You fall in love with the things you are attracted to.

It's funny how our wants, needs, desires and aspirations can change with time due to certain factors. But it's only natural that it happens that way. Recently, I fell in love with Jamaica and wanted to be part of the culture, the place, the people and I was out there to learn as much as I could about this beautiful island and take a trip there sometime to get to know as much as I possibly can about these wonderful tribe and people.
I fell in love with Jamaica and was attracted to It. The attraction was more than a mere attraction of the eyes and I will forever be attracted and be part of it. Planning for a trip over there soon, trying to learn a few things about the patwa slangs and language as they have it, and I have already learnt a lot of sayings, proverbs and demographics.
I was speaking to my Jamaican friend this morning and he said: Duppy know who fi frighten. And because of the context of our discussion I had a premeditated understanding of what that saying meant and I really took notice of it and kept it at heart. For the sake of knowledge and continuous learning I will explain the meaning in clear terms: Bullies pick on those who have the least defense.
They can tell that this person will not be able to fight back or talk back at them for certain reasons and so they feel superior and pick on these people as much as they enjoy doing it.
How much my interest grew for Jamaican culture, food, language, sayings and more cannot be explained or overly emphasized. It is what it is.
I fell in love with Jamaica and I am still in love with Jamaica as this is not changing anytime soon. I am on a quest to fulfill my urge and the yearning I have as I live my life and enjoy what I do.
I know some of you share my sentiments.

The LagosNewYorker

06/01/16

It's the first day of the 6 month of the year 2016. And this day couldn't start any better than how it felt to me this morning. Beautiful sun shining and giving my body the necessary vitamins, beautiful New Yorkers walking, jumping, riding, driving, smiling, singing and screaming everywhere that I walked by and my desire for fine food took me to an amazing breakfast. Now I can say confidently that this will be such a wonderful day especially after I have had my Middle Eastern Lamb and Vegetable rice breakfast and the food starts kicking in, giving me the needed strength to work all day long.

Also, I noticed that Wyeth Eyewear has advertised all over the place. I walked this area everyday in winter and I didn't see this. Loving their sunglasses though, and since it's sunny right now, I think I might just get me one.

There are couple of nice restaurants around here in Bushwick. But Popeyes has really got all the customers around here with their promo and the $5 Box I was eating everyday until I almost felt Popeyes chicken growing on my head. With Dunkin Donuts right beside them it's like saying: Serve me some fresh hot pieces of Chicken and then you run into Dunkin Donuts for some Iced Coffee or Chocolate to deal with the sunny weather.
Anyways, I will leave you guys with a couple of pictures to go over.

Did I ever mention that I was a lover of Scotch Whisky? Oh.... I do love whisky and so I wonder if Buchanan's will send me a bottle so I can take a better picture, as you know, whisky could bring out the best in you when taken in the right proportion.
Plus I have to get back to work, so I will be leaving you with this for now.
Later in the day, I will be writing another short article of interest.
Have a wonderful day and always be inspired!

Chiaka, Chasari the Lagos-NewYorker.