Shanny:Lioness on the Rise

Tuesday, July 3, 2012

OOTN: Miss Teen Portmore Elimination

Romper: Puntocom (Gift from Mom)
Zebra Print Scarf: Gift from my cousin (bought in Toronto)
Clutch: Skaih Designs (http://www.facebook.com/pages/SKaiH-Designs/220105934679970?fref=ts)
Earrings: Gift from my cousin (bought in Toronto)
Sandals: Dots (bought in Fort Lauderdale)

The Weekend that was.....

What a weekend I had!

I had an adventure on Saturday. A friend of mine inquired why I woke up so early on weekends and the answer is simple..........WORK!!!!! With my job anything can go wrong!!! and this Saturday my worst fear came true! I always had the underline fear that a program wouldn't be ready in time for a funeral and it almost happened! Luckily, I was able to get my stuff together in the nick of time. So I went from Portmore to Princeville Plaza to Tower Hill to Downtown, Kingston to Princeville Plaza to Portmore all before 12:30PM! All without a ride! I have come to the conclusion that I'm a mini Superwoman. In don't know how I get things done but I do!

Sunday, I went to church with my family and Lord knows I needed that message. What did I gain? I was reminded that I need to be grateful for EVERY SINGLE thing in my life....EVERYTHING. In the evening, I had the pleasure of joining another family, my New Kingston Rotaract family, for our Installation ceremony. It was an absolutely magical night. The decor was splendid and the vibe was wonderful. Wine and friends are always a good time in my book any day.

I was also honoured to be the recipient of the President's Award. All the work I did last Rotaract year was geared towards fulfilling the ideals of the movement, so I didn't expect to win an award for doing something that felt natural. I am truly honoured (My smile is proof of that!).

I'm looking forward to great things and I am absolutely excited for the days ahead.

Thursday, May 24, 2012

2012

Just call me Morticia Adams! 2012 has proved to be new beginnings indeed! I lost a partner, gained and lost a lover, moved one step closer to a dream and found that I still have more growing to do.

It's been almost a year since I have blogged and I guess I haven't felt very inspired.Things haven't gone the way I hoped they would and old habits resurfaced causing more pain than good. However, I have decided to hold strong and move forward. I heard once that if the music that's be played isn't your favourite still dance.....

Life throws some of the toughest curve balls but you have to be strong and hold you head higher than the empire state building.

I have lost people that I spent hour on end with and it has instilled some amount of trust issues and hesitation on my part but I have to not rob the people who manned up and stayed a true friend because of fear.

What I want more than ever is to get my heart beat back....

It's going to take prayer and lots of patients.....

I struggled for awhile because I believed my blog had no direction, none the less I'm refocusing and going back to using this blog to show who I am and what I like. I'm a twenty-something year old who works in a funeral home, still lives at home with my family, loves a good time, is obsessed with fashion and beauty pageants, still watches Disney channel religiously and who is in love with a boy she met 13 years ago.

Friday, July 15, 2011

A Night of Fine Wine!!!

Director Shikha's Creation!!!

The invitation said casually elegant and the night sky seemed to complied to provide the most fitting evening, light sprinkle and all. Rotarians, Rotaractors and Guest gathered at 31 Russel Heights to celebrate the Installation of the 2011/2012 Board of the Rotaract Club of New Kingston. The evenings proceedings were chaired by the ever vibrant District Secretary Tamieka Grant and commenced with the singing of the National Anthem followed by the Four Way Test and Rotaract Grace. President Gareth Burrowes did the welcome which was followed by Greetings from Rotary Club of New Kingston President Richard Pandohie, Assistant Governor Jamaica South Central District 7020 Rotarian Ruth Palmer and District Rotaract Representative Keitho Nembhard. The Year in Review was in the form of a video presentation created by Secretary Shikha and President Gareth which showcased the achievements of the superheroes of the 2010/2011 Board.

President Gareth then presented the 2010/2011 Awards:

Service Above Self - Rotaractor Ana Miles

For the tremendous work done with Early Act - PP Julie Ramchandani

Director of the Year - Director Dane Anderson

Rotaractor of the Year - Director Ryan McKenize

President's Award - Shikha Lachmandas

Some of the Nights Awardees

All the Awardees

President Gareth also made a presentation to the Rotary Club of New Kingston for service to the Rotaract Club of New Kingston.

The awards ceremony ushered the installation of President Suresh Martin by Rotary Club of New Kingston President Richard. The new president then did his first official duty and installed his board:

Vice President - Travis Graham

Secretary - Shana Reid

Treasurer: Leighton Facey

Sergeant At Arms - Omar Gordon

Immediate Past President - Gareth Burrowes

Directors

Club Service Director - Ryan McKenzie

Community Service Director - Julie Ramchandani

Fundraising Director - Shikha Lachmandas

Professional Service Director - Ward Simons

International Service Director -Saran Hunter

Public Relations Director - Shana Reid

President Suresh did his second duty of the night and delivered his presidential charge. The vote of thanks was moved by Rotaractor Donelle Christian. President Suresh ended the formal portion of the evening with his closing remarks and a toast to the Rotaract Club of Liguanea Plains. Fellowship followed poolside fueled by delightful finger food and fine wine!!!

Highlights of the evening: Tamieka giving Mr. and Mrs. Martin the top 5 rules of being the Parents of a NKRC President; the evening's fellowship and the snippet DRR Keitho gave of his poetic skills.

Here are my photo highlights: