Retreat from Reality - Top O'Tobago Villas

A little down time every now and then is good. So while I primarily hopped over to Tobago to see John Legend, it was also a bit of down time. Down time for me, as you know, is hardly ever relaxing. I just cannot sit still but I gave it a shot during my 3-day weekend. This time around I stayed at the Top O' Tobago Villas - a beautiful property neatly tucked away in the hills of Arnos Vale, Tobago....

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John Legend at Tobago Jazz Experience - And what an experience it was!

And it's on tonight How about we go and save the night I can see you want it and so do I How about we go and save the night Let's save the night - John Legend (Save the Night; off the album, Love in the Future) And save the night he did. Friday April 25, 2014. Pigeon Point, Tobago. Me. John Legend. Me blocking out the rest of the world. Me singing with my eyes closed. Lost. In complete utopia. If...

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Saturday Brunch at Dianne's Tea Shop, Maraval

After a really bad week and a late night at the office on Friday, I was not looking forward to waking up early on Saturday. But I was looking forward to meeting up with the girls, as promised. One had to happen for the other to come to pass, so I got up and got going, and headed to Dianne's Tea Shop on Long Circular Road in Maraval. Firstly, pet peeve...pet peeve. There needs to be a sign. If you...

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21 ways to know me

So I don't usually do these types of things, but I was tagged by the lovely Ray. 1. Are you named after someone? No. I am unique. 2. When was the last time you cried? A couple months ago I think. 3. Do you have kiddos? No. But my nephew and niece are like mine anyway. They have kidnapped my heart. 4. If you were another person, would you be a friend to yourself? Most definitely! I’m fun, crazy, but...

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Island Girl Problems - Perfect and not so Perfect Vacations

Inside the Byodo-In Temple, Oahu, Hawaii Initially, vacation was off the cards for this year. I have a major project which is ongoing, which I felt would be negatively impacted by the expense of a vacation. Four months into the year, I am already bored, frustrated and tired. Vacation is back on. The theme now is Make it Work. I have no idea where I want to go though, or more importantly, no idea...

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