#stepsoffsoapbox

The portrait gallery visit accentuated what truly makes America Great to me. I or you may never have a portrait that will hang in the National Gallery; yet we contribute daily to our nation's moral fiber by being our best selves, living authentically, and being kind to each other. Those contributions guide us to closer to an America where we all feel respected and equal. #mytwocents #stepsoffsoapbox (at National Portrait Gallery) https://www.instagram.com/p/B3qO-7phM7QJPv2jHGVFO7eUc_vic8vN5HSaIg0/?igshid=yn6xaehewimg

Finished #cablegirls ...it was not as great as #elinternado though... What should I watch next? I like series bc it guarantees me a few nights of not getting sucked down the "what to watch while I paint" tunnel which sucks away my painting time... help! I appreciate suggestions in Spanish or English bc I'm mostly looking at my canvas... I am not into action or action hero or slasher zombie shows or stupid shows like "don't trust the b-in apt23" ....(which pretty much glorifies so many idiotic things it would serve well for all kind topic theses!). Most of all I wonder...would a minority latina or black for example, also be the same character? A pretty and well loved protagonist of the show...? ) #stepsoffsoapbox Appreciate suggestions! :*

Ok I'm about to get super sappy for a second. There was a point where I didn't have energy at all to move. #gravesdisease #thyroidissues messed me up so bad and I gained so much weight in such a short time. But I'm not letting it get me down. I decided I had to just work the pounds off no matter how stubborn they want to be falling off. I've been busting my booty coming to the gym 4 times a week. For a while now. And I'm being honest y'all the scale is moving so slow. (Gaining muscle and losing fat) 😂 but I don't mind because I seriously feel so awesome and knowing that I'm getting stronger each time I lift or end up a sweaty mess makes me proud. Every workout isn't a winner but it's better than nothing. So for me being recognized for just showing up at the gym means a lot. And to anyone that's trying to lose weight, gain weight, or just get your heart rate up. Keep up the good work. Even if no one recognizes you. I do because we're in this together. 😊Ok I'm done #stepsoffsoapbox #memberofthemonth #ebonyfitness #blackgirlfitspo #blackgirlsworkouttoo #lactoovovegetarian