Finally! lol....since i'm sitting it out this year...KINDA....and just being a masquerader, it feels like bands are taking FOREVER TO launch.However...on Saturday August 21st, Big Band Generation X will be launching their 2010 presentation of COCKTAILS at Mahi Temple. YAYY!!  While that seems like...a LOOOOONG time to wait ...well for me at least...the next couple weeks should be really busy and since your...

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i saw this while reading this blog Colored Boy. Check him out. ...

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In keeping with the Haitian's Queen's recent tips on the recessionista's guide to summer partying. Advice: BUY Your advance Tickets!!! So to help you in this regard: Get your discounted tickets for F.R.I.E.N.D.S.!!Only 24 hours left to get your $20 discounted presold tickets online. http://www.sixaxisent.com/tickets.htmlFor all of you who have arleady purchased your tickets please be sure to print your confirmation email to present at the door.For One night...

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This...is what the Miami Carnival website looks like. Bands are launching, sections are launching and the organization thats running the whole thing has not updated its official web presence. So...yeah maybe im being a little harsh. They have another website. I checked it....2009 info. No.."coming soon" No..."we are preparing for 2010". In this age of technology, of minute by minute updating and 24-7 access to information.... This Just DOES NOT CUT...

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Generation X is looking for male and female models for their Miami Carnival Band Launch in a few weeks.If you're interested contact JP on Facebook. ...

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**To the tune of na na naaani boo boo** i just won an Ipod. I just won an Ipod. No more stinking radio... la la la la My ipod was stolen out of my car a few weeks back.. and instead of driving being my get away sing on the top of my lungs kinda therapy... its been.. didnt i just hear this...

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when i try to explain to people...that my days just seem to run together, i wonder if they really get it? Its just a run of interviews and dead space in between. My emotional level seems to be _____________________. I try to be upbeat an dpositive and not focus on my issues....so ive turned off that switch...the emotion switch....and soemtimes have to remember...

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Band Launch....but no theme reveal. hmm..Saturday July 10, 2010, in conjuction with a Birthday Bash, Wassi ones will be Launching their 2010 Presentation for Miami Carnival 2010. Special Guest artist Kerwin Dubois.The venue i believe is Deco Lounge at 606 E Hallandale Beach Boulevard. Mark your calendars people. They coming fast and furious.-Disclaimer- ...

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The thing start!Ok Another Section Launch looms in the horizon. Injection Promotions - a section in the yet to be released Wassi Ones presentation for Miami Carnival 2010- will be showcasing their designs on July 3rd at Islands United party Cheers.I've confirmed that YES costumes will be displayed although the Lead Band Wassi Ones has not yet [well not that I know of...

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Initially, I had stated that lead section, Skandalous would be debuting there section in One Island Body Paint Band in Miami.However, I've since found out that the ENTIRE band will be displayed at Soca 360 on July 10th in Miami.I will be there -with my camera- to show you the designs - for Avatar - Return to the Road! Band Launch people. YAY!...

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This weekend..i went out..and it was a real case of your past chasing you even when you just been living your life. Im so aggravated right now..SOOO....sigh...but today i also have an interview so i need to seperate myself from the GARBAGE.Anyways...most sales people have a practice of a hype song to put them in game mode before a big event. I have...

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i always look happier.. Ignore that HUGE man hand on the hip...lol...and Patty....im wearing red lips. I got brave. lol lets hope faking the funk brings the spirit around..:) ...

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Don't get me wrong when i start with a disclaimer...you know a rant coming.. I love Caribbean people....i do.. i think out of all the histories in the world.. ours is the one most filled with adventure, and triumph and pride... all of us.. our sense of style impeccable, artistic merits, even our ability to LEARN is stellar... but let me talk trinbagonians...

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Today, im featuring the section producer - Skandalous Designs fronted by Melissa Prescott - a friend of mine and a former Flava Girls masquerader :), and her sister Arleesha. In her own words, here is why she decided to take the step into the world of section production in Miami Carnival..In dire need of change and inspired by D’Untouchables, 1st Dimension, Flava Girls...

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ive been tagged,.,,, 1) Mention the name of the blogger who tagged you - its a private blog...sorry guys so i cant 2) List 6 things people won’t know about you when they first meet you. So in other words 6 secrets. 3) Tag 3 more bloggers! OK so let’s start .. 1) __________ tagged me! :D 2) Six things people don’t know...

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Yay!  thanks Six Axis....and McSexy....its about time :)..tha extended vacay was wayyyy too long..Stay Tuned for Updates People!!! -Disclaimer- ...

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One Island Band has revealed their theme for 2010 in Miami. This band in the last year has been affiliated with Major Players and Skandalous. A birdie.... that about to get boof up...lol...told me that the Florida Launch is coming soon. Its listed on the flyer here too!!One Island usually has a combination of body painted masqueraders and costumed sections - necessary to...

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so...as ive done before...when i was confused...or frustrated ... I cut... my... hair.... off... FREEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! ...

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her im sorry if all my posts seem...well..pining?? searching ?? today. its an accurate reflection..i guess im going through a reflection phase....so the self questioning is part and parcel of the process. Im sure..as all things do..time will balance everything out. ...

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Lyrics: Every now and then I get a feeling Like I’ve left something behind me But I don’t know what it is yet Like I tied a piece of string Round my finger And I hope this will remind me Of the places I have been through When I’m down, down, down When I’m down, down, down Every now and then When I’m...

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Through my search of Macco Book...lol. I was able to find information on the theme for another of the bands for Miami Broward Carnival for 2010. Major Players will be presenting "Aura" for the 2010 Carnival . as of yet no other information has been provided regarded Launches, but at least this is a sign that preperations are being made by bands for...

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Drake - New Music - More Music Videos I sooo tried not to like this song. Dammit..DRake is a Teeny bopper...how DARE I LIKE THIS SONG! but i love it ... I doo.. Not gonna comment on the adding the implied threats and the suggestions about Jamaica. ESPECIALLY considering the ciolence thats been going on there rcently. Instead....im gonna chalk it up to...

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sometimes... a girl.... even a fiercely independent...i can do this by myself.... kinda girl... wants a moment... that will take her breath away.... a connection that will warm even the cold wall of reserve that she has built around her self... a genuine surprising smile that breaks across her face like a ray of misplaced sunshine in the midst of a rainstorm.. sometimes...

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Well Memorial weekend is over...and I hope it means we'll be hearing more about plans for the Miami Broward One Carnival 2010.Its been quiet as hell here in terms of launches of bands...and Im still to here an official statement from the Carnival entity about plans for this years Carnival.Hopefully, Ill be able to update you soon. Flyers are coming out already abour...

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"I've never fooled anyone. I've let people fool themselves. They didn't bother to find out who and what I was. Instead they would invent a character for me. I wouldn't argue with them. They were obviously hating somebody I wasn't." -Marilyn Monroe "I've never fooled anyone. I've let people fool themselves. They didn't bother to find out who and what I was. Instead...

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