Well it's now February and after waiting for an entire month for the breeze and the water to warm up, I finally jumped in realized that I can scream quite loudly underwater. It was so cold that it felt like my teeth would edge from the chill of the water.
There have been some changes at the pool and while the air and water temperatures went down, the fees to use the pool have gone up. Needless to say, we still need to get exercise, so I agreed that we would get back in the water and try to swim all the chlorine out the water. That means almost everyday we get a chance we hitting the water. No more rest for me. I have begun swimming longer intervals and taking fewer rest breaks.
My muscles aching like mad, but that's not to stop me since I am now on a quest to get my stomach and chest do an exchange and resume their rightful perspectives - my chest should be bigger....
When we saw the work out routine that the coach gave, my wife and I went speechless. Didn't he realize this is the first time in months we were getting back in the water? I guess that would teach us to stay away for so long again.
So far I am managing to increase my distances on each session. Until next time.
Monday, February 13, 2012
Wednesday, January 18, 2012
Creation of a work ethic
Have you ever heard it said by parents that they find their child / children to be lazy? Have you ever stop to think how much the parent may have contributed to it?
Well this morning, as I was driving off to work, I saw this youngster outside pitching marbles. It was going on to 7 am and I thought to myself. Doesn't he have chores? Will he still get to school early after engaging in this activity? Then I went into fast forward...How will he learn to manage his time for his adult work life if this is what he is exposed to this "discipline" now?
It was as if no one could care less where he was as he didn't even have anything on other than his underwear.
What are the messages that we are sending to our youth by the kind of mentor-ship we demonstrate?
Here's hoping it not too late to take stock of what we're doing and make the necessary corrections.
Well this morning, as I was driving off to work, I saw this youngster outside pitching marbles. It was going on to 7 am and I thought to myself. Doesn't he have chores? Will he still get to school early after engaging in this activity? Then I went into fast forward...How will he learn to manage his time for his adult work life if this is what he is exposed to this "discipline" now?
It was as if no one could care less where he was as he didn't even have anything on other than his underwear.
What are the messages that we are sending to our youth by the kind of mentor-ship we demonstrate?
Here's hoping it not too late to take stock of what we're doing and make the necessary corrections.
Monday, January 16, 2012
Weekend Lime
So my sister's, Shelley, birthday was on Saturday last!
The morning began with a call to my sister to wish her all the pleasantries for her birthday. During our conversation, my girl allows me to know that she had a number of things to do on that day but when she gets through she wants to be surprised. She then sent me via text a list of people and numbers. I then got a call from one of those people letting me know that my sister asked her to call me.
Well, game on!!!
Phone started to go with calls in and out. Menu was confirmed. (Planning had taken place earlier unknown to her) and the meats were already marinating from before. I wanted the seasoning to go through and the meats to be totally tender.
Turkey, Pork, Fish, Fish balls (not fish cakes), Rice and Peas, Sweet Potato Salad, English Potato salad and a few other goodies went into production according to schedule during the course of the day. The event was held at our parents which was always party central when we were growing up.
Well almost everyone was there for around 7:30 pm and the youngster arrived around an hour later. I guess she wanted to give everyone enough time to arrive. Her husband, Tony, reversed the car into the long driveway, as is the custom, so that she could not see where she would have been going. Needless to say other cars were there as well.
She was surprised and pleasantly so. Not with the shouts of surprise, but with the fact of who and how many people came to celebrate her birthday with her. Life begins at 40 and hers was no exception as she is indeed a blessed "young" lady.
The morning began with a call to my sister to wish her all the pleasantries for her birthday. During our conversation, my girl allows me to know that she had a number of things to do on that day but when she gets through she wants to be surprised. She then sent me via text a list of people and numbers. I then got a call from one of those people letting me know that my sister asked her to call me.
Well, game on!!!
Phone started to go with calls in and out. Menu was confirmed. (Planning had taken place earlier unknown to her) and the meats were already marinating from before. I wanted the seasoning to go through and the meats to be totally tender.
Turkey, Pork, Fish, Fish balls (not fish cakes), Rice and Peas, Sweet Potato Salad, English Potato salad and a few other goodies went into production according to schedule during the course of the day. The event was held at our parents which was always party central when we were growing up.
Well almost everyone was there for around 7:30 pm and the youngster arrived around an hour later. I guess she wanted to give everyone enough time to arrive. Her husband, Tony, reversed the car into the long driveway, as is the custom, so that she could not see where she would have been going. Needless to say other cars were there as well.
She was surprised and pleasantly so. Not with the shouts of surprise, but with the fact of who and how many people came to celebrate her birthday with her. Life begins at 40 and hers was no exception as she is indeed a blessed "young" lady.
Tuesday, May 11, 2010
Family Fellowship
Sunday was Mother's Day when some near 40 family members came together at my cousin's home to celebrate all mothers. It was also the day that a particular father got spoiled as he shared in the festivities just as he was turning 70 years old within a few days.
It was a great day with loads of fun, stories, dominoes, food & beverage and just fellowship. A good time was had by all!!! His daughter Lisa showed up for a surprise visit from the USA along with the youngest of her children. He's enjoying Barbados immensely!
Here are a few photos of the day!
It was a great day with loads of fun, stories, dominoes, food & beverage and just fellowship. A good time was had by all!!! His daughter Lisa showed up for a surprise visit from the USA along with the youngest of her children. He's enjoying Barbados immensely!
Here are a few photos of the day!
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