I finished college in December 2015, a semester before the rest of my classmates and friends, and moved back in with my parents. For reference, my parents’ home is about an hour and a half from my college, in a mountainous suburban area where the most noise we get is from birds chirping. I went to a big college in the city where I was lulled to sleep nightly by the … [Read more...] about Opinion: Mental Health in the Caribbean — Why don’t we talk about it?
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Miami Carnival Provides Fun Cultural Learning Experience for Millennials
Being the largest U.S. Carnival event leading up to Trinidad Carnival in February, Miami Carnival is a top choice for millennial partygoers. Miami Carnival gives millennial travelers the opportunity to hit a U.S. destination city and indulge in a new and exciting culture. For those not familiar with Caribbean culture, Miami Carnival offers a fun new learning … [Read more...] about Miami Carnival Provides Fun Cultural Learning Experience for Millennials
Jay-Z and Beyonce On The Run II Tour Reggae Inspired Trailer
Beyonce and Jay-Z are showing Jamaica love again. First the music power couple used familiar hook of the Jamaican Rocksteady Classic “I’m Still In Love With You” by Marcia Aitken to promote their OTR Tour 2. Although Marica Aitken’s version is popular, her version isn’t the original, that credit goes to Alton Ellis. The song has been sampled in more recent times by Dancehall … [Read more...] about Jay-Z and Beyonce On The Run II Tour Reggae Inspired Trailer
Toronto’s Caribana 2017 – Costume Favorites
Photo by Maya of Maya's World/Shameless Maya Carnival love! Toronto's Caribana took place over the weekend. Beautiful masqueraders lined hit the road along with steelpan performers, big trucks to display the best of Caribbean culture. Check out some of our favorites from the 'gram! Swipe Left ⬅️ More feathers ❤️🙌🏽 @trs_azonto #carnival #caribana #caribanatoronto … [Read more...] about Toronto’s Caribana 2017 – Costume Favorites
Style & Vibes Turns 7!
Although I have been blogging for 7 years, I've never celebrated my blogiversary. Until this year, I've always felt inclined not to celebrate due to my lack of consistency. I would always say "there's not much to celebrate." Blogging consistently is my toughest hurdle. There have been times I thought of walking away, but I really love blogging for the … [Read more...] about Style & Vibes Turns 7!