RayPettus
posted on May 19, 2009
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Tags: photos, Clothing, mirrors, negative talk
Today I saw the graduation images from the photographer and there was no way of hiding the fact that I have reached an unforgiving weight. As I looked at the pictures I had to ask myself how did I allow myself to get to this place. I looked absolutely mis... read entire post
RayPettus
posted on May 18, 2009
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Tags: date, dental hygiene, unemployed, texting, guy
Ok, I met a really nice man for lunch this past weekend. Although this was our first meeting we had been chatting online and talking on the phone for over a year. I had such a great time with him and he accepts me for me, including my weight issues, in... read entire post
RayPettus
posted on May 18, 2009
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Tags: healthy, salt, hungry, snack, SSHE
Well I just had my first Seattle Sutton Healthy Eating (SSHE) meal. It really was not bad and very filling. My dinner consisted of a lemon pepper loaf, twice baked potato, spinach and steamed apples with cinnamon and nutmeg.
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RayPettus
posted on May 18, 2009
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Tags: diabetes, calorie, exercise, obese, invisible, diet
I decided that it was time to make a decision about my weight challenge. Today I weighed in more than I have in over 20 years, at 296 pounds. Many of my soulcast fans will recall from previous blogs that this has been an issue for quite some time. I am h... read entire post
RayPettus
posted on Mar 08, 2009
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Tags: excuses, college, bridges
I was talking with a friend the other day and I mentioned how someone I knew made a statement that when he wanted to go to college there was not any money. This same person became distant when I returned to college to complete my degree. I am not certain... read entire post
RayPettus
posted on Mar 05, 2009
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Tags: professor, dating, akwardness, crush, wine
I recently was perusing a dating site that I tend to frequent too often and ran across a profile with a familiar face. Some years ago in my undergrad anthropology course I had a professor that was absolutely brilliant and also quite sexy. At first I was ... read entire post
RayPettus
posted on Mar 04, 2009
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Tags: gay, lesbian, mask, secret
A good friend of mine posted the blog below titled "masks". It was a real eye opener for me and caused me to question what mask I wear and what is keeping me from removing my masks. Many of us wear some sort of mask and sometimes it is conscious and othe... read entire post
RayPettus
posted on Mar 01, 2009
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Tags: HIV, love, privacy
I received a call yesterday that you were back in intensive care. From the report they said you were frail and black as coal. I assume the virus has overtaken you and I wonder how long you will be with me. I am not certain how I can manage without hearin... read entire post
RayPettus
posted on Mar 01, 2009
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Tags: friendship, journey, higher education
As I approached another milestone in my life I look around and wonder where are the friends that were with me when I began my journey. Was there something about my goal of achieving a higher education that did not resonate with you? I am sadden because ... read entire post
RayPettus
posted on Mar 01, 2009
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Tags: friends, happy, compromise, kindred spirit
I was asked the other day how many times do I plan on reinventing myself, my answer was indefinately! I am happy in my life and have been fortunate to have achieved a significant level of success. While although being alone I would like to someday meet m... read entire post
RayPettus
posted on Dec 18, 2007
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Tags: self-talk, be happy, akwardness
Hello All:
To those who remember me, I have returned to a place that I love to have the opportunity to write without restictions about my stories and my life.
You may ask, well Ray where have you been? Well it's a long story and I hope to shar... read entire post
RayPettus
posted on Aug 26, 2007
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Tags: travel, Europe, study, course work, Poland, school, abroad
I can hardly beleive that summer has ended and in a few weeks we will begin the official fall season. Well my summer was active and full of many exciting opportunities that I will not soon forget.
I studied abroad in Warsaw Poland this summer. This... read entire post
RayPettus
posted on Jun 30, 2007
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Tags: sleep, herbs, teas, homeopathic, insomnia
A friend of mine is struggling with sleep at night and is not interested in taking a sleeping aide. I thought I would ask my Soulcast members for suggestions. Some suggestions from my local Whole Foods includes...
Calm Forte a homeopathic non-habit... read entire post
RayPettus
posted on Jun 29, 2007
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Tags: sex, honesty, oral sex, curiosity, same sex, same
So I pose a question how many of you have ever truthfully thought about having sex with the same sex? ...most men love having their dicks sucked regardless of who is doing it...... read entire post
Increasingly, drug abusers are getting their next fix from their medicine cabinets, instead of from drug dealers. One out of 10 teenagers admits to abusing painkillers... Teenagers can get prescription painkillers from their parents medicine cabinets..... read entire post