Jamaica Made Me Do It!
WELCOME to the official rewrite of the journey that changed my life! New chapters will populate this page as they roll out in regular posts here on Wildhood Wanted.
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I Published An Unbelievably Crappy Book With No Ending
Once upon a time, way back in 2011, I wrote and self-published my first (and only) book. It was nowhere near a bestseller but the reviews were five out of five stars, so there’s that. ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
How Hurricane Jamaica Made Landfall In My Soul
This memoir was supposed to be about my travels to Jamaica, how I moved there, and how everything I touched turned into golden coconuts. Instead, it morphed into a book about revelations, triumphs, bravery, introspection, and yes, all the failures. 🍹
They Thought I Was Crazy
Most people thought I was crazy for flying back to Jamaica alone to stay with a virtual stranger I’d only met a handful of times. Even crazier because that stranger was a 6’2” man who could’ve easily chopped me up, stuffed me in a duffel bag and tossed me over the edge of Lovers Leap without breaking a sweat. 🍹
Would A Boy Love Jamaica Or Hate It?
I recall feeling extremely stressed out over whether my son would hate me for bringing him to such an UN-fun bummer of a destination or whether he’d find as many ways to love it as I did.
The Easiest Way To Win A Bunch Of Free Vacations
What’s even better than winning a trip? How about winning TWO trips?! It’s pure madness, I tell ya! Nobody should’ve been as lucky as I was.
How To Invite Strange Men To Your Hotel Room
When it comes to sun destinations, there are two types of travellers. If I were the first type, my entire story would have ended before it began. Thank goodness I've always relied on the kindness of strangers.