Size 6 is The New "Fat"

I was having a conversation with my little sister about Karl Lagerfeld's comments about Adele being "beautiful... but too fat" (insert eyeroll and middle finger here). I thought that was enraging enough but she went on to tell me that recently an article had popped up on the internet saying how size 6 is the new plus size. Say what? Not only is that completely ridiculous but it's so dangerous. I mean, let's say you're one of those people who think I'm the one being completely ridiculous. Just think about it this way: what message does it send to actual plus size women when you tell them the spectrum has been broadened to include girls who in their minds are downright tiny, especially in comparison to their own selves? Is the mission to make them feel fatter, to make them feel even more that they are not accepted? And to the "new plus size" girls, is the mission to make them feel fat, period? Fat. The word itself is so... abstract. What is fat? That squishy yellow matter they always bring out on doctor shows? That little roll that sits on top of your jeans when you sit down? A few extra pounds, or a few hundred? Personally, I wish we lived in a world where no one had to be considered plus size. Why can't all women be catered to at one store? Why does one group of women "deserve" nicer clothes? Why does one group of women need their own special store? Why can't we all just co-exist without looking at the size of our bodies, without ostracizing another group of people into their own respective corners so we can pretend they don't exist. The fashion industry as a whole (whether it's Dior or Forever 21) needs to step up it's game in terms of catering to more than one type of girl. I'm afraid the end result will be a world full of eating disorders. But I'm also afraid people would be more comfortable with that.

weird

It has just come to my attention that my blog is largely viewed by people in the United States and Russia. I honestly, honestly hope that you all don't think I'm crazy. I have always been under the impression that nobody looks at this thing. I would like to know you guys! So please come forward and be crazy with me. x

opinions are like....

I've noticed recently, either because this is new or because I am now old enough to recognize it, that people try way too hard to change the opinions of others. I understand it in the case of an opinion that is of a dangerous nature (racism and the like) but honestly, if it is of my opinion that, say, ketchup is disgusting and you're threatening my life because of it... you have problems. You'd think (or at least I would) that since we've been in existence for two thousand and almost twelve years, someone would have realized by now that we are all different and therefore do not all think the same way. And isn't that the point of being alive? I'm all for a debate, usually, but why has it reached a point where everything has to be debated. Can things not just be left alone? My opinion will not change your life and the same goes for yours to mine.

i don't do mornings

so, I've been jobless for 2 months. just came back from a vacation to cuba. one can say I've really been enjoying my sleep. well, maybe a little too much but fuck it, it's my life and my problem to deal with. cut to this morning. i usually wake up at 7:45 am when my boyfriend gets up to go to work, and I'll typically stay awake with him until he leaves and then go back to bed. yeah well... I get back into my beautiful big comfy bed, close my eyes for half a second and then *BZZZZZZZ* oh bliss. the city has decided to dig up my lawn today. why on earth is this necessary? i mean there is quite literally a 15 foot hole in the ground, directly in front of my home, and for what? it's november. so I'm basically just waiting until I can go back to sleep. it's 2 pm now, by the way.