These 5 Things Are Bringing Me Joy During Social Distancing

I can honestly say that I’m slowly becoming an introvert … and I’m ok with it! Social distancing has really got me re-prioritizing how and with who I spend my time. I know there are many people calling this a ‘new normal’ but I absolutely believe that this is a pause that was a long time coming. We needed to make time and reevaluate the things that we were masking with the guise of ‘being busy’. I actually have gone through a process of coming to terms with where we are. I started off lonely and confused and now, came up with some weekend favorites and now, I have learnt to find joy in this season. 

These are the things that are continually bringing me joy during social distancing: 

1. creating YouTube content for my channel: Africancocktail! Yes, I started a YouTube channel and I’m learning video editing and filming skills that I am really enjoying. Have you watched any of the videos, click here? 
2. connecting and fostering the communities I’m creating online – be it on this blog, Instagram, YouTube, Twitter or Facebook, I’m finding that you guys are a treasure trove of support, great content ideas, inspirational memes and posts! There isn’t a day that goes by when one of you doesn’t share something the brightens my day or causes me to pause and think. I’m ever so grateful to have this community!
3. TikTok – ok so I definitely have not created any content on here but I love watching people’s TikToks! Oh my gosh the creativity is definitely at an all time high on this platform and I love seeing how people incorporate their parents in the dancing TikToks – those are my fave! 
4. family Zoom Saturdays – no joke, my family is spread across 7 countries on two continents and every Saturday we come together for about two hours to catch up, encourage and roast one another. What can I say, my family brings me joy. I love those Africans!
5. work – yes, you read that right. I am in the thick of implementation season at work – and while the hours are long and the job is demanding, I’m working with some really smart people who are equally passionate about the product that we are delivering – and that brings me joy!