Happy Friday! Cheers to the weekend! What a long week but one thing is for sure, we made it and that should be celebrated.
Checking in for Good Health
I was able to go to the doctors. I’m happy to report that I got a good bill of health. That makes me so happy. That wasn’t the case years ago. I was dealing with excessive weight and a long list of unhealthy habits. With hard work and even with the pandemic eating and drinking all is well. I have to admit while talking to my doctor I got emotional. I also got my COVID-19 vaccination.
COVID–19 Vaccination
I got my first dose of the COVID-19 vaccination. I have to admit I wasn’t nervous but cautious. The initial shot wasn’t bad. I did have a headache and exhaustion. I had the Pfizer vaccination. After a little nap I was better and all seemed well. Let me be clear, the desire to get the vaccination is a personal decision. I do not believe everyone should get it if they don’t want it. For me, my children are my reasons. Two of my three kids have severe asthma. I want to do all I can to protect myself and them. My husband should be getting his second vaccination soon so that we as a team are protected.
Stress and Honesty-March Goals
I’ve had to be extremely honest with myself this week. I was feeling emotional at moments that didn’t make sense. Taking time out to give myself some grace has been extremely helpful. Taking that time for a Starbucks run while listening to podcast was one of the ways I practiced self-care. Self-care as I’ve stated before goes well beyond facials and pedicures. It’s the ability to tap into self to give yourself what you need moment by moment.
Motivation
I’m a big champion of finding ways to motivate yourself. This for me is in what I listen to, conversations, books, music, etc. Also taking charge on social media to provide motivation is equally important. Although I do love finding great products that are amazing as well as a great drink here and there, I want to make sure that this blog or my social media reflects both.
So I’ve been adding clear cut motivation on my social media platforms. If you follow me on Instagram I’ve dedicated a whole story highlight with curated motivation. Check it out! Also on Pinterest in my story pins. Also of course on Facebook.
This Week’s Highlighted Things to Know
I love a great cup of coffee. I also love a woman owned and Black owned coffee owner. Lokal Artisan Foods is one of my go tos in Philadelphia. The owner, Charisse, turned her story of starting her new business of French Toast bites into a growing empire. She now has French Toast Bites coffee and beer. One of the ways in which Charisse stands out is her ability to give back. $1 of every sale will go to Women United this months for Women’s History Month. So get your French Toast bites coffee or seasoning delivered to your house!
It’s 5 o’clock Somewhere
If you drink coffee until you can grab an adult drink how about combine the two?! Yes?! Trinity Flavors powered by La Colombe and crafted by Faber Liquors bring you an iced Irish coffee. This is your way to get #Irishbuzzed. If you remember I brought you Trinity Flavors a little under a year ago. It’s women owned and can be delivered right to your door. As with any alcohol remember to drink responsibly. Trinity Flavors is doing a Pot of Gold giveaway.
Blogs You May have Missed
It has been a long week and maybe just maybe you missed a blog this week. It’s still Women History Month. We are continuing to honor women everyday and uplifting them more in March!
Sunday Message Supporting Women
Monday Motivation Love/Hate Relationship with Monday
Women’s History Month Sejal Patel
Women’s History Month Iva Ballou
Women’s History Month Ivette Montejo
Podcast Friday-March Round Up
Another episode of Conversations with Toi is out! We are talking about grace. We are all experiencing pain or stress in our own ways. With that being said we need more grace to get through. Also I talk about one of the most important parts of the interview with Meghan and Harry that meant the most to me. Catch the episodes on all podcast platforms. Also get it on Goodpods. Congrats to Goodpods for being recognized by Fast Company as one of the most innovative social media platform!
Looking Ahead
I’ll be relaxing this weekend. Also I’ll be working on some behind the scenes work as I’m working on content all weekend long time too! That is the part that most bloggers spend their time doing! I do hope you have a great weekend! I’ll be drinking some women owned wine tonight. Friday is definitely a wine night!
Have a good week! We have all new content planned this week!
