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A Little Morocco In Jamaica
A Little Morocco In Jamaica

Tomorrow makes a week since I’ve been back from Jamaica. I’m still reliving dinner (and catching up on rest). Until I can figure out some other things to write about, here’s the table from dinner.

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Events, TravelShannon EvansMarch 2, 2020jamaica, dinner party, port antonio, low tableComment
Holy Sip Jamaica Playlist
Holy Sip Jamaica Playlist

Secretly, I wish I was a DJ. To substitute this lack of professional know-how, I’ve created mixtapes and playlists since college. For dinners, sometimes I hire a DJ, but for others, I like to test my skills on my imaginary turntables…

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EventsShannon EvansMarch 1, 2020holy sip, holy sip jamaica, playlist, music, spotify, afrobeat, reggaeComment
What You Think Is Rain, Is Actually A Nudge Into A Better Direction
What You Think Is Rain, Is Actually A Nudge Into A Better Direction

The third Holy Sip dinner in Jamaica was a success. It was even more amazing than I could have hoped for and i know it’s because I stayed calm as it started to pour one hour before the dinner started.

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Events, TravelShannon EvansFebruary 27, 2020holy sip, jamaica, holy sip jamaica, universe, shannon evans, portland, port antonio, dinner party, rain planComment
Plates and Crates. Valentine's Day Edition
Plates and Crates. Valentine's Day Edition

Producer and vegan chef Dillon Maurer created a vegan dinner and vinyl session about five or six years ago. Crown Royal sponsored the most recent edition and asked me to create cocktails to pair with his menu.

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CocktailsShannon EvansFebruary 26, 2020plates and crates, dillon, atlanta, crown royale, cocktails, shannon evans, holy sip, jackfruit, vegan dinner, veganComment
Be Prepared
Be Prepared

Well, I've broken my writing streak. I was out all day yesterday running around Kingston and I didn't make the time to fit it in.

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MindShannon EvansFebruary 20, 2020jamaica, kingston, be preparedComment
If you travel internationally, you need Google Fi
If you travel internationally, you need Google Fi

As soon as I landed in Kingston and turned on my phone, I had a message waiting from Google Fi that said: Welcome to Jamaica. We've got you covered here. It might take a few minutes to connect upon arrival.

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TravelShannon EvansFebruary 18, 2020google fi, travel, international phone plan Comments
A Little Jamaica In Atlanta
A Little Jamaica In Atlanta

While I’m busying myself updating spreadsheets and packing, I thought I’d share the Jamaican inspired dinner that I did at my space, Studio No. 7, in Atlanta.

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Food, CocktailsShannon EvansFebruary 17, 2020studio no 7, holy sip, shannon evans, jamaicaComment
How To Be Happy Like A Finn
How To Be Happy Like A Finn

Ok, so maybe it’s a little too cold to be practical for me year-round, but Finland is onto something. I came across an article titled “6 Ways to Be Happy Like A Finn” on the Visit Finland website.

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Travel, WellnessShannon EvansFebruary 16, 2020northern lights, finland, sauna, how to be happy, introvertsComment
Let It Go, Abundance Will Flow
Let It Go, Abundance Will Flow

Look at me rhyming (I’m talking about the title of this post). It worked out that way without much thinking on my end, but I think it’s going to become my new mantra.

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Wellness, EventsShannon EvansFebruary 15, 2020abundance, dinner, holy sip, holy sip jamaica Comment
Enjoy The Process
Enjoy The Process

Life feels really good these days. I’m at peace in a way that I haven’t felt in a while. This comes from months of up and down worrying. Nothing was really wrong, nothing was really right.

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WellnessShannon EvansFebruary 13, 2020process, worrying, law of attractionComment
Don't Mess With Creatives
Don't Mess With Creatives

I had lunch with one of my friends yesterday. We haven’t seen each other in a while. As we were catching up, he mentioned some shady business dealings that had gone wrong…

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Business, FoodShannon EvansFebruary 12, 2020creatives, revengeComment
The Introvert's Group Trip
The Introvert's Group Trip

Over ten years ago, a fellow creative sent me an article in the Atlantic about being an introvert. It was published in 2003, way before introvert was the buzzword that it’s become.

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Events, WellnessShannon EvansFebruary 11, 2020group trip, introvert, holy sip, jamaica, holy sip jamaicaComment
How I Became a Minimalist
How I Became a Minimalist

If I had to move, I could pack my loft in 5 boxes, with the exception of the furniture. Yup, that’s it. Five boxes. Ten years ago as I was getting ready to leave for my second trip to Brazil, my roommate told me that he was moving out…

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WellnessShannon EvansFebruary 10, 2020minimalism, minimalist, morning routine, distractions, storage facilitiesComment
Eating Ethiopian Food and Dating Younger Men
Eating Ethiopian Food and Dating Younger Men

I said I didn’t like Ethiopian food. This turned out to be a lie. I said I couldn’t date a guy in his 20s. Another lie. When he approached me and asked me for my number, it confused me.

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FoodShannon EvansFebruary 9, 2020dating younger men, ethiopian food, dating, injeraComment
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