• TRY SOMETHING NEW — That was a goal of mine this week. No- of course hiking isn’t new for me. But, I met up with a @meetup group for this morning’s adventure. And that was the new part. I was a bit anxious about meeting a group of strangers (in the wolds👀) and doubted my skills as a hiker with a group dedicated to hiking. I didn’t sleep very well and even hoped we’d be rained out. But I pushed myself to follow through. And you know what- I had a great time. It was a challenging hike (see today’s stories), but I pushed through the fear and excuses and did what I set out to do. And that feels great. Do you ever push yourself beyond your comfort zone?
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    TRY SOMETHING NEW — That was a goal of mine this week. No- of course hiking isn’t new for me. But, I met up with a @meetup group for this morning’s adventure. And that was the new part. I was a bit anxious about meeting a group of strangers (in the wolds👀) and doubted my skills as a hiker with a group dedicated to hiking. I didn’t sleep very well and even hoped we’d be rained out. But I pushed myself to follow through. And you know what- I had a great time. It was a challenging hike (see today’s stories), but I pushed through the fear and excuses and did what I set out to do. And that feels great. Do you ever push yourself beyond your comfort zone?
  • BUY BLACK — If you’re shopping this weekend, consider some of the items from my collection. My “MAP of the World face masks” are show stoppers- everyone asks where I got it when I wear it. I tell them I designed them! —> swipe GLOBE of the World studs (also designed by me) made of silver - they are my go-to everyday studs. Subtle & chic. And of course the tees & things - “Black Women to the Rescue” superhero gear ( cuz we be saving elections and stuff) and “You’re Welcome” (because we be saving elections and stuff) 😉
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    BUY BLACK — If you’re shopping this weekend, consider some of the items from my collection. My “MAP of the World face masks” are show stoppers- everyone asks where I got it when I wear it. I tell them I designed them! —> swipe GLOBE of the World studs (also designed by me) made of silver - they are my go-to everyday studs. Subtle & chic. And of course the tees & things - “Black Women to the Rescue” superhero gear ( cuz we be saving elections and stuff) and “You’re Welcome” (because we be saving elections and stuff) 😉
  • ADVENTURE PUSH — How often do you go beyond your confort zone? When I was in @theouterbanksnc I took a kayak tour through Alligator River National park. The river dark brown, almost black, like the Río Negro in the Brazilian Amazon. And yes, the river is home to alligators. Also black bears, by which I ran into one driving into my docking site. Here’s a clip where I’m navigating through a thick, rough and winding outlet full of snakes, furry spiders and fallen trees that sometimes had me stuck. I had to use my weight to scooch my kayak loose over fallen trees. And can you guess what I was worried about most? It was creepy crawlers falling into my hair and then finding that I took them home with me! So, more than sun protection, I wear a hat to shield my hair on adventures! What about you?
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    ADVENTURE PUSH — How often do you go beyond your confort zone? When I was in @theouterbanksnc I took a kayak tour through Alligator River National park. The river dark brown, almost black, like the Río Negro in the Brazilian Amazon. And yes, the river is home to alligators. Also black bears, by which I ran into one driving into my docking site. Here’s a clip where I’m navigating through a thick, rough and winding outlet full of snakes, furry spiders and fallen trees that sometimes had me stuck. I had to use my weight to scooch my kayak loose over fallen trees. And can you guess what I was worried about most? It was creepy crawlers falling into my hair and then finding that I took them home with me! So, more than sun protection, I wear a hat to shield my hair on adventures! What about you?
  • A SHORT RANT ABOUT HOW I’M FEELING RN —— Some days I’m just exhausted. All days I have a big to do list, and sometimes by the time I finish just one thing, I’m drained. The only physical fitness I’m motivated to do is tennis and I can’t do it every day. So on off days I do nothing. Shorter, colder days are for the birds. This is my least favorite time of the year. I can’t wait for summer again. (This was yesterday after taping a segment on holiday travel.) P.S. I hope you don’t travel. But if you do, I’ll have some advice for you next week...
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    A SHORT RANT ABOUT HOW I’M FEELING RN —— Some days I’m just exhausted. All days I have a big to do list, and sometimes by the time I finish just one thing, I’m drained. The only physical fitness I’m motivated to do is tennis and I can’t do it every day. So on off days I do nothing. Shorter, colder days are for the birds. This is my least favorite time of the year. I can’t wait for summer again. (This was yesterday after taping a segment on holiday travel.) P.S. I hope you don’t travel. But if you do, I’ll have some advice for you next week...
  • WE’RE GOING TO SPACE —— I explain more about when we - like me and you- can go to outer space in an interview with astronaut Nicole Mann in today’s YouTube video. She also explains the excitement behind last Sunday’s NASA SpaceX commercial flight launch. Go nerd out with me- watch the video. #linkinbio
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    WE’RE GOING TO SPACE —— I explain more about when we - like me and you- can go to outer space in an interview with astronaut Nicole Mann in today’s YouTube video. She also explains the excitement behind last Sunday’s NASA SpaceX commercial flight launch. Go nerd out with me- watch the video. #linkinbio
  • THROWBACK TUESDAY — Is that a thing? This was just 8 years ago in January of 2020 😖 This was at my private villa at the exclusive Yasawa Island Resort & Spa in Fiji. You have to fly a private small engine plane to get there. It’s such a posh experience. 😩 Take me baaaaaaack!
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    THROWBACK TUESDAY — Is that a thing? This was just 8 years ago in January of 2020 😖 This was at my private villa at the exclusive Yasawa Island Resort & Spa in Fiji. You have to fly a private small engine plane to get there. It’s such a posh experience. 😩 Take me baaaaaaack!