This has been a week. So much going on so let’s catch up to this week’s happenings. For one the biggest story of the week, George Floyd’s murder this past week. He was murdered on screen for all of the world to see. The events that have followed or should I say continue to follow have been uneasy to watch.
Mother of a Black Son
My heart hurt seeing George call out for his mother. I know a lot of people had to feel the same level of compassion. There were many who just saw it as business as usual. However I was floored for days after watching it. I am not going to lie, I saw the stories and initially tried to do my best to not watch it. I didn’t want to see another story of someone black or brown dead. I knew it would pull on me. However it was unavoidable and I ended up seeing it and I was devastated. I was in disbelief hearing the screams from him as well as the onlookers. It was a mess. I have a son and I couldn’t even imagine it. Every time a brown and black person is killed I feel the same way. I think about my own children and what I can or can’t do to keep them safe. I am not losing hope but I am about super close to the loss of hope line. I have to renew myself in order to teach my children from a place of love for their own well being and mine. It’s so disparaging to know that when people say All Lives matter that they don’t fully mean it. They get to choose what price is to be laid upon people of color. It’s hurtful, and deadly. George Floyd is one of the many who have died playing this game of value with Black and Brown lives. When will it end?
Podcast: Tea with Toi
I have recently launched Tea with Toi a podcast in collaboration with TCP (The Cultured Professional Network). Initially when I first started working with them 5 years ago I only wanted to blog with them. However as time progressed they got me in front of the camera as a guest podcaster. Now I have decided to take the leap of faith to start Tea with Toi and its out there now. Every Tuesday and Thursday you can listen in from 4-5pm. I also have a morning segment on the TCP in the Morning Show on Monday mornings from 7-9. My time is usually around 8am. However the show is super amazing and to check it out you should log onto TCP Facebook to watch it or the recap.
Home School is Over
Home school was hard for my kids. I can’t imagine what they have been feeling having this huge adjustment. It was a lot of sure. They missed the everyday interactions as well as the ability to be able to play and run around. They were in home school since March 14th. There were a lot of tears, a few yelling fits, as well high frustrations. Between the school work, zooms, and Google Classroom they were over it way before it ended. I was over it too having to balance work, blog, and their education. It wasn’t a walk in the park but we got through it. My youngest has advanced to 1st grade, the middle child to 3rd and the oldest is going to Junior High School. Either way I couldn’t be more prouder of them and that’s for sure. We celebrated like we always do, their move up sign and for my youngest a special shirt in lieu of no Kindergarten ceremony she would have had.
Keep Being Sweet
I am still enjoying my time being a Kick Sugar Crew member. Smart Sweets are the candy that keeps the taste but only has 3g of sugar. I have found them to be amazing and they have regular and plant based candy. I keep my pantry stocked. To save 10% on any order $30 or more click here.
Tik Tok
Did you know that I have Tik Tok? Its one of the fun things that my kids and I have kept us entertained during this quarantine. See the shenanigans here:
So with as much pain and frustration there has been, I am grateful for being able to tap into my creativity at least for the first half of this week.
Next week I will be getting my children’s Mom Camp material together so that we can make sure we are ready for whatever this Summer brings our way. Stay safe and I will be back tomorrow with Sunday Message. Sunday Message is the message to start our week. You may not go to church or have a set of spiritual beliefs, this is the way to guide your heart and mind and move with confidence through this dark mind.
Since we are all all at home make sure you are following me on all social media platforms as Toitimeblog. I look forward to interacting you off the website and on. How are you doing this week? What were your challenges and triumphs: comment in the comment section I look forward to reading what you have to say.
