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Friday, October 27, 2006

Miles away from ordinary

My last longing look at the white sand beaches and aquamarine waters that I won't see when I go back to North America.

Wednesday, October 25, 2006

Third World Charm

The airports in this part of the world are so different from the ones in the big cities - namely Pearson Int'l - I almost expected to see goats or cattle sauntering across the tarmac.

There are no fancy lights and signals here, just the rudimentary markings necessary for take-off and landing. That's one more reason for me to adore Barbados!

Monday, October 23, 2006

View from there

Dawn and Dusk as seen from my bedroom balcony.

Saturday, October 21, 2006

Shubh Diwali

On the darkest night of the year, I lit one deya. That's all it takes because that one light can penetrate the night and illuminate the darkest corner.

Here's to the triumph of light over darkness, enlightment over ignorance and peace over injustice.

Thursday, October 19, 2006

Quad Squad

How the kids have grown! I went to school with these peeps but didn't hang out with any of them back then. I missed out - they're such beautiful people!

L-R : Ray, Vannie, Sirju, Me, Resh

"Please tell me that's not your Mum AGAIN?!" She's so sweet - she called every 20 mins to ask if I was alright. "Yes Mummy, I'm ok". I had an escort and she still felt the need to check in. I think she forgets that I've grown up too.

UWI HS Celebration

These decorations were made of rice! (00000's of coloured rice grains!)

The ceremonies are held in the quad nowadays and it seems a lot less festive than when we used to be responsible for organizing it. It was very well done though. I can't post the rest of pics because I entrusted the picture-taking to Van and Ray and I didn't get an explanation as to why they're All out of focus.

[ fyi: Vannie had laser vision correction the next morning ]

Wednesday, October 18, 2006

Song and Dance

Tuesday, October 17, 2006

Getting ready for the program

Parvati Girls' Hindu School

Van insisted that we wear (matching) saris.

Sunday, October 15, 2006

Stray

This one just flew in to the cage and stayed there. He figured that it was easier to let Mummy take care of him than to fend for himself.

He's not so nice to the ones that were already there but he's a lot nicer to me than they ever were.

We named him Stray.

Friday, October 13, 2006

Ok; here's my new haircut

It's longer than usual, but a lot shorter than before!

Chinese Bicentennial Celebration

Barry and I made the trip to Chaguaramas to participate in the celebration of 200 years of Chinese presence in T'dad.

Dragon boat racing; Dancing dragon; Arts & Culture; The best Chinese food in da world!

Tuesday, October 10, 2006

Giving Back

At this time last year, I was too overwhelmed to understand/feel/care about anything, so I took this opportunity to do what Mum and I would have been happy to do then.

There hasn't been a single day since then when I haven't thought of my Daddy. I continue to miss him but I've learned to be grateful for all that I still have.

Mummy keeps reminding me of how fortunate I am and how I have a responsibilty to give back a bit of what I've been given. It was such a joy to be able to bring a smile to these people and it went so well that we'll make it a regular event (in my Dad's honour).

I'd like to say thanks to my family and friends who helped to cook, package and distribute the meals on both days. Thank you for your support today and through all the days leading up to today. I'm truly blessed to have you in my life.

It's a beautiful life!