Read MoreTurning the wheel was easy, but keeping the boat steady and on course was challenging as the elements of wind and waves casually moved along without regard for my skill-set or anything else for that matter. Yet, I was determined to have the experience I’d imagined, and I did!
Instantly, I equated this experience to life.
Read MoreFrom the beginning prayer, my heart began filling up and it continued to fill as I witnessed my Aunt quietly revel in her vision and hard work in full, EXTRAordinary bloom. Likewise, it was beautiful to witness my mother, daughter and all the other ladies smiling, laughing, and indulging in tea and light bites laced with a Caribbean twist. In my vivid imagination, I could see stress diminishing, hope budding, dreams birthing, and love floating around.
Read MoreFrom my experience growing up in the Virgin Islands, it’s basically understood fairly early on that Santa is a fun and fictitious character used to spark joy and wonder during the season. Perhaps this was the only way to market the jolly fella since the archetype of a caucasian man dressed in “Winter gear” who enters down chimneys is a tough concept to perpetuate…
Read MoreShortly after that outing, I discovered an old trumpet of my father’s under the bed and was determined to play it and make a sound. Although finding that trumpet intrigued me, I must confess that the trumpet was not my first instrument because my parents were convinced that I should learn piano first. Guess what?
Read MoreStaying true to my create-the-life-you-want self, I seized this new opportunity to forge new memories with my mom. So, a year after her big move to New Jersey and six months after losing her husband and best friend, it was time to amp up our mother-daughter adventures!
Read MoreOnce the realization of this began to feel more real, feelings of dreams deferred started to creep back into my subconscious. But why? Those dreams were dead...squashed and never to be pursued! Says who? You see, I had always wanted to become an educator, but really didn’t have the time or funding to return to school while being the sole provider for my young family.
Read MoreSaying I love and appreciate you doesn’t feel like enough in comparison for all that you do and the way you make me feel. So, on your birthday, it’s fitting that I thank you for taking the time to develop the many aspects of who you are. Living with this level of intention creates a harmonious flow of growth, love, and success for our entire family.
Read MoreWe did both...problem solved! We weren’t on an island, but it didn’t matter because with every troupe that passed us by, I was transported to familiar times when annually attending the Carnival parade with family and friends on St. Thomas was my norm. A Beautiful array of men and women dancing in the street and feeling free with vibrant costumes on erased the fact that we were sweltering in Lithonia. In true Caribbean fashion, nothing mattered but good vibes.