Didn’t want to post this, because it makes it real.
Boss, colleague, friend, family.
You changed my entire life, by seeing something in me that I couldn’t. I’m so glad you knew how I felt. I’m so happy I told you a thousand times, including last week. I love you, Francois.
‘Thy Will Be Done, On Earth, As It Is In Heaven.’ While I may not understand, I must accept.
Thank you for the collective, consistent thoughts, prayers, words of encouragement.
Mom is no longer with us in body. She is forever with us in spirit.
I will love you forever, Ma.
Hi there. I often speak about the power of positive thought, and of prayer. So I’m asking you for a bit - well, a lot - of both. My Mom is in hospital because Covid has come her way. So please, if you’re a praying or positive person
Thank you so much❤️
So. How was YOUR work day? More to come (shirt logo will tell you courtesy of whom), but in the meantime, when yu see me, please to address me proper. It’s ‘Sim Ravers’ to you. Love the flexibility my work gives me to be my WHOLE self!
#LoveMyJob
#DexterityIsMyMiddleName
My Dad’s word to me, which is a word for all of us as we look to a New Year:
1. You’re a fighter
2. Your dreams are valid, even if people think you’re crazy
3. If you don’t jump, you won’t know
4. You are tough
5. Your steps are ordered
Full clip on IG
@simoneclarkecooper
Unpopular opinion? Perhaps. But divorce is not death. Sometimes, it’s actually the thing that can save your life. Toxicity kills. Stress kills. We were meant to be happy. I wish you happiness. If you’re suffering, I mean, suffering, that’s not what for better or worse means.
My apologies in advance, guys, but I’m not up to live tweeting tonight. I know you understand. But just to let you know there’s a great show lined up for you at 8:30 for the Season 7 premiere of
#SimSoulSessions
. Please watch and enjoy.
For every prayer said,
For every well wish,
For every word of encouragement,
For every call,
For every post,
For every whatsapp,
For every text,
I am grateful beyond words.
My family and I thank you for your support in our time of grief.
God bless you.
This is so beautiful. To watch
@Toniterp
go from ‘huh?’, to ‘wait a minute’, to ‘Oh my Gosh’, to ‘☺️☺️☺️’, to ‘wait, I’m working’, to ‘Jeez, I’m talking about myself’, to ‘thank you, thank you’, to ‘I’m still working’ is...awesome! Professional like whoa but dis one touch ar!👏🏼👏🏼
Hi everyone. Mom’s still in hospital & we continue to pray that she’ll be well & home soon. Hard to get information bc the system is under so much pressure. Please continue to pray for her, & all who are in hospital, & especially for our doctors & nurses 🙏🏽. Thank you❤️
She’s celebrating 45 years - FORTY-FIVE years - in media, today! Can I get a
#Wow
for this amazing woman, consummate professional great mentor & friend,
@FaeEllington
. Thank you, Aunty Fae, for your service & contribution to the industry, and consistent guidance!
So, yes, guys. A thing happened.
I’m so grateful,
@JamaicaChamber
. Thank you for this great honour. Entrepreneur of the Year for 2022. Big up an amazing Simspeak team, amazing sponsors and partners, and you guys, for believing in the dream. Ma, see? ❤️😊
Hi. I’ve often spoken about this but it’s clear you are not aware. Comments like this make me very, very angry. I’ve had three miscarriages. Understand, now? Never ask anyone else this question. Let this be a lesson. Don’t do it to anyone else. Please and thanks in advance.
Utter disbelief. He came back to work last week after four months away. I was so surprised &happy to see him that I hugged him so tight. One week ago. One week later, Harrow is gone. He knew from this interaction that I loved him. I’ll never forget him.
Sleep in peace, my friend.
I want to start typing, but let me blink away this tear and breathe.....
Ok - so this is the Boss and Bossette. Ma and Pa.
48 years ago today they tied the knot, and in all the years I’ve been around, they have shown me and my three siblings what love looks like.
Hey there, good, kind handsome man. It’s so clear why she loved you☺️. Today is your special day. It’s so very different today, but we still have reason to celebrate life! We’re wrapping you in love, Dad, and we love you more than words can say. Happy Birthday, my papa!❤️❤️
I wasn’t ready. This is surreal. But too real.
Only God knows what I’m to make of this, but I continue to lean on Him for strength.
My love to everyone who feels they’re living in the twilight zone this morning. One step at a time🙏🏽❤️
The harmonies. The instrumentation. He played that keyboard and operated that drum machine like he was born doing it. He would sit and meticulously mix each project. Days without sleep. Until it was pitch percent. Sleep well, Fresh Ear Boss. Super talented, Supacoop.
Guys! Remember I told you about the plantain chips I absolutely LOVE! Went to the supermarket today, and there she was! Aunty Desi, the magic hands behind the product! She says my tweet took off & she’s so grateful! She wanted to gift me a bag & I said nope! I’m buying!🤗😁
Special prayers up for Ibo and Joy Cooper, Arianne, Abean, Akiri, Aaron and Adam. Please pray for their strength, and peace, as they head into a very difficult day tomorrow. 🙏🏽🙏🏽
Lesson I’m learning first hand:
Grief.
Comes in waves.
And when you least expect it.
It’s ok.
Ride the waves.
Cry.
Scream.
Give in to it.
Let it out.
It’s ok,
To not be ok.
But it will eventually be ok.
Be patient with yourself.
Be gentle with yourself.
I - 😢
What a season!
God is Good.
Thank you, Jamaica Chamber of Commerce, for this nomination. I am honoured and humbled.
Congrats to my fellow nominees! Proud of ALL of us!
Guys. I’m not gonna cry. Although I have been, and still am. Happy, grateful tears!
Can you meet me Monday? Here? We have some
#Soulful
things to talk about! Bold, new space. No judgement . No shame.
@gracefoods
something soulful is simmering!
God is awesome!
Couldn’t love her any more. Best advice giver, storyteller, joke giver, supporter. Thanks for blessing my life with your friendship,
@DahliaHarris
. Happy Birthday! Love you!
Sherona cannot speak, when asked a question by Jordan Forte. Sherona, my darling, you are ALLL of us! Bless you, mama. We know this is extra special for you!
#ReggaeGirlz
#HistoryMakers
#SttikeHsrd
I dunno where 25 years went. Twenty. Five. One thing’s for sure. God is faithful. And I’m grateful. Thank you to those who have been there, and stayed on this journey with me. Love oonoo so much!❤️
Hey, Ma. Still feel you holding me. I know you’re there, watching. It’s hard, but we’re holding on, taking care of each other just as you would have expected, cause that’s what family does. Dad’s ok. Ryn’s beautiful and Noey…wow. We miss you sooo much. And will forever.
#OneYear
Prayers for the Cooper family, on the passing of the family matriarch, Joy, mere months after Arif’s passing. This is a tragic and trying time for Ibo, his children, grandchildren and family. Please keep them all in your prayers. Rest in peace, Mrs Coop. Love you. 🙏🏽
After a great session this morning, I thought the day couldn’t get better. Then I ran into former colleague, iconic broadcaster, Tony Patel🥰. All the
#JBC
memories came flooding right back. We owe this man so much for what he has done for this broadcast industry. Living legend.
Heard a story today of someone who bought a fake vaccination card. Then got COVID and almost died. Now suffering with long (haul) COVID and hoping to soon be at a ‘place’ where she can *actually* get the vaccine.
Turns out fake vaccination cards don’t actually protect you.
This is the hardest test I’ve ever faced, but never has my faith been so strong. I am encouraging someone today. Hold strain. Don’t give up. Don’t give up.
This was the morning. Shortly after she’d won. I held her hand at the end of the interview and I told her something BIG was about to happen and she should get ready. When the interview was done, she said ‘Something came over me when you said that.’ Guys - it seal from den!🙏🏽
‘Twas the day before Christmas and in a run to the store
Simone grabbed her child and ran through the door
Put on the lock then quickly sighed
The keys for the house were still inside…
Locked out, they are, in the middle of the day
Awaiting a locksmith to come their way😩
#AdAstra
#ICHS
#MacGirlMagic
First black woman to earn a PhD in Neuroscience at the University of Rochester. And yes, she is JAMAICAANN!🇯🇲🇯🇲🇯🇲🇯🇲🇯🇲🇯🇲🇯🇲🇯🇲🇯🇲🇯🇲🇯🇲🇯🇲🇯🇲🇯🇲🇯🇲🇯🇲🇯🇲🇯🇲🇯🇲🇯🇲🇯🇲🇯🇲🇯🇲🇯🇲🇯🇲🇯🇲🇯🇲🇯🇲🇯🇲🇯🇲
Dr Monique Mendes. Know her name!
Please spare a thought and send some positive energy to
@TVJGM
, who, along with her boys and the rest of the family, just laid their husband, father and loved one to rest. Prayers up for them all.
Claire, we are lifting you up. We are here for you.
Dr Bisasor-McKenzie seh 98% of people in hospital unvaccinated - having received no first or second dose. Somebody in the comments? "That's your opinion."
Lady stopped me just now. Declared, ‘I am 76 years old and you’re helping me in ways I can’t describe through your show. This is your gift, your path, your purpose. Don’t ever stop. May God’s favour be on you. I will keep you in prayer.’ I -
Hello, Monday! I’m so very happy to be here to see you today! I’ve suited up with a positive mindset. I’m grateful for all the opportunities you have lined up for me and ready to take advantage of all of them!
Photo:
@iamdashproductions
and Buzz Caribbean Lifestyle Magazine
My mama would be so proud. And she’d tell me to be proud of myself. And to give thanks. Well, I am. And I do.
Thank you,
@flairja
. It’s soaking in now and I feel really blessed and honoured.
Hi my twidder famileeee.....
Ef it’s not too much, aksin you to sen some positive energy my way, please and tanks? It’ll go a long way😊😊!
Appreciate it! ❤️
I have become so….calm, even tempered, accepting. If it is to happen, with hard work, it will, and if not, that’s fine too. I don’t know when I became this person, but honestly, I love this for me.
Only God Knows.
Sweet Nyla, you fought so well. Now, take your rest, babygirl. You have earned it.
May God grant your Mom and family peace and comfort during this incredibly difficult time.
Sleep well, Nyla 🙏🏽❤️🕊️
Rest In Peace, Harrow. Sweet, Eternal Peace. You earned it.
Grateful beyond words for this moment we shared a week ago. I’ll never forget it. I’ll never forget you.
Di one time mi get
#Nefril
fi go road, and we go watch
@DahliaHarris
, light guh weh eento di miggle a di production. WHOOOO can tell mi seh a nuh fi him fault?!
#Crossiz
!
We smiled through it, though! Harris, we enjoyed what we saw, and we’ll be back!❤️❤️❤️
How I’m entering 2021. Calm. In control. Centred. Positive. Peaceful and peace-filled. Don’t know what it will bring, but I know I’m equipped with what I need from the Source to carry me through. All is and will be well.
I wish you all a Happy New Year. Every blessing!
I’m grateful for the messaging we’re receiving from those in charge. Clear, comprehensive and very importantly, consistent. Everybody on the same page. Same messaging. Same talking points. Lots of reinforcement. Well done.
Aaryn: ‘Mom, people really want to know about your relationship status’….
Me: 😑 ‘Aaryn, what is my relationship status?’
Aaryn: ‘You’re as single as a Pringle’
Me: 😑😑😑😑😑
😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂
(She’s not wrong, tho😂)
Another day in JA. People hustling, nurses, doctors and other essential workers putting themselves on the front line and in harm’s way, and we’re concerned that the man leading the Health Ministry’s effort didn’t wear genkleman shoes to meet the Cuban contingent.
I’m done.
Had to bend down to be her height! But as we both know,
@djmillerJA
, it’s not the size, but the punch we pick! Congrats, my sister friend on 30 outstanding years as a best in class journo! You are a BOSS!
#RGGleanerLongServiceAwards