now it's my turn to pass this award on to ten other bloggers. If you have received the award, make sure to post it on your blog. You will need to bestow it upon ten other bloggers as well. Hopefully, the ten I pass it onto are all female, if not, my apologies! It happens sometimes. With a little creativity, you can still display your Sisterhood Award with pride.

The ten blogs I am passing I am giving it to are;
1. Avon Romance Blog

2. Autumnal Confessions & Sexy Advice

3. Sexy Old Broad

4. Happily Ever After

5. Altered Events

6. A Rose By Name

7. Isolated Existence

8. Your Dark Passenger

9. Rants, Thoughts, and Other Things

10. D-Lo's Lounge