Seen the template draft of my newsletter & I love it. So glad to launch this during my birthday month. Stay ready!

Go practice being mean to the fascist... make it apart of your spiritual discipline . Before you put fork to mouth ask Jesus or whoever you got to help you be mean to bad people.

Today’s message.

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Made it home. Atlanta was great to me. I’m so happy.

This was a great trip. We went to see HIM. Worth the watch. It’s a great movie to kick off spooky season. I feel very prepared for Fall.

We’re at the strip club portion of the birthday trip. Let’s see how the girls get down in the A.

The wine tour I went on today - AMAZING. - Tasty wines. - Great driver. - We were paired with a BW group who were on a girls trip. They were everything - so grateful for their presence. - Made a wine connection that I’m going to keep up. Black owned wine tour companies >>>

Off we go to tour Georgia wineries!!

Happily up early for the wine tours! Looking forward to sharing this experience with the girls.

This is 40. To be black & disabled while aging gracefully - a blessing.

This is 40. To be black & disabled while aging gracefully - a blessing.

@vilissathompson.bsky.social Happy birthday Vilissa, I dunno if the Fab 40s are ready for you but whatevs, you here now sis, Love you lots, have the best day!

@vilissathompson.bsky.social HAPPY BIRTHDAY from Me and 🫘

Thank you!

Hung out with the homegirl today. We went to the mall & I got my nails done (just polish). Now I’m in the room chilling as I countdown to 40. So excited.

It’s the last day of my 30s. I’m so amped about turning 40. To be Black & disabled while aging gracefully is a blessing. Very thankful.

In my history of traveling, I’ve never had a room number that was my birthdate. But on this birthday trip, it has happened. I’m taking it as a good sign for my special week of celebration.

My first feature film will receive nominations & win. A sweep, even. My voice acting career will yield many opportunities, plus nominations & wins. Inspired by the Emmys tonight to name & claim my future. You saw it here first.

The last weekend of my 30s was restful, quiet, & chill. Can’t believe birthday week is finally here. I’m ready to turn up & do hood rat shit with my friends. Love this for me.

I can’t believe I watched The Clipse perform at The Vatican. What a timeline we’re living in.

Do you know any #disabled Black & BIPOC #college seniors who's looking for community and a space to discuss what graduation & post-college life may look like as disabled young folks? All the deets are in the link, including a sign-up form! www.linkedin.com/feed/update/... #Disability

My homegirl & I finalized the itinerary for next week. We had the events figured out - just needed to nail down times for meeting up. Very glad we’re renting a car to cruise around the city. Birthday week of doing hood rat shit is approaching - I am elated!

A friend of mine got their first hearing aid today. This convo about how loud the world actually is, is sending me. 🤣 As an HoH person who’ll be upgrading her aids next year - this is the most disabled life convo I’ve had with a lifelong friend. I love it.

The message for today.

Working on the copy for my upcoming newsletter launch is so exciting. Been wanting to do this for months, and now I'm doing it. A newsletter for my birth month? Heck yes! Get ready to subscribe & read - you'll like it! Stay ready!

Not me missing Cardi B by one day. Sigh. But noting the location, it’ll be a wild setting. But damn. No one is ever in the A when I’m in the A. Lol. Still salty about missing Ab-Soul’s concert by one day as well.

Last meeting before birthday time off has ended. Everyone had great updates to share with me before I'm OOO. It's nice to be able to "leave" work knowing that the conference planning is in good hands with my amazing project manager, & that folks are working on getting me opps.

I got my first early birthday gift today. My mentor never misses with her thoughtful gifts. A nice way to start the last full week of my 30s. A good Monday, for sure.

We're a month away from launching the pilot program for #disabled #college seniors of color. We have 4 people signed up. We're looking for 10 total, for this round. Today's meeting means we see the finish line to launch. We're in a good position with all tasks, praise be.

I’ve been hearing about K. Michelle getting into country music. Listening to the new track Jack Daniel’s. Oh, this is her lane. I want the album. We’re so taking back this genre. Lol

I have a really cool idea for naming my planners. It's going to be amazing. Now that the brand strategy is complete, I can focus on product ideas & designs. The fun part for my Virgo brain & visionary spirit.

It’s @beyonce’s birthday! To say how much she inspires me as I look to turning 40 this month is an understatement! Here’s a snippet about what her presence and hard work means to me in this stage of life. You can watch more here ⬇️ www.youtube.com/watch?v=EZYH... #Beyonce #Virgo

It's free shipping - enough said. Time to arm ourselves the best way we can, folks.

It’s @beyonce’s birthday! To say how much she inspires me as I look to turning 40 this month is an understatement! Here’s a snippet about what her presence and hard work means to me in this stage of life. You can watch more here ⬇️ www.youtube.com/watch?v=EZYH... #Beyonce #Virgo

I finally bought the domains for my stationery line, the educational branch for the line, and my true crime podcast. Paying this money for the websites made the projects feel so real. Can't wait to share about them with y'all.

Next week will be my last week of meetings until October. Can’t let the birthday-itis get to me. Lol. At least I got the least favorite task completed today - my week is going to coast nicely.

August can git! Birthday month has arrived. Year 40 is loading.

Happy September to all the Virgos. 💜

For those who may have seen me discuss this earlier in the week - birthday trip location has officially changed. Booked my hotel & flight. Got the itinerary settled. Wasn't expecting to see Atlanta again in such short notice, but I'm glad she's able to fill in the gap. I'm pretty excited.

Y’all play too much. 🤣🤣

*Sees what y’all were talking about* Not getting my hopes up unless it’s confirmed by Phil.

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Bragging on myself on this fine Friday. I love this interview about me & my work, conducted by Afro News. #Disability #DisabledVoices #BlackDisabledVoices afro.com/ramp-your-vo...

I'm grateful for a friend who helped make the transition with my birthday trip location. I have a week's worth of activities planned. The one activity I'm amped about? Finally going to a Drag Brunch. (I can't wait to see @porterpizzazz.bsky.social about it when it happens lol)

It’s okay to let people be joyous about frivolous things. We’re not getting to the other side of fascism if we police the moments of joy & excitement people latch onto. Every horrific moment in human history had moments of joy people clung to; forgetting that is ahistorical.

Not going to lie - kinda excited about this wedding. I'm looking forward to seeing what the dress looks like. And I may check out the new album. Who am I becoming? LOL.

If Napa is a no-go, then I'll travel to Atlanta. I just don't want to be at my house lol. Napa will be there. I'm glad Atlanta is next door for a good birthday trip alternative.