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.
Happy Gotcha Day @valkyrieambrosonokeefe! I truly Happy Gotcha Day @valkyrieambrosonokeefe! I truly don’t know how we would have made it through this year without you! You are the sweetest, happiest, cuddliest dog ever. 🤍🐾
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Personal · August 25, 2014

Update: 27 Before 28

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Some of the prints I ordered from Love Ashley Designs.
 

In a little less than 6 months I will be 28 so I thought it might be a good time to check in on my 27 Before 28 list. So far, things are going well and I believe most of my goals will be accomplished by the time I turn 28.

1. Visit 3 new places.

I’m still working on this one! When presented with the opportunity to travel so far this year, I have gone to places that I already know and love.

2. Visit 3 places I love.

Shortly after turning 27 I headed to NYC. I also spent some time in Charlotte, North Carolina  and Savannah, Georgia this year.

3. Visit family/friends at least 3 times.

I visited family in North Carolina, Miami, and Naples.

4.  Work out at least four times a week.

Besides the month that my grandfather was in the hospital, I have been pretty consistent with this since March.

5. Walk or run at least two miles every day.

It is always walking but I am getting it done!

6. Eat something green every day.

I have not been perfect with this one. I do eat something green every few days but I have not been doing it daily.

7. Go vegan for another full month.

Maybe I should do this during September. It’s not terribly hard since I am already a vegetarian but it definitely helps me feel lighter and eliminates anything that is not so healthy from my diet.

8. Start a weekly kindness challenge.

Working on this one! Hopefully I will start this weekend.

9. Come up with a more efficient system for my taxes.

Done!

10. Do three personal/passion projects.

I’m currently in the middle of two. I have no doubt that I will have three done by the time I am 28.

11. Open an Etsy store.

Still putting together the details on this one but hopefully in the next few months it will be done.

12. Teach my first e-course.

I’m starting to think this one will not happen before I turn 28 but possibly around the time I turn 28.

13. Collaborate with three creative people on different projects.

Currently on 2 of 3.

14. Read for pleasure every single day.

This one was easy!

15. Shoot for myself at least once a week.

So glad that I added this one. It’s so important to shoot for yourself even after you start doing it professionally.

16. Ask three of my role models out for lunch.

Working on 2 of 3.

17. Write at least five chapters of my book.

*bows head in shame* I am so behind on this one!

18. Photograph five families who cannot afford family pictures, as a gift.

I plan to do this in October and November so that the families can use it as their holiday photo.

19. Send emails to all my out of state and out of country friends at least once a week.

I’m definitely getting better at this.

20. Send cards to all my out of state and out of country friends at least once a month.

I slacked off during June and July but I am working on some August cards now!

21. Donate clothing at least four times.

Already done.

22. Create a great weekly cleaning schedule.

I’ve created it. I don’t always follow it…

23. Eat by the lake at least twice a month.

John and I have been doing this and it has been magical!

24. Start the day out with hot lemon water at least four times a week.

I missed doing this so much. I don’t know why I ever stopped!

25. Use the juicer at least five times a week.

It’s closer to three but I’m getting there.

26. Sing in a YouTube video.

Maybe this will happen when my guitar toting friend, Summer visits this weekend.

27. Do a comedy sketch.

Not sure when and if this will happen so I better start looking for opportunities!

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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.
Happy Gotcha Day @valkyrieambrosonokeefe! I truly Happy Gotcha Day @valkyrieambrosonokeefe! I truly don’t know how we would have made it through this year without you! You are the sweetest, happiest, cuddliest dog ever. 🤍🐾
Just out here searching for spring! It was here fo Just out here searching for spring! It was here for a minute but it disappeared! Here’s hoping I see weather in the 70’s (or at least the 60’s) sometime soon. 🌿🌤🌺

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