tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-66709252012-02-16T07:46:56.529-08:00The Fat Savage SpeaksA place where I can vent and rant, rage and rend over the juicy tidbits of the herd mentality.Kellyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10959874443346724947noreply@blogger.comBlogger291100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6670925.post-15489129392020946612011-10-07T17:38:00.000-07:002011-10-07T17:40:15.124-07:00Eight Days Until Football Tryouts!That was a close call! I previously wrote about my fear of quitting after being sick, how it always seems to happen like that, etc. I've been over my cold for over a week, yet I procrastinated on getting back into the swing of prep for tryouts.
But I went to the gym today. Wow, am I a noodle! I did a 200 meter row warm-up, followed by 4 x 50 meter row sprints, Abdominal Rotations (1 set, each Kellyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10959874443346724947noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6670925.post-45926245094164634252011-09-20T19:29:00.000-07:002011-09-20T19:31:54.005-07:00Football Experience - 25 Days and CountingI really hate this. What is this, you ask? This is being sick. The sniffles, sore throat, pain in the ears, sneezing, general aches, etc. In short, a cold. But let me back up.
After my weight lifting, I had a couple days of event photography and photo editing that kept me from Thursday's workout session and Friday was spent editing and trying to get all the things done that I hadn't gotten doneKellyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10959874443346724947noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6670925.post-77873138514019763672011-09-14T20:59:00.000-07:002011-09-14T22:18:31.626-07:00Football Experience - 30 Days and Counting
One month. One month until tryouts. Nervous, excited, etc. Luckily, I was not too wiped out from yesterday's walk to make working out today a pain wracked experience. I know that pacing myself will be very important in this endeavor. Pacing myself has never been my strong suit. I have a tendency to get involved in something and go full steam ahead until I run out of steam. I have no intention Kellyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10959874443346724947noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6670925.post-42696739948040683202011-09-13T23:04:00.000-07:002011-09-13T23:04:06.608-07:00The Football Experience - 31 Days til Tryouts
7:00pm - I waited, nervously, for members of the team and the coach to arrive. Would I be able to keep up? Would I injure myself on my very first day out? Would everyone see just how weak and unfit I am?
Luckily, none of those things happened. We met up and did a little stretching before setting off for a brisk walk around a very large park in Ventura. One loop equaled approximately 1.5 milesKellyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10959874443346724947noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6670925.post-37936405863741327142011-09-12T20:18:00.000-07:002011-09-12T20:23:58.449-07:00Football Experience - 32 Days and CountingI went ahead and moved my football experience over here from Facebook notes. Here's my original post:
This morning I went to watch the tryouts for the Black Widows, a women's full-contact football team in Ventura. I went for several reasons: first, I wanted to see if this was something that I could even consider doing physically; second, I wanted to see if I would even like to play on a team Kellyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10959874443346724947noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6670925.post-5399999282950921622010-05-19T11:45:00.000-07:002010-05-19T12:20:49.475-07:00Tuesday, May 4th - Day One:In workout clothes I entered the boxing gym. Perhaps that was a subtle subconscious message to myself that I was indeed ready to workout. After grabbing my towel and water out of the car I stowed my keys and bag in a locker. My heart was beating so loud. I'll admit it, I was scared.What would my body do? Could I even do this? Will I look stupid? All these questions and Kellyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10959874443346724947noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6670925.post-78289486716537501302010-05-18T20:44:00.000-07:002010-05-18T21:17:31.801-07:00A New Journey BeginsSo it's been almost two years since I really did much of anything with this blog. It's time I changed that.During the summer of 2008 I was diagnosed with Type 2 Diabetes. To say I was scared would be a vast understatement. I was immediately put on a slew of medications to protect various organs from the damage that diabetes can cause. I was given access to some excellent Kellyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10959874443346724947noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6670925.post-76840720711685997762010-04-27T08:19:00.000-07:002010-04-27T08:19:58.023-07:00Can we be fat and fit? - The National NewspaperCan we be fat and fit? - The National NewspaperKellyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10959874443346724947noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6670925.post-10428034811096524402007-08-04T15:36:00.000-07:002007-08-04T15:43:55.087-07:00I'm fat...not stupid!What is it with certain people who assume that, because you are fat, you must be ignorant or something?Since when did fat become synonymous with dumb? Sorry, I must have missed that memo circulating the proverbial water cooler.Oh yeah, it must've been while I was holed-up in a state of self-loathing eating my way through a family sized bag of Doritos and a 2 liter of Coke.Go Kellyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10959874443346724947noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6670925.post-1161776311881658332006-10-25T04:36:00.000-07:002006-10-25T04:53:42.496-07:00Evil Empire RantI have been boycotting Wal-Mart for a few years now. Originally, I didn't like to shop there because the company has a very conservative Christian agenda. They do not sell CD's with Parental Lyrics advisory labels on them and they do not sell Plan B (or at least they didn't last time I checked).They are a business and have the right to stock, or not stock whatever items they wish.Kellyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10959874443346724947noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6670925.post-1138700620423419852006-01-31T01:40:00.000-08:002006-01-31T01:43:40.423-08:00Can I Have Fries with That Shake?If you want to read some amazingly funny words on size acceptance and being fat in our crazy, screwed up world, visit these ladies at http://www.fattymcblog.blogspot.comThey make me laugh so much. Brilliant, sassy and honest, these two ladies from opposites sides of the country tell it like it is.Enjoy!Kellyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10959874443346724947noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6670925.post-1132531657956937232005-11-20T15:53:00.000-08:002005-11-20T16:07:37.996-08:00 Sometimes, Sadness Rings TrueBeing separated from those you love is often difficult.It's been almost 2 months since my spouse has been in Cuba. Most days, life is good. I study, work, hang out with friends, you know, the normal day to day stuff that makes up the bulk of one's life.But there are days when you are sad, angry and feeling hopeless all at once. It is often difficult to sort out the Kellyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10959874443346724947noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6670925.post-1130958740048905852005-11-02T11:02:00.000-08:002005-11-02T11:12:20.060-08:00Plus-Sized Lovin'I don't normally talk about sex on this blog but I discovered a product yesterday that begs to be discussed.It's called the Liberator and it's a series of cushion shapes that can be used to enhance loveplay by tilting the pelvis to a more desireable angle.If you have one of those beds that sinks down then you know what I am talking about when I say angle.The best selling point Kellyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10959874443346724947noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6670925.post-1130224597796505042005-10-25T00:15:00.000-07:002005-10-25T00:18:18.576-07:00Rosa Parks Dies at Age 92I know that this is not "fat savage" news. But I have to express my deeply felt sadness at the demise of Rosa Parks. It distressed me to know that, in her last years of life, she did not live well."In the last decade, Mrs. Parks was awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom and the Congressional Gold Medal. But even as she remained an icon of the textbooks, her final Kellyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10959874443346724947noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6670925.post-1124229424650124742005-08-16T14:53:00.000-07:002005-08-16T17:37:55.843-07:00LMAO!!!!There are some things in life that are just too priceless not to pass along to others. This The Numinous 1 is one of them. Go there, check it out, and discover how witty a woman can really be. She is truly larger than life in her candor. I can't say anything else but...she rocks!Kellyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10959874443346724947noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6670925.post-1123625005275073112005-08-09T14:58:00.000-07:002005-08-09T15:21:13.513-07:00Fat Grrl Rides Motorcycle, Lives to Tell TaleOk, now it wasn't that bad at all. My first (and only) motorcycle lesson took place a couple of years ago. It went really well considering that the motorcycle was in pretty poor repair and was truly too large for my 5'2". But I managed. And I learned.I learned that there is a certain sort of freedom when riding a motorcycle and a kinship with other Kellyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10959874443346724947noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6670925.post-1123624419488878222005-08-09T14:47:00.000-07:002005-08-09T14:53:39.486-07:00Sailing Lessons Postponed Due to LifeYes, I had to quit my sailing lessons after only 2 days. Life just intruded and something in my over-full bucket called "obligations" had to be set aside so I didn't dump the whole darn thing. So sailing had to go. The instructor was very understanding and we discussed my return in the Spring once graduate school is done and the days start getting longer.My Kellyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10959874443346724947noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6670925.post-1122361401148176892005-07-25T23:55:00.000-07:002005-07-26T00:05:31.616-07:00Sailing Not Just for Skinny-Mini'sI am not a very nimble or acrobatic person. Once upon a time I could do the splits, a cartwheel and a back handspring. But that was many years ago and to attempt those tricks now would more than likely land me in the hospital.But I can do many other things and sailing is one that I have moved from the CAN'T DO list to the CAN DO list.Yep, I spent the late Kellyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10959874443346724947noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6670925.post-1121819548240915982005-07-19T17:26:00.000-07:002005-07-25T23:53:52.260-07:00Fat Grrls Can Camp Too!Here I am, trying out the coolest tree tent! It was wonderful! My first thoughts were "what if I break it?" and "what if I can get in it?" But my worries were in vain. A joy to get into and out of, a pleasure to relax and sleep in, this tree tent was amazing! These tents are truly made for the long haul and I am saving my pennies for one of my very own!Why sleep on the hardKellyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10959874443346724947noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6670925.post-1099442544740274322004-11-02T16:41:00.000-08:002004-11-02T16:42:24.740-08:00Go Vote...
Kellyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10959874443346724947noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6670925.post-1098426834008523612004-10-21T23:29:00.000-07:002004-10-21T23:33:54.010-07:00Today, I came across this post of mine from a body modification community of which I am a member. I remember my feelings from that time so clearly. Though it was over 8 months ago, I'm still experiencing the changes in my life. It's a joyous journey. Enjoy!
2004/02/03 18:30 Rattling around inside of me is this other person. This person is everything I am not. She's brave and ballsy and talented Kellyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10959874443346724947noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6670925.post-1096081049625775492004-09-24T19:57:00.000-07:002004-09-24T19:57:29.626-07:00Well hello...even my cat has some belly fat. Say hello to Jack, my drunken feline familiar. Jack says hello to all of you and wishes you would give him a snack. Any snack will do. Really. Kellyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10959874443346724947noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6670925.post-1095977278926775302004-09-23T15:07:00.000-07:002004-09-23T15:07:58.926-07:00So...here I am at sweet 16. Half a lifetime ago in reality. So why am I revisiting old photos? Because I'm pissed. I've been pissed for years. At 16 I was told I was fat. For years I let it wreck my life. Looking back on these photos made me realize that though I wasn't perfect, I also wasn't a freak, or ugly or unlovable. What a fucking waste. So now I use my anger and pissiness to fuel the Kellyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10959874443346724947noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6670925.post-1086985082773079602004-06-11T13:11:00.000-07:002004-06-11T13:18:02.773-07:00Yes, yes...it has been many a moon since I've been about but I have a dead computer to deal with so my posts will be few and far between. Kellyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10959874443346724947noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6670925.post-1080509281614191032004-03-28T13:15:00.000-08:002004-03-28T13:41:40.826-08:00~Fat SCUBA Adventures~
Oh happy day! I have finally been clued in to the most amazing thing. SCUBA diving adventures for fat women! Yeah! Yippee!
Now I've been dive certified since 1999 and I've lived in Hawaii since 2000. So you'd think I've gotten alot of bubble time logged, right?
Wrong!
I tried diving once here and it was a disaster for a variety of reasons. One of which was the last 40 Kellyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10959874443346724947noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6670925.post-1080271323273018902004-03-25T18:26:00.000-08:002004-03-25T19:39:52.483-08:00~The Fat Savage Speaks~
And fuck is she pissed off!
Let's start with the news that is makin' my savage blood boil.
Oh, here's some good shit to start with. The US Senate has passed a fetus protection bill. Check out the Yahoo news story HERE.
Now I'm all for children's rights but I truly believe in my heart that this is just a way to undermine a woman's right to choose. While it specifically Kellyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10959874443346724947noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6670925.post-1080203700875327942004-03-25T00:34:00.000-08:002004-03-25T14:43:31.043-08:00~Advice on Feelings During Moontime~
There is no time during the month that I feel more powerful that when I am menstruating. My "moontime" as I call it, is a sacred time just for me. It is when I pause and reflect on my life and look forward into the future to see where I want to go. It is a time of personal power and it shows in my speech and in my direction and focus.
It is also my time to Kellyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10959874443346724947noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6670925.post-1080203598133199942004-03-25T00:32:00.000-08:002004-03-25T14:46:35.436-08:00~The Feeling of Power~
Friday, March 12th was great. I was feeling good. I was reading something (now I can't remember what it was) and it had to do with dressing how we feel. I realized that my general choice was a big t-shirt and roomy cotton pants. While I like wearing it and it's comfortable I just felt like dressing up last night. I had a council meeting to go to and then had no other Kellyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10959874443346724947noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6670925.post-1080203426625248192004-03-25T00:28:00.000-08:002004-03-25T14:48:14.186-08:00~The Fat Savage Speaks~
So, the Fat Savage speaks. She is a petulant bitch who swings between giddy joy and all consuming depression.
Some would call that Manic-Depression. I call it Swinging.
Yes, I'm fat.
Yes, I'm savage. Not quite a modern primitive, though I often wish I could be that free.
I'm here to discover my muse and share it all with you.
I'm persistent.
I'm also fat.
Does Kellyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10959874443346724947noreply@blogger.com0