POEM: Reciprocation

If you see me falling
or notice that I have fallen
don't let me down
or leave me down
cause that's when I need your help
not a whelp
When your brother needs your assistance
instead of putting up a resistance
see how you can lend a hand
help him on his feet to stand
cause you don't know when it's your time
and even as the clock chimes
a perfect day can turn into a mess
leaving you laying on your back or chest
so don't be all about you
and thinking who you want to sue
instead help your brother
and offer your hand to another
if you see me down
don't leave me to frown
pull me up with you
make me feel that your love is true
pray that I reciprocate
because on that date
that you need me
I want to be
there to stand with you
to extend my hand too
so let's work together
so everyday life can be better

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Colloquial Night

Well me boy, is thing with ahyu tonight. I feel like typing in island dialect tonight. Is thing with ahyu because ahyu moving like things so good. Well, I guess if ahyu feel so, then is so. All I can say is ahyu is a hot mess - not hotness but a hot mess.

I have so much to do and I ain't even bothering with nobody and them stupidness. So don't bother me cause I ain't studying you.

I am a Virgin Islander to the bone. VI Massive, where ahyu is? I repping VI all the way.

Anyway, writing in dialect is harder than speaking it...so that's it for tonight.

ONE LOVE!

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Bettering Me

We all play different roles in our lives. Some days we are strong parents while other days we are soft employees. However, we should always try to align ourselves with positive behaviors and positive people. I think sometimes I am too frank but I feel bad within myself to hold back sometimes - especially if it is something that affects me. My emotion is on my sleeve and when my personality gets peeved, I lash back and out.

We should never let ourselves get to that. We have to find ways to get our point across but preferably when we are calm and settled. There are certain things that get on my nerves and I find some people have a total disregard for protocol, for rules and for others in general. It cannot work. Some people like to throw their work on others. It cannot work. No one wants to pull their weight but are always complaining.

I complain too yes but I am working on bettering ME. My pastor gave a similar sermon on Sunday past. Everyone wants change in the church but what is each individual doing to see change happen? Things happen and we get frustrated, but we have to find ways to help ourselves to grow whether professionally, religiously or personally. If you find you have a problem with spending money, then go and see a financial advisor or talk to someone who seems to have it together.

It's only when you talk to others you realize that everyone is struggling and other people are in worse situations. Stop for a moment and devise a way to deal with your situation. You have to change you. No special boss, pastor, husband or parent can change you. You have to work on yourself first.

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Ships & Bridges

"Build a ship before you burn a bridge". This is an excellent quote to live by. Relationships are so important in your personal life, career, religion and community involvement. I think we should try not to burn bridges and instead work on building healthy relationships.

People will offend you and some will willfully try to hurt you. You have to forgive them and move on. Stay wary of them though because you never know when a snake will strike. Don't be naive and let them use you. Forgive and move on with your life.

You will also offend people and you try to mend that bridge because you will never know where you will end up. You will then have to ask for forgiveness and pray that the offended person will forgive you.

Be willing to compromise and sometimes you have to be the bigger person. I can also be the smaller person too if the situations requires it. It all depends on what your viewpoint is in the situation.

So keep building those ships and maintaining those bridges. There are people that you will eliminate from your life but I am sure the reasons will be clear. I've done some elimination and I have also been eliminated. I've moved forward with a goal of keep those bridges functional and building strong ships.

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Shaking My Head - not a Harlem Shake though

Sometimes, I feel like I missed a day. Did I do anything productive that day? Or was I just loafing around? I guess that's why I love my blog because at least I know that every two days, I can post something constructive. Even a venting post can be constructive. Today was an ok day but with some silly frustration. There are days like that and I just have to shake my head - not Harlem Shake it but just shake it a little.

People really have to use common sense and live up to their responsibilities, especially when placed in a position of trust and influence. Mediocre just is not cutting it. The sad thing is that many are not even striving for mediocre - they're just there.

However, I aim to do my best - not aim to please. I do what I have to do and I do it well and seriously. I prefer to be around people like that too. However, we are always stuck with the few who don't care.

Be someone who cares and who wants to do more than mediocre. Come on! Do what you know is right!

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Take a Moment Today

Today started off a little cloudy with some drizzle falling as well. However, it's a bright and sunny day now. We have to truly thank God for his blessing. It could have been flooding by now but God sent the sunlight to shine upon us. It's nice to take a walk when the weather is like this in the BVI. The views are even brighter and clearer and your body gets that vital Vitamin D that it needs.

Today, take a moment and look at your surroundings. Look at the beautiful flowers and little animals around. Everything has its purpose on this earth and it's all wonderfully made by God.

Enjoy!

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POEM: My Blog

Sometimes in this web log
I'll blog
about all kinds of things
my kin, my wins, my sins
or my time just sitting
I talk about what's real
and of course how I feel
so you don't have to guess
or think it's a test
it's there clear and plain
not in a game
and not for fame
just blogged

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Simple Tips for Better Financial Management

Some days are tougher than others. This 2013 has begun with its share of challenges; nevertheless I will continue to push forward. This post is to give tips for managing money.

My tips are simply:
1. Pay your bills on time because late fees are like throwing money in the garbage
2. Save little by little because it serves you better to save $10 per month and not touch it than save $100 and withdraw it after two days
3. Please prioritize your needs and wants. I re-posted a photo onn my Facebook that had a simple caption "You have an iPhone 5 and your kids have no food?" Please don't let that be you
4. Cut unneccessary costs. Do you really need to have the top cable package when you are hardly at home?

You may say that the tips are no-brainers. However, then why are so many people in heavy debt today?

Do what you know is right and spend wisely!

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POEM: I Want to be the Change

I want to be the change
I want to be effective
not just selective
but an agent of change
I'm not deranged
or strange
but want to be an advocate
for those with no voice
I want to be the one
that is able to cause little ripples
that turn into big waves
because we see all that is wrong
but noone wants to make correction
so it's time for a change injection
and someone's gotta make the decision
it is no longer acceptable to just sit there
like you're not aware or just don't care
I want to be an agent of change
and get us properly re-arranged
so that we can function
and work together in unison
let's go cause we can make it happen
so don't walk with your spirits dampened
change is in you and it's in me
just be the best you that you can be
and together we can make it happen

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JSPS Sports Was Great

The Joyce Samuel Primary School sports was awesome today! The Eagles - Red House came first. The defending champions, the Hawks - Green House came second and the Doves - Blue House came third.

The children did well and I know they had fun!

Congrats to all the children, teachers and parents!

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JSPS Sports is Today!

JSPS Sports is Today! I am a proud parent who will be there representing!!!!!!!!!

Truth is ...

Truth is...
no one likes plagiarism
people tend to be fake
children speak their minds openly
many people do not utilize their talents
many of us are in the wrong profession
too many of us hold grudges
many people are underappreciated
teachers have a lot of work to do
lawyers should give half their salaries to teachers
my ideas are not the same as yours
you may get offended by something on this list
I'll hear your side but will stick with mine

The truth is simply the truth. You don't have to agree or comply, but it is what it is.

Farmers' Week 2013

Herb entries for BVI Farmers' Week 2013 - Tortola Exhibition

I am the 5%.....

They say that when you join an organization, you have to accept its culture. I guess I'm the 5% that really needs to be a hermit. My stomach for nonsense is very small. I hate disorganization and foolishness. I think what peeves me the most is when everyone disregards your needs but wants you to help them to make them look good.

People who are users are the worst kind to be around and work with. Well, maybe they are on the level with the nitpickers, the lazy ones and hypocrites. I'm not perfect and I don't pretend to be. However, I can make things happen. I put my best foot first EVERY TIME! I don't need to be acknowledged for it. However, I expect that if I am in a team, that 110% will be given by ALL.

I am the 5% of people who will be vocal, be boisterous and be dissatisfied with the mediocre. I am the 5% of people that have no tolerance for stupidness. I am also the 5% that will be in the midst of mess and still try to save face.

How long can that go on? It's time for a change!

5%

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