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Live                    Love
Experience          Fun
Laugh                  Dance
Succeed                  Inspire
Money               Win
Hair                          Shock
Teach                    Eat
Travel                      Relax
Learn                      Watch
Proud                     Happy

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Growing up Skinny in America

I V G G B E L Z U W C G D D D
P T N N T E W B Y V N P C I J
O M O I R F A N Y I S R J F V
R Z R D I O N U K U E I R F T
C E T N W U B R T A O F U E M
O P S A F E O B T I L D U R A
O L T T D W I I U M F N E E B
L J H S D V V R I T A U F N R
E Q H R C E M L D G S X L T A
N Z A E G J O G N I O G T U O
Q H R D P U P M I L S J J B T
U S M N D L C X U H L I H P Z
I N H U F H B V O S T W D Y H
S M A R T U Z U U N H P U V W
L J P G I N D E P E N D E N T

BEAUTIFUL
COOL
CREATIVE
DIFFERENT
FUNNY
HARDWORKING
INDEPENDENT
LOUD
OUTGOING
SLIM
SMART
STRONG
STUBBORN
UNDERSTANDING
WEIRD

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1. Know why you are doing it

2. Plan

3. Be determined

4. Have patience

5. Stay focused

6. Don't let everyone know your business

7. Learn new things

8. Don't be afraid of failure

9. Take notes of people at the level you want to be at

10. Try not to stress

11. Live in the moment

12. No regrets

13. DO NOT give up

14. Don't be scared to ask for help

15. Believe in yourself

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FIU has been my dream school ever since I first laid eyes on it. I was sitting in my living room on my desktop computer with my cousin Nadia looking at different Florida colleges (we actually only looked at about 2-3). FIU stuck out to me because it just looked like the place I really needed to be at. I would love to attend this school not only because it's right here in Florida but also because I heard the medical program there is really good. I believe that I would succeed tremendously on campus with the help on the educators and mentors. Receiving an acceptance has been my dream for the longest, and I should be accepted because I will definitely be a hard working student and will make my University proud.

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In life, we all face obstacles that we later on overcome, because even the darkest night will end and the sun will rise. In my life, I've not only overcame bullying but also anxiety at the same time. To think being picked on at school about my weight was enough, I even had to come home and hear the rubbish. I even had to take care of my siblings while my mother was at work; I was so overwhelmed and tired of everything. But I made it through and I didn't let the bullying and stress of my siblings stop me from doing my best in school. Dealing with those two things has contributed to me being a very strong willed, hardworking, and independent person so I gained a lot in the end.

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Growing up skinny had its advantages and disadvantages; like being able to fit in almost anything, but having to be constantly bothered by those played out jokes about my body that seem to jab me on the heart with each verbal contact. “No, I’m anorexic, but thanks for asking”. Yeah, being 17, 5’3, and 110 is not very intriguing; especially with a body positive movement plastered all over social media that leave you feeling very positive.

I am skinny and proud. But, I haven't always been small; during 4th and 5th grade I was actually called fat, then thick by 6th grade...then I got too skinny by 8th. A huge push in the media began on uplifting large bodies that left lean people to be seen as unhealthy.  My whole life I thought thinner was better but it seems as though that statement wasn't very true at all.

“When are you going to grow some woman features” a guy once asked me in class. The question was so sudden; I didn't even know how to respond. All I could do was laugh away the hurt I truly felt. I understand that I resemble a stick, and I'm perfectly fine by that. Yeah, perfectly fine until I start to dwell on the fact that I lack all the things females my age possess. This isn't very pleasing.

To be skinny in America means being good...but not good enough. “Girl at least you're not overweight, but you're too small”.Being thin use to be the swing! But now it seems to be a disgrace. When I was younger, slim bodies and big breast were plastered and admired almost everywhere. Then a movement began about 2 years ago about putting a stop to body shaming and encouraged individuals (mainly women) to love their bodies. Cool, yet on the contrary, if society is all for the idea of self love, why should I feel or be told that my natural body isn't okay?

As a child, my diet was never monitored. Grandma why didn't you or mommy watch my eating habits? Why did you guys let me eat so much in 4th grade? Why did you guys make fun of me along with other family members when I got chunky? Why do you guys still have things to say about my body even though the weight is gone? Do you not understand the damage done mom? Grandma? Uncle? Auntie? Cousins? Do you?

No one had anything to say about me in my household until I gained weight for 2-3 years, but I lost it so I don't understand why there's still so much talk and I don't hear any congratulations. Are you guys just mad because I lost all the work by myself with no help? Half my family members aren't even fit.

My parents have contributed to me very independent. Without their help, I managed to push myself to be in good health. Some insecurities lie within me though which my parents also contributed too. Shout out to you guys.

Being picked on about being skinny has taught me to be to be thankful for good health. Everything in life is not about being fat or scrawny. It's about being healthy, happy, and alive because no matter the situation, people will always have something to say.

People are going to talk regardless of how you look, act, live, or weigh. Being slim feels great! I'm proud to say that I'm becoming very comfortable in my skin. This is MY body, if I'm happy with it, that's all that matters.

As Oprah Winfrey once stated, “turn your wounds into wisdom”. Which is exactly what I'm doing. I admire this woman a lot because she doesn't resemble most of the ladies in Hollywood; beat with make-up, flashing her money, and living for attention. She has broken down many invisible barriers for colored women, shaped cultural trends, also promoted various liberal causes.

BBQ BBQ pumpkin, pumpkin!

BBQ BBQ corn, corn!

BBQ BBQ wiener, wiener!

I love, I love BBQ

BBQ BBQ onion, onion!

BBQ BBQ steak, steak!

BBQ BBQ chicken, chicken!

I love, I love BBQ

Hey, where did all the food go?

I'm still hungry.

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Dahalia C. Dwyer

Miramar, Fl 33023 | 786-458-9777 | Dahalia.dwyer@gmail.com

Objective

•   Looking for part-time job.

Education

Miramar Highschool

•   Major: Medical
•   Related coursework: All Honor classes/ 3.0 GPA

Skills & Abilities
•    Able to complete large amounts in a reasonable amount of time

•     Very focused

•     Able to stand for long periods of time

•     Multi-tasker

Management

•   As me being very active in the Church. I always help out with everything going on; especially programs that we may have where I manage and direct individuals on where to go and what to do throughout the day without getting frustrated, rude, or confused with the job at hand.

Communication

•    People always tell me that my communication level is extremely remarkable. I tend to act and speak very well with all ages. I also have a good way with words and tone.

Leadership

•    I was Secretary of my school’s DECA program last year; which is a very helpful business class. Also I babysat children after school which has taught me valuable communication and responsibility skills.

Experience

•     Babysitting

•     Volunteer work
•     Technician

Reference
•   Thelma Jackson
•  Patrice Morrison

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