Target Audience

Last night I had the pleasure of spending the evening with my two best friends, who are both like the sisters I never had but always wanted.

It made me realize just how lucky I am to have such amazing, supportive friends in my life. Although I have to admit they aren't Big Girl in a Skinny World's target audience, through knowing me for over 15 years, they have seen, first hand, the struggles I have endured being a big girl in a skinny world. They were both a little upset that I had not yet told them about this blog, but I explained they weren't necessarily my "target audience." Then I realized that although they aren't my target audience in size, they are because they have me and other big girls in their lives, and through seeing what we've gone through, they can commiserate and understand what we endure.

My beautiful best friends are pictured to the right of me in this picture from our 10 year high school reunion last fall. I am so lucky to have some of the skinny world people in my life, to love me, support me, and be my friend unconditionally. They have literally been my friends through thick and thin (yes, I was at one time skinny girls just like them)!

I sure hope all you big girls out there have supportive people in your lives too...whether they can be defined as falling within our "target audience" or not.

Footnote: I bought the pictured ocean blue dress from Nordstrom.com for about $160. It came in regular 0-12 sizes, as well as 14-24. Just a reminder to always browse department stores' websites for a wider variety of options!