Message From Shakellia!

"Supposing you have tried and failed again and again. You may have a fresh start any moment you choose, for this thing that we call “failure” is not the falling down, but the staying down." – Mary Pickford

Is it just me, or did 2010 fly by? Where did the time go? I had so many goals to accomplish during 2010 that just didn’t pan out the way I expected, or I didn’t even get to start them (one big goal included saving up for T&T Carnival). But I always keep in mind that everything happens for a reason and a season, and God allows things to happen exactly when we need them to. So when I feel like I’ve failed in some areas, I remind myself that with every experience I’ve had, it was an opportunity to grow, and I can always try again with fresh eyes. With a new perspective, I realize that I have indeed succeeded. I remain grateful for what I was able to accomplish, learn, and experience in 2010. And I know that all is well.

So as of right now, I will not be going to T&T Carnival for 2011, but that is only as of this moment. Who knows what God has in store for me? In time it will all make sense. Perhaps an opportunity will arise in which I will be going to perform my song “What Yuh Come Out For” at the Groovy Soca Monarch competition (one of my dreams). I choose to trust that in time it will all make sense. And through that trusting and surrender, I find peace.

May you all have a happy and safe holiday season, and a prosperous New Year filled with wonderful new experiences.

My Message to You:
Turn all of your “failures” around by changing your perspective and pressing forward.

Peace & Love,

Shakellia Augustine
Editor-In-Chief

Please Note: There will be exciting changes for Carnival Essence, LLC in 2011. New services and website updates. Be sure to check out the article entitled "What's New for Carnival Essence, LLC in 2011?"