I listened to Michelle’s speech and what struck me most was that every single thing she said about her husband also applies to her. Tenacity. Resilience. Fierceness. An example worthy of emulation. Michelle was building her own career while raising their daughters and holding down the home through the many seasons when Barack’s political ambitions demanded so much of his time as he moved from state politics to the U.S. Senate and ultimately to the presidency. It simply would not have been practicable for him to reach the pinnacle of his political career without Michelle’s support. His success is built on a partnership in which Michelle’s sacrifices and unwavering support were indispensable and yet Michelle still considers it the highest calling to have been by his side through it. That’s what I find so beautiful about love. You can be an extraordinary person in your own right and still look at your spouse with such admiration that you genuinely believe you are the one who is lucky. It’s not self-deprecation. It’s loving someone so deeply that you see them in a way no one else does. To you, the stars shine from their eyes, and there is no greater human being. That’s why Barack will sing Michelle’s praises, and Michelle will sing Barack’s praises. Love is beautiful o.
I texted him, "How was your day today?" and he sent me a 10-minute voice note telling me everything.
And that basically sums up the kind of person I want by my side. Stop normalizing disinterest.
For those who are too young to remember: Mamdani’s New York is what the Obamas’ US used to feel like. Filled with joy, promise and hope. So much freaking hope...
I am so deeply loved by my mom, sometimes I struggle to fathom it. She is so soft, so intentional, supportive and open-minded. God really blessed me with the right mother. I’m eternally grateful.
One thing about marrying a man who is completely in love with you, peace of mind? You will have it in abundance.
You won’t be stressing about where he is, who he’s with, or if he’s acting strange. Your mind will be at rest.
But your body? Ah, that’s another matter entirely.
The moment you sit down, he’s there.
You stand up, he’s there.
You enter the kitchen, he’s behind you.
You want to watch TV in peace, somehow you’ve become a human pillow.
Sometimes I just want to walk from one room to another without an escort.
Marriage gave me peace of mind, but personal space packed its bags and left the building.
So so gum body. Every day. Like sir, don’t you have hobbies? 🙄🤨😂
But truth be told, I won’t have it any other way. ❤️😂