This is my second time attending ATL Carnival. My first one, which was my first time at carnival all together, was 2018. I became instantly addicted. It’s an expensive hobby, but the experience and friendships you develop are priceless. Being that I’ve given the history of carnival in a previous post, I won’t go downContinue reading “ATL Carnival”
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N2DEEP Rodeo 2023
Each year, the saddle club N2DEEP hosts a rodeo in Boiling Springs, right outside of Shelby, NC. The event lasts Thursday to Sunday. However, if you just want to see the actual rodeo, you can go up on Saturday afternoon. After the rodeo, there’s a line dance party. If you’d like to join us inContinue reading “N2DEEP Rodeo 2023”
5 Things to do on a Long Layover
Have you ever had an extended stay at the airport? Y’all, my trip to and from Jamaica was craziness. Long layovers and missed connections. So, first of all, if you ever try to book a flight for a carnival, please save up. It’s super expensive. Therefore, I tried to find the cheapest way to getContinue reading “5 Things to do on a Long Layover”
Jamaica Carnival
Taking place in April, Jamaica boasts one of the largest carnivals after Trinidad and Caribana (Toronto Carnival). This year, 2023, was the first carnival following the pandemic. And, it was amazing, if I do say so myself.If you plan to go, please schedule your accommodations months in advance and go with a band that hasContinue reading “Jamaica Carnival”
Caribana 2023
Caribana aka Toronto Caribbean Carnival takes place August 3rd – August 7th in Downtown Toronto, Canada. Join me as I fete and take over da road! Below are my featured fetes. Catch me outside! For more fete ideas, check out my sponsor! Our Favorite Fetes Post sponsored by Toronto Caribana Reggae vs Soca on theContinue reading “Caribana 2023”
Steal My Itinerary: Gatlinburg, TN
A group of girls and I decided to plan a trip to Gatlinburg. Now, if you’re my true friend, you know that the last time I went, it was mediocre. I think I figured out why. The key to enjoying Gatlinburg is to rent a cabin. A hotel just doesn’t hit the same spot. SubscribeContinue reading “Steal My Itinerary: Gatlinburg, TN”
Poison: A Novel
Now available on Amazon! Book Summary: Jasmine, a new teacher to the school, returns to her small town to start over. She runs into old friends and rehash old situations. Friends, Lamar and Toni, help Jasmine through tumultuous circumstances and offer her true friendship to help her pull herself through chaos. Just when she thinksContinue reading “Poison: A Novel”
Top 10 US Music Festivals
I knew I loved music since I was very small. I was on the band from 6th grade through high school graduation. In college, I took a music appreciation course. We had to since I attended a liberal arts college. The first day of class, the professor stated that if you had an A inContinue reading “Top 10 US Music Festivals”
We are the Streetz Legends
A few months ago, I read ‘Boss Up’ by Rick Ross and it made me crave his music so badly. I would re-listen to songs that had come out years ago. I had an opportunity to see him in 2021 at Afronation in Puerto Rico, but it was so late. Plus, I was completely devastatedContinue reading “We are the Streetz Legends”
BALLROOM
For videos, check out my Youtube and Tiktok channels. Make sure to subscribe and/or follow. I was scrolling on Instagram, as I usually do to find fire events in the city for my group Queens of Charlotte, when I happened upon a flyer by the one and only Davita Galloway. If you don’t know, notContinue reading “BALLROOM”
Shana Hannibal 