About Me

My name is Mckenna.

I am seventeen years old/young.

I am recovering from anorexia nervosa, even though I am still ambivalent in regards to making a full recovery. I also have minor purging (self-induced vomiting) tendencies, and struggles with self-harm.

Since returning from the Center for Change (treatment center) in January of 2013, after a four-month stay, my suicidal thoughts have lessened, much to my wonder.

But, besides my eating disorder, there are other things in life that I love:

  • My Chemical Romance
  • Family Guy
  • Phantom of the Opera
  • Wicked (musical)
  • Rent (musical)
  • Rock music in general; new or old
  • Knitting
  • Writing/poetry
  •  and other randomness, so if I don’t post pro-recovery pictures and quotes all of the time, don’t be too surprised.
  • Les Miserables (2012)
  • Next to Normal
  • Doctor Who
  • Art
  • Sam, Olivia, Jess, Jora, Em, Logyn, Sydney V, Maggie, Shaena, April, and more :)

Let me make this clear: I am not a fitspo blog, I am not a thinspo blog, I am not a pro-ana or pro-mia blog.  I’m not even sure if I can call this a recovery blog because I’m human, a little sick, and have slips.

I post about various things because, though I am still searching for an identity separate from my eating disorder, I have moments where ‘the real me’ starts to shine through. And what is recovery without things that DON’T focus on anorexia, bulimia, starving yourself, weight , and most importantly: food??

If I lose followers because I’m not strictly a recovery or thinspo blog, that’s just fine.  Depends on what kind of blog you’re looking to follow.

SOME FUN FACTS

1. I lived in Okinawa, Japan for two years.

2. I have a twin sister.

3. I went to the exact center that the documentary “Thin” was filmed at. Even recognized the staff members.

4. I play a little piano, used to play violin, can play a little guitar, and sing.

5. I am the only person in my family without an iPhone

6. I used to compulsively journal (HAD to write at least three to six pages a day and would journal in the car, in restaurants, etc) but now I just journal whenever I feel like I need to.

7. I just barely love tea more than coffee. They are both my inanimate lovers. (Don’t tell them that)

8. I won third place in a talent show in eighth grade singing “My Own Worst Enemy” by Idina Menzel. It did not go unnoticed how depressing a song it really is.

9. I have a Bichon named Slinky (male).

10. It’s - in earnest - scary how well I can imitate a guy’s voice if I try to sing a male’s part. Partly funny, partly creepy.

Musicals I’ve seen:

  • Phantom of the Opera
  • Wicked
  • Little Women
  • Chicago
  • Rent
  • Legally Blonde (community theater)
  • Next To Normal (community theater)
  • Hairspray (^^)
  • Nutcracker ballet (not a musical, but similar kind of thing)

Roles I would LOVE to play someday (ideally, but not in the least likely to ever happen):

  • Natalie Goodman from Next To Normal
  • Elphaba from Wicked
  • Christine from Phantom of the Opera (HAH!)
  • Ensemble member/junkie from Rent
  • Eponine from Les Miserables