friendship

Hey Lovers!

I apologize for my 3 week hiatus. Let’s just say that life has been incredibly FULL lately. I’m trying to be better at managing my time and commitments, but like everything else it’s a process. I’ll do better, promise.

So this post falls in the “everything in between” category but like most of my other posts, there’ll always be an element of fashion, so indulge in the parts that you care about. This particular post is one near and dear to my big incredibly filled heart, because it involves my absolute favorite cousin in the whole entire world, Jermaine. Let me start by saying that I love ALL my cousins, but my connection to this one is unlike any other. Perhaps, because I was there when he came home from the hospital. At 9 years old, I think a part of me really believed he was my child. My aunt of course didn’t mind as all that meant is that she always had a babysitter who was ready, willing, and able! Our time together was short lived because I migrated to the states when he was just a toddler, but the memories built were timeless!

Then Now

Yesterday, I had the pleasure of giving my fave a tour of the city that I’ve called home for some twenty years. I’ve often dreamt of this day… showing him the same good time that he has always shown me when I return home (that being Jamaica). As it was a beautiful day, we started by first visiting Central Park. We then made our way to Times Square, where we indulged in everything touristy!

Time Square

After Times Square, we headed towards the East Village where we grabbed a quick bite to eat from one of my favorite eateries.

Roasted half chicken with fried and pita bread and a side of fresh veggies.

With a full stomach, and what everyone admitted was the onset of the “itis,” we set out towards Union Square. There’s always something to see in Union Square, right? I for the most part, just people watched. The boys (Jermaine and my brother Alex), did a bit of exploring.

I couldn’t have been happier to share the day with this guy, who is one of the humblest, sweetest and most dedicated young men I know! Yesterday was a genuinely good day.