In 2023, I pushed fear aside and made a momentous move from New York City to Philadelphia. After living in Philly for the past 9 months, I think that I am qualified to make a comparison of the two metropolises. After all, they are two major cities in the North East so they can’t…
Just a week ago, I moved into my new home in Philly. This is my second move in a year; the first was earlier this year when I relocated from New York City. That move was completely DIY. We hired movers from Task Rabbit and used a U-Haul truck to transport my belongings. Strategically…
It is Thursday, November 23, 2023. It is also Thanksgiving Day! As I shared in my most recent TikTok post, there’s just so much to be thankful for. But let’s backtrack a bit. The last time I posted was earlier this year; I was still living in New York City at the time…
For the past two decades, I have called New York City home. And what a journey it has been! When I moved to NYC, I had no idea how long I would stay, and I did not make an initial plan of when my exit would be. As time progressed, I knew deep down that…
It all happened in January when I received a message from our volunteer coordinator to give him a call. I knew this was not good news. Anything that could not be emailed, or was not sprinkled with fervent enthusiasm in a voicemail likely meant the passing of one of our hospice patients. I started serving…
Never thought this would happen to me but it certainly did. Just in time for the New Year. That’s right; I ushered in the New Year recovering from Covid-19. Nearly three years ago when New York City was the epicenter of Covid-19, I was among the many unlucky thousands to experience this…
At the age of 65, this icon won her first Emmy for outstanding supporting actress in a comedy series. Significantly, she also gave one of the greatest acceptance speeches that I have ever seen, reminding others to never give up on themselves. This is poignant and really affirms my path over the past few years…
We have been juicing here in Creative Ajay’s kitchen. To kick things off this year, I created a beet juice recipe so that I can take advantage of the numerous benefits of this superfood. Beets are rich in antioxidants, and they also have excellent anti-inflammatory properties. They also help to enhance athletic performance…
Well, hello there 2022…..good to see ya! It’s so surreal that you’re here. After procrastinating for some time, today I finally made my vision board because I have faith in a few big-ticket hopes and plans of fulfillment in my life. Normally, I would just internalize my visions, but…
Our newest design (the intersection of Flatbush and Church Avenue street sign) pays homage to the Caribbean community in Brooklyn, New York. This intersection unapologetically embodies life, action, and the Caribbean zest to the fullest. My Caribbean massives in Brooklyn will understand exactly what I mean. Items with this design are available on our Redbubble…
Our new store on Redbubble offers lots of interesting and exciting gifts for the entire family. Our debut items embody the Jamaican spirit to the core. Below are some of our featured items: Jamaican-themed T-shirt. This premium tee is available here. 2. Jamaican-themed clock. This clock is available here for purchase. 3…
Last week, we learned of the devastating news of the passing of Antwain Fowler, a beloved social media icon, at the tender age of 6. Antwain’s rise to fame is due in part to his “Where we bout to eat at?” video that went viral. Over the past few years, I…
Alright lovely people, it has been a while since my last post. Anyways, I feel moved to do a post after been constantly annoyed with some messages I’ve been reading. It all goes back to what seems so hard for most people these days: homophones. What are homophones? Homophones are words that have the…
Aladdin on Broadway was quite a hit, and a promising sign that things are indeed getting back to normal. It felt good to be out and about again. Despite the chilly weather, my trek to the New Amsterdam theater in Times Square was well worth it. Every aspect of the show was a stunner: the…
The summer heat is on! This is a time when we search for ways to combat what can be an unbearable heat at times. As a self-proclaimed foodie, I like the thought of turning to my kitchen for at least some of the answers. Mangoes, pineapples, and ginger are recurring items on my…
A few Sundays ago, I went on a “long” 15 minute drive to the Brooklyn Botanic Garden. The best of the cherry blossoms was gone, but this oasis in the heart of Brooklyn still offered a much-needed reminder of the beauty and light of the outdoors and nature. A fair number of people also…
I walked from Brooklyn to Manhattan, and back to Brooklyn for the first time. Ok, let’s be real…I walked across the Williamsburg bridge to Manhattan. It took about 30 minutes (each way). It was on a sunny yet cold Sunday, and the perfect escape from my home where I spend most of…
While 2020 has been just “blah” in many ways, it doesn’t mean that our palates should compromise, and that we should limit our indulgence in tasty delights. As true foodie at heart, the excitement in my kitchen never stops, especially when I try a new recipe. This new recipe is my…
There’s no shame in my game when it comes on to food. As an unapologetic foodie, I love trying new recipes in my kitchen, my happy place, CreativeAjay’s Kitchen. This weekend, I yielded to my cravings and whipped up a seafood specialty. And I loved it. It was tasty and flavorful…
Someone texted me a pic of myself taken when I was 18. I examined it closely. Yes, that is me, and yes, I was lean AF. Peep the fashion though… If I remember clearly, at that age, the extent of my workouts was simply walking: no gym, no weights, no abdominal exercises. Yet, I had…
The world has lost another great one: Chadwick Boseman, and I find it incredibly hard to process. Among the many roles he has played, one of the most memorable is when he brought King T’Challa to life as the Black Panther in the “Black Panther.” Oh how he moved so adroitly with such style…
My days of tuning in to reality dating shows like the Bachelor or the Bachelorette are over. I really don’t have the time to devote hours to a show that cannot improve my life, or that had very little to offer. In general, my television screen time pales in comparison to that of my…
Some time ago I wrote about being mom to a few green kiddos – a plant mom that is. I wrote with all the enthusiasm that would be expected of a new mom. But, there is a huge life update: I managed to kill my majesty palm, and one of my golden pothoses seem to…
Six years ago, the world watched as Eric Garner was stripped of his last breath for selling cigarettes without the proper authority in Staten Island, New York. “I can’t breathe” were the final words he managed to utter 12 times in an attempt to save his own life. However, that didn’t stir a…
I recently became a new mom…a new mom of 6…..of 6 plants that is, and I’m proud to announce that I’ve been keeping them alive. The oldest, my majesty palm, I’ve had for a month. To be honest, she was recently pruned, as one of her poor fronds showed little…
The coronavirus is upon us: a virus that has proven to be beyond harmful and quite deadly to say the least. I have never experienced such panic, fear, and hysteria brought about by a single invader – a biological pathogen—a microorganism—something that we cannot even see. People who are infected with the virus…
I tried a new toothbrush and it changed my life! Last week, I decided to bite the bullet and make my first $100 toothbrush purchase. For a toothbrush this price, it better make my coffee in the mornings, cook my dinner, do my laundry..…you get what I mean. I was never one that is…
In 2002, President Bush signed the “No Child Left Behind Act” into law, a landmark educational reform program, aimed at closing the achievement gap between disadvantaged (K –12) students and their more advantaged counterparts [1]. History shows that we were able to achieve this kind of inclusive educational reform. However, healthcare reform is still proving…
As I shared in a previous post, after two decades, my days in New York City are numbered. As time permits, I will use the opportunity to do as many “New York” things as possible; things that I have never done, or that I would like to redo. For Memorial Day this…