Hello TAP Sippers,
2020 has been a year the worst of times and the best of times. There
has been tremendous hardships, yet there’s been tremendous
accomplishments. I’ve come to learn much about myself and how I
manage through all of it. This is my 2020 Year in Review!
My home became the playground and lunchroom for the grands when
the bell rang. I participated in a 9 yr. old birthday parade. Spending
time with the grands became my relief from screen time fatigue. The
virtual backgrounds provided a slight sense of relief to imagine being in
a different place, even if it was amongst tall green leaves.
Y’all heard about COVID 15, right? While I started out strong
maintaining my virtual workouts with my fitness club, it soon faded.
Although, not consistently, I did start to do ten squats every-time I went
to the kitchen during my workday.
I dress up from the waist up to commute to work which is a flight of
stairs and a hallway. My work attire includes a pair of comfy fuzzy
socks.
I shifted my workspace from my home office to a bedroom in my
parent’s home. I took the opportunity to check in on my parents since I
was working remotely anyways. This was a rare moment in time. Thank
God for technology!
While on pandemic lockdown, I decided to take advantage of the extra
time on my hands. I enrolled in Sonoma State University to pursue my
Wine Business Management Certificate. Two classes completed with 5
more classes to go! As a business owner and student, I was selected as
the grand prize recipient of the Idella Scholarship from the Buy From A
Black Woman organization. This organization provides huge support to
Black women business startups and those looking to level up.
I became extremely fashion conscious as it relates to my masks and eye
glass frames. I even have a mask where I can sip my wine with a straw
through the mask. My selection of frames was important in that I could
decide what image I wanted to project while on Zoom; anything to get
through this virtual existence.
OMG! I had to load the SHOP app to track my online orders. My
daughter and I ended up ordering the same item for the same person.
Now I check in with her before making a purchase. I’ve become an hand sanitizer sommelier. Found one with coconut oil in it. It feels good; I hope it’s effective.
The BLM movement produced Allies and Abolitionists. There’s a door
open for those with a mission and ideas to make impact. I encourage
you to step on through!
Don’t know about you, but I had Election anxiety. The morning of the
election, I raked leaves to fill 2 large containers. I’m not even an
outdoorsy kind of person. I had to resolve for myself, if this country is
not for us, you will continue to do what you are called and purposed to
do regardless. We must walk our path in spite of the external
influences.
I have a whole new appreciation of the song, Distant Lover by Marvin
Gaye It’s good to have one! Holiday Party via Zoom wearing my ugly
holiday sweater; had a great time! I enjoyed my bottle of wine all by
myself!
Sippers, 2020 has been a doozy! I am thankful for my parents, my
siblings, my family and friends. We’ve lost loved ones this year but I
encourage you to stay hopeful for a better day and time to come. No
you, too, can find a silver lining or two in 2020. Get your ticket and let’s
ride the 2021 roller coaster of life.
Thank you for your business! See you next year!
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