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                                    My first MAC cosmetics experience.                                      One day last week, I finally decided to buy my first MAC product.  I heard about the brand multiple times, however its 'interesting' price and intimidating stores both helped to keep me safely in my NYX/Revlon zone.     I breezed into one of their stores and was most relieved to see an old classmate working there.  She answered my questions and I was then allowed to examine the products.   After much deliberation, I decided on MAC's Violetta Amplified Crème lipstick.  I chose that colour because it was not like any of the burgundy, orange and dark pink lip products that I currently own.   I 'swatched' it and fell in love.  Wow.  The colour was rich, vibrant and I quickly quelled the thought that I was overspending during Lent (but that's a whole other blog post right there).         When I got home, I tried it and ke

               Trinidad and Tobago     Traditional Carnival character parade    2015 photos   Dame Lorraine    Riddim section Truck on de road     Sailors   Dame Lorraine   The Bookman   Blue Devil   Moko Jumbie      Warao boat people You can also look at a collage tutorial on another character, the Pierrot Grenade, here:        

I made Bbq Bacon Sushi...well, sort of. I spied this recipe on a friend's fb page.  The video was found on COOK WITH MEAT'S You Tube account.  My ingredients:  turkey bacon, tuna, seasoning, ketchup, a sushi mat, cheese. 1.  Lay the bacon strips parallel to each other on the sushi mat.   2.  Spread the seasoned tuna on the bacon.     3.  Add cheese on tuna.        4.  Roll everything up carefully with the use of the sushi mat.   5.  Place roll to bake for 20 minutes at 365 degrees Farenheit.  Baste roll with ketchup or bbq sauce.  Place in oven for 5 more minutes.     6.  Remove roll and allow to cool.  Cut each piece carefully to about an inch width.     7.  Serve.  Gobble.  Repeat.      This was a heavenly dish.  The bacon flavor seeps into all the other ingredients allowing for a divine experience.  Tuna could be replaced by other minced meats such as chicken or beef.  Different cheeses can also be used.    An