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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 212 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
Apr 163 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
Apr 133 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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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 71 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 64 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 291 min read
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March (into April) Blog Challenge Part 3
For the past two years, I’ve taken on the challenge of blogging every day in March. This year, I planned to keep the tradition alive—but...

Ariann Mieka
Mar 241 min read
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Adventure Time: Exploring Tobago with Nature Therapy TT
Check out the highlights from my adventure with Nature Therapy TT in this video above. If you missed it, click on my previous post for...

Ariann Mieka
Mar 28, 20241 min read
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Dear Friend: Finding Joy Beyond Milestones
Frequently, I find myself reminding a dear friend that life is happening right now; happiness isn't something we can postpone for a...

Ariann Mieka
Mar 13, 20243 min read
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Adventure time at Little Tobago
Check out the highlights from my adventure to Little Tobago in the video above. And if you missed it, check out my previous post in which...

Ariann Mieka
Mar 12, 20241 min read
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March Blog Challenge Part 2
Last night while nursing my carnival 2024 injury (funny not so funny story), I came across a timelapse video in my camera roll. It...

Ariann Mieka
Mar 1, 20241 min read
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Thoughts on Love.
Describe Love. What words will you use to describe this common word? In our family book club, we read a book by Bell Hooks that discusses...

Ariann Mieka
Apr 1, 20233 min read
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Spiritual Baptist Liberation Day 2023.
Every year on March 30th is a public holiday in Trinidad and Tobago to commemorate the liberation of the Spiritual Baptist community....

Ariann Mieka
Mar 31, 20232 min read
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50mm Challenge.
Many people view the 50mm lens as a versatile lens that all photographers should have. I’ve had one for a million years at this point,...

Ariann Mieka
Mar 30, 20232 min read
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Cool Breeze & Conversation at the 12 Tribes Camp.
Quiet, Breezy, and peaceful are the words that first struck me as I walked into the spacious compound that the 12 Tribes call their...

Ariann Mieka
Mar 29, 20233 min read
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Lavender, oils and Bedtime Routines.
My twin nephews are 15 months old, and they go to bed at a consistent time every night. To get ready for bed, they have a nice refreshing...

Ariann Mieka
Mar 27, 20232 min read
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Sunday Mission: Craft Your Mission Statement.
What is the purpose of your life? Have you spent time reflecting on this seemingly esoteric question? Do you have an answer? The busyness...

Ariann Mieka
Mar 27, 20232 min read
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To Central, we go!
For one of my cultural studies classes, we go on outings all over Trinidad (and hopefully in Tobago in the future) to attend events or...

Ariann Mieka
Mar 10, 20232 min read
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March Blog Challenge!
I decided to challenge myself to write on my blog every day for March! That was yesterday (February 28th). I soon realized that March, in...

Ariann Mieka
Mar 1, 20231 min read
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