These WordPress prompts are really getting good! I found this one too good to pass up so here I am answering another philosophical question, similar to when I answered the question “what does having it all mean to you?” a few weeks ago. It may come as a surprise considering that I run a travel & lifestyle blog which began as a space to showcase my mostly Jamaican adventures, but I’d choose security any day. Here’s why.
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If I weren’t Jamaican, would reggae still be my favourite music genre? I guess that’s a question I’ll never have an answer to. However, as I answer yet another WordPress prompt, I find myself thinking. Why is reggae my favourite genre of music?
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Ital food, often associated with Rastafarian culture, is a dietary practice that emphasizes natural, plant-based foods in their purest form. Derived from the word “vital,” ital food not only nourishes the physical body but also carries spiritual and ethical significance. With roots in Africa and Jamaica, ital food has gained recognition worldwide for its health benefits and sustainable approach. In this article, we will delve into the essence of ital food, exploring its origins, principles, nutritional value, and the broader impact it has on individuals and communities.
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Today’s brief post is brought to you by the WordPress writing prompt of the day which asks “What does “having it all” mean to you? Is it attainable?” Ever so often I answer these daily writing prompts to stretch the not-so-old writing fingers and my imagination. You see, these days I’m not exploring as much as I’d like. I’ve dedicated the first half of 2023 to long term projects, such as writing the first step of exams for my internal medicine residency so you may have noticed that my posts have become mostly lifestyle related instead of travel-themed. Fret not, as I’ll be out exploring in the latter half of the year and sharing those adventures but until then, these prompts keep my blog alive. With that said, today let’s answer this philosophical question.
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For today’s WordPress prompt, I’ve been asked to list my top five favourite fruits. This is a difficult selection to make as I love fruits, and here in Jamaica we are blessed with dozens of seasonal tropical fruits. In fact, the year to a Jamaican is divided by seasons– fruit seasons. We begin the year with Otaheite apples, followed by mango season then lychee and guinep season and finally June plum, hog plum, cherry, naseberry and sweetsop season. Some fruit trees bear multiple times a year like oranges, bananas and ackee, one of the world’s most poisonous fruits, which is a Jamaican delicacy and forms half of the National Dish. After much deliberation, these are my top five. If you’d like to try Jamaican fruits, check out this farm tour in Ocho Rios, or the Bluefields Farm tour near Negril.
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Christmas is my favourite holiday. It’s hot all year round in Jamaica, but this time of year is the coolest as trade winds from up North blow across the Greater Antilles and give us a slight taste of winter. The beautiful scarlet red poinsettias are in full bloom, and all my favourite foods are cooked and sold in abundance. The religious significance of the holiday is not lost on me either. I was raised with a Christian background, and live my life guided by these principles. Thus, it’s important that Christmas commemorates the birth of Jesus Christ, our Lord and saviour. With that said, here are eight reasons why Christmas in Jamaica is my favourite holiday.
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Social media often gets a bad rap, and with good reason. When used incorrectly, social media can promote negative behaviours such as body dysmorphia, eating disorders, selfishness, low self esteem, peer pressure and unrealistic views on life, appearance and identity. However, when used correctly, social media can be a good thing. Social media keeps us in touch with friends and family. Social media can serve as entertainment; I know I look forward to the memes shared daily among my friends and I. Social media can keep us abreast of current events, and teach us new things. Above all, social media can assist with personal branding and networking. I’ve met dozens of lovely people on social media– several of whom have become good friends!
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Are you patriotic? What does being patriotic mean to you?
February around the world is a special time for people of African descent, such as myself. We celebrate the achievements of our race and our rich heritage, while pausing to reflect on the atrocities of chattel slavery which our ancestors endured and which interrupted our history for three centuries. However, in Jamaica, February has much more special meaning.
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Adventures from Elle 