Life and Love

I was avoiding the bandwagon because it seemed everyone had jumped on it and there was no space left. But alas, here is yet another story using the deceased king of pop to score points with fellow bandwagonists. Fun and joke aside, it is not the story of Michael Jackson, nor is it yet another sensationalised ending to a less than happy life, it is just an observation of deeply we seem to mourn those whom we never bothered to show love while they were alive.

It's easier to grieve openly over the loss of a loved one than to spend the time to cultivate that relationship and allow yourself to be used to bless that person's life and vice versa. After all, who is up for the self analysis, selflessness and growth it takes to reach out and touch other people's lives?

What is love anyway? How many of us who we claim to love are we really guilty of loving?

The other side of the lake

I started a dance camp on Monday (yesterday) and it has been challenging me to the umph degree. Its 3 hrs Mon-Fri... and it is serious work!

That mirror wall does not lie. I don't know how I got this badly out of shape, but I certainly don't like it. I am trying really hard not to be too tough on myself. As much as I have lost all of 8lbs in my first two weeks home, and look to lose another 17, I know it is hard work. It's just that when reality kicks in, it kicks in, and I just want to get my old body back. But, having said that, I am giving myself permission to enjoy dance class and to go through all the headwork it takes to grapple with the state I have found myself in.

Easy Skanking Chef is proud that I am dancing again... and is encouraging me to find a dance class in Dubai so that I can continue.

I wish I could write more, because I certainly could use the creative release, but I just cannot seem to be able to.

The grass is not always greener on the other side of the lake.

Sheer Almshouse on a mission....

I went to visit my soon to be mother in law and she gave me a healthy dinner of calalloo and corn with boiled whole wheat dumpling, green banana and yam. Yum! Healthy and delicious! She also gave me a Julie Mango from her tree-YUM! I saw all my brothers in law and ESC's 2yo only niece. We played and had a jolly good time.

and..... drumrolll please....

I lost 8 lbs since I came home!! Remember I came Thur June 25, 2009 so that is less than two weeks ago!

I am so ecstatic! I can see the difference in my body already!

I need to do Si6more but right now, I wont kill myself. I am getting a little bored so I have decided to actively make decisions to be more active generally.

I may even climb to Blue Mountain Peak (highest point in Jamaica and home of the best coffee in the world) for my 29th birthday.

Life is good!