Some Life Updates From Me… Clubbing, Therapy and Discounts!

Hey Mocha Fam! This is a nontraditional post. I just wanted to update you all on some random things in my life. Honestly, there not really random. There are a few ( ok maybe one but…) deals and coupons involved. 

I Might Not Be Meant For The Club

I thought I’d start off with a little embarrassing/ funny story from this weekend. So me and my girls went out this weekend. We got all dressed up and went to a club in NYC. I think we got to the club at like 1:00am! Pause! That’s not even me. I like to head out at 11:00am and be heading home by 1:00am. SMH maybe it’s the old lady in me but anyway guess what I did the entire time!

I literally sat down and watched people dance! I was so tired! I know you’re judging me. So, my one friend danced the entire night. I couldn’t believe it. The club closed at 5:00am I think. We went to a diner afterward and got home at 6:00am. I know that’s what us young people are “supposed to do” but I wasn’t feeling it. Maybe the club just isn’t for me anymore. My birthday is this weekend so maybe I’m just getting old lol 

I’m Speaking at my Alma Mater 

Tomorrow I’ll be facilitating one of my most popular workshops, Make Lemonade: There’s a Purpose for Your Pain, at Kutztown University. I would have never imagined me returning to my Alma Mater as a guest speaker. I went to college as a little black girl with a dream and left as a strong black woman on a mission. I have to keep pinching myself because this just seems so surreal. Life is really coming full circle.

I’m looking for a Good Therapist

I’m actually really excited about this one! This is a part of the 31 Day Reset Challenge that I started back in October. Rosetta, the author, poetically speaks about therapy much more articulate than I can at the moment. ” I realized that being a ‘strong black woman’ didn’t mean that I wasn’t allowed to have feelings or be vulnerable. What it meant was that I needed to be wise enough to recognize when I needed help and not be afraid to go get it. It meant that I had to have the courage to love myself.” Therapy isn’t for “crazy” people and you don’t have to be depressed to go to therapy. Therapy is a great way to make sense of the things in life that don’t add up. It’s a great way to get back on track or to gain a new perspective. Once I find a good therapist, I’ll share all the juicy details with you! 

Family Portraits  I’m trying to start a new tradition with my siblings where we take holiday pictures every year. Well, we all know that pictures can be a bit pricey however, I found a great deal on Groupon for a $25.00 package! Check out the details here.  

I think this just about sums up the life update. I would like to add that I’m still trying to finish up the 31 Day Reset Your Life Challenge. I slacked off big time but I’m going to finish what I started. Today, my goal is to complain less and appreciate more. Often times I overlook my blessings and focus on what I don’t have or what I don’t like or what I wish I had. Life isn’t that bad. There are so many positives and there’s so much to be grateful for. I encourage you to do the same. Stop complaining for 24 hours! Post your goal of “not complaining” on your social networks and encourage your friends to join you and hold you accountable! Good luck!

Enjoy your week 🙂

What are you grateful for at this moment?