I just had to share this video. For some reason everyone has been doing this ALS Ice Bucket Challenge. I don't even know how this started but, when one of fav persons did it I just had to share.
She is the Minister of Youth and Culture for Jamaica, former Miss Jamaica World and Miss World winner.
But, one thing that we need to remember if that this challenge is about donating. Giving to charities and educating others on persons suffering from Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS). I pray that when people do this challenge they will actually donate to the cause.
For the past month I have been through I slight rough patch. Do you guys know that moment where it feels like nothing is falling into place?
Trust me, it has had me down under for a while. But what keeps me going is the idea of thinking positively. I know this is easier said than done, but at least try it once in a while. Don't keep living the life of sadness. Depression is not easy to get out of. All I can say is always look for the silver lining and think positively.
Radio Interview
Last week I got the opportunity to do an interview. I was super excited because it would be the first time I would be on the radio. But it all took a turn for the worst when in the middle of the interview I made a slight grammatical error. I know I know for some it may have not been a big thing. But for me I felt like I had sunk to the bottom of the ocean. To this day I am still wondering if anyone heard it. *laugh*
OOTD
I made a hand sewn dress!
I finally decided to try it and it came out pretty good. It took me an entire day! It's a pretty simple design but, I am happy with the result.
Congrats to my lovely friend Miss Veronica McMaster, who is Miss Global Jamaica this year!
February is officially reggae month and black history month! But instead of talking about Bob Marley, who by the way is not the only contributor to Jamaica's music industry I am going to talk about the contribution of the Rastafarian movement to Jamaican music. The number one thing I cannot stand is when people like to make it seem like Bob created reggae all on his own! I am not saying he did not help reggae, but God knows give someone else some credit. Sorry I went off on a tangent as usual...time to actually talk about music.
Reggae started as the music for the oppressed and was most popular at that time in the slums of Jamaica, so also was Rastafarianism. Rastas were quite musical people and also were very in touch with their religious views and beliefs. Rastafarians have been credited for bringing reggae and dancehall to the forefront of Jamaican culture and also to the rest of the world. They sang mainly of equality, harsh living conditions and their beliefs which mainly spoke of connecting with African roots.
Reggae was the main medium used to spread their religious views.
But this type of music and belief spread by Rastas were not readily accepted in Jamaica.
They were abused, rejected and oppressed but they never gave up and for that I applaud them.
They were beaten because of the thought of them being barbaric and criminal, mainly because they smoked marijuana and their views were quite far from that of society. Can you imagine being victimized for being different?
Rastas still play a major part in Jamaican musical forms today. If you have ever seen any reggae acts you can know that the Rastafarian religion and the members fight with oppression played a major part in their music, even as if relates to their appearance.
But sadly you still see some trying to take on the Rastafarian religion as a money making tool. Many of them you will see in dreadlocks are not even dedicated to the Rastafarian religion.
It is so weird to see how things change first they were oppressed now it is like they are being accepted more than ever before.
Rastafarian documentary if you want to learn something more.
On a lighter note, the number one thing I love the most is a well dressed Rasta man.*heart flutters*
I'm just going to get random her and show you some men who totally embrace the Rastafarian religion, some you may know others you may not.
-Junior "Gong" Marley
Jamaican artist Chronixx accompanied by others.
- Sizzla Kalonji (Jamaican Artist)
-Jamaican Artist Richie Spice
- Buju Banton
The pictures can go on and on but guys get educated on reggae music, trust me you will find the information quite entertaining.
XOXO
Toni-Shae Panton
Don't forget to this song by a some great Jamaican artists....it is pretty good!
Hey Loves! How have you beauties been?
I know I have been such a bad blogger lately...I have not made a post in about two weeks. I was super busy over Christmas with my vacation and...it's almost New Year.
Today I will be just giving you guys and girls a little update on my vacation and what I did for the christmas.
Vacation
Well I spent a couple of days at the Holiday Inn, Montego Bay. It was one of the best experiences I have had in a while. They had a private island, an adult bar and beach, great entertainment and great drinks. Dear God, I did not even want to leave! Plus on top of that there was always great eye candy around :) Seriously of you guys are ever looking for a vacation spot you should try it. It will definitely be a great experience but, my only downfall was the fact that everything pretty much closed by 2am. Who goes to sleep that early on a vacation?! God knows I don't. But guys check out the pics from when I was there.
Don't me guys my hair looked terrible lol
Christmas
Even though all of my family members were not home for Christmas it was still great. I had all the best food in the world! But the number one thing I couldn't stand about Christmas this year was that it was so downplayed. I saw less lights, trees, excitement, everything. But lets hope it will change next Christmas.
The New Year
Let the countdown begin. It's almost the NEW YEAR! But I don't know if I am as into it as I was before. I am not really interested in any resolution. I am just going to hang my friends and spend it at church :)
Some of you guys may be different from me but, no matter what you choose I hope you have fun.
Have a happy new year everyone.
Thank you to all of my blog readers and you will get even more in the new year.
It's that time of the year again:) It"s Christmas!!
Time to set up the Christmas lights, turn on the oven and get some cooking done.
Don't know what to do this Christmas here is some advice on having a great Christmas.
1. Be early for all family events.
2. Dress age appropriately for all events. Do not walk around with you boobs hanging out and butt falling out of our dress to your office's Christmas party.
3. There is no such thing as too much food. Growing up in Jamaica Christmas has always had an abundance of food: Ham, bread pudding and everything else Caribbean. This being said I am not sure if this would be the best time to start dieting. You may end up gaining more weight than anything else.
4. If you don't know the perfect gift to buy please ASK. The thing I can't stand the most around the holidays is a person buying some tacky gift and then saying I thought of you when I was buying it. That just makes it seem like I have some terrible style or something. So please people if you don't know just ask.
5. Christmas decorations are a must, so before you go around inviting visitors ensure that your house is fully decked out for the season.
6. Too much alcohol is never your friend. Please do not walk around for most of he Christmas season drunk because trust me that is not cute.
7. Do not hook up with random people because you're lonely. Christmas is usually a time where you see a lot of persons getting married or hooking up. If you're single like I am please do not fall prey to emotions. You do not want to be that girl to hook up that one time and have the horrible consequences follow you forever.
8. Please remember that everything done in the holidays will follow you through to the new year. God may forgive but people may not so easily.
I cannot stress this topic enough. It is very important to look great when doing whatever you're doing but, if the only thing you have going for you is your looks you may have a major problem. Don't just be one of that girls waiting for someone to buy her those clothes and to "maintain" her lifestyle. It is always great to have someone to take care of you but, always make sure that you can take care of yourself if he leaves.
The number one stereotype I cannot stand held by many business persons is that once a woman is beautiful and well dressed she will not be a good business woman. People generally just think that once you look that great, you should just be some trophy wife who has no place thinking about business. This being said, women you have to work harder to be respected, some of you need to stop acting like you are brain dead! Act like you have some common sense in a boardroom, always be prepared and for God sakes don't sleep your way to the top...unless the boss is you husband *laughs*
OMG have you guys seen Kim K lately. I just love her new body, the change looks wonderful. When she was pregnant with North she didn't look that great but, that was understandable...I mean she was pregnant! I didn't understand why people were making fun of her, I mean get a grip. I still love her style and will forever love her style.
Soooooo *start the music*
Today to show you what I am really talking about, I am going to show you some before and afters of Kim K, during and after pregnancy.
BEFORE
THE GLAM AFTER!
I am so glad she is back to a state where she is actually comfortable with herself.
She is the prefect example of no matter how much weight you wait in pregnancy you can always get to where you want to be.
