

Catch the star that holds your destiny-
the one that forever twinkles in your heart.
Always believe that your ultimate goal is attainable
as long as you commit yourself.
The greatest gifts in life are not purchased but acquired
through hard work and determination.
You are capable of making your brightest dreams come true
Give your hopes everything youv'e got and you will
catch the star that holds your destiny.
-Shannon M. Lester
My Mother is from Jamaica, an island with a rich and diverse culture blended from around the world. Jamaica's motto is "Out of Many, One People". Nearly every different race is here. This diversity is most apparent in the various foods. African and European influences dominate the culture; however, the Spanish, Irish, Indians, Chinese and Germans have all left their mark. The Jamaican people are inherently friendly telling it like it is. The official language of Jamaica is English. However, language is called Patois. Patois is a combination of English, Spanish, Portuguese and African phrases which sounds more rhythmic than traditional English. Jamaicans have a musical heritage andReggae music is Jamaica's most recognized sound. These thumping sounds are rich and infectious and encompass expression of personal freedom, independence, religion, and gossip. Jamaica's most famous is Bob Marley whose influence helped bring Reggae music into the Jamaican main stream. But lets not forget the many others, some of my favorites incluse Bounty Killa, Lady Saw and Movado. “Big up Hard Core Movements”. Jamaica's lush colorful landscapes and vibrant colors are reflected in the visual arts. Jamaicans have produced some of the best paintings, sculptures, and pottery in the Caribbean. Jamaican artists draw influences from their diverse culture.
My Father is from Barbados, the eastern-most Caribbean island. Barbados is the most populated island in the Caribbean Sea. There are 262,000 people on it. They (we) are called Bajans. The people of Barbados are very industrious, thrifty, and quiet.Barbados is a lot like England. The traffic moves on the left side, and cricket is the most popular sport. The police uniforms date back to Lord Nelson's era. He lived in Britain from1758 to 1805. The Church of England is the largest religion in Barbados. There are other churches such as Roman Catholic, Methodist, and Moravian. Healty eating and living are the normal way of life here. A traditional Bajan meal may consist of flying fish, okra, and yams. Mmm so yummy indeed.
Brooklyn is (and is in) Kings County. Brooklyn remains the most populous of the city's five boroughs. Brooklyn is linked to Manhattan across the East River by the Brooklyn Bridge, the Manhattan Bridge, the Williamsburg Bridge and the Brooklyn-Battery Tunnel. The principal business district is located in the western part of the borough between Brooklyn Heights and Flatbush Avenue.
In both daytime and at nightfall, the South Beach
section of Miami Beach is a major entertainment destination with
hundreds of nightclubs, restaurants, boutiques and hotels.
The reflection of South Beach's residents is evident in the various
European languages, as well as Semitic languages and many other
languages spoken.
Another unique aesthetic attribute of South Beach is the several
colorful and unique lifeguard stands, still used today by South Beach's
lifeguards. After Hurricane Andrew, Architect William Lane donated
his design services to the city and added new stops on design tours in
the form of lifeguard towers. His towers instantly became symbols of
the revived City of Miami Beach.