I’ve been having a fucking AWESOME week. 

Sure I’ve bawled my eyes out at least a dozen times at some unfortunate moments, but overall this week has been one for the books. 

You CAN teach an old dog new tricks. 

I learned a precious lesson about my worth and, more importantly, how valuable my time was yesterday. 

I offered one of my “side hustle” services pro bono to a friend recently. 

Upon initial completion of the project, they offered me compensation; my dumb ass started questioning why… 🤦🏾‍♀️ 

The response: “C’mon man, you came the fuck through”

Talk about impeccable timing because there are a few things they didn’t know before this conversation took place. 

See, they never knew that I had just registered my side hustle as a legal business a couple of days ago. 

They never even knew it was a skill set I had. 

They never knew that I was currently a nervous wreck 😰 about taking the risk to start a business. 

They didn’t know thoughts of doubt, fear and cowardice were dragging me; to say anxiety was at an all-time peak would’ve been the least. 

They also didn’t know that one of my biggest triggers in human form had tried but failed to manipulate me and waste my time a few hours previously. 

I’ll be real; I allowed it to happen for 29 minutes and 44 seconds before I caught myself (I should round up to 30 minutes and bill them with my fancy new invoice 🧾) 

I struggle with believing in myself at times, which can be quite debilitating. If I’m honest, I’ve been taken advantage of plenty because of that.

I was seriously lacking any certainty in my value and questioning my business acumen 🤨 even though I’m having a fucking AWESOME week. 

I officially registered for a new business. 

I have submitted 2 proposals. 

Opened business accounts with RBC Business… like who TF am I right now? Folorunso Alakija, Ariana Huffington or something over here 👈🏾 ?

I’m currently preparing my first official invoice 😢 with taxes included; my next stop will be the Forbes list. #ManifestThis

My Mama has already made our traditional Saturday’s #SoupForTheSoul 🥘 on this cold ass day 🥶 , which means I don’t have to cook 👩🏾‍🍳. 

I’ll be getting dressed shortly to celebrate Halloween with my #WombFruit in a bit. 

My costume this year Ms. BlackGirlMagic Marvel (yeah, it looks as awesome as you’re picturing it right now)

Plus, the universe (with some pretty extraordinary messengers here on earth) has been thoroughly validating me along the way to keep ongoing. 

Fuck, I feel AWESOME 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾 Happy Halloween 🎃