Whether we believe it or not, we have a lot to be thankful for. We should be grateful year round, but there's something about November that drives that point home even more. This is, after all, the month that we celebrate Thanksgiving. Rather than just focusing on the delicious Thanksgiving meals ...
Review: Tyler Perry’s Higher Is Waiting
For the past two years, I have literally judged Tyler Perry's book, Higher Is Waiting, by its cover. I took one look at the cover, which if I'm being honest, is kinda cheesy, and figured the contents would be, too. So, for two years, I passed that book in the same bookstore and watched it collect ...
I Judged The Miss Bahamas Universe Preliminaries
Here comes the judge, here comes the judge! Some of you might be too young to remember that Pigmeat Markham tune, it sure was a banger. But, last night I sat as judge for the preliminary portion of the Miss Bahamas Universe pageant and it was fire. Anthony Smith, who runs the organisation, ...
How Instagram Helped Me Pay It Forward
Six years ago, a perfect stranger opened his home to me. I never forgot it and vowed to one day pay it forward. This week, Instagram gave me that opportunity. I have to give the backstory first so that you can understand just how God moves. Years ago, I was attending an acting conservatory ...
The Countdown Is On To The Elevation Awards
The countdown is officially on. The 3rd annual Elevation Awards show takes place on Saturday, April 6th and I couldn't be more excited. My blog, This Bahamian Gyal, has been nominated for Blog of The Year. I've been racking up a lot of nominations of late and I'm so grateful, especially ...
