A few words, and plus-size model, Crystal Renn!

Hey Fabulous, Curvy Girls!

How are all of you today? Hope you're well, and feeling fierce!

Just wanted to say that I had forgotten to mention something from my post written on the 27th.

Well, I told you all about how I entered myself in the Torrid House of Dreams model contest and all, but I forgot to finish my thought, tie the loose ends. Why didn't I just edit the post from the 27th and put what I'm about to say there? I don't know. I just didn't want to I guess, haha! The non-conformist I am. :P

So I wanted to say that I'm excited to find out whether or not I'm a finalist in the contest (I find out the week of September 1st)! I'm going to be happy whether I win or not, because I tried, and that's all that matters to me. I don't have to live with the regret of not entering at all-what I've had to do in past years. Seriously, girls, if you've always wanted to enter in the Torrid model search, do it! Don't hold back! I had for so long, and regret doing so, but this year I felt that I was finally ready. Don't push yourself if you feel you aren't ready-do it when the time feels right. You'll be thrilled when you do decide to go for it though!

So I'm happy that I've entered the contest. I feel good about it. Wish me luck on winning! There are so many girls out there who've entered, but you never know who they're looking for! They could be looking for a girl like me. Then again, maybe I don't have the look they're looking for at the moment, and that's okay too. I wish lots of luck to you girls out there who entered! Remember, for whoever doesn't win, there's always next year! ;)

Another thing I wanted to talk to you girls about today is something I've had on my mind a lot lately. This topic is kind-of going outside the main theme of FCGs!, but not necessarily either. See, I created FCGs! to start a community for women of all shapes and sizes to come to so they can talk, share, connect, etc. I want women to love themselves, because most of us don't love ourselves the way we should and deserve. At the same time, I don't want FCGs! to have a very specific, set theme either. I want my visitors to feel like they can talk about everything here! Our fabulous curviness is a major topic for all of us of course, but we can also talk about other things too, like what's on our mind, who we're crushing on, etc.! This is a support community. I want everyone to feel better, and just talk about anything! So allow yourself to talk about whatever you like! ♥

So continuing on to what I wanted to say, I wanted to talk to you all today about something a little different that has been on my mind a lot lately. Toxic friendships. You all know what I'm talking about. Everyone has a toxic friend in their lives. Someone who is not exactly the best person to have around, sucking you dry of all your energy, leaving you feeling drained. HAHA, sorry for the dramatic description, but you know what I'm trying to say. Maybe you have more than one toxic friend in your life. You probably would have ended the friendship a long time ago, but feel like you have to keep that person/those people in your life for whatever reason. Maybe you feel bad because you don't want to hurt their feelings, or talking to them about letting them go would be too difficult of a thing for you to do. So, you continue to be held back by that person/those people, and their negativity just keeps on continuing to stunt your personal growth. Why do we do this to ourselves?

I think it's because we're human beings. We love our friends, but don't want to let them go even if they are driving us insane. But sometimes, the best decision you can make is to let them go. You see your life. You see it the way you want it to be. If someone in your life is causing overwhelming amounts of negativity in your life, it may be time to let them go. You don't need a person in your life like that. You need positive friends who will build you up, and believe in you, not negative friends who will hold you back. You need to be happy! People grow together, and they grow apart. But remember, always, always try to work things out first. Be honest, and tell them how you're feeling. If what you said makes them think about their behavior, you may have a true friend who honestly didn't know they were affecting you in such a way like you described. If they're not taking in what you said, or feel that they've done absolutely nothing wrong at all, they probably aren't a true friend. That shows that they don't care enough about you to try to work things out, that they don't want to admit having done any wrongdoing. Then again, maybe they're just ignorant, and don't care to listen to what you have to say. Whatever the case may be, watch their response, and go with your gut. Take care of yourself!

Sorry about that long bit, I've just been thinking about some things. :)

Now, for the last part of my post today, I wanted to post this gorgeous picture of another plus-size model named Crystal Renn. She's 22 years old, born in Miami, Florida. When Crystal started modeling at 14, she was told to lose almost a third of her body weight (Horrible!), and ended up becoming anorexic. When she recovered and gained 70 pounds, she began plus-size modeling. Crystal, I'm glad you're okay! You look stunning! Stay fabulous and curvy, girl! And I TOTALLY love her outfit! It's so vintagy and cute! Like 40's or 50's, you know? So cute!

I wanted to share this picture with you all today to remind myself and all of you that we're beautiful! ♥ Maybe I should post a picture everyday. If I don't write a text post, I could at least post a picture! :D What do you think?

One more picture of Crystal today-she's so stylish!

Love Yourself!

-Bran. ♥