Mélange Travel & Lifestyle Magazine January 2018 | Page 403

Zenoushka
Meade
I
Miss St. Patrick’s Culture Queen 2016
Montserrat
n 1995, I was born to a loving,
academically-inclined, and overall
amazing woman, whom I call my
Mother. My earlier years were similar
to any other child. I played, laughed, had a shy
phase and a sibling who made it his mission
to live up to the little brother stereotype (lol).
I enjoyed growing up! In my secondary school
years I was very adventurous. I was involved in
after school activities and picked up the art of
drama and crafting, both of which I still enjoy.
I was also very independent. When I was 12,
I decided I wanted a part time job and I have
worked every day of my life since that day. Yes,
I worked while I was attending school, but only
on weekends, Christmas, Easter and summer
breaks.
At the age of 16, I start ed my tertiary education
at the Antigua and Barbuda Hospitality Training
institute, majoring in Resort Management.
Tourism has always been the love of my life,
hence my choice of studies. I am drawn to
tourism, like bees to honey. I am yet to establish
a career directly in the tourism industry but
I am working on it. Currently, I am pursing
a Bachelors in Project Management while
working for the government of Montserrat
and also at a digital media company, NUMBER
15 GRAPHICS.ANIMATION.VIDEO. To feed my
craving for service under tourism, I also work
part time at a delightful restaurant, Aqua
Seafood Bar and Grill. Basically, I am a work-o-
aholic by choice. I love to work hard and I get
satisfaction in knowing that I do everything to
the best of my ability.
In my 22 years of living, I have seen and learned
quite a bit. I have had good times, really good
times, rough times and out right terrible times.
Whether it’s been bad or good, I always find a
way to progress.
”
My life Motto is: Live, love, laugh and succeed!”
“If you ever looked at a brochure advertising a vacation location and thought how peaceful it must be, that’s
basically Montserrat. We live the authentic Caribbean lifestyle. Blue skies and seas, fresh air, vegetation
everywhere, polite people, little to no crime rate, no traffic, no stress, no worries. It’s an oasis with modern day
luxury. Before I lived in Montserrat, I was once a constant visitor. For me, the only time I can remember feeling
any ounce of sadness throughout those visits was when I had to leave to go back to Antigua. I fell head over
heels in love with Montserrat and I am now proud to call it home.” ~ Zenoushka