People who are unreliable annoy the hell out of me.
Does anyone have a "friend" who you can never count on to do anything? I mean, nothing at all.
It's always "Yeah man, mi ago deal wid dat fi yu man, mi jus busy, yu know di vibes".
I think... correction: I am a reliable person, one that any friend can depend on. I know how important it is to live up to someone' s expectations no matter how small. One of the worst things in life is disappointment. I have taken an approach of "every disappointment is for a good" but it doesn't detract from the feeling of emptiness that one feels when they are disappointed.
Just wanted to get that off my chest.
More time.
Tuesday, December 28, 2004
Friday, December 24, 2004
Plagiarism At Its Best!!!
Three Names You Go By: Nicky, Neeks, Nioks
Three Screennames You Have: CoolDestiny, Flavababe, Babylicious
Three Things You Like About Yourself: Optimism, wit, sense of committment (and Patience ... that's 4)
Three Things You Dislike About Yourself: Irritability, Suspicious, my stomach
Three Parts of Your Heritage: Jamaica, Jamaica, Jamaica
Three Things That Scare You: Loneliness, Cancer, Cockroaches
Three of Your Everyday Essentials: MUSIC, toothbrush, cell phone
Three Things You Are Wearing Right Now: White thongs, Columbian Emeralds bracelet (50% off!!), Honey-coloured contacts
Three of Your Favorite Bands/Artists (at the moment): Maroon 5, Madonna, Tami Chin
Three of Your Favorite Songs at Present: Sunday Morning, The Reason, Goody Good
Three New Things You Want to Try in the Next 12 Months: Thai food, rally driving, Having a Baby
Three Things You Want in a Relationship (love is a given): Respect, Appreciation, Communication
Two Truths and a Lie: I'm in love, I'm a hopeless romantic, I hate Sex.
Three Physical Things About the Opposite Sex (or same) That Appeal to You: Luscious Lips, cute ass, strong arms
Three Things You Just Can’t Do: Be mean to people, take addictive drugs, take advantage of others
Three of Your Favorite Hobbies: Listening to Music, Reading, Pleasure ...
Three Things You Want to do Really Badly Right Now: Leave work, Make love, Make more love
Three Careers You’re Considering: Advertising Executive, Therapist, Movie/Book Critic
Three Kids’ Names: Girls: Christanya, Jeniel, Imani. Boys: Dominic, Jovante, Adrian
Three Things You Want to Do Before You Die: European cruise, Have a family, Own a yacht.
Three People You Want to Take this Quiz: Lady Serendipity, BabyBlueLee, Regular Girl
Three Screennames You Have: CoolDestiny, Flavababe, Babylicious
Three Things You Like About Yourself: Optimism, wit, sense of committment (and Patience ... that's 4)
Three Things You Dislike About Yourself: Irritability, Suspicious, my stomach
Three Parts of Your Heritage: Jamaica, Jamaica, Jamaica
Three Things That Scare You: Loneliness, Cancer, Cockroaches
Three of Your Everyday Essentials: MUSIC, toothbrush, cell phone
Three Things You Are Wearing Right Now: White thongs, Columbian Emeralds bracelet (50% off!!), Honey-coloured contacts
Three of Your Favorite Bands/Artists (at the moment): Maroon 5, Madonna, Tami Chin
Three of Your Favorite Songs at Present: Sunday Morning, The Reason, Goody Good
Three New Things You Want to Try in the Next 12 Months: Thai food, rally driving, Having a Baby
Three Things You Want in a Relationship (love is a given): Respect, Appreciation, Communication
Two Truths and a Lie: I'm in love, I'm a hopeless romantic, I hate Sex.
Three Physical Things About the Opposite Sex (or same) That Appeal to You: Luscious Lips, cute ass, strong arms
Three Things You Just Can’t Do: Be mean to people, take addictive drugs, take advantage of others
Three of Your Favorite Hobbies: Listening to Music, Reading, Pleasure ...
Three Things You Want to do Really Badly Right Now: Leave work, Make love, Make more love
Three Careers You’re Considering: Advertising Executive, Therapist, Movie/Book Critic
Three Kids’ Names: Girls: Christanya, Jeniel, Imani. Boys: Dominic, Jovante, Adrian
Three Things You Want to Do Before You Die: European cruise, Have a family, Own a yacht.
Three People You Want to Take this Quiz: Lady Serendipity, BabyBlueLee, Regular Girl
Happy Yuletide
Well, it is that time of year again.
First of all, let me say that most of the people who "know" me, will tell you that this is my least favourite time of the year. Having been brought up in a 7th Day adventist home, the excitement surrounding Christmas was never present. However, as an adult, I still find the celebration of Christmas to be so pagan that I'm happy to not be caught up in the whirlwind fanfare of this Yuletide season.
However, my significant other loves Christmas! Preparations and plans for this time of year start from early November. With me being away for so long, it put a damper on things somewhat since I'm a very important part of his Christmas. I find myself now since I've been with him that I am indulging in some aspects of the celebration. This will be our 4th Christmas together and it is one of the most special times we share.
I am very opposed to the paganistic behaviour of some members of society who just see this as a time to take advantage and exploit every situation to the fullest. Merchants who increase their prices to astronomical level (I blame us shoppers for falling into the trap every single year), the scams to swindle people out of their christmas money (some who don't have much to begin with) among other activities that make the holiday commercialized and disgusting.
Neverless, since I will spend Christmas away from my home (since there really isn't any Christmas there), I intned to enjoy it to the max. I think I am now getting in to the Spirit of Christmas on a simple level (you all should know I'm all about simplicity).
Happy Yuletide to each and every one. Remember CHRISTmas for what it is supposed to represent.
Merry Christmas guys!!
First of all, let me say that most of the people who "know" me, will tell you that this is my least favourite time of the year. Having been brought up in a 7th Day adventist home, the excitement surrounding Christmas was never present. However, as an adult, I still find the celebration of Christmas to be so pagan that I'm happy to not be caught up in the whirlwind fanfare of this Yuletide season.
However, my significant other loves Christmas! Preparations and plans for this time of year start from early November. With me being away for so long, it put a damper on things somewhat since I'm a very important part of his Christmas. I find myself now since I've been with him that I am indulging in some aspects of the celebration. This will be our 4th Christmas together and it is one of the most special times we share.
I am very opposed to the paganistic behaviour of some members of society who just see this as a time to take advantage and exploit every situation to the fullest. Merchants who increase their prices to astronomical level (I blame us shoppers for falling into the trap every single year), the scams to swindle people out of their christmas money (some who don't have much to begin with) among other activities that make the holiday commercialized and disgusting.
Neverless, since I will spend Christmas away from my home (since there really isn't any Christmas there), I intned to enjoy it to the max. I think I am now getting in to the Spirit of Christmas on a simple level (you all should know I'm all about simplicity).
Happy Yuletide to each and every one. Remember CHRISTmas for what it is supposed to represent.
Merry Christmas guys!!
Wednesday, December 22, 2004
HOME!
Wow! I'm back home after a long ordeal that felt like a trip to Europe! I'll write about that later.
For now, I'm glad to be home.
Back at work .. Stress already!
No Place like home.
For now, I'm glad to be home.
Back at work .. Stress already!
No Place like home.
Tuesday, December 07, 2004
Priorities-Comments-Countdown
Priorities change in our life based on its events.
No comments on the "controversial" blogs. Did I step on some corns or are they just not "comment worthy"?? I like confrontation and controversy.
10 Days To Go!!!
More Time.
No comments on the "controversial" blogs. Did I step on some corns or are they just not "comment worthy"?? I like confrontation and controversy.
10 Days To Go!!!
More Time.
Monday, November 29, 2004
I Love Advertisements!
How weird must a person be to actually prefer commercials to watching whatever TV Show is on? I love advertisements. My love for advertisements is something that started when I was a child. On numerous occasions my parents have told me of advertisements I loved as a child. One of them was an advertisement for a stout (forget the name right now) but the slogan was “Power in a McKeson Stout”. I would dance in front of the TV and sing along to the jingle … all when I was only 2 years old. That love for advertisements has grown with me to this day. I am one you will hear singing the commercials out loud or singing along with them when they air on radio or TV. As a career goal, I want to work in the field of Advertising.
Now, Christmas is always a time when companies go all out for their commercials. I must say at this point that I have always found local ads to be quite atrocious. Although they have a “Jamaican Flavour”, I personally don’t find them as creative as they can be or effective as they should be. In more recent times, there have been attempts to improve on the quality of local advertisements. However, I still think they leave much to be desired and that is a motivator for me to become the pioneer of local ads someday.
So I speak primarily of ads seen on Cable TV. One of my favourite ads so far this Christmas is the Old Navy commercials that mimic the Christmas carol “Jingle Bells”. I just find them to be so witty, to the point and really aim at reaching the appropriate audience, which is the purpose of an Advertisement. I’ve seen 2 so far, one for the Performance Fleece ($15.00 up) and Old Navy Sweaters …
Some of my favourite ads are: Capital One, Your Credit Card company (Identity theft), Orbit Sugar Free Gum, DiscoverCard, MasterCard, VISA, Elidel, Progressive. My list could go on and on and on.
When I grow up (smile) I want to be an Advertising Executive. Any influential people at prestigious Marketing/Advertising firms reading this blog and would like to hire me???
Now, Christmas is always a time when companies go all out for their commercials. I must say at this point that I have always found local ads to be quite atrocious. Although they have a “Jamaican Flavour”, I personally don’t find them as creative as they can be or effective as they should be. In more recent times, there have been attempts to improve on the quality of local advertisements. However, I still think they leave much to be desired and that is a motivator for me to become the pioneer of local ads someday.
So I speak primarily of ads seen on Cable TV. One of my favourite ads so far this Christmas is the Old Navy commercials that mimic the Christmas carol “Jingle Bells”. I just find them to be so witty, to the point and really aim at reaching the appropriate audience, which is the purpose of an Advertisement. I’ve seen 2 so far, one for the Performance Fleece ($15.00 up) and Old Navy Sweaters …
Some of my favourite ads are: Capital One, Your Credit Card company (Identity theft), Orbit Sugar Free Gum, DiscoverCard, MasterCard, VISA, Elidel, Progressive. My list could go on and on and on.
When I grow up (smile) I want to be an Advertising Executive. Any influential people at prestigious Marketing/Advertising firms reading this blog and would like to hire me???
Sunday, November 28, 2004
Real Beauty Is On The Inside
Lady Serendipity did a post on UPN’s America’s Next Top Model, and it has prompted my post on the overall concept of beauty in the modern world.
In the 18th – 19th Century, beauty in women was measured by their Voluptuousness evidenced in artwork by several famous artists (think DaVinci, Picasso … not quite sure of their names – I was never good at Art). Women were painted with wide hips, large bottoms and breasts the size of grapefruits. These women were considered the most beautiful at that time. As culture has evolved, beauty is now measured by how thin a woman is. Note, that men are not measured with the same yardstick as women – the double standards we live with.
It seems that models – both beauty and fashion – have been getting thinner and thinner with each passing year. I’m surprised that we can still see them! The portrayal of beauty by magazines such as Vogue, Cosmopolitan, etc. has been the cause of trauma in many teenage girls who have turned to a life of Bulimia and Anorexia in at attempt to be “beautiful” by society’s standards. There have also been reports of suicide by girls considered “fat” by their peers.
As a plus sized woman (and a very sexy one if I may say so myself), I have observed friends battle the bulge in every way from dieting ridiculously to bulimia to becoming addicted to jogging. I was once accused of being Anorexic and I could not see how this could be possible given my weight. I have a weird stomach and a weird appetite. I can go days without eating simply because I just don’t feel hungry. And then there is a time when I’ll eat a good healthy meal! I have been on a drive to eat more healthy meals and try to exercise but it is primarily with a view to being healthy. Losing weight in the process will be a bonus for me. Ideally, I would like to lose 40-50lbs and while I may still be considered “fat” if I achieve that goal, I will be totally comfortable at that weight (don’t even think I’m gonna tell you what that is). However, I love myself so much and am happy with the way I am. It’s me and if I don’t appreciate me for who I am, then no one else will.
I learnt a long time ago that you should not judge a book by its cover. My post “You Can’t Tell By Looking” spoke of one aspect of this. It is not rare that you come across a person who is not beautiful by society’s standards but has the most beautiful personality you have ever come across. I’ve experienced this personally. The popular saying is that people who are physically challenged in whatever way try to make up for that deficiency by having a wonderful personality. Whether this is true or fiction is up for debate. However, how many times have we met someone of the same or opposite sex, who is physically beautiful by society’s standards - for a woman, it means having stats of 34-24-36 and for a man it is being tall, dark, handsome and muscular – and these people turn out to be the most annoying, disgusting, arrogant, obnoxious, bitchy person you have ever met in your life? I’m sure we can all say more than once. It is my belief in some cases that persons who are considered beautiful thinks it gives them the right to take advantage of others, belittle them and treat them in a condescending manner. If they think that makes them beautiful, in my eyes, that makes them more ugly than any person they think to be so.
What needs to happen is that persons who are not “living up” to the expectation of society by virtue of their appearance need to say to hell with the world! They need to have a high level of confidence, self esteem and love themselves for who they are. It is only when we love ourselves that others will love us. By being “comfortable in our skin” we will maintain a level of sanity and happiness to survive in this double standard world that we live in.
In the 18th – 19th Century, beauty in women was measured by their Voluptuousness evidenced in artwork by several famous artists (think DaVinci, Picasso … not quite sure of their names – I was never good at Art). Women were painted with wide hips, large bottoms and breasts the size of grapefruits. These women were considered the most beautiful at that time. As culture has evolved, beauty is now measured by how thin a woman is. Note, that men are not measured with the same yardstick as women – the double standards we live with.
It seems that models – both beauty and fashion – have been getting thinner and thinner with each passing year. I’m surprised that we can still see them! The portrayal of beauty by magazines such as Vogue, Cosmopolitan, etc. has been the cause of trauma in many teenage girls who have turned to a life of Bulimia and Anorexia in at attempt to be “beautiful” by society’s standards. There have also been reports of suicide by girls considered “fat” by their peers.
As a plus sized woman (and a very sexy one if I may say so myself), I have observed friends battle the bulge in every way from dieting ridiculously to bulimia to becoming addicted to jogging. I was once accused of being Anorexic and I could not see how this could be possible given my weight. I have a weird stomach and a weird appetite. I can go days without eating simply because I just don’t feel hungry. And then there is a time when I’ll eat a good healthy meal! I have been on a drive to eat more healthy meals and try to exercise but it is primarily with a view to being healthy. Losing weight in the process will be a bonus for me. Ideally, I would like to lose 40-50lbs and while I may still be considered “fat” if I achieve that goal, I will be totally comfortable at that weight (don’t even think I’m gonna tell you what that is). However, I love myself so much and am happy with the way I am. It’s me and if I don’t appreciate me for who I am, then no one else will.
I learnt a long time ago that you should not judge a book by its cover. My post “You Can’t Tell By Looking” spoke of one aspect of this. It is not rare that you come across a person who is not beautiful by society’s standards but has the most beautiful personality you have ever come across. I’ve experienced this personally. The popular saying is that people who are physically challenged in whatever way try to make up for that deficiency by having a wonderful personality. Whether this is true or fiction is up for debate. However, how many times have we met someone of the same or opposite sex, who is physically beautiful by society’s standards - for a woman, it means having stats of 34-24-36 and for a man it is being tall, dark, handsome and muscular – and these people turn out to be the most annoying, disgusting, arrogant, obnoxious, bitchy person you have ever met in your life? I’m sure we can all say more than once. It is my belief in some cases that persons who are considered beautiful thinks it gives them the right to take advantage of others, belittle them and treat them in a condescending manner. If they think that makes them beautiful, in my eyes, that makes them more ugly than any person they think to be so.
What needs to happen is that persons who are not “living up” to the expectation of society by virtue of their appearance need to say to hell with the world! They need to have a high level of confidence, self esteem and love themselves for who they are. It is only when we love ourselves that others will love us. By being “comfortable in our skin” we will maintain a level of sanity and happiness to survive in this double standard world that we live in.
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