My first big vacation in years and we embarked on a 3 day journey in Turkey 🇹🇷!
The number of mosques in Turkey astounded me. Their culture is very vibrant and wide-ranging, and they have a strong belief in faith. It was interesting to learn how this came to be, as some areas of the country are Greek-based, but later on, it became Muslim throughout early life. Most battles in the past, or even today, began as a result of the religious convictions of the parties involved. (This is just summary of what I learnt during my brief visit.)
When we first arrived in the country, we heard a loud prayer call. I was so naive that I mistakenly believed there was a large party going on in town, only to discover that there was a prayer call. It was so awesome to see that. No, I didn’t witness anyone halting their regular activity, and employees continued with their everyday tasks as usual. The majority of women were clothed to the ankle, but since there were many tourists around, I didn’t feel completely out of place and I wandered around in my lane wearing shorts /miniskirts regardless , they didn’t seemed to care too much as they were mostly interested in making the next sale for whatever they were selling .
Other than that, it was wonderful to try something different and unfamiliar. The entire trip was incredible. It made me realize how fortunate I am to live here in Jamaica and no where is better than the wood and wata of our soil.
there were so many ancient buildings and seagulls everywhere , we visited in September which was not too hot and not too cold , just the right amount of temperature to feel alive .
Today I’ve finally realize that I’ve still got fans and readers from near and far that even though I don’t write as much anymore , they still enjoyed what I had to say and related to it in so many ways , at their particular part in life that they wish they had found me sooner. I’m here to say I’m BACK and ready to set on the new changes ahead and challenges that we might face .
what have I learnt these 5 years I’ve been missing ? I’ve realized that being loved by one person means being loved by many people. Love does not require a large army. One person is enough to shine like the brightest star in the vast cosmos. I know that may seem cheesy, but it’s worth it. However, before understanding the art of love, I believe you must first love yourself completely. Wholeheartedly. No exceptions. Now that was the hardest part of ALL.
Here are some steps I use on my day to day basis to help me cope . The ART of .
the art of love
Once you’ve found that one person that makes you shine the brightest then it quickly reflects on how you choose to handle your demons , how you choose to navigate through all your trauma to be , welp… better than you were yesterday .
the first step for me was to learn to accept that you are not perfect and you are in fact ALLOWED to feel the impact of failure . Align yourself with the imperfections of your perfection and know you are Worthy of love in anyway.
the art of family
If you have a family support system or even friends it can be the most fulfilling feeling ever , know its okay to lean on them in times of need or even want, just acknowledging this is good enough to be able to move forward everyday in the steps of loving yourself . We can do so much on our own but having that daily burst of energy by just seeing or having a conversation with them goes along way in how you deal with your activities.
the art of self love
The art of self-love comes from within; I’ve learned to forgive but never forget to put that pain to good use; instead of walking down a lonely path of fear and rejection, I chose to walk in the light and try to figure out how to bring a little more joy into a world plagued by so much hatred. That was something I struggled with a lot: why do we always gravitate toward the negative? Instead, attempt to be decent. Why is it easier to be in a rut than to strive for greatness? Can someone answer that question?
I struggled so hard to dig my self out of it to find that light and now that I have it there is no way i, letting that go.
Here are three morning practices that may benefit you.
One is to smile on your face and in your heart, which I learned from “Eat Pray Love” and has been effective.
Two Journaling about something positive can transform your viewpoint on the day. It doesn’t need to be long.
Three going to the gym …..
Not my favorite thing to do because it is not a lifestyle for me, but it motivates me to get stuff done.
the art of forgiveness
In my life there has been many short comings but yet better days , and looking back I wouldn’t change a thing because I wouldn’t change a thing because mi famila whether it’s by blood or with friends wouldn’t have meant so much to me if things went a different path and for that I can now share my love for all without any resentment or contempt to blame . As I recently learned from a show called “ When life gives you tangerines 🍊” we are all just experiencing our first life
so for some, this is our first time being a parent , a lover , a friend and may not always get it right but there is room for improvement , and where there is growth then comes forgiveness but it not quite often some come to realize the pain they have caused to a next soul , so don’t dwell on that , forgiveness it’s not for them but it is for YOU ! , so you can move past this and be happier in yourself and accept that life is truly just for living and getting the best out of it . So why should anyone be able to rob you of that joy . With that said I hope I helped even in slightest bit to give you some peace of mind for today . I have faith you will be on the other side !
As this fresh New Year approaches her dawn I’m wondering to myself is this me ? Am I the same Amanda we all knew and loved ? Or am I reformed in a way I need not know myself any more ?
Questions , questions I ask time and time again . Is new form filled with doubt or more courageous in what I have been up to or going to do in this future of 2019.
Decisions, decisions . Do I still lust off the same same energy I once have or do I still crave for new up bringings ? Am I trapped in between worlds or is it just in my mind ?
The truth is we are left to figure what is well for us and what we must seek to do in our own right mind but it’s not so much about the destination it is about the journey of ones mortal life . That my friend , just that, is worth living . It’s just for us , Me , YOU to go after it .
It’s not ok to touch childern , an young girl  and  a woman in a ways that she did not give permission to do so!
Im sure you were born from a woman, Â A MOTHER ! which carried you for 9 whole months could have killed you from the moment she found out she was pregnant but she didn’t she kept you and slept restlessly with you lying on her uterus causing her to get up in the night at all hours no rest , she probably was on her path in school and boom you happen .
She stood by you for ever so long even  after those nine months she wipe your nose when you’re sick , send you to school , feed you ! Scareficed herself just for you !!!! If you didn’t have the joys of having a mother around she still bought life into you , let you see this world ! And how you repay her ? By slaughtering women ? Prey on the weak and innocent ? What kind of sick twisted beast are you ?
Do you deserve to live ? Hoooooooow do you sleep at night savage man ? Hooow ? Explain to me . Arnt you haunted by the screams of your victims?  The  shadows of their death that walk beside you .. hooow do you eat ? Knowing that you have just butchered someone and threw her in a barrel ? Are you alive in there ? Do you look like us ?
Savage man beast of the weak I got a message for you . The  tables will turn and evil men like you never will rest for an eternity of fire is waiting for you and you shall not feel the kiss of the sun and the light of day or the fresh air that blows through the grass! You will never know happiness because you are doom to feel  the imperial wrath  of the inflicting pain you have caused on the innocent for it’s not set by me but a means higher than a human being and that’s a promise.
As 2016 comes to a close, people begin prepping for 2017 with new goals, to-do lists, and updated budgets. While it’s great to cut back the spending and save, there are a few items that you should include in your budget that will actually make your life better.
Travel
Travel is one investment that’s always worthwhile. Life is too short to keep your wanderlust on hold. This year, incorporate a great road trip or destination vacation into your 2017 budget. First, pick a location and book your travel accommodations. This gives you something to look forward to during the mundane work weeks and can even improve your creativity. When your vacation date arrives, set out, explore the city, photograph like crazy, eat great food, and come home happier and filled with rich experiences.
Pets
Adding a furry friend to your home can provide several benefits. When you have a pet, you have an automatic best friend. Pets teach you how to take care of someone besides yourself and give you unconditional love. Owning a pet can also make you healthier; studies show that people with pets generally have lower blood pressure and lower cholesterol levels. Pets will make your life infinitely better in 2017.
Education
Education is an ongoing process. Just because you’ve received your diploma doesn’t mean you have finished your education. This year, allot a portion of your budget for a class. Sign up for a language or art course at your local community college, take a dance or fitness class at a nearby recreation center, or learn a new skill like Photoshop or Excel. Find something that interests you and sign up to learn in 2017. It’ll expand your interests, make you more marketable and give you something to discuss at parties.
High Tech Home
Because we live in a tech-driven world, it’s only fitting that we begin to outfit our homes with smart features that can be controlled via smart phone or tablet. This year, consider investing in home automation features that allow you to remotely control everything from your thermostat, sprinklers, and lights to your coffee maker and blinds. Investing in tech saves you time, keeps you organized, and can even help you save money.
Fitness
Losing weight and staying fit are among the top three New Year’s resolutions people make each year. Accomplish this goal once and for all and invest in a gym membership, fitness classes, or home-workout equipment. While all of these require an upfront cost, the long-term benefits are clear. Living a healthy lifestyle can lengthen your life, decrease stress, and increase energy—making you safer and happier in 2017.
Sometimes I wonder in so many words less or more , what would my life be like?  if I wasn’t here now born in this century  or experience this world as it is today .
Would I be black , brown or white , albino even ? Although in my youngest years in primary school I use to have this problem for fitting in . They use to call me the odd one out or  the Jamaican term “Dundus” which stands for albino. Harsh and mean at the time .
That’s what I get for being lighter than most my class , with strong thick golden hair and With bright hazel eyes. Being tall and having my crush shorter than me .
Wished everyday to be darker , a little shorter. A lot of these things now I realize are worshipped by the present days society that I didn’t want. Such is life .
Maybe me wishing and wondering for , if and how my life would be is a repetition of what I did in primary school . Waste of space in the brain . Nothing is done  before it’s time I always say , so I plan on making a run with it and use the time wisely .
Do not dwell on the past and expect life to change for you , if you do that a next supermoon will just pass you by and you won’t even notice . Be a doer ! Live now . If something is not meant to be let it go and keep moving forward ! We waste our time on silly things like colors of our skin and wars for power. When we don’t realize we are just a cycle . We will die and someone else will take over . How do you choose to live yours? Â I Â choose to be happy .
What am I ? Am I a gazer that wishes that I could see more than what meets the eye ?
I lied in the settled grass the wind brush against my face , I thought about the places I’ve been, the people I have met and how in some weird way  I am being watch and guided by this light of pure goodness
I’m left to believe I am a lost godest who doesn’t know who or what I Â am. left wondering the plague of this harsh life; reality . In some way I made a narrow line through it all . I’ve heard before I am Queen of integrity, love and passion , yet I’ve come to realize that I’m more spontaneous open to what is out there . My curiosity is what becomes me and I describe it as a once in a decade type of person a ( super moon ) . You don’t come across such Goodness , such purity and selfless soul such days . So when people ever get the chance to glance , breathe and walk beside Such joy that is bestowed on one person it’s a blessing in disguise.
Disney worlds new luxury private cabanas include electronic charging stations, a mini fridge and desserts. enjoy the sight.
Munchanda 