Stop the Abuse!!!

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A really serious and sensitive issue that plagues societies worldwide is Domestic Violence. This type of behaviour does not discriminate in relation to gender. Both males and females suffer abuse in their relationships for varying reasons; may it be jealousy, drunkenness or a controlling and insecure partner.

In  attempting to voice our opinion on domestic violence, Camille Hunte (blogger of Steups) and I decided to to an advertisement on ending domestic violence.

Fairy Tale vs Reality

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I do not consider myself to be a poet but I particularly enjoyed producing this piece with my colleague...another blogger; Yolanda Pesnell. As we grow up and sometimes as adults we confuse fiction with reality.

We were taught about "Happily Ever After" since we were babes; and we grew up thinking that every relationship is perfect... then when we entered a relationship of our own and we were faced with the horrible truth. The poem below was written by Yolanda and myself; discussing fairy tales and the harsh realities of life. 

Hope you enjoy it!!!

Fairy Tale vs Fiction

Fairytale vs Fiction

Joyous giggles floats through the trees
Just before a calming silence proceeds
Signalling little princesses’ glee filled in dazes
Reminiscing Grim’s fantastical phases

Later they enter
Andersen’s sensitivity centre
“The Princess on the Pea”
Teaches of the likeness of a princess to be

Imagination removed
“Disney” exposes
The fair flawless beauty
the girls the princes chooses

Common threads entwined
To gender roles and kindness
a princess must incline
it is not the Shrew
but the Damsel in distress
who will prevail
In finding her happily ever after mate

As little children we learnt of many fairytale stories

Sleeping Beauty, Cinderella and Snow White

Are just a few that continuously pervade our memories

As youngsters we anxiously awaited the time we will become adults

Just so we can meet our princes, princesses and even dance the waltz

But our innocence was shattered as we grew into adults

When we realized that reality is not what a fairytale story is all about

Happily ever after only happens in fairytale books and movies

Oh why…Oh why didn’t anyone warn me?

I never knew relationships demanded hard work

Communication, trust and compromise can prevent a lot of hurt

I thought a kiss on the lips and the demise of the wicked queen

Was all that a relationship needs

We never hear of infidelity, abuse or dishonesty in fairytales

So why should anyone blame me when as an adult I begin to wail?

Nothing is wrong with trying to maintain our children’s innocence in the days of their youths
But as parents we should always strive to balance fiction with the truth

It's A Man's World...Part 2

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Well we're back with another episode of "It's a Man's World". This time however, Roneil and I traversed the hall of COSTAATT to get the opinions of both males and females.

This is what they had to say...

It's A Man's World...Part 1

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A question that always bothered me is..."Why do men prefer to watch sports (whether it be football, basketball, cricket etc.) with their male buddies rather than with their girlfriends or wives?

I posed this question to my colleague Roneil Walcott, who has a blog based on sports; Ron's Sports Short.We collaborated on the question at hand...Check out what he had to say.... You will be amazed!!

Enjoyed the discussion?? Don't miss Part 2 where we will be getting the opinions from persons on the street!!

Doh Whine On Mih Man...Part 2

Photo courtesy Sam Rkaina

So after deliberating and sharing our views, Candace and I decided to hit the streets and get the opinions from members of the public.

Check out the video below....

Doh Whine On Mih Man Part 1

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Trinidad and Tobago Carnival 2015 is fast approaching and with it comes the 'whine and jam' session. For this collaboration, I teamed up with my colleague; Candace Porter whose blog takes us on a journey on preparing for Carnival ('Diary of a Masquerader).

This blog post is part one of a two part video blog that brings to the forefront the issue of couples attending Carnival fetes together and whether or not it is a problem if their significant other dances with someone else while they are present.

Check out the video below...

Keeping It Real

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A lot of relationships end because of the lack of communication. Persons are either afraid or too proud to ask questions or to tell their partner how they feel.

The picture below was taken from Pinterest...it shares great advice on how to Keep It Real in your relationship!!