I left my heart in JAMAICA!

Not only did I turn 30! I went out of the country for the first time! Whoa, that's a lot of milestones for one month. LOL

It has the girl's mind working over time. Jamaica was everything I imagined it to be. I felt like it was the first time I had ever went to a real beach. Like water that blue! That clear. A girl had to let the waves take her away as my locs flowed and filled with salt water. The people! All this time, I questioned the Rastas I've met. Like, how come you all are so warm? is it genuine? And omg! Jamaicans are just like that. Its just true to who they are.(well I speak as a woman, who most interactions were with men..sooooo...lol)

I went to see the Luminous Lagoon. Now, it has some kind on one cell microorganism in the water...that when disturbed...it glows. I mean, the water is glowing. Its a true magical experience.

My friend Christoper showed me his home in Race Course, Falmouth, Trelawny. This guy built the home himself. It was great! He had all his needs, and was adding more. He also showed me around his hood. Its definitely different than what we call the ghetto, but I really felt like home there. I even seen a couple of Rastas there.

OMG! I rode a horse for the first time. Yes, I am a natural...lol...but not only did I ride, I also, rode the horse in the sea. It was so much fun. I felt like I was a 9 year old kid. I couldn't stop laughing and smiling. The guys even let me do it twice...because it was my birthday.

And the love for medicinal....I'll just let that ride lol

Umm, I was able to get me a good patty and some good curry goat! Curry goat is everything! LOL

WOW! I am 30 now and it feels good...the plan was to turn 30 and go buy an iron and blender. Because in my head, thats what a 30 year old should own! LOL

Now,

life fulfillment
being honest with self is important
sometimes we have to make hard decisions
life is about taking risk
enjoy every moment
appreciate more and worry less
take care of your body, its your temple
lead with love and positivity
its all about perspective

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