Yesterday I brought in some of the Jamaican Blue Mountain coffee for the office. What a treat it was for everyone as we savoured the famous smooth, deep, rich coffee from blue mountains of Jamaica.
Today, to celebrate further, on of our team members lives quite close to Bonjour Briaoche and he was inspired to bring in enough chocolate brioche for everyone in the department to enjoy alongside their cup morning cup of Jamaican Blue Mountain coffee.
Wow. What a luxurious treat and what a great way to start the day!
Moments with a great cup of java.
Moments shared with your entire department.
Thursday, March 20, 2014
Wednesday, March 19, 2014
Moments D695: New Dialects
This morning I brought in some Jamaican Blue Mountain coffee for our department to enjoy. It's what I do. I like to share!
And as we prepped the machine to brew the liquid gold, I said "IRIE" with a giggle. That set us into a discussion of what IRIE meant. In my limited understanding, that meant "alright" in a "Jamaican dialect". Little did I know that one on our team was well versed in the dialect of Iyaric.
And so, as we waited for the coffee to brew, a group of us started to chat about Jamaica and the depth of the dialect of Iyaric.
On the very tip of the iceberg, Iyaric is Rastafarian created dialect that replaces "me" with "I" in their common Jamaican English. Instead of focusing on "me", which is seen as self-centered and objectifying, they choose to focus on "I" emphasizing the individual and, at the same time, the concept of oneness. (As in God is within all men.) "Me" being inward viewing and "I" being outward viewing.
Interesting. Deep. I had no idea. I love learning and today, by chance, I learned something new about a word that I picked up on a trip to a different country. I learned this new information, not while travelling in Jamaica, but while back at home in Canada. What a strange and wonderful world we live in!
Moments sharing a new fun word: "IRIE".
Moments digging deeper and understanding the philosophical history meaning of the word and the dialect it comes from.
And as we prepped the machine to brew the liquid gold, I said "IRIE" with a giggle. That set us into a discussion of what IRIE meant. In my limited understanding, that meant "alright" in a "Jamaican dialect". Little did I know that one on our team was well versed in the dialect of Iyaric.
And so, as we waited for the coffee to brew, a group of us started to chat about Jamaica and the depth of the dialect of Iyaric.
On the very tip of the iceberg, Iyaric is Rastafarian created dialect that replaces "me" with "I" in their common Jamaican English. Instead of focusing on "me", which is seen as self-centered and objectifying, they choose to focus on "I" emphasizing the individual and, at the same time, the concept of oneness. (As in God is within all men.) "Me" being inward viewing and "I" being outward viewing.
Interesting. Deep. I had no idea. I love learning and today, by chance, I learned something new about a word that I picked up on a trip to a different country. I learned this new information, not while travelling in Jamaica, but while back at home in Canada. What a strange and wonderful world we live in!
Moments sharing a new fun word: "IRIE".
Moments digging deeper and understanding the philosophical history meaning of the word and the dialect it comes from.
Tuesday, March 18, 2014
Moments D694: Colour Memories
As promised, today I took the time to celebrate GREEN. I know, I know. I'm a day late. Better late than never though, right? I blame the slowness of time in Jamaica. Having been there a week, surely I'm allowed to lose a day? No? Well, still, better late than never.
Today, in celebration of GREEN I wore the green eyeshadow that I picked up two years ago for my big St. Patrick's day/housewarming party. I don't wear it often as it's a bright colour and in order to wear it, one must really be prepared to be bright!
As I was applying this colour to my eyelids, I couldn't help but think back to the day that Hawk, BFF & I were prepping for the party two years ago. We were filled with excitement and love. Not only were we ready to have a great party, we were each filled with the promise of the year ahead as we each tackled extremely new life paths. Friends bonded by the challenges of life.
Two years later, I reflect back over the paths taken beyond that night with a sense of wonderment and, I can't lie, with a touch of sadness, for much has changed. BFF is no longer right around the corner and connecting now means more planning. There are days I wish she were closer so I could pop buy for tea as I once used to. It's also moments like these in which I wonder how Hawk is doing. She's chosen a new path, a path that finds the two of us in very different worlds. Much to the exasperation of those closest to me, I still wonder how Hawk is doing and pause to reflect upon how and why our paths diverged as they did. Whatever others may say, I still miss her.
But today's moment isn't about the sadness of now, but the warm fuzzy memory that came to me as I applied the green eyeshadow this morning. It reminded me of two very beautiful, strong, intelligent ladies. It reminded me of the importance of friendships and love. And, it also reminded me of how delicate relationships can be.
All the more reason to celebrate the relationships in my life.
All the more reason to send a little extra love to those I can.
All because, I put on the GREEN eyeshadow this morning. It's funny how things work sometimes!
Moments that sneak up on you at the strangest time.
Moments that remind of the beauty, the depth and the delicacy of life, love and relationships.
Today, in celebration of GREEN I wore the green eyeshadow that I picked up two years ago for my big St. Patrick's day/housewarming party. I don't wear it often as it's a bright colour and in order to wear it, one must really be prepared to be bright!
As I was applying this colour to my eyelids, I couldn't help but think back to the day that Hawk, BFF & I were prepping for the party two years ago. We were filled with excitement and love. Not only were we ready to have a great party, we were each filled with the promise of the year ahead as we each tackled extremely new life paths. Friends bonded by the challenges of life.
Two years later, I reflect back over the paths taken beyond that night with a sense of wonderment and, I can't lie, with a touch of sadness, for much has changed. BFF is no longer right around the corner and connecting now means more planning. There are days I wish she were closer so I could pop buy for tea as I once used to. It's also moments like these in which I wonder how Hawk is doing. She's chosen a new path, a path that finds the two of us in very different worlds. Much to the exasperation of those closest to me, I still wonder how Hawk is doing and pause to reflect upon how and why our paths diverged as they did. Whatever others may say, I still miss her.
But today's moment isn't about the sadness of now, but the warm fuzzy memory that came to me as I applied the green eyeshadow this morning. It reminded me of two very beautiful, strong, intelligent ladies. It reminded me of the importance of friendships and love. And, it also reminded me of how delicate relationships can be.
All the more reason to celebrate the relationships in my life.
All the more reason to send a little extra love to those I can.
All because, I put on the GREEN eyeshadow this morning. It's funny how things work sometimes!
Moments that sneak up on you at the strangest time.
Moments that remind of the beauty, the depth and the delicacy of life, love and relationships.
Monday, March 17, 2014
Moments D693: Organized
First and foremost: HAPPY St. Paddy's Day!!!
Incredible, right? That's not how I left my desk. When I left, my desk was completely bare!
This beauty, was Chica's doing. An amazing help in keeping things moving forward while I was away. It was super easy to dive in and sort through the priorities for the week. How extremely productive. Perfect! I loved it! I started my day with the biggest smile!
Moments being thankful for having someone to share an overflowing workload while on vacation.
Moments really truly appreciating just how helpful she can be!
What on earth is that a picture of? Well, that's my dream book. Two years ago, I had a fabulous (if I do say so myself) St. Patrick's Day/Housewarming party - I had my guests sign the book with wishes. I like to remind myself of those incredible sentiments, this photo is one quick way to those warm fuzzy thoughts.
But today's moment isn't about St. Patrick's Day. No, sadly, I actually forgot that it was a day to celebrate green! I will do so tomorrow. Better late than never, right?
No, today's moment was arriving back into the office after a week away in Jamaica. This is what I arrived to:
This beauty, was Chica's doing. An amazing help in keeping things moving forward while I was away. It was super easy to dive in and sort through the priorities for the week. How extremely productive. Perfect! I loved it! I started my day with the biggest smile!
Moments being thankful for having someone to share an overflowing workload while on vacation.
Moments really truly appreciating just how helpful she can be!
Sunday, March 16, 2014
MIA - Update
My apologies dear readers, but I've been moving for over a week. Terrible of me, I know. Between an unexpected death of co-worker and going away to Jamaica for a family writing I've had not only my mind filled, but no real internet connection.
But, fear not, for I did jot notes down daily!
Over the coming week I will catch up with you, more so after this coming Wednesday as I have a test to write.
So..... stay tuned! Many moments to come.
But, fear not, for I did jot notes down daily!
Over the coming week I will catch up with you, more so after this coming Wednesday as I have a test to write.
So..... stay tuned! Many moments to come.
Moments D692: Vikings
We arrived home early this morning - 4:30 am actually. Whoa. Way too early! EQ and I crawled into bed moments from opening the door. Sadly, a few hours later we were wide awake. Okay maybe not wide awake, but awake enough to not be able to do very much at all.
Instead of having a productive day, we had a lazy day. I introduced EQ to the History channel's show: Vikings. We had a marathon of the it!
What a perfect lazy day. We managed to get our laundry done and prepped for the week ahead.
Moments lazing 'round.
Moments diving into a new TV series.
Instead of having a productive day, we had a lazy day. I introduced EQ to the History channel's show: Vikings. We had a marathon of the it!
What a perfect lazy day. We managed to get our laundry done and prepped for the week ahead.
Moments lazing 'round.
Moments diving into a new TV series.
Saturday, March 15, 2014
Moments D691: Birthday Cake on the Beach
Boo! Today was our last day in Jamaica. That's always a sad day, but I was determined to soak up all the last rays of Jamaica before heading home to a city that had just experienced a snow storm. Yes. A snow storm mid-March. Oh my. Yes, I was definitely determined to soak up as much sun as possible in the last moments in Jamaica.
And that's exactly what most of the family did. We checked out of the resort, found ourselves some lounge chairs on the beach and watched the incoming flow of guests. There were many new untanned bodies on the beach today. We looked around knowingly at one another: if they weren't careful, they'd burn today. It was a windy, sunny, cooler day. A perfect day to burn!
One of the things that we needed to deal with, upon check out, was an entire birthday cake that arrived a day late. Instead of letting it go to waste, EQ and I brought it down to the beach, with a knife, napkins (for impromptu plates) and forks for all. And there, on the beach, we cut up the cake and shared it out with the family. With a few pieces leftover, we offered some of the resort staff the remaining pieces of cake. What a world of joy that the cake brought to those that saw walking through the resort with the cake, cutting up the cake and of course sharing it around!
A fun way to spend the last moments in the sun, eating birthday cake on the beach.
Moments being silly, eating cake on the beach, in the sun!
Moments enjoying the last hours in Jamaica.
And that's exactly what most of the family did. We checked out of the resort, found ourselves some lounge chairs on the beach and watched the incoming flow of guests. There were many new untanned bodies on the beach today. We looked around knowingly at one another: if they weren't careful, they'd burn today. It was a windy, sunny, cooler day. A perfect day to burn!
One of the things that we needed to deal with, upon check out, was an entire birthday cake that arrived a day late. Instead of letting it go to waste, EQ and I brought it down to the beach, with a knife, napkins (for impromptu plates) and forks for all. And there, on the beach, we cut up the cake and shared it out with the family. With a few pieces leftover, we offered some of the resort staff the remaining pieces of cake. What a world of joy that the cake brought to those that saw walking through the resort with the cake, cutting up the cake and of course sharing it around!
A fun way to spend the last moments in the sun, eating birthday cake on the beach.
Moments being silly, eating cake on the beach, in the sun!
Moments enjoying the last hours in Jamaica.
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