Life in Jamaica
Personal essays about my life in Jamaica and my journey towards mindful and intentional living.
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MJV temporary closure notice – 12 November 2018 – 13 January 2019.
Reading Time: 3 minutesHello, How’s it going? I have news to share. I am closing My Jamaican Vignettes by Chantel DaCosta until the new year. I’ve blogged inconsistently throughout 2018, and there are…
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Vacation of Things or Vacation of Nothingness
Reading Time: 3 minutesI'm tired. I need a vacation of nothingness. I need rest. I disappeared from MJV for over two months and I really have no specific reason to explain my absence.…
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My Minimalist Living Journey: Defining How I Want To Live
Reading Time: 3 minutesIn January 2018 I read the book Minimalist Living: Decluttering for Joy, Health, and Creativity by Genevieve Parker Hill. It is a short book, under 100 pages but it really…
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Annual Health Checks In Your 30s: What You Need To Know
Reading Time: 3 minutesLets talk health checks in your 30s. Yikes, its a heavier topic than our usual MJV Sundays but this is essential. Happy Sunday! Have you started your weekly self-care routine?…
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My Seven Baby Steps Journey
Reading Time: 3 minutesHello, Let’s talk about the seven baby steps to financial freedom. I haven’t written a Sunday MJV post in a long time. This blog has moved from very personal to…
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18 Motivational Quotes to Help Inspire You to Live Your Best Life in 2018
Reading Time: 2 minutesHappy New Year! I am back and I am excited about 2018. And I want to help you feel pumped for all that you hope to be, see, and achieve…
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MJV Holiday Break 2017
Reading Time: 2 minutesFollow my blog with Bloglovin Hello, How are you? We are on a break. This is a fully decided and specific break for the holidays. I will be back on…