Author name: Meli Mel

Mom and wife originally from the Caribbean island of St. Lucia and now reside in the United States. This blog is about the day to day things I see and sometimes may encounter in this fascinating world that we live in. Live life in concert with your values! Never be paralyzed! Don't wait for people to change!

Culture

Mascots International Presents Festivals Around the World for Miami Carnival 2017

One of my favorite Miami Carnival bands have launched for Miami Carnival.  Here are their professional pics and pics of some of the models at the actual launch. Check out these links for more details on pricing and registration: Mascotsinternational Website   or Mascots IG I have played with them in the past and my experience […]

Culture

Road Lineup for St. Lucia Carnival 2017

17 more days until that get in your section starts booming over the speaker box…here is the lineup, keep in mind that sometimes the always forever late revelers may not be ready and the lineup may change: 7. Tribe of Twell 8. Looshan Revellers 10. Insomeil 12. Kairi FM Start the countdown for sure! xoxoxo

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Karma Carnival with FreaksMas for Labor Day 2017 (NY)

Chapter Five….”All the warning signs were there but he was too mesmerized to realize the snake lurking in the grass….” Once again, Karma Carnival has teamed up with FreaksMas for Labor Day 2017.  Their section is called Atheris and the band portrayal is The Forbidden Garden.  Here are a few pics of Karma’s portrayal and

Health & Advocacy

World Sickle Cell Awareness Day

Today is World Sickle Cell Awareness Day, not to be confused with Sickle Cell Awareness month which will be in September.  In 2008, the General Assembly of the United Nations recognized Sickle Cell Disease (SCD) as a public health concern and chose the 19th as the commemoration day.  SCD affects millions of people worldwide, both

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Quick Eye Makeup for Carnival

Hey ladies, Are you looking to get that perfect makeup look for Carnival day and just don’t know much about makeup or don’t have the time to go to a MUA or maybe the money? I have a quick solution that I have used in the past (out of sheer laziness doh, cause I dabble

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