So the nightmares about work have begun. I will be back officially tomorrow and I am filled with anxiety. Arguably it could be said (I have said it too and am now taking it back) that 2010 did not get off to a great start for me; getting the chicken pox and all. But though it was a bit uncomfortable, it did extend a well needed break from work and I guess whether I want to go back tomorrow or not I have to since I did not win the lotto - but on to far more interesting things.
Jamaica lost a couple great men last week. First Albert Huie, followed by Ralston “Rex” Nettleford. Though I have never met either of these men personally, they have both left their mark in the arts and academia.
Last week (though not prompted by his passing) I made a visit to the National Gallery and had the pleasure of viewing some of Albert’s Huie’s work. In case you have never been or have not visited in a while, the National Gallery is worth a look. (You could drop during lunch.)
Last week’s big news was I suppose the gun and ammunition find that involved a member of the Constabulary Force. After reading one newspaper article about the find, I am convinced that perhaps the biggest obstacle to fighting crime in the country is the fact that no one is talking. It is alleged that the illegal gun shop has been operating for a while, yet no one had said anything. I have to confess that after thinking about it, I too would have kept quiet because it would not be worth the trouble to say anything since it was not affecting me directly. It would, however, affect me if one of the guns sold from this operation was used to hurt myself or someone in my family; but our thinking is too narrow-minded for that, and anyway why complicate things unnecessarily? I commend the officers that effected the arrests for the job they have done and for showing the police force in a positive light.
In a previous blog post I had stated that I was working on my personal commandments for my Happiness Project, well I have decided to share them here:
1. Be Joni
2. Love what I have
3. Be kinder to myself
4. Be less judgemental
5. Finish what I start
6. Love
7. Think less, do more
8. Stay in touch
9. Be optimistic; think ½ full!
10. Remember that life isn’t measured in dollars and cents but in moments.
Maximize each moment.
11. Stand up for myself
12. Eat well
This year’s Calabash International Literary Festival will be held from 28-30 May. It is going to be great, (and it will be the 10th anniversary) so if this is your kind of thing and you have never been; do not think about it just plan to be there. If you do not want to or cannot do the weekend in Treasure Beach thing, there are usually shuttles from Kingston at least Saturday and Sunday that take you to the festival on the day and back. See you there.
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