25 Fun Facts About Me

I speak three languages fluently. I learned to speak Haitian-Creole, English, and French, in that order. I am developing my grasp of Spanish. My most rewarding volunteer experience was cooking and serving at the Ronald McDonald House in Atlanta, Georgia on two occasions. I have been skydiving. It was an exhilarating feat! The most interesting aspect is not feeling the “drop” effect as compared to the dips on a roller coaster. I am the first in my immediate family to...

The Law of Attraction and Money

She knew the power of her mind so she programmed it for success! -Carrie Green I first learned about the law of attraction when I read The Secret by Rhonda Byrne over a decade ago. The book reveals manners to attract what one desires. The law of attraction highlights that things are experienced because they are summoned through persistent thoughts. Being able to master one’s thoughts and feelings is ultimately the key to creating one’s reality. Therein lies the power. Love...

Letter of Advice

Dear Couples, My advice to you for a healthy relationship is to practice communicating effectively, to self-disclose often, develop strategies for listening to each other, place God in the center of your relationship, manage interpersonal conflicts, among other things in order to maintain a great understanding of each other. Effective interpersonal interaction is a rewarding way to establish a healthy relationship. Having a sense of self-concept, who we are, aids us in interpersonal relationships. When we understand what drives our...

Movie Critique: The Notebook

Here, I critique one of my favorite movies, The Notebook. The film The Notebook was directed by Nick Cassavetes in 2004. It is based on a novel with the same title by Nicholas Sparks. The Notebook is a romantic drama film. It is about the love story of a couple who come from polarized backgrounds. Movies can entertain as well as inspire the audience through creative storytelling, detailed mise en scene, and exceptional editing. Actors are critical to bringing characters to...

Multiple Intelligences

Intelligence is defined as the capacity for learning, reasoning, understanding, and like forms of mental activity. Howard Gardner’s theory on intelligence focuses on the multiple separate sources within the human brain to support learning. He believes that learning is rooted in biological sources and cultural sources. The significance of Gardner’s multiple intelligences is that it gives insight into the brain’s various learning modes. Gardner’s multiple intelligences include Logical-Mathematical Intelligence, Linguistic Intelligence, Spatial Intelligence, Musical Intelligence, Bodily-Kinesthetic Intelligence, Interpersonal Intelligence, and...

My Hawaiian Spiritual Retreat

What is a Spiritual Retreat? A spiritual retreat is what one makes of it but it is designed to be an intentional time one spends connecting with God. A spiritual retreat can be executed near or far. Even in one’s home. Why Go on a Spiritual Retreat? God is omnipresent, right? Yes. God is. Going on a spiritual retreat is centered on escaping from the noise. The noise of our everyday routine. The noise of work, chores, media, etc. Isolation...

Haiti: The Unknown

Haiti has an undeserving reputation of being a destitute and unwelcoming country. The Haitian culture is rich. Rich of natural resources such as coffee and sugar. Rich of sculpted mountain ranges. Rich of beautiful and resilient people. To be rich is not just about its financial connotation. Richness is abundance. I am a Haitian-born immigrant. I was born in Saint Marc, Haiti. My family and I migrated to south Florida when I was four years old. Sadly, it was not until a...

Quotes that Galvanize my Spirit

Inspiration comes from many sources. Music. Film. People. Religion. Spirituality. Travel. Food. Inspiration leads to inventions, self-development, creation, and even meditation. My favorite quotes, poem excerpts, and biblical scriptures inspire me to live my best life while vibrating at the highest frequency. They also put things in perspective and serve as a reference mechanism for motivation. Motivational messages can increase work performance, affect decision making, impact student success, influence learning and behavior,  among scads of other results. I pray you...

My Lasik Procedure

My outlook on life has changed forever! Literally! I got Lasik to correct my nearsightedness! What a remarkable experience! I have been contemplating the procedure for some time. I decided to undergo the operation to be independent of contacts and eyeglasses. Lasik eye surgery is the technology for improving the eyesight of qualified individuals for their lifetime. The bladeless technology is painless and rapid. I scheduled a consultation at LasikPlus late June. All of my questions and concerns were answered. My biggest worries...

How to Treasure Hunt

Thrifting has become a norm among millennials, baby boomers, and everyone in between. “Finding treasure” is colloquially used to describe finding great articles in thrift stores. As a minimalist and fashion-lover, I find thrifting fun and adventurous. I often leave the store thrilled and inspired. I explored Park Avenue Thrift Store recently. They are known to have specific sales for each day of the week. I happened to be at the Woodstock, Georgia location on a Wednesday where each item in the...

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