2012 Soca season

I survived the 2010 soca season!

That is still running through my head even though its 2 years later.
But i digress, I know I had mentioned before that 2012 is shaping up to be a sweeeeeeeeet soca year and ♪ I cyaa wait ♪ for the party to start.

Bacchanal Jamaica is have their  launch on the 10th of February with the Friday fetes set to start on the 24th of the same month. Now our beloved mas Camp venue is no more and as such the new home of bacchanal Jamaica is set to be the NHT parking lot behind emancipation park.... sigh :( can i tell you i hate the unevenness of that surface, my ankles will be sure to voice a strong complaint before the season is out, but be that as it may  ♪ di vibes cyaa done! ♪

To vote or note to vote?

Of course not!

I blame my reluctance to vote on a deep rooted fear that stemmed from the more violent days of Jamaica's more violent election campaigns. Some things you never forget or live down, added to that i have no real incentive to get over myself. I see some subtle differences in the parties but ultimately they are (in my eyes) all the same.
Inspite of this i asked myself if i were to vote who would i vote for, and to be honest i dont have a clue. I have always believed that the prime minister should be elected seperate and apart from my representative. I should be able to choose the person who is best for my constituency and the person best for my country without worrying about a conflict in interest. sigh... but who am i to say anything? I have no intention of ever voting.

On top this, i realize i do not know enough. Truth is,  if I were to vote, it would be on a vibe/feeling. I realize i really know nothing about these individuals their beliefs, history or plans. I have never even glanced on either party's manifesto much less. How can I in good conscience vote when i know not for which i vote?

Watered Down Religion

Yesterday I was having a discussion with a friend about the fact that her church frowns upon women wearing pants. Now it is my view that is well within the rights of a church to do so, but I personally think it is unwarranted.
This however led to an interesting observation. Churches found in rural or poor areas are often what we call more "traditional", while churches in more urban/upscale locals often are more "liberal".
My friend tried to make the argument that these "liberal" churches often practice a more "watered down" religion. I, of course, disagree with this sentiment. If we use change to indicate the "water to religion quotient" of a given church, then even the most traditional of churches are rather fresh tasting.
The reality is that churches/religions are comprised of people, and these people are are influenced by more than just the church. The mores of a society will always affect the values,norms and virtues of a given denomination.
In light of this, it is evident that churches will always change and adapt. In fact, I put it to you that the faith of a believer 100 years ago is the same as the faith of a believer today. In other words we should not pay attention to frills each denomination may display. Skirts, head gear and general behaviour are all things that will change over the years. The only thing that should be measured is the devotion to the primary tenants and directives of the given faith.

So another NFL season has begun and i find myself in shock as in the opening game tew Ravens totalkly and utterly Innihalated the steelers. As some of you may know, though i may like the Ravens i am originally a steelers fan... so needless to say that first game Hurt. But then it can be expected. It is rare for the steelers to reach the playoffs the year after they have reached the super bowl, i guess they have to recover, American football can be a ruff sport. In any case this post is about my favourite teams in the NFL so hear goes:

Steelers
Real "smash mouth", "in your face", "take no prosoners" team. Always know for there brutal and unforgiven defense and there willing nuss to run the ball down your through and out your ass, the Gunsling areal display that Big ben brings toi the team makes it one of the most versitile and Tuff teams the leage has ever produced.

Ravens
For years Ray Lewis and the rest of

Dynamic Views

Ok guys, I know in my last post I was raving about how blogspot's new interface was the sh*t. but I spoke too soon.

With the new addition of Dynamic Views, blogspot has made there previous update look like a mild fart.
Let me just say Dynamic Views are not only "the sh*t", they are the COLOSSAL SH*T... I mean best blog experience ever... and I say that without apology.

FINALY!

This is my first time on Blogspot's new interface. Let me Say; I LOVE IT! IT MAAWD!!!!!!!

Its clean, simple and organized, it actually makes me want to post.
Well done Google.

ADVANTAGE IT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Its that time again… high pressure at work and at pan has me feeling rather overwhelmed at times. Can i tell you though, Machel’s road march song this year has lifted my spirits so many times… sigh.

Let me give you the break down:

♫ The Stage is in front of us, time to get advantageous!♫

This is a call to arms. To face the up coming panfest season, and new application projects with joy and anticipation. It is a reminder that I am once again being called to do what i was born to do, what i love to do. Don’t let the obstacles fool you, they are but props on the stage we were meant to take advantage of.

♫Stamp On it! Stamp On it! Stamp On it! Stamp On it!
Trample it! Trample it! Trample it! Trample it!♫

This is almost self explanatory. It is a clear and unequivocal instruction to mercilessly and ruthlessly annihilate all obstacles. It is a battle cry, a war chant. It is a rhythm, a beat, that all that stand in your way will fall to.

♫Stamp On it! Jump On it! Wave On it!
Wine it! trample on it! Run on it! ♫

This is the most important reminder… why this song will forever live in my heart.

This my, friends is the reminder to have fun, to enjoy yourself, to not be inhibited, to let loose and live!.