There’s a quiet kind of freedom in letting go of what you can’t control, trusting that even the hardest chapters will pass, and something new—something you’ll grow to love—will take their place. Everything passes. Not gonna lie, I used to struggle with that—the idea that nothing lasts forever. I guess it just felt so… final. […]
Musings from Paradise Bay Read Post »
You know, one of my biggest pet peeves is a lack of basic manners. My grandmother always said: ‘Good manners don’t cost a thing.’ She even had this little song, to remind us: ‘Get an education, turn into a big shot, but don’t forget your manners!’ It’s simple stuff—say good morning when you walk into
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Before I sign off for the weekend, I just wanted to thank you for every like, comment, interaction—or simply for sharing your stories. I feel like I’ve finally entered the personal blogging era. To be honest, I thought true personal blogs had become extinct, and I have been struggling to find real and wholesome content.
Why I’m Super Grateful for Personal Bloggers✨️ Read Post »
Happy Friday! Do you have any plans for the weekend? It’s funny—I used to feel like the odd one out if I didn’t have a weekend full of plans. Chilling, reading, and visiting family just didn’t fit the cool image I was going for. Somehow, being busy equalled being popular and cool, which is what
Do You Have Uncool Weekend Plans, too? Read Post »
“I flew from Jamaica to London in 1961, in January or maybe February—I can’t quite remember now. But I can still recall that first night vividly. The cold was like nothing I had ever experienced. As I sat in the small, sparse room, I could see my breath clouding in front of me. My teeth
You Moved from Jamaica? Tell Me About It! Read Post »
Confession time: I’m an overthinker. Actually, scratch that—I’m a massive overthinker. All the Brené Browns in the world can’t stop me from waking up at 3:04 AM, obsessing over something I said or did at 10:07 am one Friday last month. In the spirit of self-acceptance, I find that self-deprecating comedy helps. It’s what us
You’re Just a Drop in the Ocean (for Pete’s Sake!) Read Post »
‘Soft, powdery white sand, crystal clear waters in 4K, and the most raging fires in the sky imaginable…’ I said excitedly to a friend. We were talking about the Caribbean and, more specifically, the fact that there are over 7,000 islands. I didn’t realise anyone else was listening. I mean, it was just me, him.
How About a Trip to the Caribbean? Read Post »
What’s the lowest temperature you can swim in? Up until the other day, I would have probably said, ‘no less than 25°C!’ Now…it’s 16°C— not for long, mind. And… it took me three attempts; on the first go I jumped straight back out. The second time I managed about two minutes, and then after that,
How Low Can You Go? Read Post »
POV: You’re on a sailboat, capable of withstanding the roughest seas and the highest waves. Aboard, you have food, fuel and all the necessary supplies to last you 12 days. So Captain, where’s the next destination? 📍
Where Would You Sail to? Read Post »