I know what you’re thinking! The one word of advice would be to “relax”. Yes but no. Like, I do want you to relax but that’s not what today’s post is about.

This advice came from one of my favorite humans in the entire world, my mommy. And I lied. It’s not “one word” it’s a few of them.

Why would I wait to use my good stuff?! I’m going to use it RIGHT NOW.

-Rhonda Battle

In other words, “Don’t ever save anything for a special occasion. Being alive is the special occasion” – Unknown.

Baby, she doesn’t save a single thing. She gets it and wears or uses it RIGHT AWAY. The good china? She uses it for breakfast. Wine glasses? Perfect for a glass of milk. Detroit Player Dittrich Fur Coat? Thrown over loungewear for a leisurely stroll down any block in NY. Me on the other hand, I am personally hoarding boxes of luxury skincare that I’m waiting for the right moment to use. And it’s like, why girl?

What better moment than this one right here.

It’s a good reminder that all moments aren’t promised. We don’t know how many we have left. We ASSUME tomorrow will always be there. I can tell you with certainty, that all we have is today and this moment right here.

Use the good shit.

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Photography: Denisse Myrick