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Technically, this is a whole different day, but I am going to consider this as Friday because I haven’t gone to sleep yet. Girl math 😆. I was at a comedy show at The Funny Bone in Perrysburg waiting to see Akaash Singh. It was supposed to start at 9:30, but it was taking a while to seat everyone. I was getting worried that I wouldn’t have time to do a post after, so Monica said, “Do it now.” Good point. Unfortunately, I did not get a chance to finish this post before the show started.

I found the headline comedian, Akaash Singh, via YouTube shorts, and I thought he was so funny. Then I saw he would be in Toledo, and of course, I had to see him. Well, Perrysburg or Perrysville, as the first comedian said it. They were hating hard on our cities. I was totally expecting a different opening act. I did not know the first guy, but I remember his name was Matt. Last name unclear. I was expecting Steven Ho, a comedian I also discovered from YouTube, who does emergency room skits from his time as a nurse. I had never seen his stand up, so I was looking forward to it. Oh well.

What I like about Akaash is his crowd work. He really engages the audience, and he is kinda racist. He is Indian and he knows his people. He gets so hyped when his racism is on point. And you can’t help but laugh at his jokes and his signature, “Let’s go!” Even though they were late, he did give us a good show and I am happy I went. Now, he needs to tone down the Toledo hate, and we good. I would definitely go see him again, but I would do the early show. My back is killing me from sitting in that hard ass chair for so long.

Welp, off to bed now and Saturdqy can truly begin 😆. Be well and whole. Good night and Much Love 🧡💚

One of the books we read in book club was Be Your Future Self Now by Dr. Benjamin Hardy. I find with self development books that I don’t agree with about half of what is said, but I always get a few tidbits to take with me. There were parts I was like is he serious?!?! For instance, in one of the chapters, Dr. Hardy said we picked the life that we are currently living before we came to be. I am pretty sure I would not have picked a life with two autoimmune diseases, allergies, and this height. Naw, dude. I do like to try and view things from a different perspective though. So I say, if I did pick this life, it was because I knew I was strong enough to handle it. As I told my friend Monica today, I wouldn’t want anyone else to have to go through this, and my heart hurts for the people that do.

One thing Dr. Hardy does in his books is ask us to write a letter to our future selves. It can be us in a year, five years, ten years, or any length of time. The amount of time is up to you. I chose a year because I can’t see any further than that. My life is so different from one day to the next. Five years from now is a total mystery to me. I thought I would share my letter with you all.

Dear Future Ebony,

I hope that the things you said you were going to do in 2025 has happened. That you finished the book. That you have completely moved and are happy in your space. That you see, it did work out in your favor. That when you walk into your apartment, you accomplished the goal of only buying things that made you happy. I hope you have revived your blog and have at least one thousand followers. I really hope you have found the one thing that sets your heart aflutter, and you are setting goals to achieve it. I want the best for you and I am going to help you get it.

I truly recommend this book by Dr. Hardy for this exercise alone. I mean now that I told you about it, you can just do it as well. But there is a few other gems he shares as well. It’s worth it. Be well and whole. Much Love 🧡 💚

I am on a quest to read/listen to 104 books this year. Last year, I wanted to complete 52 books, technically one book a week, and I smashed that goal. I believe I completed 60 something books. I will update once I find my planner where I wrote down the books I read. This year, I am not particular about genre or length. I just want to accomplish this goal. I usually read a book from beginning to end, even if I don’t like parts of the book. I am finding that this no longer holds true for me. I am starting to accumulate a list of DNF (did not finish) books. And it is getting longer by the day.

I don’t want to be one of those judgemental people who says a book is bad because who am I? I have never written a book. I don’t have any published works outside of magazines and newspapers. These authors have spent days and nights creating these works of art, and I respect them for it. The imagination used to create new worlds and universes, creatures, and races of people. I am amazed by how their minds work. I have to give credit where credit is due. Yet, sometimes, when I read/ listen to a book, I find myself not caring how the story ends. That is when I know the book is going to be a DNF.

I am currently at around 78 books, I just finished two that I haven’t recorded. I am looking for book suggestions. I am not really a fan of suspense or thrillers, I get impatient waiting for the reveal. I don’t like steamy romances, I think we all get it, I don’t need 2 chapters describing the sex. I have started to like sci-fi, fantasy, and of course, action. I always like butt kicking. I look forward to anything you have to share. Be well and whole. Much Love 🧡 💚