Nostalgia is a triggering and sometimes peculiar experience. How one simple instant can transport you back to a place in your life has always been fascinating to me. A memory so vivid with people who have changed or are no longer in your life, thoughts or emotions we no longer have, doing things we can’t imagine doing now.

I’ve been on vacation for two weeks back home in Bermuda. On my last day there my family and I went to brunch at Southampton Princess and while leaving the hotel this young man working as a bellman approached me asking if I was Chenae.

My friend’s boyfriend had a birthday party last weekend and asked if I knew of a good playlist.

Quality over quantity.

It’s a simple concept that teaches us that it’s more important to have or create things of value because they are worth more than lots of underwhelming versions. Whether it is business or aspects of our personal life this is a perception that can be applied to many things. One aspect that is a persistent balancing act of quality versus quantity is music.

It’s been a test to be absolutely comfortable with being alone. I thought I had mastered it yet this past month I’ve been very lonely. The feeling creeped up on me when I thought I was getting to a happier me. I’m naturally a loner and love being in my own space. Whether it’s staying in my bedroom for hours, going to the cinema, an art exhibition or out to eat, or for a walk- I don’t mind doing things by myself and prefer it most times. But the changes I’ve experienced in my life this year has made me feel more alone than ever.