Blog time
yay! J
Everyone
is asking me how my first week went, and all I can say is that it has been
interesting. Interesting in that, it’s the first week I’ve gone without seeing
my mom, dad and younger sister. Interesting in that, I’m in a different country
and adjusting to life here in the next few weeks.
Interesting in that, I’m
learning more about myself; things that I would not have learned if I was back
home right now.
Interesting in that, I’m meeting some really interesting
people.
I've used the word interesting too much...but you catch my drift.
At
work on Friday, I was literally mesmerized at the plans they would like to
launch, and also very happy that I would be there when they are launched. I was
looking through the magazines that they use to advertise the Caribbean, and
damn I just want to visit the entire Caribbean…like I have to. We live in a
beautiful region, and I think every Caribbean person should at some point try
to visit as many islands as they possibly can. I know that’s on my bucket list.
Friday
I went to the place I’ve wanted to visit months before I came to Barbados:
Oistins. Before I’ve heard basically this synopsis of Oistins: good vibes, good
food, good people. So I was looking forward to that. I went, and as soon as I
saw the lit fish floating in mid air supported by two electricity poles, I was
really excited. We walked through the side, and made our way to the back, where
several craft stalls are set up selling jewelery, clothes, sandals, ornaments,
and other crafts. And to the right, were all the restaurants, seating areas
and dance spaces. These restaurants sell mostly sea food, and there were
several ladies walking around asking if we wanted to dine with them. We
eventually sat in the dining area, which was very informal, and I loved that; wooden benches and just vibes. Everyone was just happy and eating good food,
and listening to slow reggae in the background. GOOD VIBES!
Our orders were
taken, and the food was brought to our tables. I bought shrimp this time, and
it was interesting, but I’ll stick to the fish next time! Afterward, I even
tried piece of a lobster tail, which was perfectly grilled, just missing some
sauce. By the time we finished eating, the dance floor crowd was getting
thicker, and the music was getting faster. We walked around some more, through
the fish market, and then on the street, which was busy that night. Oistins is
really an awesome; if you come to Barbados, make sure that it is one of your stops!
On
Saturday morning, the first thing I did was walk to the beach from where I
live. It was so breezy and cool, and the waters looked great with the
sunrise. Afterward, I went to the grocery store, which annoys me a bit because
food in Barbados is three times more expensive. I walked around the entire
grocery store, and when I left I was thrilled to see an ad for an underwater
submarine experience. I was told I would definitely be able to do that before I
leave. I was pleasantly surprised with a phone call this Saturday, and was
unsuccessfully dissuaded from visiting the underwater submarine. Muahahaha…If I
wanna experience it, I wanna experience it. Sunday was more or less a laze day.
I feel kinda weird that I wasn’t able to spend time with my father for Father’s Day,
but I was able to speak to him! Sunday is my day some deep
reading at the moment. Right now I’m reading three books, which so far are excellent reads:
- - How To Win
Friends and Influence People by Dale Carnergie (I will never forget what the
guy from Atlantis Resort Bahamas said about the importance of such a book).
- - Redefining
Success: Still Making Mistakes by W. Brett Wilson (Brett Wilson is probably my
favourite entrepreneur and philanthropist at the moment).
- - Benegal to
Barbados: A 100 year history of East
Indians in Barbados by Sabir Nakhuda (such an interesting history book so far;
published just two months ago!)
Ah
yes, life in Barbados … it’s chill J
Yes, finally telling the parents not to suffocate you! Hallelujah!
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