About Me

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Washington, DC, United States
I'm a naturalized Caribbean immigrant in the grand old U.S.A. I live in the Hillcrest neighborhood of Ward 7 and I'm a forever-journalist. I started my first career as a magazine editor and I haven't been able to give it up. When I started this blog, I was knee-deep into my fourth career as a government public relations specialist. However, I have been heading up my editorial staffing company, Invisible Colours LLC out of my Ward 7 neighborhood. I'm expanding my company's brand by offering video production and other social media technologies for clients. This blog follows my journey as a 40-something-year old in Washington, D.C. Married for several years, I have three kids--a boy and two girls. I am blessed, and I'm loving all that God has given me. I have a master's in journalism from Columbia University and a bachelor's of arts from the University of the West Indies. I hope I can offer a little insight into my life and my experiences. Writing serves as a catharsis for me. It is what I do best. It is what I love. It is who I am.

Thursday, June 16, 2011

On The Day

This is it. Today's the day, June 16, I've been blogging about and waiting for. And it's a darkish, rainy-looking day  outside. God has blessed me with his rain. I feel completely blessed by the love enveloped around me. Not just by my family--my hubby, Antonio, and our three kids, but also by my friends on Facebook, and my extended family. That's a great thing about Facebook. Your friends have this ability to really make you feel loved and special. And they're all special for it.

Today, I feel good. I'm very happy to be part of the new 40s club. I'm excited about the possibilities. I'm happy about Vickey's Kitchen, as it's a launch to a new phase in my life. I'm not leaving my day job just yet but I'm embarking on a new journey that celebrates my "Trinidadianness." One of my buds already want to buy the hot sauce. Five bucks a bottle you all.

I had to work today as I was off for the last two weeks. Each year, I keep saying I need to take off the day as my focus isn't as it should be. I want to go see Jumping the Broom, but I'll do what I have to because I really like the job and my colleagues.

So, here's to the day. Thank you, friends for following my journey. It doesn't stop here. I want to continue exploring this 40-year-old self.

Saturday, June 11, 2011

On the Day of My Party

Big day today. I'm introducing Vickey's Kitchen at my shindig, while the real Vickey's here with us. I'm up way too early on a Saturday. But I'm ready for the 40th party to get started. Let's roll.........

Thursday, June 9, 2011

The Countdown Continues

I've been remiss in keeping up with my writing. This blogging is some work. I'm not always free to pen my thoughts and yet, I feel guilty when I don't. Gee.

Anyway, it's now June 9, about a week to my June 16 birthday. I'm hosting my party on June 11, so I'm very excited about that. I haven't had my own party since my surprise 18th. What a long time; I've hosted for the kids, for the hubby, my parents and others. Not really my own. So, I'm hoping for perfection but I'll settle with lots of fun with my friends.

I plan to introduce my venture to them and hopefully, they'll become regulars of Vickey's Kitchen. It's unique idea, having people come to our home to learn Trinidadian and Tobagoian cooking. And I want to focus on organic cooking. So, Vickey's Kitchen will be in full swing as I'm consider myself a natural didact. It's not in my nature to just cook for others; but to offer them the opportunity to learn for themselves as well.

So, on June 9, here's to the countdown to my birthday. I'm embracing it for what it stands. And I live my life with goals to carry me to the other side. I realize to live a full life, it must contain goals and aspirations. Otherwise, you're not living just existing.