Dis Year Fuh Carnival It Was The First Time I Playin Mas....Now Miami...I Doh Give A Rasss

I myself am counting 19 days till Miami!!!!!! Yes 19 days and me real ready, it's time to get on bad!!!

Carnival time is all about feteing and da road...so remember What Happens In Da Party Stays In Da Party AND Enjoy Yourself In Da Mas Cause You Never Know When It's Going To Be Your Last......

You can find me by de bar in any of these fetes....

Thursday Night Naughty Or Nice - me a naughty girl ;) I'll be in black

Then off to...

WAKE AND BAKE :)

Wave Your Flag Wave Your Flag

GET ON!!!!!!!!!!

AFTER MAS!

FETEING FROM MONDAY MORNING - ALL DE WAY TO LAS LAP TUESDAY!!!

To join us on da road

http://www.vibrationzz.com/

There's still time....

I've Got My Miami Mas Shoes!!!!!

I am such a shoe whore that no matter what the next thing after my costume is always my shoes!!!!!

I opted out of runners cause Miami is only one day and my running shoe collection is getting too damn big!!! I'm sure these will be easier to reuse for me :)

Going Round Da World - Mashing Up Da Road - MAS AFTER MAS AFTER MAS AFTER MAS!!!

Well its being a while since I blogged but let me tell you TO Carnival was NICE!!! And Hamilton was an amazing time - las lap baby!!!

So we started all off with J'Ouvert...

After that we hit da road....

...and partied like Rock Stars!!!

Then off to Carnival In Yuh Backyard.....

WE JUMBIED......

.....AND GET ON BAD!!!!

AND WE NAH COME HOME TILL THE MORNING COME!!!!!!!!!!!

Then The Grande Finale - HAMILTON!!!!

WHAT A TIMEEE!!!!

MIAMI NEXT ----- LOOK FOR ME IN VIBRATIONZZ PEACOCK....

HQ - GIRL I WILL SEE YOU PON DA ROAD!!!

Man Loses Leg After Falling Off Caribana Float

I had not heard about this until now.....what a shame. I am thankful that for me this Carnival was a safe one. All the best to this young man as he recovers............

Man Loses Leg After Falling Off Caribana Float
Thursday August 9, 2007

A Toronto man lost his leg after trying to join the Caribana Parade on Saturday. Twenty-five year-old Chris Baptiste was watching the procession when he and a friend decided to jump the security fence and climb aboard a truck to join a band.
Baptiste's father, Kelvin, says his son missed and fell and the truck rolled over him. His friend got the driver to stop but the wheel was on top of him and by the time the vehilce was put into reverse, the damage had been done.
Baptiste says his son's left leg had to be amputated on Tuesday and doctors expect the single factory worker to face up to a year of physical rehabilitation. His father is angry that no report has been released about the incident, adding "when people are intoxicated", security has to be implemented.
Caribana organizers call the tragedy "a regrettable situation," but insist they've always discouraged onlookers from participating in the parade for their own safety.

Christina Get Brave.....

So today I build the nerve to ask my boss for time off for Carnival '08. I well ask for a month but knew it wouldn't fly so I tried for 3 weeks but it look like they only giving me 2. But I will be happy with that - got to be greatful that I able to reach three years in a row.

Wish me luck guys :)

Machel

I know you have all heard about our meeting with Machel but I just wanted to share a few pics if you haven't already viewed them on my facebook :)


.....cleaning him up before his appearance

..............it ain't coming off - must be blood from Zen!!!

I nearly make him drop when he see what I want him to sign...........

.......but he likes it - but I the one who gets to keep it

My Mas Shoes

I "stumbled" across these in the mall....

.....now to work them in

Possible Shoes....

I seen these shoes at Payless for like $17 the other day. I think they are cute and a good alternative from runners and here in Toronto the parade only last hours not days (although I wish)

They also always have that buy one get second half price so I could grab them in white or black as well and I think I would use these shoes again before I would use pink runners....any thoughts????

They also had these available....

(they should reverse the colours here)

Now these ones below don't match but I wish the yellow line was orange (or pink) and the green was orange as well

Same here - wish there was pink in the shoe with some pink laces

Can you tell I got extra time on my hands at work today :)

The shoes for carnival must can't be expensive if you ask me cause its only for one day and the last thing I need is another pair of shoes LOL Online the only shoe store with non-expensive shoes is Payless - guess I got to hit the mall with my cam.

Block-O

Sunday July 8th, 2007
Louis Saldenah Mas K Club presentsFOR THE FIRST TIME EVER...
"THE SALDENAH PRE-CARNIVAL WARM-UP BLOCKO"@ THE MAS CAMP
55 Nugget Ave, Unit 10 (1 Block North Sheppard, Off McCowan)
Music by: D'ENFORCAS INTERNATIONAL SOCA VIBES SOCA SWEETNESSMARXMANRENEGADE SQUADPLAYHOUSEDJ CHIEFBASS KOLD FUSION BLACKBERRY SOUNDCREWFARMERS RHYTHM SECTION Hosted by: BASS LINE, SKF, TRIKKI & FUTURE FROM 4PM-9PMAdm: FREE FOR EVERYONE!!!Info: 416-444-9118 www.saldenahcarnival.com www.carnivalempire.com VIEW FLYER



But before that this sounds fun, close to home and FREE LOL Always fun to see the crowds when there is free food.

Saturday JUNE 30th, 2007 (CANADA DAY LONG WEEKEND)~THE BIG FREE BBQ BLOCKO~@ Palazzo Patio & Parking lot – 99 Peelar Rd. (jane\hwy 7)Music by: SOCA MONARCHSCRYSTAVIBEZ (CELEBRATING THEIR 4TH ANNIVERSARY)MARXMAN – FROM THE KOSDOCCHIEFSKFIRON BY:DE FARMERS RHYTHM SECTIONGATES OPEN AT 6PM TILL ?????Info: 416-854-1306 416-884-8425 647-219-2645 tripleasoundz@hotmail.comALL COMPLIMENTS OF UNCLE B, SOCA BOYZ, PLANET SOCA, WE VIBEZ & TRIPLE A ENT.VIEW FLYER

So I've started a new diet.....

HAHA - sounds good to say it

I will let you all know how it is going in a week - I don't want to speak too soon :)

J'Ouvert

I wonder if there is really paint LOL if so I'm there :)




If anyone has been let me know what you think pf the party.

My Costume - I Done Buy That

So I spent last night with Kara and Trini-In-TO visiting some of the mas camps and I must say there are some awesome costumes out there this year that I can not wait to see on da road. Kara took pictures so visit her blogg and have a look.

Well I yet to make it to being Queen of the band.....

And I will never be King....

but after much thought I have finally decided on the band and section I am going to play with this year.....

Louis Saldenah

Water Lillies of the Congo - by Bryant Sinanan

Photo from www.trinijunglejuice.com

Visit http://www.saldenahcarnival.com/ for information and to join the band!!!


Now to Frontline HO it!!!!

(not to mention gym it and diet LOL)

"I READY, I READY, I READY FOR MAS AGAIN!!!"

Ready for Mas Again......

So Toronto Carnival is around the corner and for me it will be my first time playing mas in my own city, lucky for me I have my stock of trini rum for da road :)

For those interested in playing mas check out the links below as well as Kara and Saucy's bloggs for the latest info.

Toronto Mas Bands 2007 - In Order of Appearance on Da Road

#1 Mas Toronto (Errol Achue)
2007 Presentation: "PETIT MONDE"
Website: http://www.mastoronto.com/
2007 Launch Date: June 9 '07 @ Thornhill Community CentreLaunch

#2 Louis Saldenah Mas-K Club (Louis Saldenah)
2007 Presentation: "THE RAINFOREST"
Website: http://www.saldenahcarnival.com/
2007 Launch Date: May 19 '07 @ The Ramada Hotel

#3 Toronto Revellers (Jamaal Magloire)
2007 Presentation: "VIVA LAS VEGAS"
2007 Launch Date: May 12 '07 @ Shangri-LaLaunch

#4 Carnival Nationz (Curtis Eustace)
2007 Presentation: "THE BIG TOP"
Website: http://www.carnivalnationz.com2/
2007 Launch Date: May 26 '07 @ Next Level Nightclub

#5 Jessie Matthews & The Calabash Company (Jessie Matthews)
2007 Presentation: "RHYTHM OF LIFE"
Website: http://www.jessiematthews.com/
2007 Launch Date: TBA


#6 Arnold Hughes & Associates (Arnold Hughes)
2007 Presentation: "QUEST FOR GOLD"
Launch Date: TBA

#7 Callaloo (Marlon Singh)
2007 Presentation: "THE CONQUEST OF ALEXANDER"
Website: http://www.callaloo.net/
2007 Launch Date: May 12 '07 @ SIN CITYLaunch

#8 Toronto Caribbean Connection (Mervyn Skeete)
2007 Presentation: "FUSION"
Website: http://www.tocarnival.com/
2007 Launch Date: June 2 @ Sugar Lounge

#9 Scarborough Caribbean Sports Club (Alvin Adore)
2007 Presentation: "REFLECTIONS 2K7
Website: http://www.scsc.ca/
2007 Launch Date: TBALaunch Photos: N/A

#10 Bazodee Connection (Dr. Roz Roach)
2007 Presentation: "THE ENCHANTED GARDEN OF SOCALAND"
Website: http://www.bazodeeconnection.com/
2007 Launch Date: June 17 @ The Mas Camp

#11 Pleasure Players (Whitfield Balasco)
2007 Presentation: "AMAZONIA"
2007 Launch Date: TBA

#12 Evolution Carnival (Andre & Ken Defreitas)
2007 Presentation: "DREAMSEEKERS"
Website: http://www.evolutioncarnival.com/
2007 Launch Date: June 2 '07 @ Fox & Fiddle

#13 Mas Players International (Bridget Renne / Troy Logan)
2007 Presentation: "DANCING SPIRIT OF RESILIENCE"
Launch Date: TBA

#14 Nip Davis & Associates (Selwyn "Nip" Davis)
2007 Presentation: "IN FLIGHT"
Website: http://www.nipdavis.com/
2007 Launch Date: TBALaunch Photos: N/A

#15 Borokeete Canada (Frank Ramsaroop)
2007 Presentation: "ATLANTIS"
Website: http://www.borokeetecanada.com/
2007 Launch Date: June 8 '07 @ Valdrina's (14 Lebovic Ave)

#16 Tribal Knights (Dexter Seusahai)
2007 Presentation: "TRIBAL KNIGHTS"
Website: http://www.tribalknights.com/
2007 Launch Date: May 12 '07

Since I am a TO Virgin Masquerader I am under the care of Karabana and Trini-in-TO and looks like we will be playing with either Saldenah or Carnival Nationz. So who is everyone playing with???

I WISH WE HAD J'OUVERT!!!!

Toronto Mas

So with the launch of Kara's new blogg (see right hand side of page) and my attendance at the band launch I am getting excited about playing mas again :) For anyone coming to Toronto for our Carnival I just wanted to post the ads for 2 of what I feel are the hottest parties every Carabana.



Fire Fete's have always been personal favourites of mine. Any Fire Fete I go to I successfully lick my head and get on bad like I really in Trini lol. The only thing I can't stand is how hot it gets up in the place which brings me too why I enjoy the next party as well...




This is the closest we getting to a Savannah over here :)

"I can't wait, I can't wait, I can't wait till August!!!"

YUM!!!

The third Taste T&T will feature 12 chefs from Trinidad and Tobago’s leading fine dining restaurants and the best of local cuisine - making it an event not to be missed.

The Demonstration Kitchen headed by consultant chef Debra Sardinha -Metivier, a popular stop at last year’s festival, will form a major part of Taste T&T. Featuring live cooking demonstrations by participating chefs, seating capacity at the Demonstration Kitchen has increased to accommodate patrons interested in learning the chefs’ sumptuous secrets.


The Caribbean Village will feature 12 booths serving the best of local cuisine – from spicy shark and bake to generous servings of roti (curried meat and vegetables wrapped in roasted flat bread). It will also present many opportunities for sampling and giveaways.


For à la carte dining, there is the Gourmet area manned by Trinidad and Tobago’s top international chefs. Gourmet tickets cost $200 TT per day and entitle the holder to free entry and a selection of mouth-watering dishes from four chefs.

Tickets for Taste T&T are available at the TDC’s head office Level 1, Maritime Centre, Barataria, and IF House, 105 Tragarete Road, Port of Spain. General admission is free to children under the age of 12 and adults before 8 pm. After 8 pm, adult admission is $25 TT.

Things I Want to Do While In TnT This Time Around

So now that I know I reaching I have been searching the net for any events that will be taking place while I am there. I have yet to find much but I will keep looking. If anyone has any input on an event I post let me know or if ou hear of anything - I will be there from the 18th - 27 :)


Cultural Festivals

Feel the energy of Central Trinidad as the Sugar and Energy festival takes centre stage at Gilbert Park, Couva, from Friday 25 to Sunday 27. Starting with a fun-filled children’s day, the festival ends with the traditional Cart Parade – a procession of bull carts traditionally used to transport agricultural produce and sugarcane.

Hungry for Adventure?
Taste T&T, the most delicious weekend of the year, is back to delight both local and visiting palates on the 26 and 27, at the Jean Pierre Complex, Port of Spain, from 6 pm to 11 pm. Hosted by the Tourism Development Company Limited (TDC), Taste T&T highlights the culinary traditions of Trinidad and Tobago’s multi-ethnic heritage and the gourmet finesse of its chefs and cooks.

In St James, the city that never sleeps, the We Beat Festival of cultural shows and performances – including calypso, steelpan and dance – kicks off with a massive street party on May 25.

So I thinking of the Taste TnT - of course LOL and the Street Party in St. James

I also hear it is time for Turtle watching hmmm maybe if I bring a bottle of rum with me it could be fun :)

That do you all think - thanks :)

Found a link for We Beat http://www.webeat.org/ but the dates are differnt AHHH Trinidad I tell you lol

I Reachin Again :)

Well yesterday was my birthday and I got the best present you could think of - A TRIP TO TRINIDAD!!!! Like what is really going on here - seems that everything just working in good timing for me :)

My ticket was bought as a b-day gift and I knew these funds were available I just never thought in a million years my job would give me the time off (I only started here late March when I reach back from Trini) but guess it was just meant to be SO SWEET SWEET TRINI I COMING !!!