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2024

      
Suprised my dad with VIP courtside tickets to NCAA Final Four matches and the NCAA All-Star game.

Suprised my family with tickets to the 2024 Olympic opening ceremony along the Seine. That means we saw Aya Nakamura and Celine Dione perform life. Oh, and it rained xD. Forever grateful!

The view from the Eiffel Tower is surreal even when there's inclement weather. You betcha we reserved a table and enjoyed our 5 course meal in the tower's restauraunt too! Paris is truly beautiful!

 
It rained while I was enjoying Versaille too, but has weather ever stopped me from exploring this world?


Definitely not a materialistic person (things come and go and cannot provide sustainable happiness), but if not here, where? I absolutely partook in some luxury shopping. Quality > quantity. 

Ate excellent cuisine at underrated local spots. Few things beat fresh seafood and hot butter.

Watched a world class, sold-out, competitive tennis match between Djokovic and Nadal at the Roland Garros. The lounge seats and hospitality package were totally worth it xD. The champagne was (ok). 

Enjoyed football, archery, basketball, & volleyball at the Olympics too. You already know I visited most of Paris' museums and historical sites. No, it's not overrated.



The universe convinced me to sacrifice sleep and enjoy a few Parisian breakfasts before exploring more of the city. Live a life that brings you joy, follow your interests, and create memories that last a lifetime.

Caught a few baseball matches in sunny San Diego, "America's Finest City". Left my mark at a few art auctions too. You have to start somewhere :)

 
Burna Boy & T-pain were amazing in concert. Also attended shows by BIA, Pitbull, Nicki Minaj, Tyga.


 

Continued my adventures as foodie. Few things bring joy like a fresh lemon meringue pie and fresh mexican food. Guac and extra cheese please!

 
Turn these down? Here's to keeping my body fit and healthy so I can continue enjoying life's pleasures!

Made time to travel and visit family for Thanksgiving. The "little" things matter as does consistency.


Pro tips: always book oceanview balcony views in the Bahamas; always bring extra Go-pro batteries

Explored the Jamaican countryside. Learned more about my family's roots, matched names with faces, and spoke with the ancestors. Obviously I savored the delicious cuisine and rum too xD

Hit the beach! Snorkeling & swimming. Enjoyed homemade cocktails, jerk chicken, plantains, and rice/peas with a scenic view. Crossed Falmouth and Montego Bay off my bucket list

Enhanced my French skills in Haiti. These beaches hit different: down to jet ski again or swim anytime!

“She was unstoppable, not because she did not have failures or doubts, but because she continued on despite them.”- Beau Taplin

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