These days I have spent more time on social media than I am comfortable admitting. I have binge-watched, Zoomed through happy hours, worked out virtually, danced at Club Quarantine, and seen my fill Tik Tok challenges. In the middle of all that, I have found a new love for some of my Instagram “friends” that are definitely invited!

Tabitha Brown – @iamtabithabrown – She is an actress and vegan food enthusiast who is getting a lot of notice these days. I am not even vegan, but since we’ve been quarantined she has had me making veggie wraps, air frying egg rolls, cleaning seamoss and craving carrot bacon. You read that right.

She makes you feel like you are watching your good girlfriend talk you through a recipe as she puts easy meals together and throws in her southern-gal catch phrases “like so, like that” or adds a little extra garlic powder “‘cause that’s her business”. Her infections smile and positive energy just make you feel good! She even calls her beautiful Afro by its first name – Donna! She’s my kind of girl!

Check her out as she shows how to make a smoothie bowl!

Deon Cole – @deoncole – CHICAGO’S OWN!!! America may know him best as Charlie from Black-ish but in Chicago we know him as just Deon Cole from All Jokes Aside and The Cotton Club. So when the home-grown homie announced he would be going live doing some dj sets, I had to tune in. His musical selection did not disappoint, but the most entertaining part is watching him get excited about his own music.  His page definitely felt like a Chicago House party; he even did an Easter Sunday/Gospel/House set that had me grooving! He regularly posts hilarious side by sides of himself and his many look-a-likes – Paddington Bear, Wilson the Volleyball, the Tin Man, a Cabbage Patch Kid, and even my favorite, Frederick Douglass.  Check him out, he’s a man of many faces.

Kevin Hart – @kevinhart4real – Now I know you know Kevin Hart, but he does a series on his IG page called “ Confessions from the Hart” where he tells true stories of his misadventures and life lessons. A few are familiar from his book I Can’t Make This Up: Life Lessons, but many are new. All of the stories showcase his witty ability to tell a story, like this one involving Beyonce, Jay-Z and a little pineapple juice. He does interviews, workout videos, motivational videos, he does it all and doesn’t hold back which always has me checking for his content. 

When my father was first diagnosed with COVID-19, I was terrified. Fear and isolation from being quarantined made me crave social connection, laughter, and and good ole positive energy more than ever. Everyday I found myself literally scrolling and searching for little things to pick me up and make me crack a smile. My new favorites did just that and have definitely earned their place on the guest list!

I am happy to report that my father is doing much better and getting stronger everyday. My heart and my prayers go out to everyone who has been infected or affected by this crisis. Stay safe, stay healthy, and stay home!

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