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Here We Go Again: A 31-Day Movement Practice
It’s 2026, and I’m officially embarking on a brand-new challenge to share on my blog. This time, instead of my blog-every-day-for-a-month ritual, I’m committing to a movement challenge : 31 days of yoga and/or intentional movement, every single day. Now, let’s manage expectations early. It will mostly be yoga, but I’m giving myself permission to switch things up when my body asks for something different. The goal is simple and doable: at least 15–20 minutes of yoga type mo

Ariann Mieka
Jan 52 min read


Birthday Energy: A Personal Tradition of Joy
Not everyone likes to celebrate their birthdays. Over the years, I’ve learned not to be pushy about it and to let my loved ones take the...

Ariann Mieka
Apr 23, 20253 min read


Self-Portrait, Self-Archive
Tonight I took some self-portraits. I wanted to have updated photos of myself on hand—for all the incredible opportunities that are...

Ariann Mieka
Apr 22, 20251 min read


Tell Me About: Your Wedding Dress
I have a wedding coming up. One of my best friends is getting married, and I’m looking forward to so many aspects of the upcoming...

Ariann Mieka
Apr 21, 20252 min read


Dip in the Collection.
For this dip into the collection, I’m following suit from the last installment by featuring another photograph from the 2018 calendar,...

Ariann Mieka
Apr 20, 20254 min read


Studio Sessions: Painting Through Resistance
Painting, for me, makes me practice how to move through resistance. Many times, when I paint, I quietly confront a fear that sits just...

Ariann Mieka
Apr 19, 20252 min read


Tonight’s Concert (Starring: Me)
I love to sing. Like, really love to sing. On most days, I’m basically a one-woman musical—belting out ballads, grooving through dance...

Ariann Mieka
Apr 18, 20251 min read


Prompt Play: The Word Garden Exercise
This evening, I went looking for a writing prompt and stumbled across a few that caught my attention. One that stood out was the Word...

Ariann Mieka
Apr 17, 20253 min read


Places I’ve Been: "On the Water in Venice, Moruga & Leiden"
"I haven’t been everywhere, but it’s on my list." – Susan Sontag I’ve always loved to travel. It's a quiet but persistent calling. I...

Ariann Mieka
Apr 16, 20253 min read


A Mini Nighttime Retreat
My eyes were burning. I’d spent the entire day glued to screens—filling out a form due by midnight, brainstorming ideas for a project,...

Ariann Mieka
Apr 15, 20253 min read


A Moment to Pause: A Simple Technique to Ground Yourself
Tonight, I carved out some time to do a worksheet that focused on clarifying goals for manifestation. I decided to begin with a short...

Ariann Mieka
Apr 14, 20252 min read


Easter in T&T: Kites, Goat Races, and Childhood Magic
Easter in Trinidad and Tobago has always felt a little enchanted. There’s a kind of joy woven into the season—school's out, the sun is...

Ariann Mieka
Apr 13, 20253 min read


A Photo Walk Down Memory Lane
I love photography. Not just the act of taking photos, but the process. Coming up with a theme or being presented with an assignment and...

Ariann Mieka
Apr 12, 20252 min read


Adventure time - 3 Pools
Location: Marianne River, Blanchisseuse, North Coast, Trinidad Hiking Time: ~20 minutes Highlight: A natural rock waterslide between...

Ariann Mieka
Apr 11, 20253 min read


Pastels, Paint, and Letting Go
Tonight, my god-niece and I had a little art session. Neither of us is versed in creating with pastels, so I thought it would be fun to...

Ariann Mieka
Apr 10, 20253 min read


Book Club, But Make It Family
My Family Has a Book Club Our family book club was born in the middle of the pandemic, when my sister came up with the idea as a way...

Ariann Mieka
Apr 9, 20254 min read


Phone Snaps! Simple Tips to Instantly Improve Your Phone Photography of People
A little while back, I went to breakfast to support one of our little loves before her SEA exams. It was a moment of celebration, with...

Ariann Mieka
Apr 8, 20254 min read


Video Vibe: Touring Belmont’s Cultural Gems
In the video above, I’m sharing more from our recent cultural tour of Belmont, Trinidad! (If you missed the backstory, check out my...

Ariann Mieka
Apr 7, 20251 min read


Out and About in Belmont, Trinidad
As part of one of my courses called Dynamics of Caribbean Culture , each student was tasked with designing and hosting an immersive...

Ariann Mieka
Apr 6, 20254 min read


On Motherhood, Aunty Love, and the Warmth of Community
Motherhood. I’ve never experienced it firsthand, but I’ve watched with admiration as my friends step into the role with grace, grit,...

Ariann Mieka
Apr 5, 20252 min read
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