Thanks for your astute message.
Yes, the sad thing is that everywhere I've travelled, people immediately identify that I'm a Jamaican because my accent is strong. They know of the culture, love the music and would love to visit the country for what they perceive it to be.
Yes, I can see Jamaican music being popular in India and the Bollywood dances remind me a little of the Jamaican dances.
It is hard being away from your parents for a long period. I struggled with the distance for many years, then I realised that I needed to grow up and be stronger.
Gosh, they were so happy and fulfilled to see me. Just as my neighbours were. My neighbours have not seen me the longest, but they say they relate to me well and they were very kind to send fresh fruits and herbs for me frequently. I'll never forget their kindness.
Yes, you're right! My time in Jamaica brought out a childlike happy side of me, and my accent is very stronger and more sing-song right now. 🤣
I've always wanted to set out on this journey, but some difficulties came in the way for which I had to stay back. For now I'm set over here, right beside my parents and siblings. I have no complaints and no plans to change how it is; I'll head out on that journey of mine when the time is right.
Good neighbours are a blessing, I've seen what kind of a difference it can make. And in this current world, finding good neighbours is a tough one.
That's something we all can relate to I'd say. Whenever me and my family visit our village home and get surrounded by our village people, our accent automatically becomes much stronger. 😂 And I say it's a good thing, even though we've lived in the city for all our lives, we still haven't forgotten our roots, our ways, and nor our people.