This weekend was Juneteenth and a celebration of just being black and experiencing #blackjoy ! And looking back on it, I couldn't help but to feel appreciation for my friends and how far I've come.
It started off with a late morning picnic for a friend's birthday. I woke up that morning destined to wear all black and be all black! What I didn't know was that the picnic I thought would be a max of 2hrs of small talk turned out to be almost four hours of laughter and social therapy that I didn't know I needed. I got to see how beautiful, intelligent, and inspiring my friends are and how happy and motivated that made me. For the first time in a while, I felt free and I felt growth. Because of my breakup, some weight gain, my long stretch of unemployment, and that lingering bitch by the name of "Depression", I've had a really bad case of imposter syndrome. But as I sat there and realized how much I've smiled and laughed in such a short time, I started to remember who tf I am! And what helped me even more was the moment my friends took a bite of the macarons I made for the picnic. They loved it! Soon, they discovered my website/instagram and realized the potential I thought I didn't have with baking. I don't think they knew, but they made me feel seen and recognized. I almost didn't want this gathering to end but baby my decision to wear all black in a Louisiana humid summer was BOLD. And I had some social recharging to do.
But my point is that I'm so happy I have friends to remind me that I matter and I'm stronger than my doubt. We even had a little fun with a very sad attempt at a hula hoop contest and a quick photoshoot. As you can see, I was feeling myself. Please remember, thick thighs save lives! But seriously, do yourself a favor and surround yourself with friends like these. You want them to gas you up, push you, and make you feel joy like no other. Friendships are beautiful and help shape us into who we are. Do what you gotta do to find that tribe and find that joy. And if you're ever in the mood for some of the best treats you eve had, hit ya girl up at www.treatyeauxself.com
'Much love y'all!
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