Hey friend!
I am so unfocused, it’s almost unreal to me. The fog has overtaken my brain, and I can barely get through anything: work, assignments, a damn social post, my breakfast, you name it! Like, just a few seconds ago, I posted a BlueSky post without any hashtags. I do it all the time! I write whatever I want to say and hit the post button without even thinking of checking the damn post to make sure it’s complete. Uh! By the way, it’s the one about ICE agents being the “modern-day slave patrol” if you’re interested in checking it out.
Maybe I have ADHD. Perhaps it’s all the familial duties I have or my shitty job that’s stressing me out and making it harder for me to focus on the things I care about. The possibilities are endless. It could also very well be the state of the world because let’s face it, Minneapolis is having a hell of a time! Alex Jeffrey Pretti was just fatally shot on Saturday, January 24, by ICE. Before that, Renee Nicole Good was killed on January 7 of this year. And let’s not forget our dear Mr. George Floyd was brutally murdered during COVID on May 25, 2020, may he rest in power. I’m sure there are others I’m unaware of. Amidst all this tragedy, I pray for their families’ well-being and hope they find some peace.
Newsweek and the Advocate have some really good articles if you want to read more about what’s happening in Minneapolis. It’s your life, though. Check out any source of your choosing.
Here is the Advocate article I read:
I guess what I’m trying to say is, I’m mentally checking out without actually wanting to check out. Most likely, this is my body’s way of saying, “Hey! Let’s take a personal day or two or ten because shit is getting rough out here!” And as much as I’d like to do that, the world still spins. I still have to put food on the table, get my work done, take care of my family, and find time for my passions. Clearly, it’s hard for me to relax because I always feel like I have to be on the move, but I can’t ignore my body. The last time I did that, I fell ill.
So, this week, I am going to take at least one day to relax and reset. I absolutely need it if I want to be successful in my creative endeavors. I’ve worked too hard on this just to let it fall to the wayside.
A little something in ya ear…
I'm attending a very interesting screening and panel discussion this weekend called Echoes of a Dream, which “explores Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s legacy and lasting impact in Richmond, VA,” and to be honest, I totally forgot about this. Ha! But I’m glad I checked my calendar. I would’ve been heartbroken if I didn’t attend. So, keep an eye out for content pertaining to that experience in the near future.
After I’m finished writing this newsletter post, I’ll record the second episode of The Black Quirky Queer Podcast. Hopefully, it goes well. Editing takes such a long time, but it’s not as rough as it used to be. I’ve learned a thing or two along the way, and I do my best to pace myself so I don’t have to work so hard. So, keep an eye out for that episode as well.
Gee! We haven’t even made it into February yet, and so much has happened it seems, but I am determined to make 2026 a success despite all that’s happening around me. And I hope that you’ll continue to follow and support me on this journey. I really appreciate each and every one of you. Until next time … peace, love, and happiness. ☮️🩷😄
