Gaga in Jamaica

I suffer from Delayed Reaction Syndrome, which means I'm slow lol. It isn't as far as I know, a real illness, just saying.

Am I the only one who noticed that Spice is wearing those cigarette glasses Lady Gaga is wearing in her Telephone video? Here's a picture of Gaga with the glasses

Total Confusion

I am really wondering what the bleep is wrong with me? I've been feeling so out of it lately. Like I just sit around, blink a lot, breathe when necessary...feel semi-useless. I really don't know how I got into this low point. I'm not really eating, I'm sick; somethings bothering me but I don't know what it is. I need to find out what it is and snap out of this thing really soon before it's too late.

Afrobana 2010

Afrobana 2010 was simply amazing. For those of you who may not know what it is I shall explain. Afrobana is the Trent African and Caribbean Student Association's way of celebrating the cultures of Africa and the Caribbean through the performing arts. This year's theme was "Carisafari" and the storyline was a couple got married. The husband is from Africa and the wife is from the Caribbean. They were trying to decide where to go for their honeymoon. Obviously the wife wants the Caribbean, and the husband wants Africa. So through the show they try to decide then finally the husband presents to his wife two tickets - one to Africa and one to the Caribbean.

Performing in this show was amazing. All the acts were on point and were just fabulous!! Kudos to the organiser of the show - Ashni Ramsammy. She did an amazing job and I tip my hat to you Ashni.

I was going to blog about those people who always have criticisms to give no matter what is done. They walk around like they're untouchable and on a cloud, but I began typing and said no. I'm not going to taint this post with that kind of negativity. You can't please everyone. And some people will never be pleased. So to those I shall tactfully type oh well, (if you know me you know I'm gonna be saying something quite different). Regardless of the minority, the show was beyond a great huge success!!

I'm so proud of everyone who performed and killed it!

Simple Reminders

Sometimes we just need a reminder, whether it's from your body or from someone else, take time to rest. Take time to relax. Take time for yourself. Spend some time alone.

India.Arie

I joined Twitter, as I've said in a previous post, and I'm really enjoying it. I know people usually join and follow "stars" and what not. I decided okay let's search India.Arie, who is my most favourite artist in the world. Sure enough I found her, and I'm following her. She has a link on her Twitter page to her website, so of course I click and peruse it.

I just love this woman. She is brilliant. She is wonderful. She has helped me become the woman I am right now. I'm not one of those "omg im ur biggest fan" kinda person who knows her date of birth and all other information about her. To me that doesn't make you a biggest fan...it makes you the biggest creeper or stalker. Being a fan in my mind is loving and appreciating what the artist produces. There's nothing saying you must love everything s/he produces, but the message in the music, the dance, the poetry, the art form, must be in sync with you. Idk. Maybe I'm just crazy, or maybe not.

In any case, I Love India.Arie as an artist.

Tweet Tweet!!

Yup...I joined Twitter. There is no real reason for joining apart from there are some times I don't want to change my Facebook status but I want to share something. We will see how that goes lol. Maybe when I get my Blackberry up and running again it will be more beneficial. Oh well.

Have a great day! Tweet Tweet!!

Be Prepared!

Today a hurricane hit my country. I am thousands of miles away and not being with my family or friends is making me anxious. I am hoping that all my family members and friends were wise enough to be prepared. Saint Lucians have a history of taking hurricane watches very lightly because of odd diversions that have happened in the past. Better safe than sorry. Some times it's not even the big hurricanes that cause the most damage. It's the tiny tropical storm, case in point Tropical Storm Debbie. One can't be too prepared for something like this, and one should hope for the best but prepare for the worst.

Here are a few hurricane tips that I hope my loved ones did and for the next storm that may be rolling your way:

1. Secure all important documents in a water proof container. This includes passports, birth, death, wedding, divorce, graduation, etc. certificates, photos, letters, cards, anything that may get destroyed by water damage.

2. Have a hurricane disaster kit. This kit should include canned foods, drinking water, medication anyone in the family uses, first aid supplies, and batteries.

3. Listen to official weather advisories. Don't listen to he say she say. I heard it not coming our way. I heard it not going to do anything. If the country is on a hurricane watch, know what that means. If it's under a hurricane warning, know what that means. Better safe and prepared than sorry.

4. Have an emergency plan for your family and your pets. Many people have died trying to save animals/livestock and even other people. Know your nearest emergency shelter. Have a back up place to meet. Make sure everyone in the family knows this as well, especially younger children. It's a good practice not only for a hurricane but for everything that your children know your full name, not mommy or daddy, your home telephone number, your cellphone and/or work telephone number and your home address (or how to get home if you live somewhere like Saint Lucia that doesn't have house numbers lol). In case of accidental separation or something of that sort, you or any member of your family can possibly go to the police station or fire station or somewhere safe and give the relevant authorities some sort of contact information to get in touch with you.

5. Stay calm. I understand that this may be difficult in an emergency, but it is important that you stay calm and you keep everyone around you as calm as possible. There's a difference between being scared and panicking.

There are other tips available, and I'm sure various weather authorities and even government authority or emergency authorities will remind people of in times like these. It's the hurricane season. Be prepared!

A Dance with the Tastebuds

So things did not work out the way I wanted them to. I was going to host a lunch for a few friends this week and I was going to bake my very first cheesecake. It was going to be a lovely white chocolate cheesecake, because yes, I have to add a little extra umph to the challenge of baking. But as I said earlier, things did not work out the way I planned and my lunch had to be sacked as well as my cheesecake. I have however, decided to bake cookies once again. This time I am going to an inverted chocolate chip cookie...well that's what the description said, or something like that. Here is the recipe and instructions taken from http://allrecipes.com//Recipe/white-chocolate-chocolate-cookies/Detail.aspx?washelp=1&rid=281093#281093

Ingredients

* 1 cup unsalted butter
* 1 cup white sugar
* 3/4 cup packed brown sugar
* 2 eggs
* 1 1/4 cups unsweetened cocoa powder
* 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
* 2 teaspoons baking soda
* 2 cups white chocolate chips

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease cookie sheets.

2. In a large bowl, cream together the butter, brown sugar and white sugar until light and fluffy. Add the eggs one at a time, beating well with each addition. Combine the cocoa, flour, and baking soda, gradually stir into the creamed mixture. Finally, fold in white chocolate chips. Drop by rounded spoonfuls onto the prepared cookie sheets.

3. Bake for 8 to 10 minutes in the preheated oven, until puffy but still soft. Allow cookies to cool on baking sheet for 5 minutes before removing to a wire rack to cool completely.

[Pictures coming soon]


Give them a whirl and let me know how it went!

Maxwell - This Woman's Work

There is just something amazing about this song. Like my spirit connects with it and wants to be free to dance with the spirit of the song. I hear it and I crave movement, expression, passion, art. Enjoy.

Waste Not Want Not

Ok peeps. It's the end of October and yup you guessed it...It's Halloween time. For those of you who celebrate/commemorate Halloween and do the whole pumpkin carving I found this cool recipe for a pumpkin facial mask that you can use with your pumpkin's gut. Reduce your waste and look good while doing it - now that sounds like a great deal to me. This stuff was taken from http://www.care2.com/greenliving/pumpkin-treats-for-your-skin.html. and the picture from http://www.bharatstudent.com/ng7uvideo/bs/girls/girlsonly/232_p23.jpg The two that I want to share with you are:

Pumpkin Facial Mask
2 teaspoons cooked or canned pumpkin
1/2 teaspoon honey
1/4 teaspoon milk (or whipping cream, if your skin is very dry)

1. Combine ingredients and apply to a clean face with gentle circular motions, avoiding the area around your eyes.

2. Allow mask to remain on skin for 10 to 15 minutes, then rinse with warm water, pat dry, and apply your usual moisturizer.

Pumpkin, Sugar, and Spice Scrub
1/2 cup cooked or canned pumpkin, pureed
1/2 cup brown sugar
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon

1. Combine ingredients in a bowl.

2. Stand in a tub or shower stall and use a damp washcloth to scoop some of the mixture up. Apply to body, starting with your feet and working your way up, but avoiding your face. Scrub gently using circular motions.

3. Rinse with warm water and pat dry

So yes, and I'm sure after doing these you won't need to apply perfume. You will have this awesome scent of pumpkin and spice. How delicious :D