When people decide to do a big chop to return natural, I am always cheering them on. I recommend it instead of transitioning. After doing somewhat of a big chop myself last year, I realised that there were a few things that I think you should know before doing a big chop. (I still recommend…
I decided to return to my roots today. To something that I have always loved, but I hardly do lately – writing poetry. It has always been a way of expression for me. In a life where everything can be so stressful and overwhelming, we must find our place. We must seek that space or…
You would think with all the songs about thick women and talks about self-love that people would stop walking around and policing women’s bodies by now. Two years ago, I was asked by a friend to make a blog post about the different reasons why women gained weight. I had previously posted how offensive it…
These days everyone is a self-proclaimed something – a self-proclaimed life, coach, financial adviser and food expert. I will admit some people have a knack for helping an individual to get themselves together whether they are trained or not, but when it comes to your health and eating habits, Facebook and Instagram influences are not…
I am not the greatest at putting myself first in all situations. There are times that I even forget about myself completely and it is in the moment when i feel most drained that I realise how much I need to make more time for myself. So as a means of helping myself and others…
I love coconut. I love the refreshing taste of coconut water. The flavour of coconut milk in my curried shrimp. The perfect taste that a bit of coconut oil gives to ackee and saltfish. The way the oil makes my hair shine. But my skin, my skin – does not usually like coconut oil. Asked…
If you know me, you know that I love my hair. I am careful with how I treat it but the closest I have ever come to colouring is the occasional black dye job. I was fine with that but then there was several influencers popping up in my instagram feed using Hair Paint Wax.…
I am a Survivor!
October is breast cancer awareness month, and I celebrate with the women who have fought and overcome this disease. However, three years after my personal encounter, I still can’t help but feel a bit overwhelmed during this month. I was a reporter at the Jamaica Gleaner, and that morning in April 2016, I was covering…
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