Coconut oil diaries

by Krissy Garconnette (United States of America)

A leap into the unknown St Lucia

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Saint Lucian by birth, but “Caribbean” by choice. This is a series based on my personal experiences as a millennial Saint Lucian, riding the wave of cultural fusion within the Caribbean diaspora and defining what being “Caribbean” means to me (in my own “twice removed” sort of way). Series introduction covering culture Through the Eyes of a Modern Day, Caribbean Woman -and in every sense, I mean “Caribbean”. Let me formally introduce myself—I’m Krissy Garconnette. Saint Lucian by birth, but “Caribbean” by choice. This is a series based on my personal experiences as a millennial Saint Lucian, riding the wave of cultural fusion within the Caribbean diaspora and defining what being “Caribbean” means to me (in my own “twice removed” sort of way). Since I will be your personal tour guide through this journey, a formal introduction would seem fitting. Here’s the thing: I was born in Saint Lucia and raised in the States, bringing a couple of interesting experiences and memories that I hope to share with you all soon. In this series, I touch upon everything that is categorized under a broader cultural umbrella. I was born in Saint Lucia and raised in the States, bringing a couple of interesting experiences and memories that I hope to share with you all soon. In this series, I touch upon everything that is categorized under a broader cultural umbrella. Running through the a-z’s that defines “Caribbean” though my own creative depictions that will not be limited to writing but an inclusion of photography, poetry and even art.