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Self Love Requires Honesty | #SLS

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I've come to realize, the hard way, that I've had and still have a lot of healing to do! Self Love is not an overnight thing *insert Percy Sledge song*. It takes time to reach a comfortable level of contentment with self. It's a journey; one of upward toil but one of positive growth. In our journey of Self Love, it is integral that we seek to know ourselves, accept who we are and live freely in our truth.  In seeking to know and embrace our truest selves, a process of self reflection and introspection helps. The trauma; experiences that we go through have fashioned us into the persons that we are today. Our personalities, our self esteem; the way we interact with others, our imposed standards, our expectations are all influenced by the way we see ourselves; by the way we think and feel about ourselves. It's 'human nature' to first be negative before positive and unappreciative before we see good, so in order to change our thinki...
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Self Love Sundays! | What Self Love Is Not | Consistency

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Hi My Loves! I've declared the end of December to the end of January a month to focus on refocusing and to prepare for the rest of the year. That's exactly what I was up to and as such I took a short hiatus from Blogging and The CupcakeDelect Podcast! But I'm back!!! And, as usual, I have so much good content planned for you! Now it's just about execution. This year's word is "Consistency". For years I've been hesitant to put content out that I'm truly passionate about. I've managed to make excuses, convincing myself that I'm not good enough; that I don't have what it takes. I cook up an internal pressure about not having the right software & equipment, not having the space, not having the support, not having the 'look'. I even imagine all the adverse outcomes of being 100% me on the internet, being hated for my genuinity. However, after introspection and in my time with God, I've decided to let go of those thoug...
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Island Girl Adventures | Tobago Visual Arts Association's "Art on The Beach"

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The Island Girl Adventures Series seeks to capture the raw, unadulterated beauty of Trinidad and Tobago; the side that's not usually promoted or regularly spoken of; the hidden but desirable gems of the islands. Through it's people, amazing talent can be found once you're willing to search, and once you understand the importance of every day, humble citizens . On the smaller of the islands, you may know of the various art forms of dance (folk) and music (soca, calypso) but do you know that Tobago is blooming with creative visual artists? Artists that are passionate and successful at their handiwork? Conversations With The Execs: Chris Thomas & Latoyaa Roberts We recently caught up with the executive of the Tobago Visual Arts Association (TVAA) at their first event for the year, 'Art on The Beach' at the Pigeon Point Heritage Park. We had the wonderful pleasure of speaking to the current president, Chris Thomas, who is also a Visual Art...
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Island Girl Adventures | Market Deh': Make, Grow, Tobago!

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🌴 Island Girl Adventures | Market Deh' Vlog Market Deh' (Pronounced "Day") is an initiative made possible in part by Bruce Knaggs, a young enthusiastic agriculturalist on the Island of Tobago. It was born out of the desire Knaggs had to create a platform for selling his local produce and providing the opportunity for other local businesses to do so; hence Market Deh's Motto, "Make, Grow, Tobago." According to The Market Deh' promotion, it is "a great social event where you can sample and buy some of Tobago's best creations." All Are Invited to "come... eat, drink and take in the good vibes." The island of Tobago is truly vibrant with creative souls who believe that locals and visitors alike can benefit from homegrown, natural, healthy and authentic products. There are many persons who are passionate about preserving the Islands culture by utilizing its natural resources in sustainable ways; helping to create income a...
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