You know that feeling when summer starts winding down? Everyone dashes to the beach to make the most out of those final days? Well, I was convinced I’d miss the chaos of summer, but then October rolled in and everything changed. Now you’ve got emptier beaches–which I love. Fewer boats bobbing about and cluttering up […]
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My very first visit to Malta was in October 2011, so this week marks the 13th anniversary—or my Malta-versary as I’m calling it! Isn’t it funny looking back amd seeing how a single decision shaped the path your life took? Well, allow me to take you back to October 2011. Back then, reels, threads, and
One minute, we were all waving goodbye to August, and now, look—September is practically over. It’s been a fresh month, weather-wise, but just about a week ago, London experienced an Indian Summer. Now, I remember the uproar when people discovered that Brits refer to getting Chinese takeaway as ‘fancying a Chinese’ So, just in case
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Sometimes you’ve gotta leave a place behind to realise what it really means to you. And it’s the little things—the memories, the community, your roots—that make home feel like…home. My grandad moved to London from Jamaica in the ’60s. He didn’t have Google Maps or anything fancy like that, but somehow, he knew every corner
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October isn’t far off now and it’s one of my favourite months in Malta. And not just because of the weather! Though, I’ll admit thats a big part ot it. You see, it’s officially Autumn, but with day temperatures reaching up to 25°C+ I’d go as far to say: it still feels like summer—at least
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I’m sharing Postcards from Xlendi Bay with you today! Have you ever visited? It’s a charming fishing village on the sister island of Gozo. Well, it used to be just a fishing village. The cliffs towering over the bay have long sheltered it from rough seas. But that’s all changed. No, not the cliffs —
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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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“Imagination isn’t just play; it’s a powerful tool. When you vividly picture your dreams, you make them more attainable”. Growing up, I was always lost in my own world. There weren’t all the devices kids have nowadays, and I wasn’t much into TV. As a child, I relied on the power of imagination—dreaming up fantastical
Are You Living the Dream? Read Post »
Is it just me, or does the start of September feel like a new chapter? It always gives me back-to-school vibes. And if you’re thinking, ‘You don’t look school age,’ you’d be right. But what can I say? Old habits die hard. As summertime fades away, I get this strange feeling—not quite sure what it
Bye-Bye August 📷 And Hello to September’s Back-to-School Vibes Read Post »