happy birthday fela & my day 1 in tobago

Right now, I am sitting on the patio of my hotel room at the Bacolet Beach Club Hotel in Tobago, West Indies. It's dark. I'm listening to "watergetnoenemy" by Fela Kuti. I hear the subtle nestling roar of the Atlantic Ocean. It's warm, not humid, very comfortable.

The atmosphere.... is serene.

Today was my first full day on the wonderful island of Tobago. I am not going to talk about my job on this blog, because it just isn't necessary....but trust, I have plenty to say.

1. I got to Philadelphia Airport yesterday and the airline told me that my ticket was voided. 60 minutes before I could get on the plane. *jaw drop* I called my office crying because everyone who could help me was in Tobago...with non working US cell phones. Long story short, they managed to reissue a ticket to me 20 minutes before the plane took off.

2. The airline lost my luggage. My body was in Tobago, my luggage was in New York. I confess, last night I took a shower because of all the grime of the day and had to bareback the next day because I didn't have any luggage. Luckily I threw a dress in my carry-on. I considered it inappropriate for work, but my colleagues who are not LIKE ME said it looked great. Hey, whatever works.

3. I got my luggage.

4. Yall remember this episode of the Cosby show? Part 1 Part 2 Cliff talks about the dinner he and Claire had on their honeymoon at the Callaloo Pot. He sings about it all throughout the episode. "Callalooooooooo!" I take you on that television journey because today I had CALLALOOOOOO with my dinner and it was absolutely delicious. I am sure I will have it again before I leave. Oh and I had the best dinner ever: grilled lobster, grilled shrimp and steamed swordfish with cassava on the side. yuuuuuuum!!!!

5. I got invited to a party in Trinidad by this guy on the plane. His mom works at one of the places my job partners with in Tobago. Small ass world.

6. On first look, people think I am the local escorting the people here from my job. Sorry bruh, I aint from here....but I'll kindly respond to your advances cuz it's only 10 days, its beautiful here, and odds are i'll never see you again.

7. I think I'm from here. I could stay here, no bull.

8. I got someone to buy me lunch. I don't get that kinda play in Delaware. I can't even buy a dude dinner there. #iknowimhotidontneednobodyindelawaretotellme

9. Cable television, local Miami news and local New York news. I don't get it.

10. Best news of all, I havent spent a single dime here. Not a single cent since I was at home Tuesday and ate Olive Garden with the roomie. Loving every minute of this.

11. HAPPY BIRTHDAY FELA!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

you can call me 868-398-0468 from a UD telephone if you really need me.

much love, admiration, respect to being in this space