What Happened to Summer?- A One Par Podcast S01E07
School was done, your friends were outside, and there was always something new to get into. Somewhere along the way, that version of summer disappeared. We grew up, got jobs, got responsibilities, and before we knew it, summer became just another season on the calendar.
In this episode of A One Par Podcast, I reflect on growing up in Jamaica, why adulthood changes our relationship with summer, how social media has made everything feel performative, and why so many hobbies eventually become side hustles. We also talk about productivity culture, community, work-life balance, and the importance of staying connected to the things we enjoy simply because they bring us joy.
(00:00) Intro
(01:45) What Happened to Summer?
(07:21) Bring Back Hobbies
(08:28) Performative Culture
(13:00) Overproductivity
(17:21) Hobbies Bring Freedom
(23:16) Jamaicans Love to Hustle
(26:16) We Need Community
(35:04) Work-Life Balance
(37:10) Community Is Not Convenient
(40:04) Share Your Hobbies
A One Par is a quick sitdown with me, Yannick Reid, where I share thoughts on creativity, technology, culture, and life in Jamaica from my unique and often nuanced perspective.
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