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Working Mother
So this happened! I returned to work after four months leave. I had been dreading this day not because I don’t like my job but because I did not want to leave Xavi. I am a working mother. The transition has been aided by the fact that Nash is on vacation for the next...
Shara Proctor and Zharnel Hughes
Yay for Shara Proctor and Zharnel Hughes. For a while I have been watching these two athletes. I have watched them train on our grass track/ cricket field/ football field/ assembly field/ exercise arena/ concert area and everything else you can think about field at...
Xavi’s First Time to the Beach
Xavi’s First Time to the Beach in Anguilla - Shoal Bay East It was a beautiful Sunday afternoon. It was the type of afternoon which shouts ‘Go to the beach.’ I was longing for a sunset beach stroll so Xavi, Nash and I headed to Shoal Bay East in Anguilla. As you...
Goodbye Relaxer, Welcome Natural Hair
So this happened! Around the same time I learned that I was pregnant with my baby boy Xavi, I decided to return to my natural hair. I was tired of relaxers and I was becoming more health conscious. The pregnancy was just the icing on the cake which firmed up my...
Five Lies I told myself before I had a Baby
Our son entered this world and lovely Anguilla in July 2015. In that moment, I became the mommy of this little baby boy. Prior to this, I read books, did tons of research, read blogs from HuffPost Parents, Scary Mommy and so many others, laughed at the new parent...
Anguilla Jouvert and Beach Party 2015
The August Monday festivities are anticipated by persons throughout the world each year. The highlights of this day for many are the Anguilla Jouvert and Beach Party. There is nothing quite like it. Anguilla Jouvert August Monday is a Public Holiday and it is...
Opening Night and South Valley Street Fair
Opening Night – Anguilla Summer Festival 2015 The Summer Festival started off with a bang on 30th August 2015 with the Opening Night Festivities. The Carnival Village was packed and some heavy rain did not dim the spirits and atmosphere of the night. Everyone was...
My Baby Shower
My Baby Shower in Anguilla I remember the excitement I experienced for my bridal shower and my wedding day. No feeling can take its place. This new feeling is something different, something special. I felt such joy and contentment when first the Optimist Club of...
Belly Painting During Pregnancy
Belly Painting during Pregnancy in Anguilla Pregnancy is a beautiful time in the life of many women. The wonders of experiencing the changes in your body (belly) bring so much pleasure. My hands have rested and rubbed my belly perhaps thousands of times over the...
Fishermen’s Day Celebration
Anguilla’s 3rd Fishermen’s Day Celebration As I walked on to the Agricultural Grounds on June 27th, 2015 for the Fishermen’s Day Celebration, my brother-in-law who works at the Department of Fisheries spotted me right away. He was surprised to see me as he somehow...
My first time to Scrub Island
Scrub Island day trip was a blast. I had never been to Scrub Island before and when a few of my friends mentioned the trip I jumped on the opportunity. Now for those who are not familiar with Scrub Island or Scrub for short, it is one of the outlying cays that are a...
Starry Night Dinner, Dance and Auction
Anguilla Chamber of Commerce and Industry’s (ACOCI) annual Starry Night Dinner, Dance and Auction was held on Saturday June 20th, 2015 at Italia Restaurant at Cuisinart Resort and Spa. The proceeds from this black tie event are in support of the ACOCI Scholarship for...
Anguilla Day 2015
Anguilla Day Parade 2015 Shelly Parade and Boat Racing - This is we Ting! I woke up early anticipating that I would listen to the Anguilla Day parade on Radio Anguilla. Then curiosity and patriotism kicked in and I felt the urge to attend. I hurriedly dressed...
Runway Anguilla Charity Fashion Show
Runway Anguilla is on Fire! Call 911 The fifth annual charity fashion show for Runway Anguilla entitled “FIRE” was held on Sunday April 19th, 2015 at Coba Restaurant at Viceroy Resort. The day before the event, I tried to get an extra ticket and was pleasantly...
Dinner at De Cuisine
De Cuisine Anguilla is a foodie’s paradise and the addition of De Cuisine to the restaurant scene is sure to make any food lover happy. As a food lover, I savoured and enjoyed each dish we tried during our dinner at De Cuisine. Congrats to husband and wife team Joash...
Festival Del Mar 2015
Festival of the Sea! What is one of the best things about living in Anguilla? Seafood of course! This Easter weekend all roads led to the fishing village of Island Harbour to "Celebrate all things of the sea" at the 8th annual Festival Del Mar. Festival Del Mar is two...
Ani Art Academy Open House 2015 – My Anguilla Experience
I almost missed the Art Open House “Where are you?” asked my brother. “You are missing everything. I thought you would be here; this is definitely your thing. It’s nice. I am here enjoying wine and cheese. I thought you would be here with your camera.” “I am home,” I...
Cap Juluca Invites Taxi Drivers to Experience New Restaurant Menus
As I drove into Cap Juluca a week ago, I could not help but marvel as I always do at how beautiful the drive to this hotel is. I love the pond and the foliage and the sense of being transported to somewhere new even before seeing the hotel. My trip to Cap Juluca was...