Where Bloggers Live: 10 Things I Can’t Live Without

Hi, thank you for joining me for another round of Where Bloggers Live.

THE PROMPT: 10 Things I can’t live without

Let’s just say that my faith and family {this includes the furry members} are a given when it comes to things I can’s live without. I think, for most people, we love those things unconditionally and cannot imagine how differently our lives would be without them. So, I’m just gonna share some random things that I cannot live without:

• Books – Reading is a form of resistance. Black people were denied the right to read and write, therefore, I consider it my obligation to read and encourage others to read at every opportunity. And, for the record, listening to an audiobook counts as reading.
• Glasses – I’ve always known that I can’t see, but during the first week of the COVID-19 lockdowns, I broke my glasses and realized that I’m the weakest link.
• Coffee – My paternal grandma was a coffee drinker. My most vivid memories are of her sitting at the kitchen table, a steaming cup of coffee at the ready, with a curl of cigarette smoke escaping her lips while she laughed at Dominque Devereaux’s shenanigans. Grandma was a big fan of the evening soaps, and I spent many evenings with her and my aunt watching all the crazy.
• Camera – I love taking pictures. There’s something about documenting a special time and place, preserving memories, and seeing my vision unfold.
• Car – I like having control over my ability to leave when I’m ready to go. Because I’m always ready to go.
• Cell phone – It’s always with me. I love being connected to my people. I also like having access to information.
• Social media – Yes, I said it. I keep connected to so many family and friends using social media, I honestly don’t know what I’d do without social media.
• Birkenstocks – If you follow me on Instagram or TikTok, you know I loooooove clogs, but I do not wear clogs around the house. I wear Birkenstocks. They’re super comfortable and versatile.
• Clogs – Clogs are some of the most versatile pairs of shoes I wear. They can be worn with dresses, pants, muus, etc. They’re also great in both warm and cool temps.
• Garden/Plants – My green things stress me out and bring me peace. It’s a weird little relationship that we have.

ABOUT WHERE BLOGGERS LIVE

Welcome to the monthly edition of Where Bloggers Live. It’s kind of like HGTV’s “Celebrities at Home,” but…Bloggers! Who doesn’t like to peek behind the scenes and see inside people’s homes? Over the next few months, we’ll share about our work spaces, home towns, and more!

I should note – because this is super important – the creative brain behind this project is Bettye at Fashion Schlub! Love her!

The Celebrity Bloggers

Bettye at Fashion Schlub
Daenel at Living Outside the Stacks
Em at Dust and Dog Hair
Jodie at Jodie’s Touch of Style
Iris at Iris’s Original Ramblings
Leslie at Once Upon a Time and Happily Ever After
Sally at Within a World of My Own

Make sure you visit everyone to see where the magic happens!

IT’S YOUR TURN

Is there something you can’t live without?

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