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The Slightly Odd...update

2009-07-29T15:14:00.000-07:00

So the lady who lives in the apartment behind me came to claim the bag. She said the guy who brought the bag of toilet paper, thought she lived here because the door was opened when he visited at an earlier date.

Well at least I don't have to live in fear.

The Slightly Odd

2009-07-29T14:11:00.000-07:00

Hey ppls...

Yea, so the weirdest thing just happened, and I mean just just happened. So I live in an apartment building, on the top floor. My neighbourhood is usually a peaceful, boring place, where currently the most noise is coming from a weed wacker and lawn mower (so annoying!!!).

All of a sudden, I hear footsteps thumping on my stairs; then a pause; then they thump away in retreat. So at first I thought it was my father, but when he visits he always announces himself. So when I heard nothing, I thought to myself, "how very odd!"

When I looked out he window, I saw this stranger hastily running downs the stairs, hop into a silver L-touring car with a ladder on top of the vehicle, and drives off. I was like, ok.

So I decided to look outside and see if the man left something in the mailbox, because I assumed that is where he paused. When I open the door, I was surprised to see a black garbage bag, FILLED with clean toilet paper right next to the door.

"Huh?" That was my first thought and facial expression, no lie. So immediately I thougt bomb, toxic chemical, something deadly; but no; it was just a bag filled with toilet paper.

Mummy told me it is probably for one of the other tennants, so I would hope so.

If not? FREE TOILET PAPER!!! WO HOO! not really though, just being silly, =D

Below is the suspicious item, as proof of purchase evidence

Crop Over....it over fuh real (pt.1)

2009-07-28T19:51:00.000-07:00

Hey ppls!!!

This year's crop over season was something to behold. The introduction of a new contest, the almost 19th man for Pic-O-De-Crop, and the fact that this year I knew none of the songs that were out for the season...The scandal (I mean de list slip).

First, I want to say that Crop Over is a dying festival, almost as dead as cricket (read other blog). The festival is becoming monotonous and is in need of a new structure.

When Crop Ocer first began, it was to celebrate the harvesting of the sugar cane crops, which at the time was the island's main source of income. However, since tourism has taken over, the meaning of the festival has become no less than a distant memory, known only to historians and Dr. Allison Roach (nee Leacock).

Now, for the past two seasons, it seems that all the local public can do is complain and argue about the quality of music produced, which entertainer is in a fickle with the National Cultural Foundation (NCF) and how many 'bumpers gin get stab up'.

I almost forgot to mention the Sweet Soca Competiton, which saw Terencia 'TC' Coward win her second 'crown' as it is called, then with the same song snatch the coveted Party Monarch Competition, which as usual, ended in controversy.

Pic-O-De-Crop though is my favourite one to rant about. My opinion on the issue about the leaked list of of the semis? I have always believed that the people who make it to the Semi and Finals are not picked because of their songs and music, but because of their popularity and years in the business. Classic examples are RPB, John King (who is talented though) Kid Site (when he won in 2007, I believe) and Gabby almost.

The Pic-O-De-Crop is rigged every year. I think Ronnie 'De Announcer' Clarke should be in the finals to win, because his song 'Down Turn' is excellent in my humble opinion. Even if not a winning song, third place isn't bad.

These are just a few of the issues in which cast a shadow over this season.

Continued in part 2...

Writings on da Wall...

2009-07-12T12:49:00.000-07:00

Hey Ppls!!!

Sorry I havent posted anything for some time, as I was very ill with a combination of the cold and sinus issues that made writing coherent sentences a difficult task.

Anyway, this post is not about something that I like, but what I wanted to draw to your attention.

OFF DA BRINK! What does it mean? Where did it come from? More importantly, who wrote it??? These are several questions many Barbadian residents are asking themselves after reading the Nation's Sunday Sun Newspaper, published on 7/12/2009 - (ha ha I got the scoop, because the Mass Com posse was picknicking, lol).

The article said that these writings were found several places around the Bridgetown area. My first response to this was surprise at the boldness of this person or persons, although my mother, who fancies herself a Nancy Drew, says from the font of all the photo evidence presented, it looks as if it is the same person. I have to agree.

To be honest I don't know what to make of it as yet, but this one case only brings to light the problem of graffiti, especially in the Bridgetown area.

My thoughts: 1) some mentally ill person aka madman expressing himself, 2) a person who is trying to send a message of some kind, 3) a gang (hey, I'm only being logical) and 4) I really don't know.

Anyway, leave your comments and queries; I think this is something worth discussing.

Marc Jacobs Spring 2009

2009-07-07T13:02:00.000-07:00

To All the Fashion Ladies!!!

Marc Jacobs Spring 2009 was a very interesting indeed. For me personally, I would have to change up some of the things put together in the actual runway show, to get the desired effect that I want. However I thought the collection was really cool with the very interesting combination of designs put together. From some of the reviews I've seen, this line has been described as "Mary Poppins meets Dubai", and by Jacobs himself saying "America, womanly, Broadway, Perry Ellis, country, naïveté…".

In my opinon of this collection (and I am no Anna Wintour) I think it is interesting to say the least. Some of the combinations were very eccentric, wacky, with some holding great potential. Anyway, these tow pictures I have below are the ones I found delightful and beautifully creative, and there isn't much I would alter.

What attracts me to the collection is the combinations of simple material, that would normally be called ugly or boring, even farmerish! i like that he broughts those elements together to create something unique.

This first piece is being worn the model Chanel Iman (left), and this is from the Marc Jacobs 2009 Spring collection. What i like about this piece is the combination of the plaid with the flower print skirt. However, the only accessory I would change is the belt to something like this.

To see the full collection you can check out Style.com for it.

What I Like About This Sunset

2009-07-07T06:08:00.000-07:00

Hey Ppls!!!

Well for those who don't know, I live on a tropical island, which is a tropical island. To me it is the best place one earth to live, with great weather most of the time. Today, for my first blog (YEA!!!), i want to show you something I like about Bim, as we locals like to call it. This picture was taken from my bedroom window, so you guys now how cool it is to have a view like this from a bedroom window. I felt like I had to share it with others because we don't have many sunsets like this and I didn't even notice it at first, my mummy had to show me.
So I hope you appreciate it as much as I do. Enjoy!!!