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When I was a sophomore in college, I purchased the Jillian Michael's 30 Day Shred to do in my room when I didn't feel like going to the gym....

Rediscovered it recently...

Teriyaki Chicken and Quinoa Mix

Anyone who knows me knows that I have a thing for healthy eating, and trying new things. One of the hardest parts of moving back to Barbados was not having easy access to the most common healthy foods, or any whole foods stores. Something as simple as hummus, which I would buy for just 1 pound when I was in London, is a speciality here and when it's available it can run me BDS $12  (which is about US $6). I keep telling myself I'm going to start making my own hummus but I've been too lazy.

Anyway, when I saw an ad on Facebook about quinoa being available in supermarkets islandwide, I was elated. I immediately started looking up recipes that I was going to try. 

What is this blog about?

Often times we are viewed based on the roles people give us: mother, daughter, sister, accountant, dentist, Christian, and the list goes on. With these labels comes the pressure of wanting to live in line with them-- to be the best mother or dentist. With this blog, I'm inviting everyone to put down their every day identities and enjoy a free space where you don't have to be anything or anyone.

In the world's eyes I'm a word-smith. As a journalism college graduate, media and communications graduate student, award winning literary artist, published author, former magazine editor and current public relations manager, who can blame them? But I want to take a step away from the pen and talk about the other things that I love, fashion, design, culture, relationships etc. I'm going to let loose and choose the labels I want. And I invite you to come and share about the things that mean the most to you.  

Welcome, loveholics!