PS I Love You 2

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You can now shop the PSILY2 collection straight from Facebook or my IG page (.iloveyou.2).

Trying to walk into this week with more positivity. More optimism. More faith. More patience, and more smiles.
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Drawing inspiration for today from all of the positive text messages you all sent last week, and today's "You ARE So Much Stronger Than You Think!"
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Drop your favorite affirmations down below! I need a few more added to my notes!!!
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Happy Monday!
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PS... Temperatures dropped again which means it's still Shop this sweatshirt at PSILOVEYOU2.COM/SHOP

SELF LOVE MENTALITY...

New items available to shop now!!

Apologies for the delay! All black hoodies are back in stock including 4-5XL!!!

Thanks so much for all of your positive comments, text and DMs yesterday!! I REALLY appreciate the love!!

Has anyone else had to pray themselves out of bed lately??????
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Work has me STRESSED and EXHAUSTED. I'm second guessing recent decisions I've made pertaining to my move to Charlotte. My anxiety is back on a high. I'm just completely out of whack!
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I did a check on myself today and realized that there has been a lot of whining on my part. You know the "I hate it here" speech. Yea that's me. So clearly I need to take the less complaining more gratitude approach.
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I also have completely slacked, and still haven't found a new therapist yet. I think I got too comfortable with the good that was happening and neglected the fact that there's still more work to be done on me.
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So I'm trying to shift. Especially since we are one week away from a new season. That means I'm on the hunt for:
1. A therapist in Charlotte.
2. A good read because I need to put social media on pause.
3. A new journal because I've somehow managed to misplace mine in my move....
4. FRIENDS because moving to a new city in a pandemic has been HARD and I'm tired of looking at my dog. Lol
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Check in folks! How are you guys doing? Am I the only one out of whack? Is it something in the air, or is it truly just me? Lol

Why you gotta be so insecure...
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IG almost didn't get these pics. Why? I was insecure about my visible cellulite! I seriously texted these pics to friends for feedback. The interesting/frustrating part is that none of them mentioned the cellulite. It was like I was the only one that noticed or even cared.
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I finally told them that I wasn't going to post the pics and one friend reminded me that I can't preach about Self Love, but not live it! Loving myself includes loving and embracing my flaws.

She was right. I couldn't even fight her on it. (This is why friends are the best).
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My thighs have always been the name of my existence!!! I mean. I don't hate them per say, but I'm not all confident like Lizzo either though. Lol... NOT YET!!!
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But I've been called out by my girl So... Here we are. Thick thighs and all... I haven't fully embraced it, but I'm working on it.
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Anyone else have parts of you that you still struggle to embrace, or is it just me?

Anyway...
Let me go find some hashtags about thick thighs. 😆
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Happy Monday folks! And Happy International Women's Day!!! To my ladies let's keep bringing our own seats to the table, Embracing and loving ourselves, and rocking at EVERYTHING that we do!!
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PS... You can still shop this hoodie at psiloveyou2.com/shop

I don't like you because you think you're cute...
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I think I was maybe 10yrs old the first time I heard that statement, and it completely stumped me because I honestly DID NOT think I was cute AT ALL. I had a younger step-sister that folks automatically gravitated too because she was "so cute." I had friends that I thought were extremely pretty but I had never classified myself as cute. Nonetheless when the statement was made I locked up. Even though I didn't know what I was doing to come off that way I still locked up.
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Fast forward a few years later, and my older cousin Tamika asked me why I was so shy or acted weird whenever I received compliments, and I told her it was because I didn't want folks to not like me for thinking I was cute. Her response: "The next time someone tells you they don't like you because you think you're cute, tell them THANK YOU FOR NOTICING MY BEAUTY and move on!"
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That changed everything for me!! And I was good for a little while Lol. But once again I was told "you think too highly of yourself and that's not cute." This time it was an Aunt telling me this!!! Needless to say my teenage brain was SO CONFUSED. Am I supposed to admire myself or not???

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It's taken me YEARS to be able to appreciate my beauty! I still struggle with it sometimes. I will still receive your compliment, but then follow it up with a flaw that I have, but I'm getting better. I realize now that there's nothing wrong with loving/admiring yourself.

So Flaunt your beauty sis!!! YOU ARE BEAUTIFUL. A LIMITED EDITION.

We're confident not cocky right!!??

Shop this hoodie at psiloveyou2.com/shop

The black "Limited Edition" hoodies are sold out in 4xl and 5xl. Will restock soon!! Until then you can shop the red and Gray in all sizes.

People will stare. Make it worth their while.....
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We're confident not cocky!
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NEW LIMITED EDITION HOODIE AVAILABLE IN MULTIPLE COLORS. FOR MEN AND WOMEN!
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You know the info...link in bio!
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MUA:
Hair:
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Happy Monday!!
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If you are also going back to work after a two week break remember this ...
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You are one day closer to Friday than you were yesterday.
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That was my attempt to to be positive/optimistic because LAWD!!!! I'm struggling! Lol
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PS.... Shop this hoodie and more at psiloveyou2.com/shop 💜

I know I've said this already, but I don't think it can be said enough. THANK YOU for ALL of the support.

We've had a few sizes sell out, but I promise we'll restock soon!! Some packages have already been sent!!!

Please continue to reach out to me with any questions you may have!!

I'll tell you guys a story about my hair and the day I took this pic a little later. 🤦🏾‍♀️

Xoxo
Tee

Thank you all so much!!! The last two days has left me FLOORED!!!

Keep Shopping. 😘

This was supposed to happen at 12 Noon today, but y'all said no! Lolol
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I love y'all seriously!!
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So.... The site is open!
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Https://psiloveyou2.com/shop
Link in bio

The site is now live!!!!

ANOTHER NEW ADDITION!!! Right in time for hoodie season is our Self-Love hoodie currently only available in black!!!
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TWO MORE DAYS UNTIL WE LAUNCH!!
The support from you all has been mind blowing. My nervousness is starting to turn into excitement!!!
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There will be more sneak peeks available in my stories today!!!
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PS I LOVE YOU TOO COLLECTION. LAUNCHING 12/4!!!

|P H O T O - D U M P| THAILAND STYLE!Since social media wants to break my heart and remind me of what life was like pre-covid.

Thankful to the ladies that helped bring this vision to life!!!
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PS I LOVE YOU TOO COLLECTION.
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COMING SOON!!!
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.str.ia

I'm currently doing a detox/reset in hopes of preparing my body to get back on track with my healthy eating. Figured I should take advantage of this time by also taking a small break from social media........
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That was the textbook reason. The real reason I'm taking a social media break is because this detox has me hungry and y'all post too many good food pics!! 🤦🏾‍♀️🤦🏾‍♀️
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See you in two weeks!!

|APPRECIATION POST|
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Got all glammed up with nowhere to go today!! I realized that in order for me to be motivated about applying endlessly for jobs that I needed to motivate myself! Which basically means I needed to get cute. Lol
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Lately though, I've also been receiving motivation from my TRIBE!! Soooo......
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Dear Tribe,
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There are too many of you to tag, but I want to say THANK YOU for opening your homes to me, for sending me food, money, gifts, encouraging notes, open positions that match my skills, and most importantly THANK YOU FOR THE PRAYERS!!! I'm so overwhelmed and genuinely SHOCKED by all of the love you guys have shown. I haven't even had time to be stressed about being jobless!! 😆
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So again...THANK YOU!! 💜💜💜
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LOVE,
TEE
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Did you miss my interview with Leeta Harlem, Author of "I Can Fix My."

If so you can still watch it on my IGTV.

https://www.instagram.com/tv/CDmh9DIhoZb/?igshid=8fgw6xpmlqz

I had the pleasure of chatting with Author, Leeta Harlem of @mynaturalmewoman about her new book, "I Can Fix My..."Watch the full interview here!!

TOMORROW I'm hopping on IG Live to discuss one of my favorite people new book release!
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Join me and author, founder and creator of Leeta Harlem as we talk about her new book. Her journey to becoming a published author and more!!!
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Friday, August 7th at 4PM!!

Challenge accepted....

I heard girls with purple hair have more fun!!!!!!!!??
One quarantine perk: I'm working remotely which gives me freedom to finally have PURPLE hair! I'm seriously OBSESSED with this hair color!!

Products Used:
Method...
L= Curl Love Moisture Milk
C= Almond Jai Twisting Butter
O= My own oil mixture (idk what's in it)

Color: Purple by

Nails:

Gentle Reminder....

So many times we fight ourselves to overcome, or forget our past, our failures etc.
When in reality it's that struggle that makes us who we are!
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My biggest error on this journey of growth has been my inability to see past my past. Finding that balance in realizing that YES my past has molded me. It made me resilient. It helped build my faith in Jehovah God. It even exposed areas of myself that needed work. But at the end of the day it is still MY PAST. I can't keep punishing myself for it. It doesn't matter what that person said, what my father did, what that friend did, what I did, or what THE WORLD did/says. I am worthy of SO MUCH MORE!
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I just need to keep working and reminding myself of this!
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SN: I'm excited to announce that this shirt along with a few others that have already been posted will officially be launched as a part of the PS I LOVE YOU TOO SAY IT WITH YOUR CHEST COLLECTION!! Deets on how to order will be posted soon!!!

Photo Credit: KrysDiane Photography
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I'M NOT OKAY! This week has been hard, disturbing, emotional, and frustrating. I'm over it!
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Each night I told myself that the next day was going to be better, but the next day would come with more disturbing news.
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So what do I do? Do I block it out? Ignore the pain? Ignore the news? I tried, but I can't. This week has not been one of those weeks where ignorance equaled bliss. No point in living in denial.
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When feelings like this, and anxiety arise the most important place I can turn to is my Bible. The distress that I feel isn't something that a friend can fix. Although the right kind of friend can help. Nor is it something that therapy can fix. No. For me, this is something only prayer can fix. So I've spent most of my week reading some of my go-to Scriptures that remind me of God's love, and His promises. I have to read them a few times, some more than others, before they actually settle into my heart. I've even had to write and memorize some just so that I can keep them at the front of my mind because this world is not an easy world to live in. It's easy to become stressed, worried, angry, afraid and overwhelmed by all that we see happening everyday. So I need these scriptures for peace.
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Swipe if you too would like some scriptural encouragement. Hopefully they bring you some peace as well! Feel free to add any of your favorites down below. 💜 @ Alexandria, Virginia

So I completely forgot to mention the fact that my girl has a blog, "This Square Peg," and last week she decided to feature me for a brand new feature for her blog.
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1. Swipe to read a small snippet from the blog.
2. Check out the rest of "This Square Peg." Trust me you'll love it.
3. The link is in my profile!!
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@ Alexandria, Virginia