Nights Like This – Belladonna’s Flashlight

I vividly remember nights like this when the moon hung low in the sky, casting a soft, silver glow over everything it touched.

The air is warm and feels good on my skin, and the world seems to hold its breath in anticipation of something magical, a secret waiting to be revealed.

On nights like this, it feels like everything is possible like the ordinary rules of the world don’t apply. On nights like this, I remember walking through quiet streets, the sound of my footsteps echoing in the stillness, with only the occasional whisper of the soft, warm wind to break the silence.

Nights like this feel like secrets, whispered promises of adventure and mystery waiting just beyond the edge of the darkness.

On nights like this, I love walking along the beach with the warm water kissing my feet and the moon casting just enough light to guide me to a bakery that serves warm baked goods and coffee that smells like a dream.

As I walk closer to the cafe, I feel excitement building up inside of me, and when I opened the bakery door and saw the soft twinkling lights, I exhaled. And a soft smile was on my face.

As I sipped my coffee, I couldn’t help but be grateful for nights like this. These are the kind of nights that remind me to be still, appreciate who I am, and embrace the magic of the world around me. I’m filled with a deep sense of gratitude for these moments.

On nights like this, I get lost in my thoughts. As I bring the warm cup of coffee to my lips, my heart feels at peace. The world is slowing down, and there’s a hushed beauty to everything, a tranquility that envelops me.

On nights like this, if you’re willing to listen, the night will whisper secrets. It might be a reminder of a forgotten dream, a nudge towards a new path, or a reassurance that you’re exactly where you need to be. These secrets lead to peace, inspiration, and the promise of endless possibilities!

You could have chosen any blog to read, but you chose mine, and I’m honored!

Source: Nights Like This – Belladonna’s Flashlight

Opportunity for youth: contribute to the Caribbean Youth Climate Manifesto 2024 – Petchary’s Blog

There are several opportunities floating around for young Caribbean journalists, writers, and advocates – and deadlines are coming up fast. Today is International Youth Day, by the way.

Writers who are Gen Z (born 1997 to 2012, although these dates seem to vary slightly) and Gen Alpha (born early 2010s upwards) – this opportunity is for you, from the Journal of Caribbean Environmental Sciences and Renewable Energy (CESaRE) in collaboration with The Cropper Foundation. Let your voice be heard! Deadline is Friday, August 16, 2024. So hurry up and fill out the application form here. The focus is on the 17 UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Here are a few more details below:

This is a call for youth advocates, across the Caribbean to write for the Caribbean Youth Climate Manifesto 2024……📢📢📢📢

We would like to hear about your passions, challenges and experiences in the climate space and its effects on your home countries and are looking for Gen Z and Gen Alpha youth advocates from each country to gather input from their “Climate Constituents” and collaborate with other youth advocate representives from other countries to write a piece (300-500 words) long around SDGs specific topics.

Even if you are not chosen as a youth advocate country representative, we are still considering persons to be part of the country’s overall voice as well as supporting the SDGs as a whole. All voices will be represented!

Source: Opportunity for youth: contribute to the Caribbean Youth Climate Manifesto 2024 – Petchary’s Blog