Tuesday’s A Taste of Flava 🌻
Nanny, the World Is Round 🤣🌍

Yesterday, Kimora and I went traveling without leaving the couch.

We started watching YouTube videos about Japanese transportation. First, we were on trains. Then we moved on to cruise ships.

At first, I couldn’t figure out what was holding her attention. There wasn’t anything particularly exciting happening. But she was interested, and I was along for the ride. 🥸

Now, those cruise ship cabins? Beautiful!

Full beds, a couch, a table and chairs, a nice bathroom, and your own deck.

Nothing like the cabin my friend Wyvonne and I shared on our Caribbean cruise around 1990. We had two single beds, two small closets, and a bathroom. We enjoyed ourselves, but these cabins were a whole different experience. 😂

I asked Kiki if she would like to go on a cruise.

“Yes.”

“Where would you want to go?”

“I don’t know.”

Apparently, the destination can be determined later. 🤣

I could see a cruise being something fun to plan for our family when I’m walking better and have more stamina.

But I have to be honest. Some of that food wasn’t doing anything for me.

Kiki called it “rich people’s food.” 😂

And when I kept commenting on what didn’t look good, she reminded me, “They have other food too.”

Okay, girl. I hear you. We won’t rule out the whole cruise because I’m questioning the menu. 🤣

Somewhere along the way, our conversation shifted to Japan being an island and being near Russia.

Now, wait a minute.

How is Russia near Japan when Russia is across from Alaska and Canada?

Kiki looked at me and said, very seriously:

“Nanny, the world is round.”

🤣🤣🤣

Well, yes. I do know that.

But apparently, I needed to see how all of this fit together.

So, I started pulling up maps. Then a world map. Then I put a globe in my Amazon cart.

I started looking for an easy-to-understand world history book, too.

Kiki said, “I have my book upstairs.”

And here she came with it.

The Japanese cruise ships had officially been put on hold. We were now talking about countries, cultures, geography, and world economics.

She is so smart.

I told her she was teaching me things I had either forgotten or never knew. And I meant it.

I remember being in school, coloring maps and writing the countries’ names in the correct places. I couldn’t tell you what grade that was. But clearly, there are some things I need to revisit.

I could see Kiki being a great teacher or speaker on a subject she is passionate about. When she knows her information, she has plenty to share.

And I enjoy listening.

I don’t believe learning has an expiration date. Sometimes, you’re the one sharing your life experience. Other times, your grandchild is reminding you that the world is round. 🤣🌍

Later, I had a different kind of lesson.

My walking has improved so much, and I’m grateful that my right hip isn’t hurting when I walk. But my strength and stamina still need work.

After being downstairs for the day, I was tired. Then another large bowel movement left me sitting down, feeling worn out before I even attempted the stairs. (I know TMI 😂)

While I was in the bathroom, I heard Kiki tell her mom, “Nanny’s funny to watch YouTube with.”

🤣🤣🤣

Well, apparently, I was providing entertainment while she was trying to educate me.

She had her travel videos, and I had my commentary. We both got something out of the afternoon. 😂❣️

Anyway. I wasn’t hurting. I just felt weak.

I considered sleeping downstairs. Eventually, I started up, made it halfway, and rested outside Mari’s room.

Those stairs were not going anywhere, and neither was I until I was ready.

I did make it back to my tower, with Mari following me up.

It was a reminder that being able to move with less pain doesn’t mean I suddenly have all my strength back. I still have to build from where I am.

Then I realized something else.

For three days, I had not been meeting my usual water intake.

Now, I can’t say that explains all the weakness, but it was something I had overlooked. I’m usually much more aware of how much water I’m drinking.

So, along with that globe, I ordered a 32-ounce water bottle with time markers.

One to help me keep up with my water.

One to help me understand where in the world everything is. 😂

Yesterday didn’t go quite the way I expected. There was frustration with my website, laughter with Kiki, a geography lesson, and a slow trip back upstairs.

But that time with my grandchild? I enjoyed it.

We watched. We talked. We laughed. And I learned.

I’m grateful that she wants to share what interests her with me—and that we can turn one question into a whole afternoon of conversation.

Happy Tuesday 😁

Keep learning. Keep your sense of humor. And pay attention to the everyday things your body needs.

From Flava in Her Tower 🌻