SOO...I'm already looking for boots to play mas in...for both Miami and Trinidad. After browsing Sweet 7 this morning...I started my annual search for my carnival boots, especially since I intend to break them in good and proper before I have to use them.
Over the years I've found a couple places that I go back to to check for boots. I play mas in Heels..In FLORIDA!! and for Trinidad this year, the plan is for a wedge heel - My feet ache when I wear flats.
So I figured I'd share them here:
There's Shoe Ocean
Price Range $36.00 to as Low as $10.00
Their boots run the gamut of colors and Heel styles, and the prices are so good that you can buy 3 at time and not have the guilt trip after! They also offer free shipping on orders over $100.00. What I like about them is that I can put in my shoe size, and like a personal shopper, bring up all the shoes available in your size.
I looked at these today :
Am I giving Hints???
There's also my constant fall back My Diva's Closet ...but that's not even secret!!.
Every carnival Diva I know goes to this site
Their boots though are usually on the HIGH side... Like these!
Then there's Gojane.com
Their options on flats are extensive, and their clearance prices sometimes drop as low as $10.00 so you can have options!! Check these out! That yellow one is $8.50!!!
Happy Shopping!!
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Prototypes Done
Photoshoot DONE Yessssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssss
Website PENDING...Deadline Sunday August 2nd.
Photoshoot DONE Yessssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssss
Website PENDING...Deadline Sunday August 2nd.
Registration Sunday August 2nd
:)
:)
Like I probably mentioned before, I'm Creative Director of Vibrationzz Mas Band here in Florida, and like all the other bands gearing up for Miami Carnival, our reveal is ....phew ..almost here. :). As always with Mas, some things step out of your control and you deal with it as best as you can...but I believe I can SAFELY say....that our reveal will be this weekend. :)
However, thats not to stop me from sharing the pictures of the ONLY outside section that has been contracted to produce with Vibrationzz.
For Newbies, an Outside section means, that a seperate group or person will pay the Mas band a fee for each masquerader. They will in turn design, produce and market the section. For all other intents and purposes, the section is a part of the band and is treated as such.
Meet:
Flamingo Casino
A Section In Vibrationzz Mas 2009 Miami Carnival Presentation
of "Vegas Nights"
Produced by Rhonda Berment Designed By Christine Sadler
Rhonda is already accepting registrations for her section at her website: Flamingo Casino .
Costumes are $160.00 and there are multiple options for the body pieces:
i.e: One piece/Boy shorts etc.
Be sure to check her out!!!!!
Congrats Rons.
The following things have happened.
We had the launch of one of the new, well kinda new bands in Florida. Party People. Party People was one of the mas originators of the Miami Carnival. After a few years though the membership and e-board kind of merged into other bands, but with the 25 th anniversary of carnival and the merging of the carnivals this year they have re-emerged. You can see pics from their launch party and view their website here. You can also see pics of the launch at Islandbox.com
Another Section Euphoria in Wassi Ones Mas Band launched their presentation for carnival 2009. You can see their pics here.
There also was an event called the launch of One Carnival that was not in fact the official launch of the Miami-Broward One Carnival event, but some of the participating bands presented. I was unable to attend this event but will soon have a review from a person who did attend.
What is also of note is that I attended one of the Miami-Broward One Carnival Committee meetings where all the bands registered to parade were to attend.
When I tell allyuh Carnival is Bacchanal ...whether is Trinidad, Miami Or Timbuktu....Carnival is bacchanal. Things of note however is that all bands have to sign a contract stating that they understand the rules and regulations of the parade.
This was not an easy task, and I still feel like we left the meeting with so many things unresolved. I still feel too that bands are holding on to the negative feelings associated with the split of the carnivals in the first place. Instead of being combative, the bands should try to make this merged experience the best that it can be. I wish we could all let go of past experiences and face this new experience with an open mind.
Whats new. No T-shirt bands...hmmmmm. Bands will be penalized on points for starting late. hmmmmm. How can you force your masqueraders to be on time when they just left a party the night before? There are still soo many things to sort out. I hope the next meeting is more productive.
Things to look forward to
Generationx's Band Launch that I will be attending..
Stay tuned!!
Cliv Out!
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We had the launch of one of the new, well kinda new bands in Florida. Party People. Party People was one of the mas originators of the Miami Carnival. After a few years though the membership and e-board kind of merged into other bands, but with the 25 th anniversary of carnival and the merging of the carnivals this year they have re-emerged. You can see pics from their launch party and view their website here. You can also see pics of the launch at Islandbox.com
Another Section Euphoria in Wassi Ones Mas Band launched their presentation for carnival 2009. You can see their pics here.
There also was an event called the launch of One Carnival that was not in fact the official launch of the Miami-Broward One Carnival event, but some of the participating bands presented. I was unable to attend this event but will soon have a review from a person who did attend.
What is also of note is that I attended one of the Miami-Broward One Carnival Committee meetings where all the bands registered to parade were to attend.
When I tell allyuh Carnival is Bacchanal ...whether is Trinidad, Miami Or Timbuktu....Carnival is bacchanal. Things of note however is that all bands have to sign a contract stating that they understand the rules and regulations of the parade.
This was not an easy task, and I still feel like we left the meeting with so many things unresolved. I still feel too that bands are holding on to the negative feelings associated with the split of the carnivals in the first place. Instead of being combative, the bands should try to make this merged experience the best that it can be. I wish we could all let go of past experiences and face this new experience with an open mind.
Whats new. No T-shirt bands...hmmmmm. Bands will be penalized on points for starting late. hmmmmm. How can you force your masqueraders to be on time when they just left a party the night before? There are still soo many things to sort out. I hope the next meeting is more productive.
Things to look forward to
The reveal of MY BAND's presentation "Vegas Nights"
YEAHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!!!!!
YEAHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!!!!!
Generationx's Band Launch that I will be attending..
Stay tuned!!
Cliv Out!
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I apologise for the LULL in information... a lot is going on, so I'm going to consolidate all the information in a post that Im working on now.
Carnival is REAL BACCHANAL!!
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Carnival is REAL BACCHANAL!!
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You know...
when you let people in your life...
you do it out of love...
and respect and appreciation...
and when these people act...well.. less than kind with you...
less than understanding..,
you get thrown so off balance that you lose that energy that Drive..
I can speak for myself..
I TURN into somebody else...
a mousy, introverted, un-confident shell of myself...
My spirit withers..and with it goes all my creative energies,
and wit and sarcasm...
the SAME ENERGY that drew them to me in the first place..
its like I go through an energy displacement...
forgetting what my TRUE personality is...
One of my personal weaknesses is that I CARE what people think of me....
It makes too much of an impact on me.
Even that is lopsided in its scope...
Because if I'm okay with the way the situation went...
I'm alright...
I guess I'm judging them judging me ...
on my own morality/principle/ethics scale...
and If I come up short..
I'm devastated...
But I realize that even miss empathic, sensitive me
can decide to ...
screw them...
and do me...
and have God/Universe/Karma take care of the rest...
Cause the arrogance of Self righteousness..
doesn't look good on anybody...
Myself Included...
its such an energy boost to do that..
to be BE me...as me.....
I thought being forgiven would be the only way to absolve myself...
To have the acknowledgement of understanding be a balm..
But if I wait for that...
i'm just waiting....
and then all my positive energy sits...
gathering Dust...
and personally I prefer that side of me..
it counterbalances the dark side..
the flawed one with baggage that could fill a hangar...
Everybody goes through things that shape their view of life..
their present...future..
And that mind set throws a cast on the way things are perceived...
This year has been a peeling back of layers for me....
and just like an onion...the tears have come...
but its such a release....
of a burden i think I've been carrying ALL my life..
Since I was SELF aware..
I felt i had an obligation...
to DO...
to BE...
WHAT exactly I didnt know...
It's not even about my parents goals for me...
Or the impressions made on me by my stellar overachieving family..
It's just been ME pressuring ME to be MORE!..
and when you do that to yourself..
you cant even acknowledge the achievements,
or successes that you do have..and have done..
You cant appreciate the things that people acknowledge in you...
You can't acknowledge that you....as YOU..can be enough..
I can...
I can be......enough.
Why has it taken me this long to figure this shit out??
when you let people in your life...
you do it out of love...
and respect and appreciation...
and when these people act...well.. less than kind with you...
less than understanding..,
you get thrown so off balance that you lose that energy that Drive..
I can speak for myself..
I TURN into somebody else...
a mousy, introverted, un-confident shell of myself...
My spirit withers..and with it goes all my creative energies,
and wit and sarcasm...
the SAME ENERGY that drew them to me in the first place..
its like I go through an energy displacement...
forgetting what my TRUE personality is...
One of my personal weaknesses is that I CARE what people think of me....
It makes too much of an impact on me.
Even that is lopsided in its scope...
Because if I'm okay with the way the situation went...
I'm alright...
I guess I'm judging them judging me ...
on my own morality/principle/ethics scale...
and If I come up short..
I'm devastated...
But I realize that even miss empathic, sensitive me
can decide to ...
screw them...
and do me...
and have God/Universe/Karma take care of the rest...
Cause the arrogance of Self righteousness..
doesn't look good on anybody...
Myself Included...
its such an energy boost to do that..
to be BE me...as me.....
I thought being forgiven would be the only way to absolve myself...
To have the acknowledgement of understanding be a balm..
But if I wait for that...
i'm just waiting....
and then all my positive energy sits...
gathering Dust...
and personally I prefer that side of me..
it counterbalances the dark side..
the flawed one with baggage that could fill a hangar...
Everybody goes through things that shape their view of life..
their present...future..
And that mind set throws a cast on the way things are perceived...
This year has been a peeling back of layers for me....
and just like an onion...the tears have come...
but its such a release....
of a burden i think I've been carrying ALL my life..
Since I was SELF aware..
I felt i had an obligation...
to DO...
to BE...
WHAT exactly I didnt know...
It's not even about my parents goals for me...
Or the impressions made on me by my stellar overachieving family..
It's just been ME pressuring ME to be MORE!..
and when you do that to yourself..
you cant even acknowledge the achievements,
or successes that you do have..and have done..
You cant appreciate the things that people acknowledge in you...
You can't acknowledge that you....as YOU..can be enough..
I can...
I can be......enough.
Why has it taken me this long to figure this shit out??
*accosted by "Friend" on Facebook*
Him - How old are you and are you in school??
Me - I'm 34 and i Graduated Years ago...I wanna go back soon though..
Him - What do you mean 34? as in US 34??
wtf?
How the hell you respond to that?
Him - How old are you and are you in school??
Me - I'm 34 and i Graduated Years ago...I wanna go back soon though..
Him - What do you mean 34? as in US 34??
wtf?
How the hell you respond to that?
My "SHE Power" woke me up this morning...
I think the universe was aligned..
And she woke me...
It was as sweet as a Morning kiss...
Waking up with a smile on your face and purpose in your heart..
"SHE's" soundtrack is Jill...
she runs the gamut of WOMAN emotions...
And Like Jill...
She is not an emaciated, vapid, nervous woman..
She is round, and sensuous...
And full..and deep...
And driven....and exuding such raw female power...
That you sense that she is a BARELY controlled INFERNO of emotions..
Hidden under a shimmering, Fragile,veneer of class and calm..
But dont push...
Don't push....or you have to live with consequences..and so will she..
I love when she's here..
I'm comfortable in my skin...
I'm powerful...
Beautiful..
Confident in my abilities..
In that... I KNOW I CAN TURN HIS HEAD..kinda way....
I step outside of myself when she's here..
I'm coy, and glowing...my skin electric with the awareness of ME
In that...I KNOW I'm hot kinda way..
In that...I Know I'm a creative, nerdy, genius, Sensual, complicated, complex, tortured person..
Buy My love is the SHIT!
It's not arrogant...
It's powerful...
its a tuning in to YOUR PLACE In the world...
Your place in life..
Your purpose driven life...
It makes dealing with day to day drama easier..
Because that SHE power is singing in your head..
She's singing..
You're wonderful..
You can handle this....and your body sways as she sings to your spirit...
A slow, swing.....Taking it in
SHE's singing...
You're spiritual..you can walk through this an emerge the victor..
SHE's singing...and you dance with the melody..
She sings..
IF he does not LOVE you..
..if he cannot LOVE the complexity of you,..
..the mystery of you that EVEN you cannot fully understand...
..he is not The Man for you..
And that is nothing to mourn ..but a reason to celebrate...
SHE sings...
Speak your truth,
Share your smile...let the world see you..
Face them...and let your SHINE spill over ..
So that the sisters around you can feel the pull of your energy and tap into it..
Then you'll do that Little nod of acknowledgment in the street
Nothing more ..
Nothing less..
But you're singing too...
yes SISTER ...
I see you too..
i FEEL you too..
I SEE YOU...
SHE power....share it.
I think the universe was aligned..
And she woke me...
It was as sweet as a Morning kiss...
Waking up with a smile on your face and purpose in your heart..
"SHE's" soundtrack is Jill...
she runs the gamut of WOMAN emotions...
And Like Jill...
She is not an emaciated, vapid, nervous woman..
She is round, and sensuous...
And full..and deep...
And driven....and exuding such raw female power...
That you sense that she is a BARELY controlled INFERNO of emotions..
Hidden under a shimmering, Fragile,veneer of class and calm..
But dont push...
Don't push....or you have to live with consequences..and so will she..
I love when she's here..
I'm comfortable in my skin...
I'm powerful...
Beautiful..
Confident in my abilities..
In that... I KNOW I CAN TURN HIS HEAD..kinda way....
I step outside of myself when she's here..
I'm coy, and glowing...my skin electric with the awareness of ME
In that...I KNOW I'm hot kinda way..
In that...I Know I'm a creative, nerdy, genius, Sensual, complicated, complex, tortured person..
Buy My love is the SHIT!
It's not arrogant...
It's powerful...
its a tuning in to YOUR PLACE In the world...
Your place in life..
Your purpose driven life...
It makes dealing with day to day drama easier..
Because that SHE power is singing in your head..
She's singing..
You're wonderful..
You can handle this....and your body sways as she sings to your spirit...
A slow, swing.....Taking it in
SHE's singing...
You're spiritual..you can walk through this an emerge the victor..
SHE's singing...and you dance with the melody..
She sings..
IF he does not LOVE you..
..if he cannot LOVE the complexity of you,..
..the mystery of you that EVEN you cannot fully understand...
..he is not The Man for you..
And that is nothing to mourn ..but a reason to celebrate...
SHE sings...
Speak your truth,
Share your smile...let the world see you..
Face them...and let your SHINE spill over ..
So that the sisters around you can feel the pull of your energy and tap into it..
Then you'll do that Little nod of acknowledgment in the street
Nothing more ..
Nothing less..
But you're singing too...
yes SISTER ...
I see you too..
i FEEL you too..
I SEE YOU...
SHE power....share it.
I
am
A LABOR DAY Carnival VIRGIN!!
yes I said it..
Never played mas on the parkway...
never went to a backyard party..
or a boat ride..Yeah i SAID it ...no boatrides...sigh
I know ...I'm embarrassed too ..
even the little sister did better than me..
My cousin plays every year...
and my carnival crew from NY always support me in Miami without fail...
Hopefully...i fix that this year... :)
Anyways... i have pics and posts coming soon....on the Launches that took place over the weekend.
see you soon
Cliv
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am
A LABOR DAY Carnival VIRGIN!!
yes I said it..
Never played mas on the parkway...
never went to a backyard party..
or a boat ride..Yeah i SAID it ...no boatrides...sigh
I know ...I'm embarrassed too ..
even the little sister did better than me..
My cousin plays every year...
and my carnival crew from NY always support me in Miami without fail...
Hopefully...i fix that this year... :)
Anyways... i have pics and posts coming soon....on the Launches that took place over the weekend.
see you soon
Cliv
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It's Fantastik
7 Days NINE Events.
International Flag Night!!
7 Days NINE Events.
International Flag Night!!
1. Why hasnt anybody invented NETFLIX for books?
2. When is somebody gonna have reviews on the REVIEWS that are online?
3. Why do you wake up starving on the morning that you had a HUGE dinner?
4. Why do I have questions like this when I have Cuban Coffee in the morning??
Carry on
P.S. I cant talk about Michael...maybe next month..
I cant take credit for this!!
My friend and blogger friend Nickie Nix is the one who brought it to my attention on her blog. I was cracking up when i noticed that you could send this "product" to people anonymously.
Welcome to "Cuchini" The CAMEL TOE eradicator.
Yes, they do have a website.
Yes, you can send them anonymously to the CT challenged.
But...
is it a carnival need.
Check the pics..
check it out yourself....
Thanks Nix
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My friend and blogger friend Nickie Nix is the one who brought it to my attention on her blog. I was cracking up when i noticed that you could send this "product" to people anonymously.
Welcome to "Cuchini" The CAMEL TOE eradicator.
Yes, they do have a website.
Yes, you can send them anonymously to the CT challenged.
But...
is it a carnival need.
Check the pics..
The Cuchini Pad
What is The Cuchini?
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The Cuchini products are designed by women to provide comfort and convenience.
As we have evolved, hair down there is a thing of the past. As the landing strip and Brazilian wax have become prominent in today's world, there is no bush for the cush. And though Camel Toe may be a hot topic... it's not to the gal sporting it!
The "Cuchini."
1. Smoothes the ridges of a woman’s mons pubis area.
2. Keeps undergarments clean.
3. Can be used with or without underwear.
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Price: $16.95
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check it out yourself....
Thanks Nix
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Just Slap a B*^&th?
Just to feel the satisfaction of shutting her mouth up??
Just for the gratification of that minute of FEAR In her eyes..
so they know..
Yeah this chick JUST might be crazy...
I may need to watch myself..
Maybe I should stop being so SLICK out the mouth...
Maybe I should stop trying to manipulate situations so I look good...
and step on her in the process..
As grown women they tell you..
Dont step down to their level,
You're better than that
Youre a Lady...and a lady chooses her battles...
And when she chooses them she knows she will win.
Yes Val [Mommy] I'm listening....I always do..
But just for one moment..
just one..
What if..
JUST FOR TODAY...
i CHOOSE to stomp a chick head into the ground??
Just Once???
so I can see the imprint of my shoe on her face???
So that CSI can find HER DNA on the grooves in the bottom of my shoes??
So that she has to use a Tweezer to remove her Teeth from her ear??
Just once...
Angry Much?
Just to feel the satisfaction of shutting her mouth up??
Just for the gratification of that minute of FEAR In her eyes..
so they know..
Yeah this chick JUST might be crazy...
I may need to watch myself..
Maybe I should stop being so SLICK out the mouth...
Maybe I should stop trying to manipulate situations so I look good...
and step on her in the process..
As grown women they tell you..
Dont step down to their level,
You're better than that
Youre a Lady...and a lady chooses her battles...
And when she chooses them she knows she will win.
Yes Val [Mommy] I'm listening....I always do..
But just for one moment..
just one..
What if..
JUST FOR TODAY...
i CHOOSE to stomp a chick head into the ground??
Just Once???
so I can see the imprint of my shoe on her face???
So that CSI can find HER DNA on the grooves in the bottom of my shoes??
So that she has to use a Tweezer to remove her Teeth from her ear??
Just once...
Angry Much?
Things are getting so interesting!
I jus read on Saucy and Sweet 7 that Carnival Nationz is offering its masqueraders in Toronto carnival the chance to play mas in Miami. I Mean a two for one deal is always good in this economy.
But...I know though that MCI has always stated that bands who use costumes that were used in another carnival were not able to compete for the prize money. In fact bands that we KNOWWW buy left over costumes from Triniad Carnival have to RE-DRESS the pieces...so that they dont get called out as full on Recycling. And believe me they DO GET called out!! Behind the scenes drama in Miami is off the chain!!
For the most part though bands in the MCI carnival have done their own production/assembling locally..so yes it gets dog eat dog if they THINK youre using costumes from a prior carnival..lol. Carnival is Bacchanal!!!
I wonder how they're gonna deal with that too? And do the masqueraders really care if their band is getting Judged or not?
So many questions for this One Carnival Committee?? I cant wait to get the answers..
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I jus read on Saucy and Sweet 7 that Carnival Nationz is offering its masqueraders in Toronto carnival the chance to play mas in Miami. I Mean a two for one deal is always good in this economy.
But...I know though that MCI has always stated that bands who use costumes that were used in another carnival were not able to compete for the prize money. In fact bands that we KNOWWW buy left over costumes from Triniad Carnival have to RE-DRESS the pieces...so that they dont get called out as full on Recycling. And believe me they DO GET called out!! Behind the scenes drama in Miami is off the chain!!
For the most part though bands in the MCI carnival have done their own production/assembling locally..so yes it gets dog eat dog if they THINK youre using costumes from a prior carnival..lol. Carnival is Bacchanal!!!
I wonder how they're gonna deal with that too? And do the masqueraders really care if their band is getting Judged or not?
So many questions for this One Carnival Committee?? I cant wait to get the answers..
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Historically Miami Carnival committee has limited the amount of T-Shirt Bands in their carnival. I kind of understand their reasoning in that it detracts from the creativity and display that is associated with a true Carnival.
Outside of Natural Freaks in the parade, most bands have to adhere to the policy of a costume: In this case A Headpiece, wristbands, a neck piece and decorated belt.....to qualify as a costume. Bands that were adorned in a T-shirt could not possibly be judged in the same category as other bands who made the effort of creating a FULL costume, and they were judged as such.
Natural Freaks I BELIEVE were considered a MUD band - and a mud band is as inherent to carnival as the costumed bands. So they were afforded that distinction. But even they had to conform and have at least ONE costumed section in their presentation.
At many a MCI meeting arguments would break out between costumed bands as to why Natural Freaks was being allowed the PLEASURE of being the last band on the road. The reasoning was - They're a mud band. You don't want them dirtying up the pretty mas.
Outside of Natural Freaks in the parade, most bands have to adhere to the policy of a costume: In this case A Headpiece, wristbands, a neck piece and decorated belt.....to qualify as a costume. Bands that were adorned in a T-shirt could not possibly be judged in the same category as other bands who made the effort of creating a FULL costume, and they were judged as such.
Natural Freaks I BELIEVE were considered a MUD band - and a mud band is as inherent to carnival as the costumed bands. So they were afforded that distinction. But even they had to conform and have at least ONE costumed section in their presentation.
At many a MCI meeting arguments would break out between costumed bands as to why Natural Freaks was being allowed the PLEASURE of being the last band on the road. The reasoning was - They're a mud band. You don't want them dirtying up the pretty mas.
[What they didn't say is that the stragglers love this band....and that the crowd following them is so large that crowd control demands that they are last. I'm speaking for myself as a veteran mas player in Miami. After I cross the stage in my pretty costume..BEST BELIEVE I running back to catch Natural Freaks for a dutty jump up]
Broward Carnival though has been less stringent in the past about what defines a costume band. Tshirt and Camo bands abounded, but this too was an outlet for those who couldn't or wouldn't spend the higher cost of Pretty Mas. I'm intrigued to find out what the middle ground of this situation will be. Meetings re scheduled soon for the band leaders and the registered bands and hopefully this will be addressed then. I'll make sure to give you the details of the outcome.
I hope the decision is one that will keep all the varied types of masqueraders happy and participating.
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I feel so BLESSED today. I wanted to thank two bloggers that i stalk on a regular basis for giving me a referral on their own popular blogs.
First I have to thank Saucy of Trinidadcarnivaldiary as referring me as her go to for info on Miami Carnival. PRESSHA now I cant ignore my blog and watch HGTV instead..I have to be worthy of the honor. Thank you Saucy!
And secondly I have to thank www.therealchattypatty.com for her blessings too. I read This blog daily right after I get my mediatakeout fix in the mornings..lol. I run to her blog for some daily insight. Like I told Patty, you never know where you are gonna find your motivation and inspiration for the day , and her blog has been that for me on many an occasion.
Thank you ladies...Keep writing...cause I'm reading :)
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First I have to thank Saucy of Trinidadcarnivaldiary as referring me as her go to for info on Miami Carnival. PRESSHA now I cant ignore my blog and watch HGTV instead..I have to be worthy of the honor. Thank you Saucy!
And secondly I have to thank www.therealchattypatty.com for her blessings too. I read This blog daily right after I get my mediatakeout fix in the mornings..lol. I run to her blog for some daily insight. Like I told Patty, you never know where you are gonna find your motivation and inspiration for the day , and her blog has been that for me on many an occasion.
Thank you ladies...Keep writing...cause I'm reading :)
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OFFICIAL MIAMI-BROWARD ONE CARNIVAL LAUNCHING
Saturday, August 22, 2009 @ 9pm to 5 am
Location: Mahi Temple, Miami
Code 868
Roger George,
Leon Coldero
DJs
Display of costumes of all registered Miami-Broward Mas Bands and Steelbands
Call 305-653-1877 for Information
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Saturday, August 22, 2009 @ 9pm to 5 am
Location: Mahi Temple, Miami
Code 868
Roger George,
Leon Coldero
DJs
Display of costumes of all registered Miami-Broward Mas Bands and Steelbands
Call 305-653-1877 for Information
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hi peoples...
Ive been hiding..
I've lost some one I Still love...
My job has kept me so busy that I have no personal life...
Im stressed about Miami Carnival...
so ive been kinda bouncing around with out a specific direction
Just coping..
recently moved too...so im trying to catch my bearings....
and i've resorted to just dealing with each day only.
One day...at a time
it's strange to me to not be able to share my life with this person anymore...
to function... solo..
But ...I must
anf its time for me to join the ranks of the living again..
to be active, and happy and focused..
not the robotic thing that has been an excuse for my whole self since March
So...
I'm back...whether I want to or not
Ok...so you decide you coming for Carnival in Florida. Smart move.
So...where are you gonna stay? With your aunty that live there but that gonna lock you out when she realize day break reach and you ain't home yet?
Or with your friend from college who boyfriend act like he is a real sadist...and don't want people in he space?
Or your uncle who wake you up at 7am when you JUST reach home to feed you oatmeal for breakfast? Or how about if you decide you gonna "VISIT" a friend but you know you cant bring them home.
For some of you that don't have a cool ass relative ..lol...like me... who don't care that six people on the floor in blankets....as long as they driving themselves and you ain't have to pay for for them to get in the fetes...I suggest Extended stay Hotels. They have both suites and studios.
Now mind you , if you wanna turn the carnival weekend into a mini spa get away relax fest.....feel free to check out the Loews, Doubletree, the Delano, go right ahead.
But if you balling on a budget, and you really using to the room to S^&t, shower and shave....and you just wanna warm up some coffee in the morning and then hit the road...i suggest the Extended Stay Hotels.
And I'm not speaking generally, Ive stayed in them myself. Just try not to find one close to TRAIN TRACKS!! cause ahm...yeah...well.
BUT I digress, these places are clean, modern and fare way better than the motel. With double occupancy its even better....and all the money you save you can then put into a rental car. Most of them actually do packages with Hertz and you can get a discounted rate on your rental with a package deal.
All suites come with a fully-equipped kitchen, appliances and linens, Unlimited local phone use, a computer data port and personalized voice mail, Housekeeping and guest laundry facilities,Select properties offer exercise centers and pools.Wi-Fi high speed Internet access available in every room - chain wide!!
In ft Lauderdale from Friday to Friday, October 9th to the 16th [cause i checked] rooms start at 39.99 f0r double occupancy. In Miami, rooms start at 64.99 for double occupancy a night. Of course in Miami rates are higher...but it's more central. If you're planning to rent a car, it doesn't matter much because once on the turnpike everything is 15 minutes away!
Next Thing. Flying into Ft Lauderdale is always Cheaper! So Is staying there. Fares on everything is cheaper..and like I said the drive is 15 minutes to everywhere. I've also noted that the hotels seems to be more clean and well maintained.
So book early and Ball on a budget!
