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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
1 hour ago3 min read
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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
1 day ago3 min read
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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
2 days ago3 min read
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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
3 days ago2 min read
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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
4 days ago3 min read
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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
5 days ago2 min read
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Adventure time - 3 Pools
Location: Â Marianne River, Blanchisseuse, North Coast, Trinidad Hiking Time: Â ~20 minutes Highlight: Â A natural rock waterslide between...
Ariann Mieka
6 days ago3 min read
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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 103 min read
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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 104 min read
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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 94 min read
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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 81 min read
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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 74 min read
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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 62 min read
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Returning to Restorative: A Little Evening Reset
When I lived in London during my master’s program, I found the most incredible yoga studio. It felt like a secret sanctuary—a peaceful...
Ariann Mieka
Apr 43 min read
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So, This Happened. Breakfast Edition
Why do I feel like crying when I get really upset? It’s not sadness exactly—it’s more when I feel like I’ve been treated unfairly. It...
Ariann Mieka
Apr 43 min read
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Through My Lens: Food & Flavor
I absolutely love food photography. There’s something magical about watching a meal come together—from the first ingredients hitting the...
Ariann Mieka
Apr 31 min read
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Show and Tell – Jewelry 3
Years ago, one of my best friends gave me a beautiful silver pendant—a delicate outline of Trinidad and Tobago, with each island...
Ariann Mieka
Apr 23 min read
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The Power of Gratitude: Finding Joy in the Simple Things
Today was a beautiful day. It started with a jolt—a phone call way too early for my liking—but after that moment of grogginess (and...
Ariann Mieka
Apr 12 min read
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Architecture Tour: The Lost Beauty of the Salamat Ali House
This house no longer stands, but for many, the Salamat Ali House remains a cherished memory. Once a well-known traditional home, it...
Ariann Mieka
Mar 312 min read
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Press, Paint, Play: Experimenting with Imprints and Textures
Yesterday, I watched an episode of The Art Assignment , where the featured artist used freshly cut bamboo to dip into paint and create...
Ariann Mieka
Mar 301 min read
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