After months of my trial run as a unicorn mom, I’m finally in full unicorn mom mode. Hold up! What is a unicorn mom? According to Urban Dictionary, a unicorn mom is a mom who knows she is not perfect, enjoys the occasional glass of wine, has a sense of humour and couldn’t care less what you think. She essentially lives her life on a day-to-day basis without worrying too much about tomorrow’s problems. No, she’s not a careless mother. Definitely not irresponsible. Actually, she is nonchalant towards society’s standards for a “good mother”. She takes her L’s with grace and basically lives by her own rules. She understands that self-care is not a luxury but a priority.
While on the topic of self-care, it’s still Women’s Month and I would like to know what it is you’ve been doing to celebrate it. I dedicated this month to the upkeep of myself. Sounds a bit selfish but yes, that’s what I’ve been doing. I got myself two new wigs (see below). I have been seeing my therapist and keeping my mental health in check. Oh, and I’m also dating again (haha). Life during the pandemic is hard as it is, it’s best to have some fun while we can. Okay, don’t be stupid and go around transmitting the virus all in the name of “having fun”. Karma will deal with you. We have the internet to help keep us connected.
We are finally on Level 2 (victory dance) and that means I get to enjoy my beautiful glass of wine once again. Road trips, road trips and more road trips! For the first time since her arrival, Mbali and I will be visiting the park and we’ll hopefully be visiting family members who will be seeing her for the first time. I’m especially excited about weddings! Expect wedding(s). I can’t say who is getting married yet but what you should know is that they are getting married and I’m excited! I’m also thinking about taking a solo trip to some coastal area. I miss filling my lungs with ocean air and having grains of sand between my toes. This trip to the beach might also serve as a great excuse to see Andrea. Mhmm…decisions, decisions.
Okay, I could go on and on about how excited I am for Level 2 activities but I think it’s really necessary for me to stress the need to be extremely careful guys. I’m sure we are now all aware of the reality of this pandemic. By now, each of us has lost a close relative, friend or colleague due to this virus. A lot of us have lost sources of income as a result. If you’re still alive, still have a job and a roof over your head, realize how blessed you are and never make the mistake of taking this blessing for granted. We need to realize that the move to Level 2 does not mean that the virus is not as deadly. It can still take you, me or a loved one. It’s our responsibility to protect ourselves and our loved ones from this virus. I have already seen a couple of videos doing the rounds of you guys ‘turning up’, not wearing your masks nor exercising social distancing. Come on guys, we really can do better. If not for you, do it for the ones you love. Fun times are ahead of us. Stay safe!
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