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Saw "Superman Returns" - Great Special Effects

I loved the special effects. The superhero flying was fantastic but there could have been less story and more action. The movie was so long that I had to fight the urge to go to the bathroom. It really kept the spirit of the first two movies alive. I look forward to seeing a sequel. They should have called it "Superman in love" due to the peeping Tom scene. Some parts were unbelievable even for Superman mythology e.g. The lifting of the huge kryptonite island/continent, the Lois Lane bouncing back and forth in the plane without a broken bone or scratch, and the cape flapping in space bits.

Wellness day at the Office - Massage me! - 29Jun06

In association with our insurance agent Miss Tanya Woodside:














Our office of six (five, JC was on vacation) was hosted to a wellness presentation by Rejuvenation Spa Works located in Bally's Fitness at the Sandyport Plaza, West of Cable Beach. (Next time I want a female (masseuse)!)














We also received fitness, blood and weight tests from Nurse Davis:

Poem: Smoking Gun from Deep Waters Volume One by Sean Munnings

Express Yourself - 27 June 2006

Come out to Me-Ting Place every Tuesday at 9PM (8pm bahamian time) and share your Bahamian poetry/story/song/joke with a live audience. Only your best will do. The deejay will be there as usual. No charge.

Directions:

The shop with the Bacardi banner among the strip of shops as you walk toward the British Colonial Hilton Hotel from its general parking lot. Event situated in the plaza next to the Hilton and opposite McDonald's (Bay Street).

Time:

Never starts at 8pm, be there for 9pm weekly until the last poet/presenter has read.

Jazz & Junkanoo - Better the second time around

Alia Coley below performed with G-Note at the Old Towne Mall, Sandy Port, Bahamas.














I went with SL to listen to the sultry jazz of the featured artist and the band. I had icecream (fruity berry yogurt & butter pecan) as usual. SL and I shared my crab cake and her fritters. It rained a lot during the event but the rain did not stop the show. Many people sang and swayed to the Motown sound. See my amateur video of the Jazz & Junkanoo in June below:



Here are some photos at the event:

Went to Michael Bolton concert - Free ticket 25Jun06

My parents took me to the Michael Bolton concert (they had an extra ticket) at the Crystal Palace on West Bay Street. I sang Mr. Bolton's songs with the crowd and was amazed at all of the screaming women. I even liked a few of the Sinatra songs from Michael Bolton' s latest album. It was one concert that I did not want to end because I wanted him to sing more hits from his many albums. It was definitely a great concert. My favorite song at the event was "Time, Love & Tenderness."

After work Movie and Dinner - Friday 23Jun06

Friday was a blur. I had a date scheduled immediately after work with VL to watch the Adam Sandler movie "Click". See movie preview below:



I had more fun watching my date keel over in laughter especially when the main character decided to freeze his boss with the remote and then fart (flatulent) in the man's face. VL just died laughing, she almost did the same thing when I reminded her about it at dinner. I did not enjoy dinner that much but I enjoyed VL's company so I will ask her out again.

Dancing at my TM Club's Quarterly Social - 24 June 2006

Saturday was another blur. I remember going to find the Toastmaster Club 7178 Quarterly social at DW's house. I left the directions at work and tried to remember how to get there out of my head. After driving around his neighbourhood for fifteen minutes I finally found the party. I met a new toast master Deidre as I was walking to the festivities and later met her friend.

I got to hang out with my favourite past president and sneak in a dance with her.














I also danced with my favourite former Miss Earth Bahamas.



The party was “thick”, I danced a lot but had to pace myself since the party was outside in the summer heat. The food was great and the rain did not stop the fun. It felt good to attend a toastmaster social and not be deejaying the event. I left after the soca songs began to be repeated and the reggae tunes never seemed to end.

Note: I didn't mean to upset a friend's feelings but she wanted to dance with me all night and that was not in my plans.

Nick Lachey - What's Left Of Me

Great heartfelt lyrics - 5 stars ***** - Sean Munnings

Title: What's Left Of Me
Album: What's Left Of Me
Artist: Nick Lachey


Lyrics:

Watch my life pass me by
in the rearview mirror
Pictures frozen in time
are becoming clearer
I don't wanna waste another day
Stuck in the shadow of my mistakes
yeah

[chorus]
'cause I want you
and I feel you
crawling underneath my skin
like a hunger
like a burning
to find the place I've never been
now I'm broken
and I'm fading
I'm half the man I thought I would be
But you can have
What's left of me

I've been dying inside
Little by little
Nowhere to go
But goin' out of my mind
In endless cirlcles
runnin' from myself until
You gave me a reason for standing still

[repeat chorus]

Falling faster
Barely breathing
Give me somethin' to believe in
Tell me it's not all in my head

Take what's left of this man
Make me whole once again

[repeat chorus]

I've been dying inside you see
I'm going out of my mind
Out of my mind
I'm just runnin' in circles all the time
Will you take what's left
Will you take what's left
Will you take what's left
Of me
Just runnin' in circles IN MY MIND
Will you take what's left
Will you take what's left
Will you take what's left
Take what's left of me

Blade TV series trailer begins June 28

Some things just don't die but I have to support the only black superhero even if he is portayed as a half vampire.

Pictures from Express Yourself on 12June06

Today's semi-annual trip to the dreaded Dentist and Dental Hygienist

I attended an informative seminar Wednesday afternoon sponsored by the Bahamas Association of Compliance Officers (BACO). The topic was "Confidential issues for Bahamian Financial Institutions in the context of a Multi-Jurisdictional Institution" held in the Victoria Room, British Colonial Hilton.

It was presented by Senator John Delaney, an attorney and partner with Higgs & Johnson.



I got a chance to to meet my former co-worker Jeunesse at the seminar. She is a member of the officers of BACO and was instrumental in ensuring that the seminar was successful. Jeunesse had a chance to see this Blogger before the seminar and gave it an excellent review.

Final dinner with cousin at The Market Place in Atlantis

C'est la vie. Alas my cousin - Jordana has come to the end of her two week stay with us and will be returning to London this afternoon. Amazingly we seem to share a lot of interests so it was a delight having her with us. Last night the family went to Atlantis and had dinner at the Marketplace. We ate a lot and joked about the food. We took pictures on the deck of the restaurant which I never visited before. My parents and brother - Eathon gave my cousin a tour of the aquariums in the hotel. I attended and presented at a poetry reading (Express Yourself) at Me-Ting Place outside of the British Colonial Hilton Hotel and watched sadly as the Dallas Mavericks NBA Finals inexperience resulted in a conclusive loss to the Miami Heat in the 2006 NBA Finals.

Nick Lachey - Resolution (acoustic)

Great heartfelt lyrics - 5 stars ***** - Sean Munnings

Title: Resolution
Album: What's Left Of Me
Artist: Nick Lachey

Nothing but an empty page
Breathing in an open space
Captured by your moment's grace again
There's so much I left behind
Even more that waits in time
Everything's so undefined
I'm standing on the edge of my fear
And I see it clear

Here's my resolution
I'm letting go
All I need to learn is along this road
And I just want to be the best man I can be
Breathe, it's my resolution

Living life without her there
Finding soul is where I stand
And learning how to love again
And all I want is something real
That I can feel

Here's my resolution
I'm letting go
All I need to learn is along this road
And I just wanna be the best man I can be

'Cause here's my resolution
I'm letting go
All I need to learn is along this road
And I just wanna be the best man I can be
Breathe, it's my resolution

My resolution
(Ooh oh oh)

Trying to beat my cousin in table tennis - 19Jun06

Early fathers day lunch on Saturday 18Jun06 / Sunday my niece returns to Tampa

I made reservations on Wednesday for a party of 8 at Gaylord's restaurant. To my surprise on Saturday morning the place that accepted my reservation and where I had danced the night before was closed. The family eventually went to Cafe Johnny Canoe. The crew consisted of my parents, my brother- Eathon, my cousin from London - Jordana, my brother from Tampa - Damien, Peggy - his wife and their daughter Maelle.

Everyone enjoyed lunch. Dad decided to take us to meet the Prime Minister's wife and her family (Christie/Hanna). We also visited Elva Rolle and family and got to tour a condominium that Dad recently sold. I was dog tired from the smoke of the previous night's club action so I canceled the Latin Night with my cousin. She decided that she wanted to play video games and began challenging me in Tekken Tag and Tekken 4 for hours. We played American Idol. A game I bought to actually watch other play. It was fun but long and the contestants looked flaming gay. The songs were lame too. To my cousin's dismay I was chosen by the public as the American Idol even though she had more points than me. I won for singing "Oops I did it again" - NOoooooo! A Britney Spears song. It sounded awful when my male character sang it but a win is a win is a win. I think we wrapped up around 2am and my cousin woke up with a swollen wrist. My two brothers and their friend Mark were still playing a backgammon tournament with my father.



I woke my brother and his family at 6:30am to catch their 9:30am flight then went back to sleep. My sister-in law woke me up to get kisses from my niece.

Later I took my cousin to New Providence Community Church (NPCC) for worship. The powerful sermon was about God's grace and we took communion. Yeah I take communion - dancing has nothing to do with my salvation especially when I don't drink alcohol which may lead to drunkardness. We went to the Fish Fry, had a couple snappers, some conch salad and watched Brazil beat Croatia 2-0 in the World Cup. I repaired the table tennis table, Eathon setup an exercise machine for Dad and now I am just waiting and hoping that Dallas Mavericks are able to beat the Miami Heat in game 5 of the NBA finals later tonight. So sayeth the Anti-Shaq (Yes, I am an LA Laker fan)!

Friday Night - Dancing and Perspiration - 94FM Party & Blue Note

Another weekend in Nassau, Bahamas. I got a call earlier in the week from RT to be her dance partner at the Heineken Bash at Fort Charlotte on Friday. She bought the tickets and its rare that Bahamian women buy tickets so I was definitely game. She was following my lead actually. I bought us tickets to a Soca concert a month or so ago.

Work ended and I decided to check out the Blue Note at its new location for the first time. Met a few people from my old audit firm, drank drinks for $10 from 7pm to 9pm and listened to music. I saw certain people pulling ghost moves (dating someone that they are not supposed to like someone else's boyfriend/significant other) at the side tables. The women were skinnier than me which meant one thing - Jail Bait - Me, myself and I don't do Jail Bait (10yrs younger than me)! I rushed to my office because I forgot my dance partner's number and ended up calling her sister. I got the typical sister response that the only reason she can hear from me is to get in contact with her sibling. Definitely a true statement.

My English cousin is still in town but she said that she felt like chilling the night away at the house.



I went to pick up RT and we went to the 94FM weekly Friday session at Gaylord's Restaurant parking lot. I forgot my membership card and almost had to pay $15 each (I need to find that card). DJ CRX took my suggestion from last night and had some special effect lighting but the crowd was much thinner than last week. RT and me were looking bored until the Soca was played. We took the floor by storm and danced sweet T&T music, Reggae and Bahamian Calypso until 11pm (the first drop of rain). We almost stopped because RT noticed cameras being pointed in our direction. We went to Cafe Habana, had a drink and ran when the Latin music got turned up a notch.



We arrived at Fort Charlotte, walked a long way from the parking lot to the Heinken Bash. The crowd was sparse and the band was walking past us to setup their equipment. After thinking about the money to attend, the snobbish looking crowd and the probability of rain we decided to go to the Blue Note. Ok, I decided to go to the Blue Note since I already paid to get in earlier.

The Blue Note was smoky and overflowing with youngites (Jail bait). The music was slamming and once the Soca music came on RT and I took over the dance floor. Did I forget to mention that I was in the same high shcool class as the DJ (Leander Bethel).

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We twisted, shaked, jooked, waved, dipped and wined our hips/waist for an hour straight. Sweat/perspiration all over the place. RT released that hidden Jungless during the reggae segment and gave my pelvis a good workout. We sat down and I saw my cousin in the club. She came with my brother and was vibing to the beat. I sat down for a while but when the Hip hop blasted through the speakers I became a dancing machine. We left my brother and cousin there around 1:30am and I dropped RT home. It was a fun night but as usual my sinuses were inflamed due to the smoke from the club and I woke up with major head trauma. Thank God for Panadol (I'm allergic to aspirin). This is the single life!

In the Bahamas - Wishing for Brazil to win World Cup Football in 2006.

Greeting - By the author Sean Munnings

Sexiest music video of 2006 - 5 stars ***** - Sean Munnings

Pussy Cat Dolls - Buttons



See a live performance below:

Some reasons why I love World Cup Football every 4 years!

Anti Shaq - Mavericks play worst finals quarter in NBA history to give Heat a win

There is no doubt in my mind that Shaq is a great player but he still needs a flunkie like Dwayne Wade (a younger naive Kobe clone)to do all the work. Unlike Kobe Bryant (Mr. 81 points), Dwayne Wade has the luxury of Shaq attracting numerous double teams so he can take wide open jumpers. If I was not an anti-Shaq fan I would actually want players like Alonzo Mourning (Kidney prone) and Gary Payton (former victim of a fat Shaq at LA) to win an NBA final. I like Dwayne Wade's game during the playoffs, he is second to Lebron James in performance. The Heat might actually win the championship which would be a crying shame because Shaq should have had a 4 peat with the LA Lakers. Since my team is in the Western conference I have to cheer for the Dallas Mavericks. Its like voting for unknown canidates, you stick to your party. Looking forward to a better perfomance by Dirk and the Dallas team in game five of the NBA finals.

Goodbye to Lydia from Barbados at Johnny Rockets

Lydia

In the distance a man beholds a living dream,
While realising in the depth’s of his soul
that he will never be the same.
As he walks towards “this vision”
he hears an ominous name;
Lydia, hidden angels of merriment proclaim.
Her touch to him is like fresh milk to a babe’s lips,
Warm, soothing and sustaining with each flowing fingertip.
He is wrapped entirely in her aura,
sharing a connection he can not deny.
A helpless victim of her golden crust,
eager to partake of every slice of the pie.
Thirsting for her charming wit,
whilst hungering for her wondrous affection.
Sheltered by her smile,
yet delightfully frozen from toe to mid-section.
In the presence of this woman,
his queen, he rises upwards like cream.
Willing to serve his mistress in every way,
a man without shame.
Knowing in the depths of his soul
that he will never be the same.
“All in the name of Lydia”,
hidden angels of merriment proclaim.

By Sean R. E. Munnings (1999)
The Raga~Lover

A poem for a friend's friend who passed away

You touched our hearts
(Dedicated to Mrs. Maxine Hamilton Higgs on behalf of Mrs. Tameron Cambridge)

You touched our hearts and constantly brightened up my day.
Maxine you were the cool breeze that kept the frustrating heat away.
Our daughter will be a queen among women after knowing you.
You exhibited integrity in every task that you set out to do.
I remember how you talked about your kids daily
and praised their success.
You were honest and down to earth.
Max you were simply the best!
You never had much but you were always willing to give.
It’s a character that I hope to exhibit to my fellow man
as long as I live.
When my fridge was empty you would have the smell of oxtail
greeting me at my door.
You bought it of your own pocket
and my family's belly loved you even more.
God truly blessed you with the gift of joy,
a gift I was honored to share.
I hope that when you look down from heaven
that you see my happy tears.
My husband Kevin, my daughter Tammy and I
will miss you dearly.
Your jubilant voice was a comfort to my co-workers
and our Bahamian extended family.
My daughter adores you, my friend Linda Eads and I will never forget
how you helped us when we were in need.
Maxine Hamilton Higgs, you were an angel,
a magnificent woman in substance and deeds.
You touched our hearts and constantly brightened up my day.
Not even death, my friend, can take the love we share away.

Love Mrs. Tameron Cambridge



By Sean R. E. Munnings
The Raga~Lover
Written 15Jun06
Copyright © 2006 Sean R. Munnings, all rights reserved.

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Funny Video: Please do not reenact - Title :"Prank"

Hanging with my Godson and his family

Jazz and Junkanoo - Sunday 11Jun06

Hanging with the femmes

Jazz & Junkanoo - Not a bad combination on a Sunday

Still entertaining family from London. I took my cousin to the Jazz Presentation at Sandy Port. G-note was the band performing and their play was smooth and enjoyable. My cousin was not as entertained but she did like the local ice cream. I socialized a lot and talked to one Spanish teacher who peaked my interest. The music was sweet and the treats were divine. I will definitely be back for the jazz and conversation next week. Hopefully I can get a certain prospect to meet me there. :-)

Junkanoo in June - Saturday food & Music

In the continuing saga of out of town guests being entertained by yours truly I took my cousin to Junkanoo in June on Saturday. My younger brother Eathon drove. It was my first time at the annual festival in years. The festival had a stalls with Junkanoo costumes, history of the parade and musical instruments. We watched the Junkanoo parade up and down the same street by the Roots - Junkanoo group. The music was excellent and my cousin took many pictures of the festivities. A local band performed and we were informed that there would be performances all night. We ate a lot of food. I had a rainbow daiquri (strawberry, mango, pina colada), cotton candy, shrimp kebob, peas n'rice, stuff roasted chest. The festival was extended to July so I guess I will go again for the food.

Club Hopping on a Friday Night

Last night I took my cousin all over the west side of town. We went to a Latin Club on Paradise Island, Bahamas. We attended Friday Nights at Gaylord Restaurant sponsored by More 94FM until 11:45am. The function was deejayed by DJ CRX. We went to this other club called Charlies but we were told that the club was dead so we kept cruising. We also went to Cafe Habana and danced to more Latino Heat then we went to Flamingos and Senor Frogs. The last two clubs were a little touristy for us so we called it a night. My cousin enjoyed herself and I got a chance to pick up a few digits. Will I call these women - only time will tell.

Carnival - Trinidad & Tobago

Chilling with one of my cousins from London

Yesterday my cousin Jordana flew into town and brought a lot of rain with her. Her flight from London to Miami was delayed so I had to stay at work an extra hour and a half before getting her call. Of course being able to see her again was worth driving through the flooded streets to the airport.

Later that evening we went to the Open Mic session at the Me-Ting Place. We met about 9 people there. Yep, it was rained out. My cousin read a few poems from one of Maya Angelou's books. The tone for the night was explicit sexual poems. The graphic presentations had one women dying from laughter. I was about to call 911. Once again my poems were well received. Next week I hope to mix up my flow a little more.

Looking forward to spending some more time with my cousin. She's here for two weeks.

The baby is gone

My godson has left The Bahamas and returned to Tampa, Florida. It was truly amazing to have a little baby in the house. It made me see how much my parents sacrificed to raise me and my three brothers. Baby duty is a lot of work. Changing diapers, changing bibs, wiping dribble, wiping vomit, burping the child, bathing the child, carrying the infant, rocking the infant, washing the bottles, washing the bibs, lifting the baby bags, lifting the baby stroller and the list goes on and on. I realized that I better accomplish some stuff before I even entertain the idea of Baby duty. As I stated before this is a lot of work.

My Godson was the quietest baby I have ever met. Very well behaved and a joy to cater to. I loved playing with him and rocking him on my shoulder. He will be missed. I took a lot of pictures and I look forward to posting them to my website someday.

Being single is looking pretty good after a few days of Baby duty and I wasn't even doing it by myself for more than a hour. Knowing my bad luck, I might get the kid who cries all of the time. and have to do some real parenting work.