If you were a boy

So for the last day of school I was in a play. I played the thug version of Joseph. In an all girls school with few male teachers you have these opportunities to play male roles. So I let out my twists and toss on a cap. I out on my deep voice and I was ready.

Play came off. The few girls who were there happened to think I did a god job as Joseph. One compliment I got - Miss, if you was a boy mi wud a check you- LOL These girls are absolutely hilarious.

Merry Christmas !!! - mer

HS life

The girl did a presentation today and I feel truly blessed that I teach these girls. They are super talented and truly beautiful. Realise daily that I have great responsibilty and praying that I will do well. HMJ

Note to self

Keeping in contact with people is a good thing. I need to get the list check it twice and get to writing people. I have been such a delinquent in this area. Talking on the phone isn't my favourite thing so that leaves email. Plus I like getting a little note in my box so I think I'll spread the love

Need to start shooting people. ( taking pics) Love portraits and have faces that must be seen. Get it together- tek out di camera an' tek some pictcha. Going to start with the gd .

If I manage to do these things that I think I will feel that I'm moving instead of standing still.

What happens when you move from downstairs to upstairs?

My Bolt's home

Why are some people so covetous and lazy?! See it here. Usain went to reperesent Jamaica in Europe. While he ws running, someone was breaking into his house and stealing his laptop and digital camera. Why people so wicked? Sure he can buy it back, my yute drawing down some decent money, but that's besides the point. If you have your things you should be able to feel confident that people will allow you to enjoy it. Now in Jamaica land we love that seems impossible. cho man . Now is not hungry dem hungry cause phone and pc cyaan eat. And I just have the feeling that they aren't going to sell it for anything worth having. How you breakthe spell of red eye and grudgefulness in Jamaica is something that we need to find a solution to. Bwoy I hope the computer and phone mash up pon dem mek dem cyaan use it. Bun mi fi dem man. Daaaamn, why people stay so?

Images and Hijacking

As I type, a plane is being hijacked at the Sangster International Airport. Praise God for Jesus, none of the passengers were hurt but the crew is still being held hostage. I am really praying that they will be released soon and that no one gets hurt.

This from the Gleaner:

The Government is working to protect Jamaica’s image following last night’s hijacking of the Canadian-bound flight.

Now I know that this is potentially disastrous for the tourism industry but the government must be delusional to think that the image of Jamaica is rosy. The fact is Jamaica is a dangerous place - mis seh so. Not even in Iraq where you have war you have so many people being murdered. The government plays the role of the hypocrite by trying to trick people, foreigners into thinking that the are absolutely safe here. Now that Jamaica has been exposed for what it is perhaps they will try to deal with the crime that has been devastating the country for years. This unfortunate situation of a plane of white people being hijacked may spur on the government to deal with this problem of crime. The truth is Jamaicans have been held hostage by crime for years. But the government ,instead of dealing with it, has tried to cover it up to present a good image to the world. But see it yah, now we naked to the world and our shame exposed.

MARRIAGE AND CONVICTS

Many people dream of one day finding the perfect person to marry and living happily ever after. For the Christian, its finding a nice Christian man/woman- hey, gotta be equally yoked - nuh? Yet anxiety can soon set in for those who envision this future for themselves.

Recently the Observer did an article on a conference which catered to frustrated Christian singles desirous of finding 'the one'. Now, if I go to a conference I would really like to feel hopeful on my way out. Yet one line from the talk at this conference would have certainly left me a bit discouraged.

The speaker was trying to make the point that girls and guys need to wait for that special someone but I want you catch this line and I quote '

"God might have a wife for you, but she still in college, God might have a husband for you but him still in prison,"

STILL IN PRISON!???!!

The guy seems pretty set- his girl in college but di girl guy inna di lock up. You mean yuh telling me seh I have to go join the prison ministry, meet the man and wait until 'im come out ah jail on parole? - aaaahhhm this not monopoly. You mean the only guy you going to be able to find who is a Christian is an ex-con?

Now - I have nothing against former prisoners. I firmly believe in redemption- After all Jesus came to set the prisoners free and even our beloved Apostle, Paul, was in the joint at several points. But the problem that I have with this line is the thinking that it reflects.

We have such low expectations for men ( they all heading to jail) and of the influence that Christ can have on the educated, decent man. Many find Jesus in prison but you can also find him if you not in those desperate conditions. Probably I am reading too much into it but it also seems to send a subtle message to ladies that they are probably going to have have to settle.-mmm.

The guys seem to be OK but just a a little encouragement for the ladies- If you are being called to marriage , the Lord has the person for you and probably not one with a record.

Also , what about the single life? I am a firm believer in marriage. My parents have been married for 28years. I think we are all called to share our lives with people and that marriage is a perfect example of people doing just that. But I also think that you can do so much for Christ being single. To some this may seem blasphemous ( 'every hoe have dem stick a bush', they say) but I think that you can grow in love for Christ and others as a single person, after all isn't that our ultimate goal?


If you want to read the article, here's the link http://jamaicaobserver.com/magazines/AllWoman/html/20081027T000000-0500_141824_OBS_CHRISTIAN_SINGLES_PLEDGE_TO_LET_GOD_CHOOSE_THEIR_PARTNERS.asp

Long time

I really can't believe that I haven't blogged in over a year- what way time gallop!!! This line is just simply to obliterate '1 year since last post' note - I'll write something substantial later. - until then, tek care!

Flowers

I see nobody nuh tek me and my competition on but is awwwright!!! ( No really is ok :) - I will try to come up with another one that is hopefully more appealing)
So what do you know- I love flowers !!! I love their colours, textures, shapes , smells- everything bout dem I love. Let me insert here that my favorite flower is the big, beautiful belle of the south- the maganolia- it has it all.
On my way home one night I passed this flower shop. The florist was inside working on an arrangement and since I didn't have anything to do I decided I would go in to watch. Now mi nuh know dis lady from Adam so you see how mi well brazen. Anyway the florist was (and still is so sweet) and I ended up staying there until 1 the next morning and left with a flower in hand. Emiko- san and are are great friends now and I still stop by. She does the most beautiful arrangements and I enjoy sitting and watching. Today though I decided to try out a little thing with some of the discarded flowers. They are nothing close to how beautiful her creations are but it's so nice to see how they make the plave feel nice. Below are a couple pictures I took of them. Who knows, I may get good enough to do your wedding bouquet ;)



Me and Emiko-san at Hanamomen, Kosaka, spring 2007)

A painting of the magnolia ( what a beauty!!)

My Creations