February is… filled with deadlines! I’ve found myself mumbling about how much time outside my traditional work hours I’m spending working. I mean, what good a weekend or a bonus day off due to weather if all you’re doing is work? I’ll just have to build in the Me Time. The work will get done, has to get done but I think it will be smarter to make time to exercise, dine out, get a massage… rather than continuing to feel overwhelmed. Strength training, indeed!

February is… Black History Month! All those deadlines and all that work I

mentioned above includes creating blog posts to focus on Black History: Literacy. Look for posts on this month that celebrate historic and contemporary takes on Black literacy.

February is…American Heart Month. Let’s take care of ourselves! Remember to eat healthy, move often and get those 8 hours of sleep each night. Let’s celebrate who we are and what we do. Let’s work with intention, with purpose and with love.

Carpe mensis!