I'm just feeling in a foul mood right now. No really good reason. No, I'm not PMSing or anything. Had a wonderful weekend as well, so I don't know why I'm feeling like this. I'm at work... that could possibly be it. Lately I have just not been feeling the same level of enthusiasm I used to feel about work. I still keep my standard up for sure but it just isn't the same. I'm doing it because I have to and not because I want to or enjoy it. I do enjoy my work but feel that it is time for me to move on to an area that can challenge me a bit more. Something more in my line of interest. I am just not sure if I'll get the opportunity to really explore my creative side in this organisation.
I always say that you must motivate yourself and I have been doing a lot of that lately. I feel so pressured at times and I just hate having to tell people what to do especially when they should already know. It pisses me off big time. It's like I have to think for them and basically do their work. Maybe I should demand 10% of their salary every month to compensate for all of their work that I do. I don't know.
Maybe this is a sign that I need a change again. Whether it means to get a new job or start going back to school again .... only time will tell.
Some cheering up please ..... I'm feeling for it today! Big Time!
Monday, September 20, 2004
Friday, September 17, 2004
A Little About Me :)
1.WHAT IS YOUR NAME? Nioka
2. WHAT COLOR PANTS ARE YOU WEARING? Black
3. WHAT ARE YOU LISTENING TO RIGHT NOW? The Whirrr of the fan
4. WHAT ARE THE LAST 4 DIGITS OF YOUR PHONE NUMBER? 7611
5. WHAT WAS THE LAST THING YOU ATE? Chewy Granola Strawberry Yogurt
6. IF YOU WERE A CRAYON, WHAT COLOR WOULD YOU BE? Plum
7. HOW IS THE WEATHER RIGHT NOW? HOT!!!!
8. LAST PERSON YOU TALKED TO ON THE PHONE? Olney
9. THE FIRST THING YOU NOTICE ABOUT THE OPPOSITE SEX? Lips man .... those lips
10. DO YOU LIKE THE PERSON WHO SENT YOU THIS? I like her a lot!
11. HOW ARE YOU TODAY? Easy Like Sunday Morning
12. FAVORITE DRINK? Tropicana Tropical Fruit Punch
13. FAVORITE ALCOHOLIC DRINK? Rum Cream
14. FAVORITE SPORTS? Swimming
15. HAIR COLOR? Black
16. EYE COLOR? Brown
17. DO YOU WEAR CONTACTS? Honey when I'm feeling realllly fun!!!
18. SIBLINGS AND THEIR AGES? No siblings :(
19. FAVORITE MONTH? May
20. FAVORITE FOOD? Chinese
21. LAST MOVIE YOU WATCHED? I robot
22. FAVORITE DAY OF THE YEAR? May 14 (so cliche it ain't even funny)
23. ARE YOU TOO SHY TO ASK SOMEONE OUT? Nope
24. SCARY MOVIES OR HAPPY ENDINGS BETTER? Happy endings with all the tears and shit!!
25. SUMMER OR WINTER? Summer.... winter? What winter??
26. HUGS OR KISSES? Hugs, Kisses and a whole lot more!
27. RELATIONSHIPS OR ONE NIGHT STANDS? Relationships!
28. CHOCOLATE OR VANILLA? Chocolate with Vanilla swirls
29. DO YOU WANT YOUR FRIENDS TO COMMENT? For sure
30. WHO IS MOST LIKELY TO RESPOND? Hhhhhmmmmm
31. WHO IS LEAST LIKELY TO RESPOND? Everyone
32. LIVING ARRANGEMENTS? Ok.
33. WHAT BOOKS ARE YOU READING? Aaahhh ..... The Triads
34. WHAT'S ON YOUR MOUSE PAD? Durex Condoms
35. FAVORITE BOARD GAME? Pictionary/Scrabble
36. WHAT DID YOU DO LAST NIGHT? Slept
37. FAVORITE SMELLS? Vanilla scented candles
38. WHAT IS THE FIRST THING YOU THINK OF WHEN YOU WAKE UP IN THE MORNING? My baby ..... ain't that sweet!!!??
2. WHAT COLOR PANTS ARE YOU WEARING? Black
3. WHAT ARE YOU LISTENING TO RIGHT NOW? The Whirrr of the fan
4. WHAT ARE THE LAST 4 DIGITS OF YOUR PHONE NUMBER? 7611
5. WHAT WAS THE LAST THING YOU ATE? Chewy Granola Strawberry Yogurt
6. IF YOU WERE A CRAYON, WHAT COLOR WOULD YOU BE? Plum
7. HOW IS THE WEATHER RIGHT NOW? HOT!!!!
8. LAST PERSON YOU TALKED TO ON THE PHONE? Olney
9. THE FIRST THING YOU NOTICE ABOUT THE OPPOSITE SEX? Lips man .... those lips
10. DO YOU LIKE THE PERSON WHO SENT YOU THIS? I like her a lot!
11. HOW ARE YOU TODAY? Easy Like Sunday Morning
12. FAVORITE DRINK? Tropicana Tropical Fruit Punch
13. FAVORITE ALCOHOLIC DRINK? Rum Cream
14. FAVORITE SPORTS? Swimming
15. HAIR COLOR? Black
16. EYE COLOR? Brown
17. DO YOU WEAR CONTACTS? Honey when I'm feeling realllly fun!!!
18. SIBLINGS AND THEIR AGES? No siblings :(
19. FAVORITE MONTH? May
20. FAVORITE FOOD? Chinese
21. LAST MOVIE YOU WATCHED? I robot
22. FAVORITE DAY OF THE YEAR? May 14 (so cliche it ain't even funny)
23. ARE YOU TOO SHY TO ASK SOMEONE OUT? Nope
24. SCARY MOVIES OR HAPPY ENDINGS BETTER? Happy endings with all the tears and shit!!
25. SUMMER OR WINTER? Summer.... winter? What winter??
26. HUGS OR KISSES? Hugs, Kisses and a whole lot more!
27. RELATIONSHIPS OR ONE NIGHT STANDS? Relationships!
28. CHOCOLATE OR VANILLA? Chocolate with Vanilla swirls
29. DO YOU WANT YOUR FRIENDS TO COMMENT? For sure
30. WHO IS MOST LIKELY TO RESPOND? Hhhhhmmmmm
31. WHO IS LEAST LIKELY TO RESPOND? Everyone
32. LIVING ARRANGEMENTS? Ok.
33. WHAT BOOKS ARE YOU READING? Aaahhh ..... The Triads
34. WHAT'S ON YOUR MOUSE PAD? Durex Condoms
35. FAVORITE BOARD GAME? Pictionary/Scrabble
36. WHAT DID YOU DO LAST NIGHT? Slept
37. FAVORITE SMELLS? Vanilla scented candles
38. WHAT IS THE FIRST THING YOU THINK OF WHEN YOU WAKE UP IN THE MORNING? My baby ..... ain't that sweet!!!??
Tuesday, September 14, 2004
The "Calm" After The Storm
Well, for the most part we have made it through Hurricane Ivan, allbeit in several pieces. The island suffered much damage which I saw first hand this morning on my drive to work.
Now, during the Hurricane, the scum of the earth and scavengers of mankind sought to feed their own benefits. The looters had a ball. The residents of a place called Caribbean Terrace in Harbour View I gather, were forced out of their homes when the sea came and took away the entire structure - yes, concrete structures floated about like toy boats in a bathtub. After they were given evacuation notice, within hours there were news reports of looters, making off with the belongings of these people in a desperate situation. How Sad! Very Sad indeed! :( There were also reports of looting at major car dealerships in Kingston, furniture stores, pharmacies and supermarkets just to name a few. When will we get out of this mentality of taking advantage of an unfortunate situation? In the middle of disaster, there is war brewing down town, shooting and death - in aid of what? Only the Lord himself knows.
There are several families left homeless, most of us waterless, lightless and a few of us telephone-less. CWJ got lots of praises this time around as they were one of the first utilities to go down during Hurricane Gilbert in 1988.
All that can be heard of is loss - loss of life, loss of property, loss of revenue. 16 years after Hurricane Gilbert, there are persons who still have not yet recovered fully from its unslaught. What of them now that Ivan the Terrible has left its mark on Jamaica?
As we begin to pick up the pieces, it will take us a very long time to get back on our feet. One good thing is that water and electricity has already been restored to some areas and this is something to be commended. Although, I am not one of the fortunate few, it is still evidence that much preparation was put into this disaster. We learnt much from Gilbert.
Once again, we must give God thanks for keeping his guiding hand over our island home and keeping us save. It could have been a lot worse and we ask further for his guidance as we recover from this terrible travesty.
More time.
Now, during the Hurricane, the scum of the earth and scavengers of mankind sought to feed their own benefits. The looters had a ball. The residents of a place called Caribbean Terrace in Harbour View I gather, were forced out of their homes when the sea came and took away the entire structure - yes, concrete structures floated about like toy boats in a bathtub. After they were given evacuation notice, within hours there were news reports of looters, making off with the belongings of these people in a desperate situation. How Sad! Very Sad indeed! :( There were also reports of looting at major car dealerships in Kingston, furniture stores, pharmacies and supermarkets just to name a few. When will we get out of this mentality of taking advantage of an unfortunate situation? In the middle of disaster, there is war brewing down town, shooting and death - in aid of what? Only the Lord himself knows.
There are several families left homeless, most of us waterless, lightless and a few of us telephone-less. CWJ got lots of praises this time around as they were one of the first utilities to go down during Hurricane Gilbert in 1988.
All that can be heard of is loss - loss of life, loss of property, loss of revenue. 16 years after Hurricane Gilbert, there are persons who still have not yet recovered fully from its unslaught. What of them now that Ivan the Terrible has left its mark on Jamaica?
As we begin to pick up the pieces, it will take us a very long time to get back on our feet. One good thing is that water and electricity has already been restored to some areas and this is something to be commended. Although, I am not one of the fortunate few, it is still evidence that much preparation was put into this disaster. We learnt much from Gilbert.
Once again, we must give God thanks for keeping his guiding hand over our island home and keeping us save. It could have been a lot worse and we ask further for his guidance as we recover from this terrible travesty.
More time.
Wednesday, September 08, 2004
Ivan The Terrible
For those who have been following the Hurricanes this season will no doubt by now be aware that Hurricane Ivan is heading for Jamaica. Here is the link that shows the path of Hurricane Ivan:
http://www.weather.com/maps/news/atlstorm9/projectedpath_large.html
Now, anyone who was here during Hurricane Gilbert will remember the devastation, destruction and "destitution" that followed. By destitution, I mean - NO LIGHT, NO WATER, NO TELEPHONE! No light meant no ice, no ice cream, no ice-cold anything. At that time, a Cold Red Stripe Beer was a luxury which was had at a prime price of J$80 a bottle - almost twice the normal retail value!
Again, we are forced to prepare for the unslaught of this act of God, Force of Nature ... and of course, it is so commercial it ain't funny. All the supermarkets, wholesales, computer repairmen and anyone in the business of supplying disaster relief items, are right about now licking their fingers and watching the dollars flow and the sales increase. $$$$$ is all there are seeing before their eyes and hearing "ching ching" in their ears. It is no longer about caring for mankind, being your brother's keeper. It is all about what you can get out of a situation. Yeah, yeah, I'm all for businesses making a profit but not at the expense of people who do not have a choice. No doubt, the prices for the well needed items - batteries, candles, canned foods, etc., will increase by at least J$10 before today is out in preparation for the arrival of "Ivan the Terrible" on Friday.
When will the world stop being so commercial? Everything has now become all about how much money I can make, how much I can get out of people and how I can make myself better. Don't get me wrong. There is absolutely nothing wrong with wanting to be better financially and to achieve a certain status. However, to what extent are people willing to sacrifice their soul and sanity do to this? It cannot be sweet victory knowing that you achieved well at the expense of someone else. No matter what, we should always try to do good to all around us. As is stated in my profile, All we need is love.
http://www.weather.com/maps/news/atlstorm9/projectedpath_large.html
Now, anyone who was here during Hurricane Gilbert will remember the devastation, destruction and "destitution" that followed. By destitution, I mean - NO LIGHT, NO WATER, NO TELEPHONE! No light meant no ice, no ice cream, no ice-cold anything. At that time, a Cold Red Stripe Beer was a luxury which was had at a prime price of J$80 a bottle - almost twice the normal retail value!
Again, we are forced to prepare for the unslaught of this act of God, Force of Nature ... and of course, it is so commercial it ain't funny. All the supermarkets, wholesales, computer repairmen and anyone in the business of supplying disaster relief items, are right about now licking their fingers and watching the dollars flow and the sales increase. $$$$$ is all there are seeing before their eyes and hearing "ching ching" in their ears. It is no longer about caring for mankind, being your brother's keeper. It is all about what you can get out of a situation. Yeah, yeah, I'm all for businesses making a profit but not at the expense of people who do not have a choice. No doubt, the prices for the well needed items - batteries, candles, canned foods, etc., will increase by at least J$10 before today is out in preparation for the arrival of "Ivan the Terrible" on Friday.
When will the world stop being so commercial? Everything has now become all about how much money I can make, how much I can get out of people and how I can make myself better. Don't get me wrong. There is absolutely nothing wrong with wanting to be better financially and to achieve a certain status. However, to what extent are people willing to sacrifice their soul and sanity do to this? It cannot be sweet victory knowing that you achieved well at the expense of someone else. No matter what, we should always try to do good to all around us. As is stated in my profile, All we need is love.
Tuesday, September 07, 2004
Disappointment
It is with great sadness that I write this blog. Is it that I have too much time on my hands or that I just think that everyone should have something to blog about???
I have been checking all the blogs I have in my favourites list - and nothing! Nothing I say! It is so sad :( ... I've been checking in vain, only to see the same thing I saw there last time I checked. What's happening with you guys? I miss reading! C'Mon .... please ... please .... blog for crying out loud!!! Damn!
I have been checking all the blogs I have in my favourites list - and nothing! Nothing I say! It is so sad :( ... I've been checking in vain, only to see the same thing I saw there last time I checked. What's happening with you guys? I miss reading! C'Mon .... please ... please .... blog for crying out loud!!! Damn!
Sunday, August 29, 2004
Pissed, Pampered, Pooped!
I'm sure you must all be wondering what kind of a heck title is that for a blog! Well, that about sums up the last three (3) days for me.
Pissed
While on my way to work in Montego Bay on Thursday, an asshole was overtaking three (3) cars on a corner, coming headway for me. I swerved out of him and sent my scar into a 180 degree spin in the road, which left me facing in the opposite direction to where I was going. I was in a bit of shock at first at what had actually happened. Two (2) gentlemen came out of their car and asked me if I was ok, told me that there was no damage to my car and actually helped me to get back on the road. Just when I was thinking that there are good people in the world, I discovered much to my distress that they had made off with my bank-assigned cell phone! Yes! In the middle of my plight, they made off with the instrument, no doubt hoping to make a quick sale of about J$2,500.00. How despicable! So you can imagine how pissed I was.
So, I made my way to Montego Bay and then Negril to do my assigned task and did not finish each evening until 8:36 and 9:42 respectively!
Pampered
Then .... the long drive back! Everyone knows that I love to drive. It is almost therapeutic for me and even though there are so many assholes on the road, I still enjoy the experience of driving in Jamaica. Traveling out of town is an absolute pleasure for me, viewing the landscape, the greens and the lovely blues of the sea is just breathtaking! Jamaica is one beautiful island. I wonder why people opt to take honey moons in the states or even another caribbean island when the beauty of our island home by far surpasses any other Caribbean island I have ever been to ... and even moreso the USA.
Anyway, I came home to loving arms who were so happy to see me that it took all the unpleasantries from the days' events. I was indeed pampered.
Pooped!
After that, the fatigue of the 2 days finally set it. I've been sleeping much which is proof that I'm utterly POOPED!!!!
One thing for sure, there ain't no place like home, ain't no bed like your own bed (whether it is at home #1 or #2, and there's nothing better than the smile of someone who loves you especially when you really need it!
More time everyone!
Pissed
While on my way to work in Montego Bay on Thursday, an asshole was overtaking three (3) cars on a corner, coming headway for me. I swerved out of him and sent my scar into a 180 degree spin in the road, which left me facing in the opposite direction to where I was going. I was in a bit of shock at first at what had actually happened. Two (2) gentlemen came out of their car and asked me if I was ok, told me that there was no damage to my car and actually helped me to get back on the road. Just when I was thinking that there are good people in the world, I discovered much to my distress that they had made off with my bank-assigned cell phone! Yes! In the middle of my plight, they made off with the instrument, no doubt hoping to make a quick sale of about J$2,500.00. How despicable! So you can imagine how pissed I was.
So, I made my way to Montego Bay and then Negril to do my assigned task and did not finish each evening until 8:36 and 9:42 respectively!
Pampered
Then .... the long drive back! Everyone knows that I love to drive. It is almost therapeutic for me and even though there are so many assholes on the road, I still enjoy the experience of driving in Jamaica. Traveling out of town is an absolute pleasure for me, viewing the landscape, the greens and the lovely blues of the sea is just breathtaking! Jamaica is one beautiful island. I wonder why people opt to take honey moons in the states or even another caribbean island when the beauty of our island home by far surpasses any other Caribbean island I have ever been to ... and even moreso the USA.
Anyway, I came home to loving arms who were so happy to see me that it took all the unpleasantries from the days' events. I was indeed pampered.
Pooped!
After that, the fatigue of the 2 days finally set it. I've been sleeping much which is proof that I'm utterly POOPED!!!!
One thing for sure, there ain't no place like home, ain't no bed like your own bed (whether it is at home #1 or #2, and there's nothing better than the smile of someone who loves you especially when you really need it!
More time everyone!
Wednesday, August 18, 2004
Invigorating!!!
I started going back to the gym on Monday of this week. Having started in January which followed with one unfortunate event after another, I am just now, 7 months later able to go back to the gym! I was welcomed with open arms and I know it was not because of the monthly subscription I paid. A wonderful revelation was that although been away for so long, I had not gained a single pound! I actually lost inches in most areas but gained 1" in the worst area possible (this will remain nameless, you all can continue to guess).
However, these 2 days, I have already started to feel the difference. I have gone back to my nutrition plan and have been sticking to it so far. Yeah, 8 glasses of water a day (I'm only at 4 but getting there) and great discipline in abstaining from the "enemy foods" - I know I don't need to list those. What I realize about this whole gym thing is that going to the gym and working out is the least of my worries! The most challenging part about getting fit and staying in shape is maintaining the dietary aspect of life. It is so hard to resist the chocolate sundae, the apple pies, the whopper with cheese and all that good stuff that we just so love to eat. Once you have decided to eliminate these things from your diet, the rest is easy.
I know you'll all be rooting for me. It means a lot! Wish me luck!!!
However, these 2 days, I have already started to feel the difference. I have gone back to my nutrition plan and have been sticking to it so far. Yeah, 8 glasses of water a day (I'm only at 4 but getting there) and great discipline in abstaining from the "enemy foods" - I know I don't need to list those. What I realize about this whole gym thing is that going to the gym and working out is the least of my worries! The most challenging part about getting fit and staying in shape is maintaining the dietary aspect of life. It is so hard to resist the chocolate sundae, the apple pies, the whopper with cheese and all that good stuff that we just so love to eat. Once you have decided to eliminate these things from your diet, the rest is easy.
I know you'll all be rooting for me. It means a lot! Wish me luck!!!
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