We tried to make a D&D cake for a teenage friend but it sort of looked like a satanic blood cake (swipe left for the full effect š³). Also, dancing and singing while cooking is a familial trait but I have no explanation for their obsession with preschool tv show jingles.
Green tea mochi and a new episode of The Good Place is Karisās idea of living her best life.
Ramen!
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Weāre at the store and spot a display of little baby dollsāand immediately feel sad. š¤white people need to stop only buying all-the-white-things for their white kids. Itās totally fine to have a ājust like meā doll or to like toys-celebrities-shows-books-music-superheroes that feature white people. But to exclusively stick to whiteness is not helping teach your children that all-skin-tones are valuable and beautiful. š¤ If you leave it to mainstream media, your kids will too often learn that white is the hero/protagonist/winner/good guy/savior and Black is bad/criminal/sidekick/street smart/sassy. This isnāt a healthy message. Instead, itās a message that deepens the roots of white supremacy and, in turn, systemic racism, micro aggressions, and stereotypes. š¤What if your white kids only believe Black people are good at basketball, for example, but never learn about Black people in other areas like science, art, and film? What aboutĀ @mickeyguytonĀ @dariusruckerĀ @jimmieallenĀ @kanebrown_musicĀ ā all country music stars? What aboutĀ @mistyonpointeĀ andĀ @michaeladeprinceĀ ā Black ballerinas? They are just a few examples. š¤ Thereās a big, beautiful, melanin-rich world out there. White peopleāteach your kids NOW. Yes, it starts with the little things like which doll you buy, which song you listen to, and which book you read. š¤Ā #representationmattersĀ #beintentionalĀ .
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Today in ātaking care of my bodyā Iām trying accupuncture to deal with some TMJ issues Iāve been having since my sinus surgery. The anesthesiologist did a number on my jaw when intubating me and itās been bothering me ever since. Has anyone found success treating TMJ? Feels like such a mystery issue to treat. Iām also here for any accupuncture stories. Has it worked for you?
Last spring, I had a follow up mammogram after my previous exam had been flagged six months prior. They saw some concerning spots on that follow up mammogram, and then sent me for an ultrasound. After the ultrasound, they wanted a second look, so they sent me for an MRI. I scheduled the MRI for July 26, and I showed up, got dressed in the gown, and proceeded to have a panic attack so bad that they asked me to reschedule.
Then I rescheduled for August 23. Same thingā¦ Got dressed in the gown, went into the room, and had a panic attack. I tried again September 10. Then again October 3rd. Every time, I could not keep it together enough to have the test. It was embarrassing and demoralizing. I usually didnāt sleep for several nights before and after. I felt defeated and considered just not doing it at all.
In the fall, a dear friend was diagnosed with breast cancer. It was a shock when she told a small group of us over lunch. Her prognosis was good, thankfully. But as we got up from the table and hugged each other, she implored all of us: Get your mammograms, you guys. Make sure you stay on top of this shit. I felt a pain in my stomach because I knew that I was several months delinquent on taking care of my shit.
So I did it. On December 27, I took some anti-anxiety meds got dressed in the gown and then sat through the MRI. It was terrible. Actually, pretty much worse than I thought. But I did it. I did it for my friend, because she told me to. I kept her on the forefront of my mind throughout that test.
I visited my doctor today to get the results. All clear. They think itās a lymph node. Follow up MRI in 6 months to be sure. Putting this here to make sure I do it. And also to say to whoever needs to hear it: get your shit taken care it. Even if it terrifies you. Letās hold each other to that.
