An Amazing Lazy Day Before the New Year!
As the year comes to a close, the holiday rush often leaves us feeling drained. Between last minute shopping, travelling, family gatherings and New Year’s Eve preparations, it’s easy to forget the importance of rest. That’s why carving out a lazy day before the New Year can be the ultimate gift to yourself! Especially since […]
A Quick Trip to the River! Grampa Falls St. Thomas
Hi there! Happy to have you here, on the Rooting For Growth with Fiona DaCosta blog! If you’re a new reader, then you are just in time for this new category: Adventure Growth! As for my returning readers, I hope I didn’t take you by surprise – you know me, if it’s growth enhancing, life […]
First Week as a Legal Intern: Gift Orchid + Hurricane Beryl
It’s an exciting time in the life of a Law Student – starting the much anticipated 10 weeks legal internship. While some may see it as a road block to the coveted Summer Holidays, others yearn for the fulsome exposure of the practicality of the law – especially if that internship is overseas (in the […]
Being a Teacher in Jamaica: What are the Pros?
Aside from the long, PAID summer vacation that teachers are envied for, what other pros are there for a Teacher in Jamaica? Let’s get into the very many benefits of being a teacher in Jamaica. Without beating around the bushes, here are the top 7 pros of being a teacher in Jamaica. Related Post: Cons […]
I Think I’ll Be a ‘Savage’ in the New Year, Here’s Why:
‘Nice’ is such a bland word. I don’t aspire to be ‘nice’. Nice gets manipulated, pressured and unfairly compensated. For the past few years, I’ve been actively working on my ‘tell it like it is’ attitude. You know, saying ‘NO’ more often and getting used to disappointing people if it means protecting myself from burnout […]
