Since my early 20’s I’ve dreaded getting older and not much has changed.

This year I would turn 28 and was not excited about it at all, however, I decided to do something different for a change and visit another island in my sweet Bahamaland. I am so happy I did because I had the opportunity to experience island life at its best.

I’ve visited a few other islands but Abaco has always been special to me because my family is from there and after we moved to Freeport, I only spent summers until I was 13. Unfortunately, I haven’t been back since so my birthday was the perfect excuse to take a trip.

Nostalgia at its best; Abaco provided unmatched scenery with beautiful beaches and picturesque towns like Hope Town, Guana Cay and my childhood home town, Treasure Cay.

Staying at the Abaco Club at Winding Bay is what I would call ‘perfect seclusion’. It was the epitome of island luxury and made this trip even more spectacular. The beauty of the property was breathtaking with homes nestled into cliffs and sitting right on the beach. It was a sight to see!

I found so many new ‘favorite places’ I had to stop saying “this is my new favorite place”. From Pete’s Pub to Calypso Coffee House and Harbor’ Edge to the famous ‘Nippers’, each place I visited gave a fresh vibe with island flare.

Aside from the fun, I also reflected on my life as a 20 something; a time I believe we take for granted. I’ve spent so many years trying to grasp life’s lessons, along with feeling like I’m in constant transition. I kept asking myself when would it end? or why can’t I find some stability?

Truth is, I realized it wasn’t about stability at all. It was about finding a way to do things on my terms. Pulling up those big girl undies and doing things the way I want to do them.We spend so much time trying to achieve something or become successful, when do we find the time to just live? Enjoying every moment this life has blessed us with.

This trip helped me get back to life in the moment, no longer dreading the little time I have left in my 20’s.

As Mahatma Gandhi would have said, “Live as if you were to die tomorrow…”