Well, we made it through the dog days of January and have entered a month where there’s something to finally look forward to… VALENTINE’S DAY!
Ok, so some of you may be saying, ugh, I’m single… or… blah it’s a government money spending crock of a holiday. Well, SHUSH! Sure, it’s advertised for that special someone in your life, but what if we change gears a little bit and focused on it being a day of love. Does love only come from a romantic perspective? Isn’t this kind of where Galentine’s Day came from? And sorry for all the lovers of Valentine’s Day, but there’s something to be said about Galentine’s Day just being way more fun – am I right?
Why not make this a day about celebrating loving relationships! Whether it’s your friends, dog, cat, co-worker, or even YOURSELF! It can be with whomever/whatever you choose.
Make it a tradition to love YOU and celebrate the people around you. As for me, this year I’ve got a date planned with my niece! We are headed for scalp facials at Gyoker Hair, a reflexology appointment (hello total relaxation), lunch, and a car ride belting out some Adele! Also, I’ve placed an order for fresh flowers to be delivered to yours truly…. Yes for ME! I’m celebrating LOVE. Valentine’s Day is for LOVE in any form it may come!
On another note! This week, we released an inspiring podcast episode talking to an AMAZING young lady by the name of Boluwatife. She is the owner and creator of the brand Ashanti Avenue – an accessory boutique offering gorgeous headbands and fun scrunchies. She is honestly exceptional.
I really enjoyed talking with her and what inspired me was how strong she was at such a young age. Moving with her family to Canada and facing many challenges as a young black female such as bullying and misconceptions by her fellow classmates, she took those challenges and turned them into an opportunity for herself. I’m excited to say that we are collaborating on a secret project together that will be out soon. Until then, visit her website and IG to shop some of her pieces. If you haven’t listened to the episode, do it now! She built a beautiful brand by taking difficult situations and turned them into her testimony!
Lastly, I’d like to take a moment to honour Black History Month. Let’s take some time to celebrate the achievements that were made by so many up until this day.
Have a cozy weekend and don’t forget to take some time to honour yourself this Valentine’s Day aka Love Day!
xoxo,
Pammy
