"Take note, take it serious, and take care of it."
A reminder that feelings aren't facts, but you can't ignore them.
Growing up, I was quite a sensitive child.
I took everything seriously–from my schoolwork and extracurricular activities, to what people would say about or to me. And when I was teased, I would often shut down, disconnect, and isolate myself so that I wouldn’t have a public meltdown or cuss folks out from here to Timbuktu.
Today, at the ripe age of 35, I’ve thankfully learned tools that help me better manage my emotions, but sometimes I still let them compound before releasing them.
For example: just this morning, I cried over something work-related (typical Capricorn, amirite?!). It wasn’t direct feedback that brought on the waterworks, but overall frustration that opened the floodgates. It reminded me of two things: first, I can advocate for myself and my time without shrinking or putting myself into a corner. And second, I can’t let the small stuff out of my control get to me.
Someone else’s urgency doesn’t have to be my emergency.
Why am I sharing this? One, because I’m human and openly admitting that I do not always have my sh*t together.
And two, because earlier this week, my dear friend Taj Rani (author of
) shared this video of multi-hyphenate superstar Pharrell Williams dropping BIG WISDOM:
“Don’t take it personal; take note and take care of it.”
Since I shared this video in my Instagram stories, I’ve seen countless others post it too, and I can appreciate how everyone resonates with this truth.
So instead of falling into the trap of beating myself up post-tear drops, I made a mental note, offered a solution, and kept it moving.
Keep scrolling for more juice.
Oh! And since next week is a holiday, I’ll be back in your inboxes on July 11.
<3
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UPCOMING EVENTS
July 9 – I’m back at Segnatore Chicago for another Aperitivo Hour!
RSVP HERE.
July 14 – Super excited to pull up at the Roses & Rosé Brunch at Wine + Culture Fest in D.C.’s National Harbor! Get your tickets here.
WINE-ish NEWS
FOR PAID B+B SUBSCRIBERS: A review of Los Cuernos, a canned wine from San Diego.
For my fellow bargain wine shoppers out there, this list is for you.
CHICAGO: the homie Derrick C. Westbrook is hosting Samples & Samples on Thursday, July 28 at City Winery Chicago. Tickets are on sale now!
Does anyone live in AUSTIN? Here’s a list of the city’s best wine bars.
Shoutout to
for writing this list of places to buy great wine here in Chicago!Heading to New Orleans for Essence Fest? Check out these iconic cocktail bars.
Tickets for the 2024 Wine + Culture Fest are still available! Will I see you there?
Thanks for the shout out!!