Jem's Lens

Category: Journal

  • New Year, New Me…

    New Year, New Me…

    I want to start off by wishing everyone a Happy New Year filled with joy and success! Now is a time for one to reflect on 2019 and also to plan ahead on what one may hope for the new year to bring. Usually, every year around this time I sit down and write my…

  • The Jamaica Chronicles: An evening out in Black River.

    The Jamaica Chronicles: An evening out in Black River.

    After returning to Braes River from spending the weekend in Negril, I laid low in an attempt to recover from my beach shenanigans. It was nice sitting out on the veranda and completing word search puzzles. There was also never a dull moment outside. At any moment you could see some kind of animal passing…

  • Highlights from Fall 2019

    Highlights from Fall 2019

    Although it is still technically Fall season until the 21st of December, I think we can all agree that outside has shifted more towards the Winter aesthetic. As I look out the window, I can see one crispy brown leafed tree surrounded by a forest of barren twigs slightly frosted with snow. The colors of…

  • The Jamaican Chronicles: A Weekend in Negril Part II.

    The Jamaican Chronicles: A Weekend in Negril Part II.

    Before reading, please check out A Weekend in Negril Part 1 here. The following morning was just as relaxing. We woke up at the crack of dawn and filled up on fruits before returning to the beach for another day of swimming. The water was a little on the chilly side this morning and it took…

  • A Morning Stroll Through Northwest Park.

    A Morning Stroll Through Northwest Park.

    I’ve spent so many years solely focused on the winter, that I decided this year to embrace the fall. So from the moment I saw the first leaf change,  I pulled out my camera and got to snapping. I made it a mission to go outside a few times a week and even bought a…

  • The Jamaican Chronicles: A Weekend in Negril Part I.

    The Jamaican Chronicles: A Weekend in Negril Part I.

    A few days after my arrival in Jamaica, I went on a weekend girls trip with family to Negril. We left from the parish of Saint Elizabeth and drove to Negril which is located in the parish of Westmoreland. The drive was about 2 hours long in total, including a few stops made along the…

  • Fall is here…

    Fall is here…

    Fall is here, and I couldn’t be more excited. Hello, short days and long chilly nights. Goodbye bees, that make me hide in fright. I’ll see you in the spring. Now is the time to enjoy the colorful leaves that fall brings.     And Helloooo Pumpkin Spice! 🙂

  • I am ready for Fall.

    I am ready for Fall.

    I had some free time this morning and decided to make a quick stop at HomeGoods.  I’ve visited this location only about a hand full of times, but have always been impressed because it has more variety than the one closer to my home. I love going to HomeGoods because I never know what I…

  • The Jamaican Chronicles : Day two

    The Jamaican Chronicles : Day two

    My second day was more relaxing than anything. I woke up to the sounds of the rooster crowing. I stepped out onto the veranda, and noticed the sun rising over the mountain. The air was cool and misty. I made my way down to the front gate and admired the view. I can’t tell the…