My dad had an expression. He said, โChamp, itโs not how many times you get knocked down. Itโs how quickly you get up.โ
I'm told there's even a song about it.
Last nightโand I mean this sincerelyโDonald Trump set a new record for the most lies told in a single debate.
He lied about creating a great economy. He lied about the pandemic. And he lied about helping veterans.
My dad had an expression. He said, โChamp, itโs not how many times you get knocked down. Itโs how quickly you get up.โ
I'm told there's even a song about it.
Yesterday, our team had dim sum with our Mayor-elect. I was chill about it in the moment, but this AM I am an absolute puddle. ๐ญ
Went from having dim sum with my family as a child on the weekends to having it with Bostonโs next Mayor. Surreal to share these traditions
I am really scared for moo deng and am worried that she will soon be canceled. she is too popular, too beloved, and society hates successful young women.
Dealing with my feelings the best way I know how: deflecting with humor!
I frequently talk about yassifying City Hall, but if Iโm being honest, City Hall &
@wutrain
โs leadership have yassified me. ๐ ๐ฝ
You LOVE to see it.
@MayorWu
&
@CityOfBoston
are so lucky to have a digital director with the heart, skills & creativity of
@paulinaVEVO
. ๐๐ฆ
She knows how to reach ppl where they are & build excitement for how govt can help.
Yesterday Boston didnโt just inaugurate
@wutrain
โwe inaugurated a new mayoral podium designed by
@NU_CAMD
Prof. Ang Li & gorgeously handcrafted by
@nascarpenterstf
members.
So how exactly can a podium celebrate possibility? Some podium design lore for those interested ๐งต
THREAD: The best way for Boston to stay healthy & support our communities is for all of us to get vaccinated.
Thatโs why starting on Jan. 15, weโll be requiring proof of COVID-19 vaccination to enter certain indoor spaces in Boston.
We're literally running on a platform to make public transportation free & implement the first city-level Green New Deal in the country ๐ฅฒ Should we add choreography & pyrotechnics as well
As of today I am officially working as Digital Content & Creative Director for
@TheDemocrats
! I'm trying to keep it cool but in actuality I couldn't be more excited and honored to take on this new role. Let's do some cool (and interesting and informative) shit on the Internet! ๐ซก
I donโt really know what to say other than my brain is extremely rattled bc of the disturbing, racist, and anti-Asian posts Iโve had to comb through across social media these past few days
.
@wutrain
โs been getting a lot of credit for her big, bold ideas (as she should!) but tbh people should talk more about her commitment to the nitty-gritty. You ever hear her talk about zoning? Building accessibility? CITY SEWERS?
Tomorrow is my last day at
@Authentic_HQ
โ because on 1/1, Iโm starting as Michelle Wuโs (
@wutrain
) digital director! ๐ Below please find a video that depicts the energy I hope to bring to the Wu Train in our fight to make Boston a city for everyone.
Hello! ๐ฅ Here are 4 logos I made for 4 stars who are running for Boston City Council (!!!)
Polls close at 8PM todayโdon't forget to look up your polling place & vote for
@RonDurk
,
@Santana4Boston
,
@EnriquePepen
&
@ben4district6
!
We're in the thick GOTV soup now! It's all chunky broth from here on out.
Everyoneโcampaign staff, media buyers, election workers, and everyone in betweenโis more than a bit stressed right now. These days, a little kindness goes extra far. And so too does extending grace.
We had an amazing time filming this with
@MayorWu
@OjikutuBisola
@Jbetancourtpr
&
@assoumou_MD
!
So grateful to have experts leading our COVID response who understand the importance of breaking down policy & making it accessible ๐ค
Weโve been getting a lot of questions about
#BTogether
, Bostonโs vaccine requirement for certain indoor spaces. With 2 days to go before it kicks in, hereโs
@OjikutuBisola
& our COVID-19 Advisory Committee breaking down the policy: