Guest Post and Other Lovelies

Good day ladies and gents,

It's a beautiful Sunday afternoon as I write this little post. I'm happy to announce that I've had another guest post on Eat.Explore.Live that I can proudly share with you Here Find out what happens as I venture to one of Jamaica's most notorious historical sites for a little adventure with an international friend. I would love it if you all checked it out and left a comment on her blog. Show us both some support loves. Please and thank you!

Also, I know I often talk about what's going on in the Jamaican blogging world but the Jamaican vlogging (video logging for you fresh faces) world is also heating up. This week a few Jamaican vloggers decided to do a video collaboration under the theme: Carnival Make Up. I've attached the videos below but please show them some love by liking their video on youtube and subscribing to their channel. Thanks much!!!

Much Love,

Nella

A Travel Monger's Dream Vacations

Good day lovelies,

Inspired by April for The Absolute Travel Addict's post this week, you can check that out Here, I've decided to put pen to paper or in this case finger to keyboard and share with you my top 5 places that I've been dying to visit.

I've always been a wayward wanderer. A free-spirit forced to be rooted in one place while I plot my escape and world adventures. A dream job for me is to spend a year or 2 as a travel writer and blogger, keeping millions of readers in tune and up-to-date with all my happenings and goings and comings. An escape from the mundane 9 to 5 or in my case sunrise to sunrise in this medical world and just let the wild dreamer roam. 

There are so many places I would love to visit that if I were to list them all I would run out of characters for this post. I therefore have decided to narrow it down to my top 5 and trust me this was REALLLLY HARD!!!! But I managed to do it and here they are:

1. Australia

2. Italy

3. South Africa

4. Brazil

5. Caribbean

I know this may seem a little bit kooky. I mean why does a Jamaican girl write that she wants to visit and vacation in the Caribbean? Well that's just it. Aside from my lovely home in Jamaica, I've yet to venture outside and visit other Caribbean islands. I want to wine up my body at Trinidad Carnival or maybe stay and enjoy Diwali, I want to enjoy Crop Over in Barbados and go Eastern Caribbean Island hopping. I want to truly appreciate and enjoy all of what my Caribbean neighbours have to offer me.

In searching for images that seem to best represent my love of these countries I stumbled on so many images that I feel like to do a little feature on each of these places and tell you why I think they are so amazing. Hopefully these come to fruition. You will just have to wait and see.........

Where would you like to escape to? Leave a comment below and share your dream vacations with me. I would love to know.

Enjoy the weekend!

Much Love,

Nella

*Images are not the property of As Told By Nella. All credit is given to their respective owners.

Friday Link Love

Hi guys,

TGIF!!! It's another Friday and you know what that means................. It's time for another LINK LOVE mes amis!!!! Yes yes this is your one stop place to find out what's been going on in the Jamaican blogging world each week. Well that's what I started to say last night before light went! Darn JPS!!!! In any case I can't disappoint my faithful followers so let's get going.

Check out this week's link love list and see what your favourite Jamaican bloggers have been up to this week. Enjoy!

Shelley @ Sweet & Sour Ramblings talks about Mid-Week Lovelies

Shelley @ Sweet & Sour Ramblings talks about IWD: My Mom, My Inspiration

Lindsworth @ My thoughts on Technology and Jamaica talks about FourSquare ramps up Business Model with Burger King Discount Deals from VISA and MasterCard - How Telecom Providers MNP helps The Conjuring of Free Calling Credit via LBS
Lindsworth @ My thoughts on Technology and Jamaica talks about The Zoological Society of London and their Cat Map - How UWI's Department of Biotechnology, the JSPCA and Telecom Providers can Kick Ass 2 against Feral Cats and Dogs


Debbie @ Exotic You talks about Moisturize Dem Lips!
Shannon @ Exotic You talks about Hotel Review: Holiday Inn


Roxy @ Foxy Et Al talks about Tights and Turban...

Kimroy @ Kimroy Bailey talks about Use the LNG Funds for an Offshore Wind Farm

Lorrane @ Haute People talks about Rihanna and Kate Moss get " Cheeky" in Photoshoot
Lorrane @ Haute People talks about Bend Down Plaza : Your one stop 'shop" for everything
Lorrane @ Haute People talks about Product Review : Sexy Hair Darn Straight Straightening & Polishing Lotion

Lorrane @ Haute People talks about Haute Girl : Satara Elliott

Jane @ The Jane Way talks about Ten Step Programme to Thicker Hair

Carey-Lee @ ExclusiveUmpf talks about Kat Dahlia's Gangsta Accessories Styling
Carey-Lee @ ExclusiveUmpf talks about Shop Local. Shop Caribbean

Natalia @ Natalia Oh! talks about DIY : Tuxedo Blazer
Natalia @ Natalia Oh! talks about For Olivia Pope
Natalia @ Natalia Oh! talks about Stripes and Bows

Ashleigh @ The Pink Socialite talks about NOTW: Pink & Gold by Martina

Carey-Lee @ For Eat Explore Live talks about EverPurse - The New Must Have Travel Essential
Carey-Lee @ For Eat Explore Live talks about Our Island People - Travel + Lifestyle with Freda Gore

Lauren @ Girl You Crazy talks about I go where I'm called, not invited.

Cinni @ Candid Cinni talks about Foodie Wednesdays: Macerated Strawberries Cheesecake by Jessiker Bakes

Monique @ M*rkologie talks about I design too!
Monique @ M*rkologie talks about MRK meets HK

Monique @ M*rkologie talks about M*RK Looks: Short Shorts

Carey-Lee @ For Women to Women talks about Jumping Into Spring

Carey-Lee @ For Women to Women talks about 5 Ways You Can Celebrate International Women's Day 2013

Alwayne @ Introvert Mind talks about GUEST POST: Dear Departed Love

Alwayne @ Introvert Mind talks about GUEST POST: Mysteries Revealed
Alwayne @ Introvert Mind talks about Unfinished Conversations

Marsha Rose @ Jamaican Beauty Blog talks about Benefits of Hemp Oil

Vennessa @ Vennessa H talks about Swimsuit Trends 2013
Vennessa @ Vennessa H talks about Rihanna for River Island!!

Petchary @ Petchary's Blog talks about Is It Really March Already? Sunday: March 3, 2013

Robin @ Well Read Robyn talks about Life Lesson #315: Honouring commitments
Robin @ Well Read Robyn talks about Look Who's Cooking Now
Robin @ Well Read Robyn talks about Meditation On Trees II

April @ The Absolute Travel Addict talks about How to Travel the World Without Quitting Your Job

Leethan @ Dexter Communications Inc talks about International Women’s Day Post: Re-balancing the Gender Game in Jamaica

Check out their blogs, like it and follow along on their journey. 

Much Love,

Nella

Drive-By Posting

Hey lovies,

This is as the title says a drive-by post. I just wanted to share with you that I have another guest post over at Introvert Mind and I would love if you guys would check it out and tell me what you think. 

Enjoy the rest of your night sweethearts.

Much Love, 

Nella

Weekly Inspiration: Do what you love

Passion is what keeps our heart pumping and fuels our greatest dreams, desires and hopes. It that which excites us and entices us. Doing what you love is not an easy task. Let not a day pass without you living the life of love, hope and happiness. How are you fuelling your passion today?

Weekly Link Love

Hi guys,

I know I'm a tad bit late with this week's link love post but give me a little break, I've been a busy girl and it takes a lot of effort to peruse the Jamaican blogging world and compile a list of what has been produced each week. That being said I love doing this link love each week and show some true appreciation for my fellow Jamaican bloggers.

Check out this week's link love list and see what your favourite Jamaican bloggers have been up to this week. Enjoy!

Shelley @ Sweet & Sour Ramblings talks about Reggae Month: Timeless, Irie Music
Lindsworth @ My thoughts on Technology and Jamaica talks about BOJ to regulate and approve Mobile Money Industry in Jamaica - JCCUL JCUES is the Man of Steel as GraceKennedy joins The Last Stand for a Cashless Society
Roxy @ Foxy Et Al talks about The Classic Red Lipstick.... and 1st GIVEAWAY
Kimroy @ Kimroy Bailey talks about More tips to save energy with your Refridgerator
Lorrane @ Haute People talks about Wedding Spectacular 2013
Jane @ The Jane Way talks about Review: Revlon Just Bitten Kissable Lip Balm Stain
Lorrane @ Haute People talks about Appleton Jamaica To Give Scholarships to U.W.I 'S Entertainment and Management Students
Carey-Lee @ ExclusiveUmpf talks about Turn Your Frown into a Smile with the Sunshine on My Shoulder Bag
Natalia @ Natalia Oh! talks about The Journey.....
Ashleigh @ The Pink Socialite talks about Interview with: Fashion Designer Ayanna Dixon
Lauren @ Girl You Crazy talks about Stop being nosey...
Shannon @ Exotic You talks about Valentine's Day Outfit
Natalia @ Natalia Oh! talks about Looking Up!
Afayah @ Beauty Jamaica talks about Style Profile: Denton Barrett Jr.
Jane @ The Jane Way talks about Tortilla Fruit & Vegetable Pizza
DMarcus @Cogito Ergo Sum talks about "My Moral Compass for the World: Surviving Decadence and Godlessness"
DMarcus @Cogito Ergo Sum talks about Trapped In My Head
Carey-Lee @ For Women to Women talks about Exercising Rules of Engagement - 6 Things Women Should Know
Afayah @ Beauty Jamaica talks about Product Review: The Color Workshop Makeup Case
Cinni @ Candid Cinni talks about Daily Fix of Hair
Petchary @ Petchary's Blog talks about “This is How Change Happens”
Kimroy @ Kimroy Bailey talks about Put the Wind to Work
Vanessa @ Naturally Beautiful talks about Breaking the silence surrounding child neglect: How the internet can help

Carey-Lee @ For Women to Women talks about Let Him Know How You Feel - Stop Bottling It Up

Afayah @ Beauty Jamaica talks about OOTD: Date Night

Debbie @ Exotic You talks about Moisturize Dem Lips!
Carey-Lee @ For Women to Women talks about Beautiful Inside Out: Roxanna Scott of Foxy et Al
Lorrane @ Haute People talks about Miss Uwi 2013 Media Launch Highlights
Petchary @ Petchary's Blog talks about In Defense of the Happy Girl


Check out their blogs, like it and follow along on their journey. 

Much Love,

Nella

Misadventures of Nella: Nella Runs Sigma

Goodnight Loves,

The Misadventues of Nella is my newest feature and photo journal. It chronicles my adventures through and around Jamaica, the Caribbean and world as I seek to conquer each one at a time. A lover of travel and new adventures, I plan to share my experiences, give my views and reviews on my different outings. Hope you enjoy! :D

On February 17th of this year Sagicor Life Jamaica Ltd hosted its annual Sigma 5.5 k Run in aid of Bustamante Hospital for Children, Jamaica National Children's Home and Best Care Lodge Children's Home. Now in its 15th year, the Sagicor Sigma Run is an event that promotes charitable contributions through fun, fitness and competition. At 7:30 am approximately 20,501 runners, walkers and wheelchair participants from respective companies, groups and individuals set off in the race of endurance, speed and fitness. And guess who was one of them? Hmmm....... I wonder. 

Lol! Yep I was there. This was my 3rd time participating in the event and every year my challenge is to beat my previous record and I always do. This year, I entered the running section and my overall time for completing the race was 48:21 and considering I walked half of it, I think I did a pretty good job too. Yay me!!!! Now for the pictures.

If you want to know some more about what happened, here's a little more information on the event: Link Link 2

Aww it's me :)

Little sister and I

My dad and sister

My friend Paul and I before the race began. Pre-race all smiles.

Ali

Yanique and I. Post-race fatigue! 

Marc and Marlon

Thabo, Gio and Ashley

 

Plus we had the added pleasure of some entertainment in the form of a flash mob starring these wonderful children and teenagers. I even added 2 videos at the end. Enjoy :D

Much Love my darlings,

Nella