Real Life.

Quarantine. There, I said it.

If there's anything that I despise more-it's quarantine. It's filled with air hugs, drowning in lysol spray, whats app videos of this anxiety-ridden pandemic and so much more.

However, I think it's pretty cool that social events can still be held online. It's even more amazing to see families making their tik tok videos and to see people going for walks, playing sports together, and being more productive/mindful with their time. (It's fine if you are not productive too-keep that stress down🍃)

Today, I wanted to share with you a brief topic about "real life".

For me, lately I've wished that I could have both of my parents present in life. I only have my dad and my mom passed when I was super young. The reason why I desire this, is because it's real life. These are real feelings. Parents help to guide and to comfort you when, let's say-a virus killing pandemic is taking place. Right now, I feel cheated. I feel as if I was cheated from having a positive, God-filled, melodic singing, loud laughing, dark skinned, Bachelors in Business, autoimmune fighting, protective, creative, mom. She was peaceful, she prayed over my sister and I, and she loved my dad, and tried to emphasize healthy living in her own life (with the occassional taco bell bean burrito, haha!).

I used to be angry with her during my teenage years because there was a dramatic transition taking place in my life and she wasn't there.

Yet, my dad; with his Mr. Bachelors in Social Work, amazing singer, silly & encouraging self, but will put you in your place, and still love you-tat's my dad & he's still living. He has taught me about relentlessly loving & forgiving people even when you've been disappointed as a parent. He still encourages me when I get a little down. He's been there for graduations, baptisms, would make food for my sister & I, and had devotion with us as we grew up.

So real life has me wanting to scream some days. Why? Because I feel cheated.

But, Real Life is teaching me to make Aloe Juice out of nasty, bitter tasting Aloe. Real Life is teaching me that the things that I lack are not a weakness but a strength. Real Life is teaching me about relying on God when I fail or disappoint people.

I have amazing sisters, both literally and figuratively. Literally, these sisters of mine have taught me about being loved or neglected by a man, about saying what's on your heart, and having confidence in who you are. Figuratively, I have a big ol' sisterhood that I'm BEYOND grateful for.

What is Real Life teaching you? Or continuing to teach you? Confront those things, reach out to family or friends-or God and ask for suggestions on how to approach tough situations (like quarantine for example).

You've got this! (Sorry this was so long...I'm working on it y'all-bear with me🌸).