It’s been a while since I’ve been to Washington DC. It was at President Obama’s inauguration. Last month guys and gals, I had the pleasure of seeing our forever First Lady, Michelle Obama on her Becoming book tour!!! She was so gorgeous and gracious. My husband and I saw her at the Capital One Arena in Washington D.C. It appeared sold out to me. Like Michelle pointed out, there wasn’t going to be any singing or twerking, just talking about a book. And yet we were all there for her. I even went on Facebook Live to share some moments with y’all so you could be there too.
11 Things Discussed At The Becoming Conversation with Michelle Obama
1. Kid in the Candy Store
She recalled going to the store as a kid to buy Now & Laters. These are candies that I had as a child also. They’re still in stores today. She pronounced just the name just like how us kids use to too! Ni-n-lay-ders! LOL
2. What Are You Becoming?
Before Michelle Obama came on the stage, there were five individuals (a young girl, three adult women, and a young man, White, and Black) verbalizing to the crowd on their becoming process. The last person was Phylicia Rashad! The crowd went crazy!
3. Importance of the Male Presence for Young Girls
I absolutely agree with the concept! She stated it’s not just limited to Black families. Any woman will tell you how important that is to them. That lays down the foundation of how you allow a man to treat you like a lady.
4. Dating Barack
Barack wanted to date her and she wasn’t really feeling it since they worked at the same job. He was so confident, he even told her he’d get another job. She gave him a chance although he wasn’t the typical guy she’d date. Most importantly, he had his stuff together and he wasn’t playing any games. He wanted her and that was it. There was no need to see if there was someone else for him. Michelle told the fellas, “Don’t play games!”
5. Marriage is Hard
It’s work and you have to keep working at it. Michelle loves Barack, but there are days she wants to push him out of a window. It was funny how in their marriage the things he wasn’t doing were a problem. Therefore he needed counseling. However, when the counselor began asking her about her problems in the relationship, she didn’t have any. Stating, “I’m fine.” LOL Sounds like something I’d say.
6. First Lady Initiatives by Michelle Obama
Her accomplishments are amazing and she has a right to be proud of them. They range from fighting childhood obesity, Let Girls Learn, gardening at the White House, getting corporations to hire and/or train veterans for jobs (at least 1 million), and allowing the White House to be open to the people (Girl Scouts, musicians, etc.).
7. I’m a Mother First
That was clear. She talked about receiving criticism for wanting to make sure her kids transitioned well during the first term in the White House. Safety was her priority as a mother. Apparently, some feminist groups had some things to say.
8. Charleston, SC Church Shooting
Michelle and Barack came to the funeral of Rev. Clemente Pinckney. She said it just broke her heart to attend another funeral related to gun violence. The feeling of defeat, not getting any laws passed, but only being able to offer condolences to the families overwhelmed her.
9. Gay Marriage
Upon returning from Charleston, SC she learned gay marriage had passed. There were people all over the White House lawn and she wanted to be out there with them. Well, she and Malia tried to escape the Secret Service to get outside. They were caught, but still able to be in the presence of the people without being seen.
10. Michelle Obama Campaigning in Iowa
Michelle Obama described telling her story about herself to the folks in Iowa. She simply said, “Either they gonna like me, or they’re not.” She discussed having political differences but yet having the same familial backgrounds of working hard and being good citizens. After campaigning, she’d still make it back home in time for dinner with her daughters.
11. Spending Time With Girlfriends
She shared the importance of friendship. Her friends were supportive of each other when they were new mothers. She discussed how she and her friends would have kids over to play together while they drank their wine. That’s up my alley. While speaking of her friends, various photos of them hanging out or vacationing were showing on the screen, from past to present.
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