Thank You for Being Late
Living in Jamaica can be one of the hardest things for a person who is always on time. Why you may ask? Because, in Jamaica, oftentimes, it is fashionable to be late. Whether a wedding, church service, concert, etc, if the announcement says 7:00 pm, the underlying understanding is that it actually begins at 7:30pm, […]
Relationship Security should be the New Rage
I had a conversation with one of my best friends the other day. During this conversation we touched briefly on the fact that while I was heading towards broke, he was at broke. When I heard, I had no qualms or reservations about offering my aid until he got paid. What struck me was his […]
I will wait for you
For the past few weeks, much to my chagrin, I’ve found myself in a couple of conversations that run along the lines of: Person: Hi!Me: Hey what’s up long time don’t seen!Person: Girl, you nuh married yet? When you planning to tie the knot?Me: *speechlessness* OR Random Person: Girl you so busy chasing you career, […]
He Will Help You Choose.
I was having a conversation with a friend last night. Somewhere along the way we started discussing times when we have discovered that persons we considered friends were otherwise. My mind replayed the conversation as I sat in bed, reflecting. The Lord brought back to memory something that I had read the previous night during […]
First Crushes and Loves
Today, at lunch, a conversation about giving the bird and the bees talk turned into our outrageous actions done in the name of primary school crushes. I found myself fondly remembering my first crush. I was a nine-year old who had just moved to a new area. Moving meant leaving all my friends behind and […]
A Jigsaw Puzzle
As a child, I was fascinated with solving jigsaw puzzles. I would spend hours matching pieces just to see the whole picture. Even today, though I am no longer an ardent player, I still spend time playing the jigsaw app on my laptop. Have you ever noticed just how nicely two pieces will fit when […]
Shame! Shame! Shame!
Have you ever felt rejected? Have you ever been metaphorically slapped in the face by shame over the way someone made you feel? Have you ever been made to squirm in your chair as you listened to someone talk about you in such a condescending manner that grated? Does anyone come to mind as you […]
A Contemplation Upon Ants – Move With Purpose
It is often strange, the things you can be inspired by. I had the opportunity to observe some ants the other day and they, God bless their little hearts, reminded me of the importance of living and moving with purpose.It was a windy, sunny, spring Saturday morning in Jamaica yet while many humans remained in […]
Really? But I Don’t Want To!
I recently fought with an acquaintance. We both have strong personalities and let’s say, when we disagreed, we ended up in a cycle of being stubborn and wanting to win. None of us wanted give in, lose or be wrong. We were both too full of pride. Following this, we both walked away. A few […]
Emotionally-Unavailable is NOT AVAILABLE
An encounter with a friend this weekend raised something in my mind. I am confused! Why do females always try to change a male’s mind? This is something that seems to be in females’ make-up, we always believe that we can change a man’s mind! The fact is, this doesn’t always work out so well […]