Michelle Obama is arguably one of the world’s favorite first ladies.
She graduated from both Princeton University and Harvard Law School and pursued a career in law and public service.
Her tenure was marked by grace, sophistication, and a fierce dedication to her position.
Obama gave us a number of memorable moments, like her iconic speech at the 2016 Democratic National Convention.
“No, our motto is, ‘When they go low, we go high.'”
Since leaving the White House, Michelle Obama’s life has changed drastically.
But she’s not sitting with her feet up.
So what has she been up to since leaving the most famous address in the world?
We’ve broken it down for you.
She still requires security.
She still can’t drive herself around.
But she’s finding joy in the few aspects of normal life that she’s regained.
“A lot of what makes you feel different is the security.
And we still have security.
But we live in a regular house.
I have a doorbell.
I answer my door,” she said on an episode of “The Ellen DeGeneres Show.”
“So we’re living a normal life, but we still live in kind of a bubble.”
It’s the small things that Obama could never do as first lady that she appreciates most today.
“It’s going to my girls’ game and just really being a mom.”
“That’s not right, but it’s true.”
We can all agree her style is better for it Obama herself included.
“It’s absolutely freeing.”
After teaching herself to knit over YouTube, she finished her first sweater in a week.
Her quick mastery of the skill is no surprise because it runs in the family.
We underestimate the importance of sitting quietly and using our hands," she toldAARP.
“We are overscheduled, moving and pushing and trying to make a big impact.
But the truth is that our minds need a break.”
“These days, my small task is knitting jumpers, shirts, scarves, you name it.
The demand was so high that she added two more dates to her tour.
“Can confirm that getting Michelle Obama tickets was more difficult than getting Beyonce tickets,“tweetedone fan.
In the book, Obama shares strategies to overcome adversity and stay hopeful in today’s unpredictable world.
The book also became a No.
“I never thought I would be the author of one book, let alone two.
The documentary explores themes of personal growth, race, social justice, and the power of community.
campaign to combat childhood obesity and provide healthy food in schools.
It’s a cause she continues to champion after leaving the White House but in a different way.
The puppets fly around in a magical shopping cart, sourcing ingredients and meeting chefs from around the world.
That’s where Waffles and Mochi come in.”
She explained the name choice onInstagram.
I believe that everyone has a light inside them.
Sometimes it’s a steady flame, while other times, it’s a tiny little glimmer.
And at other moments, it’s a raging fire,” she wrote.
On an episode of her show “The Light Podcast,” Obama opened up about her mental health.
“Spiritually, these are not fulfilling times.
So I know that I am dealing with some form of low-grade depression,” she said.
“Depression is understandable during these times,” she said.
She also gave herself grace when she wasn’t up for it and spent time with her family instead.
Her marriage is getting stronger
Michelle and Barack Obama’s relationshiphas been through a lot.
According to the former president, his time at the White House put an enormous strain on their marriage.
Today, the Obamas are rekindling their love.
“We are finding each other again,” Michelle Obama toldPeople.
Just us and our dreams.”
We swam, we sat, and he wrote because he’s still writing his book.
So he’s a little resentful.”
“As your kids get older, your parenting style naturally evolves.
Malia and Sasha have since moved out and are living together in LA.
“That was a bad martini,” she laughed.
“It was very weak, in a tumbling glass.
It was mostly vermouth and ice.”
And it looks like she agrees, too.
“Barack and I never want to experience winter again.
