Hey Brossy Woman!
I hope you all have been able to use this time to do something that at best boosts your productivity or at minimum keep your anxiety at bay and helps you find some happiness in this unusual time. After about 4 weeks, I think I’ve had a run-through of all the emotions. First going from “you’ll be okay” to “but what if you’re not” to “you’re definitely not” to “I can’t get anything done” to “alright, what’s next.” I truly wish I was a person that could immediately channel all these emotions into checking everything off the to-do list at once, but that has not been my experience up until this point. I’ve mostly been in a “tune out the noise” mode that has led to me watching and listening to old and new podcasts, movies, or television shows. I’m not sure where you may be in the range of emotions that may come about, but in case you need a little escape (which is 100% okay) here is a list of outlets that have kept me until this point.
TV Shows (Current/Cable)
- Chicago Med, PD, Fire – Hulu
- New Amsterdam – Hulu
- The Good Doctor – Hulu
- Law & Order SVU – Hulu
- Blue Bloods – CBS
TV Shows (Subscription Series)
- All American – Netflix & CW *season over*
- Black Lightning – CW *season over*
- The Office – Netflix (oldie but a goodie that always provides a light escape pandemic or not)
- Ozark – Netflix Original
- On My Block – Netflix Original
- Atypical – Netflix Original
- Greenleaf – Netflix *season over*
- Queen of the South – Netflix
- *Locke & Key – Netflix Original
- *Tiger King – Netflix Original
- Jack Ryan – Amazon Prime Original
I have the complete series of Good Times on DVD. Always appropriate.
*I have not personally watched, but has been highly recommended.
Movies
- Nobody’s Fool – Hulu
- Creed II – Hulu
- What Men Want – Hulu
- Sorry to Bother You – Hulu
- Spenser Confidential – Netflix
I’ve also watched most of the Ice Cube/black classics and the entire Harry Potter saga which I have on DVD so I count them as honorable mentions.
YouTube
- Wording is Hard – Tahir Moore
- Baby Girl TV – B. Simone
- Tea with Gary Vee – Gary Vee
- Roast Me – All Def Digital
- Righteous & Ratchet – Kevonstage Studios
Podcasts (*also on YouTube series)
- Dead Ass with K & D – Khadeen & Devale Ellis
- *Love Hour – KevonStage & MrsKevonstage
- *Breakfast Club
- *Lip Service – Angela Yee
Instagram Profiles You May Not Know About
- Synahia – @synahia (fashion & beauty)
- Danielle Knight – @daniellemoneknight (lifestyle, fashion, hair)
- Jaelan – @faceovermatter (hair & makeup)
- Marikah -@rebellemj (fashion)
Reads
- You’re A Badass: How to Stop Doubting Your Greatness & Start Living an Awesome Life – Jen Sincero
- Girl, Wash Your Face – Rachel Hollis
- Let Love Have The Last Word – Common
- We’re Going to Need More Wine – Gabrielle Union
Luckily I have also spent time thinking about what direction I want BB (& my life really) to go in, so God willing there will be more valuable content going forward. Until next time, let me know what you think if you’ve watched anything on this list!
