In My Feelings.....

Today was the day... No more looking myself in the mirror in pure disgust. I was not going to just let myself go. I had reached a place that I felt trapped, down, and a little depressed. Nothing in my new normal was normal. My hair, nails, toes, and eyebrows had taken a turn for the worst. Long gone were the days of just running out to have someone else fix my personal care problems. I had become accustomed to my bi weekly nail, barbershop, and eyebrow appointments. OMG! I had taken my entire lifestyle for granted. Covid-19 had swooped in with no warning and changed up my game plan. At first I was scared, so I didn't give a second thought about my looks. Then it turned into Hey! I need to get out to get myself together. To lastly, you will not see anything open until June 1, 2020, but don't mark your calendar just yet because the governor might change that date too. Here I was in the beginning of May 2020, with no end in sight. What is a Gurl to do? Glad you asked. I had to pull it together. I had forgotten what I really looked like. No make-up, joggers, tank tops, and braless had become my thang. Enough is enough. I pulled out my make-up, my newly purchased baby doll dress from Walmart , and a thrifted headscarf to pull of my new look. I set up a car date with my hubby (another new normal) and told him to give me an hour to get ready. I locked myself in the bathroom and got to work. I showered, and quickly got started on my make-up. I had been make-up free for so long I knew it was going to take me awhile to get back into the swing of things. I beat my face, tied my headscarf like a pro, added my accessories, then put on my dress. You couldn't tell me nothing. I thought I looked so good, that I went on a little parade in front of the house for my neighbors to see. I wanted to let the world know that I was back. I wasn't going to let Covid-19 steal my joy. When you look good, you feel good!

Hello Gurlz have you let yourself go? Have negative thoughts taken over your mind? Has the feeling of being trapped brought you down? If so, take a moment and regroup, recharge, and self motivate. I did and it changed my whole outlook. Get up, Get dressed, and strut you stuff. I am grateful to be alive, healthy, and to have a support system.