What started as a humble movie review blog during the pandemic, has since then evolved into the escapism focused Entertainment and Lifestyle blog you see before you. After attending the Frozen 2 movie premiere in LA, I quit my job as an After School Director to dive into blogging full time because I needed something that brought me more joy! But after a year of unemployment, I realized that as a single mom, with a little broke bestie, I also needed ... money? (Who knew!)

So I dived back into work, and spent the next few years focused on helping my students graduate high school with a decent education, and a better outlook on life. But all work and no play, makes Jackiana a dull girl so ... I started the blog back up and became a certified yapper. Now I write about movies, drinks, food, fun experiences, and all of life's precious moments that remind us that while yes, adulthood is ghetto, it can also be beautiful if we carve out time to enjoy it.

Of course, as a film critic (NYFCO member + Cherry Picker Approved), I still love attending advanced movie screenings, film festivals, and movie premieres — but I no longer ignore all the other experiences in life that bring me joy. From hidden restaurants, weekend getaways, and fantasy reads to theme parks and sporting events, I’m always on the hunt for the next shiny thing that will make me happy. And I’m writing about it here, so you too can escape adulthood without losing your sanity — whether that’s with your friends, your loved ones, or on a much-needed solo adventure.