I’m exhausted. Just completely exhausted. 182 I’m exhausted. 

Just completely exhausted.

182 Black people have been killed by police since the day that George Floyd was murdered. Since the start of Derek Chauvin’s trail, police killed an average of three people a day, which added up to 64 people killed by the police. There have been more killings, not less. 

Last night, the police murdered a child. A CHILD. And this is NOT the first child murdered by the police. This isn’t even the first child murdered by the police THIS YEAR. 

As the wife of a teacher, I can tell you that we cut funding to education all the time. So why are so many people still not onboard with cutting funding for the police? What do they need more money for? So they can continue to murder people? There are way too many police officers on payroll who do not know how to do their jobs. And there are way too many others that are helping to cover this information up (not well, obviously). 

We would never let educators be this terrible at their jobs. 

We would never let doctors be this bad at their jobs. 

Hell, most of you can’t even deal with a barista not making your order “right”. 

But cops killing innocent civilians is fine? We are just going to accept that as a county?

The average white/non-Black person is not doing enough. Do more. Do better. Because we’ve been doing our part but white supremacy can’t be dismantled without the involvement of white people.
This accurately sums up my weekend. How was yours? This accurately sums up my weekend. How was yours?
It’s been a challenge to find joy this week. But It’s been a challenge to find joy this week. But Black Joy has been my mission. Most of the people in my life have been overwhelmed and exhausted by constant grief, fear, and disrespect. Many of us have been reminded of the times we were pulled over by cops for driving while Black or the times we’ve feared for our parents, siblings, children, cousins, and other friends and family members. Sometimes it feels like we are all stuck in this cycle, doomed to witness and experience Black suffering and trauma forever. I have to constantly remind myself that times haven’t changed but we ARE changing things. We have to. And until those changes really take place permanently, I’m choosing Black Joy whenever I can. Because Black Joy is resistance. 

Here’s where I was able to find joy this week:

🤍 Interviewing @majorcreates + @tiffanydbrown_, two dynamic and talented  Black women for @heartandhustlepodcast.

🤍 Long chats with @studio404design about everything under the sun. 

🤍 The Falcon and the Winter Soldier and how unapologetically Black it is. 

🤍 Texting Marvel memes back and forth with @mmalikaj who is FINALLY obsessed with Marvel. My hard work has paid off! 👏🏽

🤍 Trying to recreate @eatatbento at home since we live in DC now. 

🤍 Reading The Gilded Ones. 

🤍 Knowing that @bohemianseoul is moving east! 

If you are Black, where did you find joy this week? If you aren’t Black, we’re you able to bring joy to a person who is Black this week or amplify a voice celebrating Black joy?
We receive hate, lies, injustice, and death. But We receive hate, lies, injustice, and death. 

But we deserve joy.

So many of us are reaching new levels of exhaustion because of the continued attacks on our community by those who are being paid to protect us. There are some days where our situation feels impossible. On those days, please take the time out to do one small thing that brings you joy. As Black people, we have to experience and carry so much trauma while living in this country. But we deserve joy. We deserve joy.
I’ve been spending every free moment chasing gor I’ve been spending every free moment chasing gorgeous blooms. I know they don’t last long so I’m trying to enjoy them as much as a can while they are here. It’s a great reminder to live in the moment and enjoy your life right now.
Lately I’ve been meditating, manifesting, and do Lately I’ve been meditating, manifesting, and doing a little bit of yoga before I even get out of bed. Yes, you heard that right, I do bed yoga. Doing these simple things before I leave the comfort of my bed have really been helping me feel like I can take on anything during the day. Do you do anything special in the morning that makes you feel more equipped to handle the day?
I’m so happy that the weather is consistently co I’m so happy that the weather is consistently cooperating and we can get out to explore more! I’m usually a homebody but being stuck inside this past winter has really made me appreciate every good weather day so much more than I ever have before. The best thing about being in a new city is that everything is new to me so even staying close to home feels like an adventure.
Drinking my way through Orlando with all the best Drinking my way through Orlando with all the best teas!🧋
Home is whenever I’m with you. 🤍🍵 @qreatec Home is whenever I’m with you. 🤍🍵 @qreatecoffee
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Friday I'm In Love · February 23, 2017

Friday I’m In Love

I like to be positive but I would be lying to you if I told you I had a good week. Monday started off well but by Tuesday, things started to go south. In addition to being sick, I’ve had…

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Friday I'm In Love · January 6, 2017

Friday I’m In Love

The first week of 2017 has been exceptionally wonderful. Personally, I have had wonderful heartfelt conversations with friends both in person and online, continued my efforts for better health, and spent lots of time laughing with John. Professionally, I booked…

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Friday I'm In Love · December 2, 2016

Friday I’m In Love

I’m keeping it short and sweet this Friday because it’s Moving Day! As you read this I will be carrying boxes into my new place and doing intense amounts of unpacking. Wish me luck!  ⚡ A travel bag with its own…

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Friday I'm In Love · August 19, 2016

Friday I’m In Love

Happy Friday! Last week we celebrated my Goddaughter’s birthday at the Magic Kingdom with her family but this weekend, John and I are headed to the kid party with all of her friends. Admittedly, our friends throw some of the…

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Friday I'm In Love · June 24, 2016

Friday I’m In Love

Welcome to Friday! By the time you are reading this, I will be strolling through Disney Springs with my mom, picking out the perfect spot for brunch (find out what we decide on). I’ve also promised to help her learn…

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Friday I'm In Love · May 27, 2016

Friday I’m In Love

Happy Friday, lovelies! If you need me this weekend I’ll be at MegaCon in Orlando with the talented A Design Geek. I’m so excited to spend the weekend with some of my favorite people, surrounded by thousands of other nerds….

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Friday I'm In Love · May 20, 2016

Friday I’m In Love: Traveling around the world, Gender Neutral Pronouns, Badass Women, and Desktop Decor

My mom came back from NYC this week which means Scrappy-Doo went home with her. I miss her so much already! I’ll have to pay them both a visit this weekend in between all the crazy adventures that John and…

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Friday I'm In Love · April 29, 2016

Friday I’m In Love

It’s Friday and you know what that means! It’s time to share my favorite links for the week before heading off on a weekend full of adventures. Today, John and I are headed to the Europa Games Expo, which is…

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Friday I'm In Love · April 15, 2016

Friday I’m In Love | Links

Happy Friday! The weekend is upon is which means the best is yet to come and it’s right around the corner! I had a long week full of consulting with creative clients and working on the editorial calendar for Equal…

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Uncategorized · April 8, 2016

Friday I’m In Love | Links

This week was a busy one! On Monday I did a photo shoot for Mint + Whimsy Studios. On Tuesday I recorded a new episode of the Heart and Hustle podcast with Angelica. Wednesday and Thursday were spent working with…

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Friday I'm In Love · April 1, 2016

Friday I’m In Love

This week was a productive one so I’m not at all mad at myself for working a half day today. After an early lunch I’m headed to Epcot with friends and later, John and I are heading to a comedy show…

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Friday I'm In Love · February 12, 2016

Friday I’m In Love

Axum Coffee Happy Friday, beautiful people! I’ve had a busy week full of work and play. I’ve been catching up on my reading this week and I’m trying to keep my Goodreads profile updated this year. I’ve also been enjoying working…

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I’m exhausted. Just completely exhausted. 182 I’m exhausted. 

Just completely exhausted.

182 Black people have been killed by police since the day that George Floyd was murdered. Since the start of Derek Chauvin’s trail, police killed an average of three people a day, which added up to 64 people killed by the police. There have been more killings, not less. 

Last night, the police murdered a child. A CHILD. And this is NOT the first child murdered by the police. This isn’t even the first child murdered by the police THIS YEAR. 

As the wife of a teacher, I can tell you that we cut funding to education all the time. So why are so many people still not onboard with cutting funding for the police? What do they need more money for? So they can continue to murder people? There are way too many police officers on payroll who do not know how to do their jobs. And there are way too many others that are helping to cover this information up (not well, obviously). 

We would never let educators be this terrible at their jobs. 

We would never let doctors be this bad at their jobs. 

Hell, most of you can’t even deal with a barista not making your order “right”. 

But cops killing innocent civilians is fine? We are just going to accept that as a county?

The average white/non-Black person is not doing enough. Do more. Do better. Because we’ve been doing our part but white supremacy can’t be dismantled without the involvement of white people.
This accurately sums up my weekend. How was yours? This accurately sums up my weekend. How was yours?
It’s been a challenge to find joy this week. But It’s been a challenge to find joy this week. But Black Joy has been my mission. Most of the people in my life have been overwhelmed and exhausted by constant grief, fear, and disrespect. Many of us have been reminded of the times we were pulled over by cops for driving while Black or the times we’ve feared for our parents, siblings, children, cousins, and other friends and family members. Sometimes it feels like we are all stuck in this cycle, doomed to witness and experience Black suffering and trauma forever. I have to constantly remind myself that times haven’t changed but we ARE changing things. We have to. And until those changes really take place permanently, I’m choosing Black Joy whenever I can. Because Black Joy is resistance. 

Here’s where I was able to find joy this week:

🤍 Interviewing @majorcreates + @tiffanydbrown_, two dynamic and talented  Black women for @heartandhustlepodcast.

🤍 Long chats with @studio404design about everything under the sun. 

🤍 The Falcon and the Winter Soldier and how unapologetically Black it is. 

🤍 Texting Marvel memes back and forth with @mmalikaj who is FINALLY obsessed with Marvel. My hard work has paid off! 👏🏽

🤍 Trying to recreate @eatatbento at home since we live in DC now. 

🤍 Reading The Gilded Ones. 

🤍 Knowing that @bohemianseoul is moving east! 

If you are Black, where did you find joy this week? If you aren’t Black, we’re you able to bring joy to a person who is Black this week or amplify a voice celebrating Black joy?
We receive hate, lies, injustice, and death. But We receive hate, lies, injustice, and death. 

But we deserve joy.

So many of us are reaching new levels of exhaustion because of the continued attacks on our community by those who are being paid to protect us. There are some days where our situation feels impossible. On those days, please take the time out to do one small thing that brings you joy. As Black people, we have to experience and carry so much trauma while living in this country. But we deserve joy. We deserve joy.
I’ve been spending every free moment chasing gor I’ve been spending every free moment chasing gorgeous blooms. I know they don’t last long so I’m trying to enjoy them as much as a can while they are here. It’s a great reminder to live in the moment and enjoy your life right now.
Lately I’ve been meditating, manifesting, and do Lately I’ve been meditating, manifesting, and doing a little bit of yoga before I even get out of bed. Yes, you heard that right, I do bed yoga. Doing these simple things before I leave the comfort of my bed have really been helping me feel like I can take on anything during the day. Do you do anything special in the morning that makes you feel more equipped to handle the day?
I’m so happy that the weather is consistently co I’m so happy that the weather is consistently cooperating and we can get out to explore more! I’m usually a homebody but being stuck inside this past winter has really made me appreciate every good weather day so much more than I ever have before. The best thing about being in a new city is that everything is new to me so even staying close to home feels like an adventure.
Drinking my way through Orlando with all the best Drinking my way through Orlando with all the best teas!🧋
Home is whenever I’m with you. 🤍🍵 @qreatec Home is whenever I’m with you. 🤍🍵 @qreatecoffee
Happy first day of spring! Most of the blooms aren Happy first day of spring! Most of the blooms aren’t out yet in the DC area but that didn’t stop us from spending every moment we could outside today. I am SO happy that winter is officially over and I can’t wait to twirl around under cherry blossoms in a few weeks.

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