The only thing stopping me from turning on the central heating right now other than ( Mr can't take the heat Ti).. is the weather forecast of a gloriously hot day ahead
Wrapped up in my dressing gown as I currently am, it's chilly.. I was in the garden awhile earlier this morning though, and it seemed okay at that time, so either this is a minor dip.. or my body temperature is playing games..
Still.. I aim to enjoy the heat feast we have in store.. I love it love it love it
Sunshine..
For years i couldn't abide thus song ( even though it was a big hit) .. all these years later you know what.. it's actually quite sweet.. nice and easy
Saturday, 6 July 2013
Reggae girls.. ragga girls... it's girls time
Back in time - more from Lady Saw
L.S does make me laugh at times
Remix ft Chronix
Thursday, 4 July 2013
First name Charlie..Last name Wilson
Charlie Wilson was amazing on the BET awards
Now I can chill awhile... and who better to have on play
Now I can chill awhile... and who better to have on play
Getting there
As of this evening I've completed my 1st year, and I'm keen and excited to move to the 2nd and final year of my MA.
We've covered a great deal, and the full timers even more so, with only their dissertations remaining. Tired as I am tonight, it was nice to chat in the bar later, and gain a few new perspectives.
In attempting to pull together my own research question, I ran my ideas past my lecturer. Later on, having felt I tangled myself up I said.." hmmm... i'm confused!"
To which he simply replied..
" No you're not"
We've covered a great deal, and the full timers even more so, with only their dissertations remaining. Tired as I am tonight, it was nice to chat in the bar later, and gain a few new perspectives.
In attempting to pull together my own research question, I ran my ideas past my lecturer. Later on, having felt I tangled myself up I said.." hmmm... i'm confused!"
To which he simply replied..
" No you're not"
Monday, 1 July 2013
Who would play 'you' in a movie
If someone could play you in a movie (your life story).. who would you choose?
Me?..Gabriel Union
She doesn't look like me at all, way prettier.. but she's so bloody k-yute.. with her dimples an all.
I think she's funny, one of my favourite actresses.. straight girl crush if you like
And no.. I've not had a drink!
Ask me tomorrow and I may have switched to another..
Me?..Gabriel Union
She doesn't look like me at all, way prettier.. but she's so bloody k-yute.. with her dimples an all.
I think she's funny, one of my favourite actresses.. straight girl crush if you like
And no.. I've not had a drink!
Ask me tomorrow and I may have switched to another..
Don't 'spoil' the children
It's easy to 'spoil' your children (spoil is the wrong word, but you know what I mean, and I cant think of another)
Perhaps the word is.. mollycoddle.
When they're young, cute, well behaved, fun, funny, and adorable...
It's easy to do too much
Years ago, I think perhaps, that parents gave their children more responsibility than they do now.
That's a generalization I know, but there seems to be a trend. Back in the day, children had chores. Chores they had to complete before they could indulge in activities of their pleasing. Failure to do those chores would result in a punishment.. maybe bed early, no TV...that kind of thing.
Then along came video games, adult peer pressure aka societal pressure, a little'extra' in reality not extra cash... and 'treats' became an everyday part of life.. chore completion or not.
My own mother had chores. Growing up in Montserrat she would sweep the yard , wash and hang out the clothes, feed the animals, tie up goats, and assist her dad in bread making.. before school. When I asked her about this she said she enjoyed it.. loved having the responsibility, learning how to do things.. and making her parents proud.
Me?.. If i'm honest I wasn't given chores. I was the youngest , and my sister really 'enjoyed' washing up, cleaning , cooking, and helping mum. Yes.. very sweet she is too. Yes.. the good one.
Me?..I played.
However.. I did help out, not because I had to, but because it was fun, and I wanted to. I remember once.. redecorating my parents bedroom with my sister. We wanted to surprise my parents on their return from holiday. My final flourishes was to put up pictures of Steve Biko, Malcom X.. and a very well known painting by Ras Daniel Heartman.
Voila..(My brother had an array of quite nice pictures I thought)
They were really quite overjoyed.. I remember it well.. then my mum asked me why I've put up pictures of dead people on her wall and to take them, down immediately..
Then later on, she couldn't find her shoes.. and accused us both (to this day) of throwing them out!
The novelty had clearly worn off.
Funny.
So what, how, and when do we teach our children?
I had a conversation a few months back with a friend, and it was mentioned that single parents have a tendency to overcompensate. Subconsciously doing too much.. giving in too much.. to make up for the fact that they are uno.. and not duo. Perhaps, it's internalized guilt.. perhaps it's the determination that your child/children will not miss out , lose out, or feel in any way deficient by not having a additional parent to hand. Who knows..
It's an interesting theory.
Anyway... why did I write this particular post?
I came home from work, after a long day... and had to cook dinner!
Sucks
Teach your children to cook.
To be fair, my daughter can.. why did I show her and not the boys?
It's never to late.. I will be doing just that.. and getting assistance.. to ensure this is rectified.
After all.. they like to eat.
Doggoneit
btw .. it was delish and done in a jiff.. rice.. green bananas.. okra dish.. seconds for me
Perhaps the word is.. mollycoddle.
When they're young, cute, well behaved, fun, funny, and adorable...
It's easy to do too much
Years ago, I think perhaps, that parents gave their children more responsibility than they do now.
That's a generalization I know, but there seems to be a trend. Back in the day, children had chores. Chores they had to complete before they could indulge in activities of their pleasing. Failure to do those chores would result in a punishment.. maybe bed early, no TV...that kind of thing.
Then along came video games, adult peer pressure aka societal pressure, a little
My own mother had chores. Growing up in Montserrat she would sweep the yard , wash and hang out the clothes, feed the animals, tie up goats, and assist her dad in bread making.. before school. When I asked her about this she said she enjoyed it.. loved having the responsibility, learning how to do things.. and making her parents proud.
Me?.. If i'm honest I wasn't given chores. I was the youngest , and my sister really 'enjoyed' washing up, cleaning , cooking, and helping mum. Yes.. very sweet she is too. Yes.. the good one.
Me?..I played.
However.. I did help out, not because I had to, but because it was fun, and I wanted to. I remember once.. redecorating my parents bedroom with my sister. We wanted to surprise my parents on their return from holiday. My final flourishes was to put up pictures of Steve Biko, Malcom X.. and a very well known painting by Ras Daniel Heartman.
Voila..(My brother had an array of quite nice pictures I thought)
They were really quite overjoyed.. I remember it well.. then my mum asked me why I've put up pictures of dead people on her wall and to take them, down immediately..
Then later on, she couldn't find her shoes.. and accused us both (to this day) of throwing them out!
The novelty had clearly worn off.
Funny.
So what, how, and when do we teach our children?
I had a conversation a few months back with a friend, and it was mentioned that single parents have a tendency to overcompensate. Subconsciously doing too much.. giving in too much.. to make up for the fact that they are uno.. and not duo. Perhaps, it's internalized guilt.. perhaps it's the determination that your child/children will not miss out , lose out, or feel in any way deficient by not having a additional parent to hand. Who knows..
It's an interesting theory.
Anyway... why did I write this particular post?
I came home from work, after a long day... and had to cook dinner!
Sucks
Teach your children to cook.
To be fair, my daughter can.. why did I show her and not the boys?
It's never to late.. I will be doing just that.. and getting assistance.. to ensure this is rectified.
After all.. they like to eat.
Doggoneit
btw .. it was delish and done in a jiff.. rice.. green bananas.. okra dish.. seconds for me
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