Let your mind take you back to those days (In Jamaica) ..
At primary school - an icy mint was 1 cent
- a fudge was 5 cents
- free vegetable patties, free cows milk, cherry milk, free uniform material
Walking through the Malls in Constant Spring at Christmas, lighting sparkles..
The song "Arlene a mus'e dream yu deh dream"
Far less crime and poverty
Ring Ding when it was in black and white, or Colgate Cavity Fighters club.
Sunday Matinee in black and white.
Running between the roller-coaster, tilt-a-whirl, scrambler and bumper cars at Coconut Park.
J.O.S. buses.
Paper fifty cents.
Hello, my name is Tamara Dobson.. even though you may know me as Cleopatra Jones."
The radio soap opera "Dulcemina".
CeeBert Toppsi and Epiphany night clubs.
A.P.I. TV programming, shortly followed by JAMAL - Into the Light.
When splinter was called grass bottle and mirror was looking glass.
When travelling after SIX the only thing to be afraid of was DUPPY
When people went to parties to dance with each other and not to cut pose.
When school children looked like scholars.
"The Fortunes of Floralee" radio soap opera.
"Please ah beggin u sumting for my two children dem mam" ...
Schools Challenge Quiz with Dennis Hall, or Dennis Hall for that matter.
Fun-For-All video game house.
Ina Pine's weather forecasts: Kingston, 85 degrees and sunny;MontegoBay,85
degrees and sunny, Negril 85 degrees; Port Antonio, 85degrees and sunny;
Spanish Town, 85 degrees and sunny; Mandeville, 70 degrees and partly
cloudy".
Skateland.
The New Market floods
Shouting repeatedly at the tuck-shop: "One patty an' coco-bread an' a box
juice an' a drops!", until you were acknowledged.
Buying paradise plum, icy mint, sky juice, suck-suck or busta through the fence.
Black Heart man stories.
Anansi and Bredda Rabbit stories.
The Back Tax Axe TV commercials.
Lawd, Ah confused"..."Ello, Carltons.."
Shelly-Ann Jeans: No one can, like Shelly-Ann.
When "Roaches" were the shoe fashion; a "Napoleon" was the hair style of
choice for guys (who could grow enough hair);
"Big League Football" on Sunday afternoons.
Peter Red and Peter Blue
The revolving Craven 'A' box at Tom Redcam Avenue and Old Hope Road (Carib Theatre)
The Kentucky 'turtle' building in Cross Roads
Getting up Harry? Yes ma,....... Laaad a feel peckish!!!
When "T" shirt was called ganzee and soda "airated wata"
Maskita one, maskita two, maskita jump inna hot callaloo
In the middle of a fight " HOT PATTY ,HOT PATTY box it nuh if yu brave"
"I'm a Horlicks kid, soon I'll be Horlicks big..." (one of my all time favourite ads)
"Pass the dutchie pan di lef' han' side..."
King Kong kisko pops and cherry milk
"Spider man, spider man, does whatever a spider can"
"Love is all I bring, inna mi khaki suit an ting"
Uptown Top
SIGH!!! SIGH!!! SIGH!!! SIGH!!! SIGH!!! The Good Old Days!!!!!
Enjoy the Weekend!!
Friday, May 20, 2005
Thursday, May 19, 2005
Absolutely Fascinating
Before I get to the meat of the matter of this post, I must first say that I enjoy reading blogs immensely. It tells the tale of the writer, their personality, their beliefs, their perceptions, their thoughts. For those of you featured in "My Central Perk" section, it means that your blog is of significance to me in some small way. Now, I admit, I've been slacking off big time on the posting, reading and commenting on blogs but rest assured that once I go online, I try to read every single one of you ... except 1. This one particular blog, when I first stumbled across it, had me so fascinated that I tried to catch up with this person from the day they started the blog - December 28, 2003. This blog, while I try to read it everyday, I realize that I have to be in a certain frame of mind to read it. It stimulates me on a serious level. As a result, if I check in and the topic appears to be DEEP, I will put off reading that post until I get home instead of rushing through it at work. Every Topic In The Universes makes for some extremely good reading. This person writes a lot, not so much about personal stuff but about things that we all think about sometimes but just don't talk or write about.
The last 3 posts have been about topis of interest to me, particularly "Electronic Voice Phenomenon-EVP" and "The Future of Blogging". Over my birthday weekend, I watched the movie mentioned in the EVP post, White Noise and found it to be quite a fascinating piece of work that caused me to think about the supernatural, paranormal and even the superficial. There are so many topics not explored for one reason or another and it is sad that we may be missing out on so many good and important things just because no one thinks it is important enough to research.
On the future of blogging, I still consider myself a new online blogger but must say that I have kept a manual paper journal since 1989 ... yes people ... I have documented my life since then until now, never daunting. Does this mean I'll blog forever and ever until eternity? Probably not. We will continue to see many alternatives emerge but there will always be people who will not change with the times and will stick to their method of doing things, no matter how old fashioned it will seem to the rest of the world.
Mr. Omniverse, thanks for stimulating my mind when I read... just wish you would allow a comment or 2 sometimes. An email link wouldn't be too bad either!!
More time.
The last 3 posts have been about topis of interest to me, particularly "Electronic Voice Phenomenon-EVP" and "The Future of Blogging". Over my birthday weekend, I watched the movie mentioned in the EVP post, White Noise and found it to be quite a fascinating piece of work that caused me to think about the supernatural, paranormal and even the superficial. There are so many topics not explored for one reason or another and it is sad that we may be missing out on so many good and important things just because no one thinks it is important enough to research.
On the future of blogging, I still consider myself a new online blogger but must say that I have kept a manual paper journal since 1989 ... yes people ... I have documented my life since then until now, never daunting. Does this mean I'll blog forever and ever until eternity? Probably not. We will continue to see many alternatives emerge but there will always be people who will not change with the times and will stick to their method of doing things, no matter how old fashioned it will seem to the rest of the world.
Mr. Omniverse, thanks for stimulating my mind when I read... just wish you would allow a comment or 2 sometimes. An email link wouldn't be too bad either!!
More time.
You Thought I Was Missing?
Wow! What can I say! It has taken me 5 days to post in the aftermath of my birthday.
First of all, I had a wonderful birthday. I spent it with my bf. We didn't get to go out as planned because of the rain but we had a wonderful time at home, watching movies, having fun, etc. etc. etc. Sorry ... I'm a very private person and won't bore you with the sordid details. Sometimes I wonder why I have a blog since I don't really post about my personal life in any great way. Maybe eventually, I'll come around and start giving you the details of my escapades!!
I must say that I thanked God for blessing me with friends, family and loved ones, for keeping me safe throughout the last year and given me another year. I pray that he will continue to guide me, keep me and shelter me with his love.
First of all, I had a wonderful birthday. I spent it with my bf. We didn't get to go out as planned because of the rain but we had a wonderful time at home, watching movies, having fun, etc. etc. etc. Sorry ... I'm a very private person and won't bore you with the sordid details. Sometimes I wonder why I have a blog since I don't really post about my personal life in any great way. Maybe eventually, I'll come around and start giving you the details of my escapades!!
I must say that I thanked God for blessing me with friends, family and loved ones, for keeping me safe throughout the last year and given me another year. I pray that he will continue to guide me, keep me and shelter me with his love.
Thursday, May 12, 2005
Everybody Loves Raymond
The season finale of Everybody Loves Raymond will air on CBS next week Monday. I am a sitcom junkie but only started watching ELR at the suggestion of one of my oldest friends in Canada (hey Lady Serendipity...) who just thought the comedy was so hilarious. I just thought Ray's voice was somewhat annoying and for whatever reason, I never gravitated towards it.
Thanks to TBS (... my fave), I have been catching up on some of the old series of this comedy and have been loving every minute of it. As a matter of fact, I started watching ELR when I was "trapped" away from home in the British Virgin Islands last year. Maybe the desperation and torture of that situation had something to do with me appreciating it more. But, I love this comedy. I find it to be a true reflection of many lives. Typical story of the mother being involved in the lives of her son, too involved!! How many daughters-in-law can relate to this? I've heard women say that their sons are mama's boys, expecting you to be just like their mother. The mother-in-law just doesn't think the girl her son choses as his wife is capable of taking care of him the way she can. This comedy gives a close to realistic portrayal of this. It is hilarious.
One of my favourite bits on this sitcom is the arguments between Debra and Ray around their sex life (or lack thereof according to Raymond). He doesn't think they have enough sex and she doesn't enjoy it as much as she should. It just makes for very very very good comedy.
Although I am just now catching up on the last 9 years, I will be tuning in to the season finale! RIP ELR.
Thanks to TBS (... my fave), I have been catching up on some of the old series of this comedy and have been loving every minute of it. As a matter of fact, I started watching ELR when I was "trapped" away from home in the British Virgin Islands last year. Maybe the desperation and torture of that situation had something to do with me appreciating it more. But, I love this comedy. I find it to be a true reflection of many lives. Typical story of the mother being involved in the lives of her son, too involved!! How many daughters-in-law can relate to this? I've heard women say that their sons are mama's boys, expecting you to be just like their mother. The mother-in-law just doesn't think the girl her son choses as his wife is capable of taking care of him the way she can. This comedy gives a close to realistic portrayal of this. It is hilarious.
One of my favourite bits on this sitcom is the arguments between Debra and Ray around their sex life (or lack thereof according to Raymond). He doesn't think they have enough sex and she doesn't enjoy it as much as she should. It just makes for very very very good comedy.
Although I am just now catching up on the last 9 years, I will be tuning in to the season finale! RIP ELR.
Saturday, May 07, 2005
Countdown
It is now approximately 1 week before the anniversary of the greatest event the earth has ever beheld. On this fateful day, the world changed forever. It was never to be the same. Any guesses??? No, it is not the anniversary of a world war, or the falling of the Berlin Wall or the end of Apartheid...
IT IS MY BIRTHDAY!
Yes, next week this time, God's willing, I will be a year older. My birthday is more important to me than any other day in the year. Christmas and Valentines have nothing on my birthday. As usual, I have no plans for this grand occasion. I will be content in being able to celebrate it with the one I love and with whatever he will have in store for me!
IT IS MY BIRTHDAY!
Yes, next week this time, God's willing, I will be a year older. My birthday is more important to me than any other day in the year. Christmas and Valentines have nothing on my birthday. As usual, I have no plans for this grand occasion. I will be content in being able to celebrate it with the one I love and with whatever he will have in store for me!
Monday, May 02, 2005
Emotion
Overwhelmed with Emotion
Love, lust, passion unbridled
Hunger, Thirst, insatiable
Trembling
Feeling
Love.
Love, lust, passion unbridled
Hunger, Thirst, insatiable
Trembling
Feeling
Love.
What's Your Business Sign?
Now that I'm managing my office, I have come to realize how being a manager sucks sometimes. More on that in another post. Right now, a little humour for the evening:
What's Your Business Sign?
1) MARKETING You are ambitious yet stupid. You chose a marketing degree to avoid having to study in college, concentrating instead on drinking and socializing which is pretty much what your job responsibilities are now. Least compatible with Sales.
(I did marketing ... doesn't say much for me does it??)
2) SALES Laziest of all signs, often referred to as "marketing without a degree." You are also self-centered and paranoid. Unless someone calls you and begs you to take their money, you like to avoid contact with customers so you can "concentrate on the big picture." You seek admiration for your golf game throughout your life.
3) TECHNOLOGY Unable to control anything in your personal life, you are instead content to completely control everything that happens at your workplace. Often even YOU don't understand what you are saying but who the hell can tell. It is written that Geeks shall inherit the Earth.
4) ENGINEERING One of only two signs that actually studied in school. It is said that engineers place ninety percent of all Personal Ads. You can be happy with yourself; your office is full of all the latest "ergodynamic" gadgets. However, we all know what is really causing your "carpal tunnel syndrome."
5) ACCOUNTING The only other sign that studied in school. You are mostly immune from office politics. You are the most feared person in the organization; combined with your extreme organizational traits, the majority of rumors concerning you say that you are completely insane.
6) HUMAN RESOURCES Ironically, given your access to confidential information, you tend to be the biggest gossip within the organization. Possibly the only other person that does less work than marketing, you are unable to return any calls today because you have to get a haircut, have lunch AND then mail a letter.
7) MANAGEMENT/MIDDLE MANAGEMENT Catty, cutthroat, yet completely spineless, you are destined to remain at your current job for the rest of your life. Unable to make a single decision you tend to measure your worth by the number of meetings you can schedule for yourself. Best suited to marry other "Middle Managers" as everyone in your social circle is a "Middle Manager." ... SO TRUE!!-Not me of course but ...
8) SENIOR MANAGEMENT (See above - Same sign, different title)
9) CUSTOMER SERVICE Bright, cheery, positive, you are a fifty-cent cab ride from taking your own life. As children very few of you asked your parents for a little cubicle for your room and a headset so you could pretend to play "Customer Service." Continually passed over for promotions, your best bet is to sleep with your manager. Or finish that damn two-year degree...
10) CONSULTANT Lacking any specific knowledge, you use acronyms to avoid revealing your utter lack of experience. You have convinced yourself that your "skills" are in demand and that you could get a higher paying job with any other organization in a heartbeat. You will spend an eternity contemplating these career opportunities without ever taking direct action.
11) RECRUITER, "HEADHUNTER" As a "person" that profits from the success of others, most people who actually work for a living disdain you. Paid on commission and susceptible to alcoholism, your ulcers and frequent heart attacks correspond directly with fluctuations in the stock market.
12) PARTNER, PRESIDENT, CEO You are brilliant or lucky. Your inability to figure out complex systems such as the fax machine suggest the latter.
13) GOVERNMENT WORKER Paid to take days off. Government workers are genius inventors, like the invention of new Holidays. They usually suffer from deep depression or anxiety and usually commit serious crimes while on the job...Thus the term "GO POSTAL"
Hehehehe ... have a good one y'all!
What's Your Business Sign?
1) MARKETING You are ambitious yet stupid. You chose a marketing degree to avoid having to study in college, concentrating instead on drinking and socializing which is pretty much what your job responsibilities are now. Least compatible with Sales.
(I did marketing ... doesn't say much for me does it??)
2) SALES Laziest of all signs, often referred to as "marketing without a degree." You are also self-centered and paranoid. Unless someone calls you and begs you to take their money, you like to avoid contact with customers so you can "concentrate on the big picture." You seek admiration for your golf game throughout your life.
3) TECHNOLOGY Unable to control anything in your personal life, you are instead content to completely control everything that happens at your workplace. Often even YOU don't understand what you are saying but who the hell can tell. It is written that Geeks shall inherit the Earth.
4) ENGINEERING One of only two signs that actually studied in school. It is said that engineers place ninety percent of all Personal Ads. You can be happy with yourself; your office is full of all the latest "ergodynamic" gadgets. However, we all know what is really causing your "carpal tunnel syndrome."
5) ACCOUNTING The only other sign that studied in school. You are mostly immune from office politics. You are the most feared person in the organization; combined with your extreme organizational traits, the majority of rumors concerning you say that you are completely insane.
6) HUMAN RESOURCES Ironically, given your access to confidential information, you tend to be the biggest gossip within the organization. Possibly the only other person that does less work than marketing, you are unable to return any calls today because you have to get a haircut, have lunch AND then mail a letter.
7) MANAGEMENT/MIDDLE MANAGEMENT Catty, cutthroat, yet completely spineless, you are destined to remain at your current job for the rest of your life. Unable to make a single decision you tend to measure your worth by the number of meetings you can schedule for yourself. Best suited to marry other "Middle Managers" as everyone in your social circle is a "Middle Manager." ... SO TRUE!!-Not me of course but ...
8) SENIOR MANAGEMENT (See above - Same sign, different title)
9) CUSTOMER SERVICE Bright, cheery, positive, you are a fifty-cent cab ride from taking your own life. As children very few of you asked your parents for a little cubicle for your room and a headset so you could pretend to play "Customer Service." Continually passed over for promotions, your best bet is to sleep with your manager. Or finish that damn two-year degree...
10) CONSULTANT Lacking any specific knowledge, you use acronyms to avoid revealing your utter lack of experience. You have convinced yourself that your "skills" are in demand and that you could get a higher paying job with any other organization in a heartbeat. You will spend an eternity contemplating these career opportunities without ever taking direct action.
11) RECRUITER, "HEADHUNTER" As a "person" that profits from the success of others, most people who actually work for a living disdain you. Paid on commission and susceptible to alcoholism, your ulcers and frequent heart attacks correspond directly with fluctuations in the stock market.
12) PARTNER, PRESIDENT, CEO You are brilliant or lucky. Your inability to figure out complex systems such as the fax machine suggest the latter.
13) GOVERNMENT WORKER Paid to take days off. Government workers are genius inventors, like the invention of new Holidays. They usually suffer from deep depression or anxiety and usually commit serious crimes while on the job...Thus the term "GO POSTAL"
Hehehehe ... have a good one y'all!
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