Hey Ya’ll!

I totally missed last week and I didn’t even realize it. Like seriously. That’s how much the days are running together right now. However, I finally feel settled in this new role and I think it’s because I started making time to meditate, journal and get back into kickboxing. There just isn’t anything more important than my overall well being. When I follow that basic principle, everything else falls into place.

Here’s what else has been happening this week (well the past two weeks):

• I was on Thandi’s (mixologist extraordinaire) IG Live making a few St~Germain cocktails. You can check it out here.

• One of the reasons I took this role is because I knew it would challenge me. I fear nothing more than having to speak in front of an audience. (For evidence, see the video mentioned above.) I think I was totally conditioned to be shy, but it’s something I’m working on shedding and I’m excited about it.

• St~Germain reminds me of scotch bonnet pepper. Stay with me here…Clearly not in taste. I love scotch bonnet peppers because they add heat/spice, but with a very distinct taste. They’re not hot just because. They have a very unique flavor profile that just makes everything taste better. St~Germain adds sweetness, but with a very unique taste. It also makes everything better. See! The same. This is what I was thinking about at 1am in the morning.

• I was chatting with Chef India last night about the next dinner in Jamaica. I’ll be announcing the date soon. With the way time is moving,

• I already know that I’m going to miss the summer. Even though it’s 90 degrees, I can feel that barely visible underlying fall/winter…seasons changing chill…and I’m just not ready for it.

• Please be nice to people in the hospitality industry. They’re working very hard with very limited people.

• The more I’m out these days, the more I run into people that read this newsletter and that’s been pretty amazing. If you see me in the streets, please say hello.

I hope you’re all well!

Shannon