A few weeks ago, Brittany tagged me in a post on facebook. She included a link to her blog. I love Brittany's writing and then to be included in it, what what? I was so excited to be mentioned in such lovely writing. I met Brittany when I met her roommate when they were looking for a place to live...a little over three years ago. Brittany inspires me in so many ways. She is my go-to woman when talking about hip-hop, diversity/inclusion, feminism, spirituality and general reflections on living life. She is so cool.
Check out her 31 things. What do you think of them? I love them. I hope to hang out on her hammock, too.
Starting a few days ago, there were 31 days till summer — gosh, I can’t believe May is basically over.
Over the last few months I’ve been spending some time exploring what it might mean for me to be well in my 25th year and a few friends invited me to join the 31 Days (till) Summer Challenge. Lots of folks are joining in, making lists of 31 ways to take care of oneself, and acting on each one. I’m jumping in a bit late, but made my list this afternoon. So, here goes something (not nothing)…
Commute by bike 4 days each week
Clean out my bedroom closet
Create a meditation space in the guest room
Read poetry
Take 2 turns at watering the garden each week
When cooking beef, only cook grass-fed cows
Only say ‘yes’ to opportunities that energize me
Cook a new recipe each week
Get a summer hair-do
Learn basic bike repairs
Practice yoga three times
Give away some clothes
Buy a new sports bra
Eat mindfully (including 3 meals a day)
Finish projects I start
Paint my toe nails as often as I want
Go to the Farmer’s Market & buy white radishes (yum!)
Write a few letters to Grams
Notice & pay attention to when I feel confined or constricted
Keep a food-mood journal for a few days
Remind myself as often as I need to: How & Who I Am Is A-Okay
Go to the park with Adina
Reduce. Reuse. Recycle.
Listen to music loud, loud, loud
Invite conversation w/ my friends, fam & partner about what it means to be well
Take a nap
Laugh
Go to the pool once
Hang the hammock on the clothes line
Lay in the hammock
Give myself a break
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