53 Years old Today!
By cynthiann
@cynthiann (18602)
Jamaica
August 6, 2015 8:21am CST
No - not me - you all know that I am older. It is Jamaica - 53 years old today and today in Independence Day. A public holiday and all over the Island there will be community events and this afternoon a Grand Gala at the National Stadium.
Many will say not much progress, but a former Colony will experience much dislocation in trying to find its niche in the world.
I am going to be with you on and off today and watch the Gala on television. Have to take it a bit easy today as my bp is out of whack, but my second son is now living with me and he has volunteered to cook us a real Jamaican breakfast - ackee and salt fish plus roasted breadfruit.
I've come a long way from eggs, bacon and sausages - a full British breakfast.! lol Occasionally, I do cook a full British as it is wonderful!
So as my father would always say every morning to me, "Good morning, how are you? God bless you'.
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@sparkofinsanity (20471)
• Regina, Saskatchewan
6 Aug 15
I was living in Jamaica in 1972 and attended quite a few 10 year celebrations of it's independence. I have never partied anywhere else in the world like I did in Jamaica! Happy Birthday!
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@cynthiann (18602)
• Jamaica
6 Aug 15
lol We can certainly party and the wonderful thing is all ages dance together! Not an agist society at all.Glad that you enjoyed yourself whilst here!
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@sparkofinsanity (20471)
• Regina, Saskatchewan
6 Aug 15
@cynthiann I loved Jamaica. We had a house in Discovery Bay that belonged to a relative of Charles Darwin.........it was a magical time in my life.
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@cynthiann (18602)
• Jamaica
6 Aug 15
@sparkofinsanity I live in the hills about ten minutes from Ocho Rios and know Discovery Bay well. So glad that you were happy.
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@GardenGerty (157546)
• United States
7 Aug 15
I wish I could join you. I do not recognize the breakfast foods at all.
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@cynthiann (18602)
• Jamaica
7 Aug 15
I must post about the salt fish - an interesting story that you may like?
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@Rosekitty (19368)
• San Marcos, Texas
6 Aug 15
First silly like button had me like this 3 times..hahah..Congrats 53 years Jamaica..wish i was there now!
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@cynthiann (18602)
• Jamaica
6 Aug 15
It is such a small Island but full of mountains and valleys that I have never experienced Island fever. Takes so long to get anywhere! I am happy here!
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@hereandthere (45651)
• Philippines
7 Aug 15
@cynthiann a small island with mountains, valleys and ... ocho rios? (eight rivers?) i'd like that kind of place too.
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@cynthiann (18602)
• Jamaica
6 Aug 15
Many thanks - I was wondering if to post on the salt fish as the origin of it being a national dish is really special.
@cynthiann (18602)
• Jamaica
7 Aug 15
@hereandthere I have yet to learn how to upload photos:( I am really so last century with technology. If I don't use it then I lose it as I did know how to do it from moons ago
@hereandthere (45651)
• Philippines
7 Aug 15
@cynthiann i wish we could see a picture of that jamaican breakfast. 
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@hereandthere (45651)
• Philippines
7 Aug 15
@cynthiann i knew jamaica was a colony (like the phils) but didn't know it was so young. singapore (another island) will be 50 years old on aug 9th
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@cynthiann (18602)
• Jamaica
7 Aug 15
Singapore is more developed but then it was under a somewhat repressive regime. I do hope that I have not offended you by my personal opinion.
@cynthiann (18602)
• Jamaica
7 Aug 15
@hereandthere Glad that I did not offend you as I prefer to live in a democracy - however imperfect it may be,
@hereandthere (45651)
• Philippines
7 Aug 15
@cynthiann nope, i'm not singaporean and yep, i'm aware how it is there.
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@cmoneyspinner (9221)
• Austin, Texas
6 Aug 15
Actually I didn't know you were much older. LOL. Happy Independence Day to Jamaicans, Jamamericans (those of Jamaican descent, born in and living in America) and all those celebrating. I love independence day celebrations no matter which country.
@cynthiann (18602)
• Jamaica
6 Aug 15
How kind you are! Thank you for your lovely wishes!
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@cynthiann (18602)
• Jamaica
7 Aug 15
Oh yes - I am an older lady who is old enough to know better but young enough not to care! lol
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@crossbones27 (48417)
• Mojave, California
6 Aug 15
I like Jamaica. They make good music. Happy Birthday to your new homeland
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@Katriona_22 (271)
• Philippines
7 Aug 15
Happy Independence day Jamaica!!! How I wish to experience a Jamaican breakfast soon.
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