Heya Loves!

I’m in a mood. This morning The last couple weeks or so I just didn’t feel like doing anything…far less writing. I think it was a Molotov cocktail of tiredness, trying to completely get over the flu, a whole lot of side hustling and very little sleep.

Sometimes, I think the light at the end of tunnel is getting brighter and I’m closer to coming out on the other side and then I realize it was just the glare in my damn eyes and that light is much farther than I realized.

I believe that I was put on this earth to help and positively impact others, to love and share my light with as many people as I can and to leave this world a much better place than I found it.

But it’s hard to stay positive when I’m like this. I just wanna hold a little pity party and ignore the world for a bit…but bills. And I have this habit…I like to eat. So all I could manage for the last few days was work and some radical self-care.

This self-care unfortunately meant this space suffered but I can’t say I have any regrets. I’m learning that sometimes a rest-up and some time away to recharge is OKAY.

That said, here I am and here’s my 7 for Seven this week:

Sleep. There is healing power in restful sleep. After being sick while on vacation and then coming back to a hectic schedule and trying to recover while burning the candle on both ends – I needed sleep. Lots and Lots of sleep. And it has been my happy place over these last few days.

Eucalyptus and Spearmint. The most relaxing combination in a candle. Ever!

Juicing. When I’m in a crappy mood, my food choices kinda reflect that as well. I made the effort over the last few days to increase the amount of fruits and veggies I put into my body. It not only lifted my spirits to know that I was making good choices for my body, but it made me feel less guilty for #4 and #6. Win-Win!

Tiramisu. Because when I need a pick-me-up…this will do it every.single.time.

Getting rid of clutter. Something wonderful happens (after the pangs of wistfulness fades) when you get rid of clutter. In my case, I went on a major wardrobe overhaul – I got rid of everything I have not worn in a year and some things I haven’t worn in 6 months. The act of clearing space in my closet also helped in clearing some clutter in my head. I can’t explain it but my apartment and my mind felt lighter afterward.

Home-made from scratch brownies. Because chocolate is my love language.

My Cohort of Awesome. I spend a lot of time in this space talking about the Family I’ve chosen – my friends. And that’s because my journey would not be the same without them. I am/will be forever grateful for these awesome people I get to call my friends. My COA has recently expanded by two and I feel so blessed to have these two beautiful women and fellow bloggers in my life. The encouragement and honesty of these awesometastic hippies has become two of my favourite things. I am truly blessed.

And there you have it. Short and (hopefully) sweet. I hope that by paying attention to all the blessings in my life and by sowing the seeds of faith and gratitude, I can truly carry with me and reap the rewards of “positivity + balance + bliss” throughout the days ahead.

Thank you for reading, I appreciate you! This is me blowing some glitter and confetti on you because you’re super blessed to have received the gift of another 86,400 seconds today, to spend any way you desire.

Make those seconds count!

I love hearing from you…what are you grateful today? What made you smile? Feel free to share below!

Heya Loves! I’m sick. {Hence the delayed post.}

It’s been about 7 days so far…ugh! It started off as an allergy (or so I thought), and I took some allergy medication but promptly had an allergic reaction to the freaking allergy meds. After the swelling around my eyes went down, my sinus started acting up and that ballooned into sore throat, aches and pains and mouth-breathing.

My vacation was okay despite all of this and because of that I have much to be thankful for. Here is my [short] SEVEN for this week:

Sleep. Never underestimate the healing power of restful sleep. This has been my saving grace over the last few days.

Friends.. Nothing reminds me of my single status more than when I’m sick and I have to take care of myself. For once, I had people around me, who took care of me at my lowest. I am forever grateful.

Hot showers. Because they can be almost medicinal to aching bodies. Add in a citrus/ginger body wash and the steam can be downright heaven.

Tiramisu. Because even with no appetite…it’s still the thing I want to eat.

Cuban food. I visited Little Havana during my stay and tried the down home goodness that is served up at El Pub Restaurant. They served a yummy chicken broth that went a long way to restoring my appetite. They serve the soup with a wedge of lime that kicks the flavour profile up a million notches. It was mmm mmm good!

Buying my first piece of art. This trip, we finally made it to South Beach! And after dinner, we took a walk around and came across this shop/gallery of artist Romero Britto’s work. I was absolutely drawn to his use of bright, vibrant colours. I called his work “happy” before I researched him and realized that he uses art as a “visual language of hope and happiness” which is a reflection of his “optimistic faith in the world around him.” You can buy happiness and I’m grateful that I brought it home with me too!

Safe travels. Because the way the world has been going recently, this is something I am truly grateful for.

And there you have it. Short and (hopefully) sweet. I hope that by paying attention to all the blessings in my life and by sowing the seeds of faith and gratitude, I can truly carry with me and reap the rewards of “positivity + balance + bliss” throughout the days ahead.

Thank you for reading, I appreciate you! This is me blowing some glitter and confetti on you because you’re super blessed to have received the gift of another 86,400 seconds today, to spend any way you desire.

Make those seconds count!

I’m sure this cold is almost finished. *fingers crossed* Just a few more days and I hope to be back to being ME! In the meantime, I love hearing from you…what are you grateful today? What made you smile? Feel free to share below!

Hello Loves! Carnival is in full swing and I have opted out of the festivities again this year. By the time this is posted I will be well on my way to a mini vacation! And so begins the 8th week of this already fantastic year.

Here is my [short] SEVEN for this week:

Vacation b*tches! My favourite sentence this week: ¡Bienvenido a Miami!

Shared experiences.. What’s better than mini vacays??? Mini vacations with friends!

Connecting with people. My heart has been busted open this week. Valentine’s Day came and went as any other, but this week I had the opportunity to open my heart in ways I never thought possible and I am grateful to know that I can!

H2O! It’s been an intense week of parties, friends, airport runs, late nights, little sleep and all this alongside long days at the office. This is Trinidad Carnival. Thanks to good old H20 for keeping me hydrated and sober and thus able to keep going.

Pedicures. Sometimes a very necessary indulgence. Plus, hot pink toes make me feel sexy!

This body. This one precious body I have been blessed with and have pushed to great lengths this last week has not failed me yet. I am grateful that I enjoy relative good health and I promise to get some much-needed rest over the next few days.

My hustle. Because I could not afford my lifestyle without it.

And there you have it. Short and (hopefully) sweet. I hope that by paying attention to all the blessings in my life and by sowing the seeds of faith and gratitude, I can truly carry with me and reap the rewards of “positivity + balance + bliss” throughout the days ahead.

Thank you for reading, I appreciate you! This is me blowing some glitter and confetti on you because you’re super blessed to have received the gift of another 86,400 seconds today, to spend any way you desire.

Make those seconds count!

I love hearing from you…what are you grateful today? What made you smile? Feel free to share below!

Hiya Loves! For some of you…this may be just another week in February. For us here in Trinidad & Tobago, our Carnival celebrations are heating up and will erupt in a spectacular display of colour, creativity and energy that is Trinidad Carnival next Monday and Tuesday.

This year Valentine’s Day falls on the Saturday before Carnival…most Trinis may not even notice this otherwise ordinary day dedicated to love and chocolates which falls right smack dab in the heat of d’ting. And because I know that I too will be guilty of this…I am dedicating all posts this week to love!

Here is my SEVEN {of LOVE} for this week:

Being a human pillow. I spent some time with my god-daughter this weekend. Her first birthday was on Friday, so her parents who were also celebrating their 10th anniversary had a big celebration to honor both events. After a long day of at least 20 kids all under 10 running around, bouncing around and pretty much yelling and screaming at the top of their lungs…I felt like my brain was fried. And then this little snuggler…curled up in my arms and softly went to sleep…bringing the whole day to the perfect end. Of course…my ovaries were sending my *side eyes* the whole time. Anyhoo…I want more love-ups and snuggles please God/Universe/Source/Light.

Which brings me to friends who demonstrate that marriages can last. My girlfriend and her husband celebrated 10 years of marriage on Wednesday. They’ve been together for 12 years! As she said on Saturday, 12 years of knowing each other, 10 years of marriage, 4 pregnancies and 3 kids later they are happy and ready for the next 10 and every 10 there after. I am proud of her and the family she and her husband helped God to create. Life hasn’t been easy for them but they are committed to making it the best on they can live. I am grateful for the example that young couples with young families can make it work and can be happy.

Foodie experiences with good friends. I love food. I love eating food with people whose company I enjoy. I also love discovering new places to eat good food. I feel really happy to have incorporated all my loves into one event.

Memories of loving moments. These days, all I have are the memories and I choose the good ones only.

Afterwork Friday night limes. Sushi is fast becoming my go-to Friday night dinner. It’s addictive and I’m wondering if this has happened to anyone else? Today I am grateful for friends who allow me the space to vent about the week from hell over my favourite rolls washed down with the best tasting mojito this side of the Caribbean.

My sister. I have watched her evolution from the best vantage point of big sister and I am so grateful to have her as a partner on this journey.

My brother. He’s the baby in the family but by no means can he be called that anymore. He has grown into a man who I look up to in more ways than one. And I’m a proud big sister.

And there you have it. I hope that by paying attention to all the love in my life and by sowing the seeds of faith and gratitude, I can truly carry with me and reap the rewards of “positivity + balance + bliss” throughout the days ahead.

Thank you for reading, I appreciate you! This is me blowing some glitter and confetti on you because you’re super blessed to have received the gift of another 86,400 seconds today, to spend any way you desire.

Make those seconds count!

I love hearing from you…what are you grateful today? What made you smile? Feel free to share below!

Hello Loves! Is it just me or did January last like 5 whole minutes??? I mean really we are in February already! Today’s post was scheduled to be published much earlier but there was a glitch in the matrix and I only just realised. Better late than never…right!

Here is my SEVEN for this week:

My family. Growing up, my mother always drummed it in our heads that it was just the three – my sister, brother and myself – of us and that we should always know what is happening with each other. Always remain close. We all have strong personalities – a testament to the strength of our mother – and it amazes me that despite it being three of us…we were each spoiled in our own way. I miss my mother. August this year will be 5 years since she’s been gone. Five years of learning to cope with her not being here physically. But when I’m with my brother and sister…it’s like she is here with us. There are some things only we can talk about and understand when it comes to her. And I am forever grateful that I have them in my life. That we remain close…despite our tempers and being so strong-willed. This journey would be extremely boring if not for the two of them.

“Sushi for dinner” Because it’s what I love to eat on a Friday night!

The sun on my skin. There is just something healing about the sun.

Big cups of coffee! Go BIG or go home…to bed.

My Aunt and Uncle. They have been married for 53 years and they are an inspiration and a testament to how to stay in love after half a century of marriage.

Which brings me to Learning to love the real me. After 30faux odd years on this planet, learning and loving and learning some more…I can still surprise myself.

This video. Because Jimmy Fallon rules!

And there you have it. I hope that by paying attention to all that I have to be thankful for and sowing the seeds of faith and gratitude, I can truly carry with me and reap the rewards of “positivity + balance + bliss” throughout the days ahead.

Thank you for reading, I appreciate you! This is me blowing some glitter and confetti on you because you’re super blessed to have received the gift of another 86,400 seconds today, to spend any way you desire.

Make those seconds count!

I love hearing from you…what are you grateful today? What made you smile? Feel free to share below!