LONG POST ALERT!!! 1/3: This year has been challenging to say the least. Many highs and many lows. While my insides feel empty and my heart torn, there’s always something to be grateful for. A successful Toronto Caribbean Carnival from start to finish (even though as Voice said...we’re far from finished 😊) is what I’m showing gratitude for in this post. I’ve been truly blessed with the best family and friends. You know who you are and what place you have in my life. I make it a point to tell people how I feel and thank them personally, but I also want to share publicly. While IG won’t let me list everyone in my village, just know that if you haven’t been tagged, you are just as appreciated. If I’ve forgotten to list you, that’s just my memory, not my heart 💜 Thank you to: @drjaymas – @socaprince Dr Jay de Soca Prince, Jay, Big Bro, Mas Partner – Sibling Love FOREVER!, My family, Jason, Faith (faithy-poo), Jaylen (JJ), Justin, Joanne, My 2 Guardian Angels – Mom and Nanan – Hope I made you proud! @daviddewer – Designer Extraordinaire! You always come with the heat...but something about this year...you DESTROYED IT!!!! Eternally grateful for your talent, dedication and delivering greatness every time!!! @nadiabatson (My Hunny Bunny) Words cannot express how much I love and appreciate you and all you and Iko do! IKO I’ll pay you in edibles! @aisha402020 (Buddy) – A real rider!!! I’ll always have your back Mama @ginniferbarnes Janeen (GIN) – My Golden Girl FOREVER – We got this! @melrickson Melinda (my sunshine and small but mighty lil sister) – Couldn’t have done this without you! @chynaberry_ Christina – You are a rock and I thank you for your friendship and love @matchedforme Marlise – 23 years of friendship & we’re a staple in the mas world now! My @drjaymas crew – Small Tash (smashy/feather fairy), Jo (Gentle Jesus/feather fairy), Dionne (extras expert and security...and no you can never go to dream wknd!), Alisha (extras expert 2.0 and fellow tequila lover), Amara (Mars, first puff queen, now drops queen!), Dee (you fell in like one of the family with no effort), Genz (Gypsy Genz – from a solo masqurader to friend and tequila consumer), Jenn (Jenna!!! MVP!)