Growing up my super power was the ability to feel nothing and power through each situation like as a STRONG BLACK WOMAN! Never crying over the situations that hurt me, broke my heart, that crushed me. Never wanting to be or look weak I took it all like a champ! Reminding myself I am not weak, I can take this and much more. For years I lived trying to prove to myself and others that there was nothing that was too much for me to handle.

Simone Biles chose her mental health and space over the need to push through to be strong in the eyes of commentators, fellow athletes, and the world. What we are all missing is her ability to choose herself gave her teammates the opportunity to come through and shine. She took a step to the side so that she could continue to love and support her teammates.

I treat TV like I treat my food. There is nothing like a delicious meal from a beautiful restaurant with food that makes you dance inside that gives an amazing view paired with good drinks. A good time is had. Every now and again a girl like me loves a good bowl of ramen noodles minus the packet of seasonings it comes with, (that packet has way too much sodium for me) I will enjoy that bowl of ramen with a ice cold glass of water and be just as happy. It’s called balance.