A moment of realization could be about a relationship, a job, a friendship, or an internal battle within yourself – so many have this instance yet so few actually act on it. But why? Each person’s situation is different, but I’ll tell you how I see it. FEAR Here’s a random but common scenario; You’ve…
Trusting My Intuition: A Lesson in Following My Spirit
Growing up in a deeply rooted Jamaican family, I was always surrounded by wisdom passed down through generations. My elders didn’t need fancy explanations for things—they just knew. And one of the things they always emphasized was intuition. There’s a Jamaican proverb I heard often: “Mi spirit cyan tek you.” If you’ve ever heard a…
Why I’m Glad I Paid Off My Federal Student Loans Using Income-Based Repayment
For years, I made a conscious decision to chip away at my federal student loans using Income-Based Repayment (IBR) programs. Now, with discussions about ending or significantly altering these programs, I can’t help but feel relieved that I stuck with my plan—even when it felt like I was barely making a dent. Like many college…
Surviving Harassment as an Interracial Couple: A Hard Lesson in Protecting Yourself
Living in Florida, I never expected that my fiancé and I would become targets of harassment simply because we are an interracial couple. Yet, that is exactly the situation we find ourselves in—harassed relentlessly by a tenant in the neighboring house. The irony? The person behind this hostility is a Black lesbian, someone who, given…
Exploring Luxembourg: Castles, Countryside, and Culture
Discovering the Charm of Luxembourg: A Journey Through History, Countryside, and Style Luxembourg is hands down one of the coolest countries I’ve ever seen. For sure one of Europe’s hidden gems! I was in awe with its stunning landscapes, rich history, and charming city streets. My journey started with a scenic drive from Germany, weaving…
Captain Your Adventure in Florida’s Clermont Lakes
Exploring Florida’s beautiful waters has always been something I love to do since moving here, but I never imagined I’d get the chance to captain my own boat while doing it. That all changed when we visited Catboat Escapes in Clermont, Florida—a unique adventure that allowed me to have full control of a catboat and…
Finding Strength as a Black Woman in America
Feeling hopeless and isolated as a Black woman in today’s America is a weight that’s just difficult to describe. It is a deep exhaustion that goes beyond physical tiredness—it is emotional, spiritual, and mentally draining. Some days, it feels like no matter how hard I work, how much I strive, or how much I try…
Lipo-Shots: How It Helped Me To Overcome One Of My Biggest Fears
Diet and exercise to lose a few pounds never used to all that difficult for me. Once I get into my rhythm, I’m usually good. Pre-pandemic, I was at an ideal weight that I was happy with at 164lbs. At 5’7″, I loved how I looked and felt at that weight even though I was…