i may have to say bye to Barbados again soon.
the consumerism-as-development model we’re following (remember “the two cars in every household” dream?) leaves little room for ideas, for people to begin to think crticially about the world in which they live and how they can change it. “The one graduate in every household” thrust of the University seems to have less to do with teaching people to transgress and more to do with careerism and consumerism.
I’ve just spend a beautiful five days (American Airlines cancelled my flight and cut my time down by half-no apology or explanation) engaged with people who dare to dream to make a difference in the world, to share ideas, to think critically. i am in awe of the sheer power of the intellectually stimulating environment. UWI leaves a lot to be desired in this regard, and it wasn’t always like this. i feel that we are so concerned about styling and profiling in SUVs and trying to bring a little sex-in-the-city sophistication to Barbados that we are completely oblivious to the world around us.
a small island can really be a big prison…
lol,
I’m coming to live in Bdos in a matter of days.
You’re not doing a lot to incite glee.
LOL
ONe love
I agree…people so caught up with the materialism that they forget the litle things that make life worthwhile
Every word of this is true…
agree with you but just remember nuhplace aint perfect though
i couldn’t have said it better myself. i love bim, but the elation of being there only lasts for a few days. after more than a week i start to itch. the insularity o f the place frustrates me and leaves me longing for “cilization.”
jdid is right, no place is perfect, but barbados really serves to remind me that there’s no place like home, as imperfect as it is.
dalia, my prob might be slightly different- i think Barbados is just too much civilisation for me!
jdid, you’re right! but i would still take my chances..
abeni, i just can’t deal with the consumerism. so many people are able to do more with so much less. i can’t stand that we equate progress with being able to buy stuff you don’t really need or even use. maybe i’m just too broke for barbados.
bart, i hope you have a great time!
m, thanks for stopping by!
un saluto da scorzè, ciao
tra poco arriva gigi