08/14/1972 — 50 years ago today I began my journey through this world. The last several months away from social has awakened a profound appreciation for ALL that life has to offer—an incredible year on all fronts! I look forward to the continued lessons coming my way. 🙏🏽❤️✨
Age is just a number, but a
#smize
is forever! 😂
#MorphMonday
Age 30-47! I’m grateful for all the life lessons. Embrace the younger you—most importantly the mistakes you’ve made, choices both good & bad, brought you to this moment. I am who I am today because of who I was.🙏🏽❤️
Hi…my name is still “Mr. Jay,” but I’m an
#author
now! 🙃🤓 Like many new
#writers
, I said to myself, “who am I to write a book?” But I put pen to paper & wrote it myself. Pre-order THE WIG, THE BITCH & THE MELTDOWN by clicking the link in my bio.
#TheMeltdown
#JayManuelNovel
I’ve always been in awe of my sister, who’s a doctor on the front line w/ sick patients every day. As a wife & mother of 2 boys, I simply don’t know how she does it all. I pray for her every morning when she goes to work at the hospital & I want her to know she’s my
#hero
. 🙏🏽❤️✨
#WCW
We may no longer speak every day, or see each other often, but this woman to my right taught me some of the biggest lessons life has to offer. Self-validation is the ONLY thing that allows you to conquer your
#fears
& achieve your
#dreams
. 👊🏽🙏🏽✨✨✨
This time in our lives is truly testing our mental limits and faith in what’s next.
#SelfcareSunday
needs to be EVERY day! How are you really doing? 🙏🏽❤️✨✨✨
Someday when you’re at peace, you’ll be so glad you didn’t give up. NEVER give up! We ALL need to have our voices heard as we search for our authentic selves. So, be patient…persevere…and remember, your boundaries don’t need an apology. 🙏🏽❤️
This is NOT the election to sit out on!!! Register to
#vote
or check your status with
@HeadCountOrg
and
@glaad
for
#NationalVoterRegistrationDay
. OR…text PRIDE to 40649
.
The election is just a few weeks away—are you ready to use your voice? 👊🏽🌈
Staying in calls for a re-watch. Who else is
#bingewatching
#antm
? What are some of your favorite moments from cycle 1? One of mine is the time I had to get the girls in line after they complained about their makeovers.
#quarantine
My entire life I’ve been asked, “So, what are you?” I know…annoying, right? However recently, several of you have been curious and asking. So, nice to meet you…✊🏽
.
.
#NotAnAd
info courtesy of
@Ancestry
Help me in wishing
@MissJAlexander
a very
#happybirthday
!! As today, XX years ago, he was birthed into our world & began the journey to stomp his stilettoed egalitarianism into our hearts. Happy Birthday Boo... you remind me every day to be myself. Unapologetically! 🙏🏽🖤🖤🖤😘
#TBT
to 1 year ago today I had this
#fauxhawk
& w/ quarantine I may have to attempt this again or go ALL BLACK! Swipe left to see my natural hair color. Hot or Hmmm?
#DIYhaircolor
with
@oscarjameshair
via FaceTime. I won’t lie, using 2 mirrors, clippers, bleach, toner & PATIENCE... I got my hair done in 7 hours! It’s a miracle I have hair left on my head!!! 🙌🏽✨😁 Who else needs quarantine to end? 👋🏽
I’ve kept this devastating
#ANTM
secret since we taped Cycle 9—it was one of the most difficult situations I’ve ever had to navigate. Thank you
@dannypellegrino
for giving me the opportunity to share my
#truth
!
#KeepingItReal