We are rich in so many ways as a people and sometimes due to human nature it is something we take for granted as individuals. What does it mean to “Celebrate Multiculturalism”?
Look around us, in our country, don’t we see evidence of multiculturalism? Look at our buildings, our way of dressing, our food, and a basic thing as our calendar! It surrounds us and it is us! It is who we are as a people! As a people, we should be proud of it and we should celebrate it! Let’s celebrate it! Let me paint the picture and you enjoy looking at this story unfold!
Hindu Temple- Coromandel Shiv Mandir located in Coromandel Village CedrosJhandis flying high following Puja (Hindu Prayer Ceremony)The dome of the Coromandel Shiv Mandir, Coromandel Village, CedrosBeautifully decorated bedi- Coromandel Shiv Mandir, Coromandel Village CedrosA view of the stage of the Coromandel Shiv Mandir SDMS Branch 370Beautiful Lord Shiva Murti- Coromandel Shiv Mandir!Mehindi!85 foot Hanuman Murti at Sri Dattatreya Yoga Centre, Orange Field Road, CarapichaimaDivali!Divali!Plymouth Ole Time Carnival, TobagoPlymouth Ole Time Carnival, Tobago!Fullerton Village Cedros- Hosay 2009Fullerton Village Cedros- Hosay 2011Point Fortin Roman Catholic ChurchAnother view of Point Fortin Roman Catholic ChurchTrinidad Mall Pic!Another Trini Mall pic! -Beautiful Santa’s corner!First pics of Fullerton Hosay 2014- November 1, 2014My dad busy at work on final touches! Fullerton Hosay 2014!Shiva got a pic with my uncle- Ramraj Thomas, President of Fullerton Hosay Camp
Look at these links to paint a more vivid picture:
Some people can spend all their lives complaining but I can’t. I’m not angry about that. I accept that that’s what makes us diverse and true enough “Celebrating Today!” might be easier for some than it is for others. Additionally people may celebrate today in different ways. Those who know me and I mean really know me would know what some days can be for me. I prefer to be positive and realistic rather than negative and unrealistic.
Of course, I am human so yes, sometimes I may be bogged down, tired and drained, but generally I prefer to be unmoved and press on. I do what needs to be done and make a positive out of Queen’s “Another One Bites the Dust”. If you cannot remember it, listen to this:
I can celebrate today because:
I am writing this blog now- today-(Oct. 12, 2014, a day which is here today but gone forever tomorrow).
I got up to see a new day. Some people did not.
I can make my COMM350 classmates smile.
Visitors to my blog are happy. The comments are proof of this and the fact that we have reason to celebrate.
I completed Course 1: Foundations for Learning 1: Introduction that I did as part of my professional development with the Commonwealth Education Trust ( If you are interested in finding out more about them, please visit, https://class.coursera.org/)
My grandparents got to do Puja today. (My grandfather is 80 and just a month short of 81 and my grandma is in her 70’s- that in itself is reason to celebrate).
I was able to touch base with family and friends and let them know that though I am busy, I enjoy being able to keep in touch and appreciating them.
I was able to get through with some outstanding stuff.
I was able to keep up my pace (life and studies).
12 Oct. 2014= Productive + Positive + Enlightening + Enjoyable= A Definite Reason to Celebrate Today!
Generally my lines are:
God does not give us more than we can handle.
Look for a positive from every negative.
God looks after His children and I am a child of God. Similarly as a child of God, God will look after you.
Everything happens for a reason.
Every experience is a lesson- either we learn from them or we do not.
I am like the phoenix- I rise from the ashes.
For years these words were on my desk at work when I needed that extra “push” and that “pick me up”. For quite some time it was my ringtone. My modus operandi is getting stuff that resonates with me and that reflect my mood and my personality. Thank you Nickelback and thank you YouTube. The words I refer to are Nickelback’s “If Today was your last day”. Here is the link:
From one friend to another, from a blogger to her audience, I urge you, Let’s Celebrate Today!