Jem's Lens

Category: Journal

  • I’m back!

    I just returned from a much needed vacation to Jamaica. It was nice seeing family and reliving old experiences. Can’t wait to share what that was like. ❤

  • An afternoon in Pier A Park

    An afternoon in Pier A Park

    I spent the afternoon in Pier A Park.  This lovely park is located in Hoboken, New Jersey.  I made my way to the park by catching the 126 bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal. Pier A Park was the last stop. I enjoyed the bus ride and regret not taking any photos because of the…

  • Smorgasburg 2019

    Today I spent the afternoon in New York City. I decided to go to Smorgasburg. This was my second time going, with my first time being  last year. Smorgasburg is a food market that takes place on the weekends from April – November. Thousands of people visit each weekend and eat from 100 local vendors.…

  • I Ate Healthy On a Budget For 2 weeks, Here’s What Happened.

    I’d first like to start off with a disclaimer.  I am not a licensed health food expert, and I understand that some of the foods mentioned in this post  are not all ideally “healthy” food options.  But compared to what I was eating before, this was a drastic change and a “healthier” alternative to my…

  • Beware of MUKBANG!

    Ironically enough, I was only on YouTube in an attempt to better my lifestyle. It was a Saturday evening; I had just finished a long shift at work and decided to chill out for the rest of the day. I hopped on my bed, pulled out my tablet, and started browsing through my recommended videos…

  • Last Day in Amsterdam.

    Last Day in Amsterdam.

    Although our trip was packed full of excitement, I have to say my last day in Amsterdam was my absolute favorite. It was super chill and relaxing. Sometimes I tend to get overwhelmed when following a tight schedule, or any schedule at all. It really depends on my familiarity with the area. We spent the…

  • Amsterdam: Day Three.

    Amsterdam: Day Three.

    I woke up that morning feeling super refreshed. I think I actually had a natural euphoric high. I had been having such a great time on my trip that the joy within me just kept building up. While my friend was getting ready, I went down to the lobby to buy a cup of coffee.…

  • Amsterdam: Day Two.

    Amsterdam: Day Two.

    First on the Itinerary for day two was brunch. One of the places that we researched and found excellent reviews on was The Pancake Bakery. Before even booking my flight, I decided I was going to taste one of those delectable looking pancakes. There was already a small mob formed outside the door waiting to…

  • Amsterdam: The Beginning.

    Amsterdam: The Beginning.

    A year ago I embarked on a journey of a lifetime. I stepped out of my comfort zone and took a trip to Amsterdam.  This probably would not have happened without the motivation from one of my dearest friends. So, I thank her for that.  It has always been one of my dreams to venture…