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Exit Zero
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I don't Think I know this author but her 4 part series on living here seemed fairly accurate from a newcomer -- [if you abhor F*** bombs don't click] -- otherwise a great writer.
We often hear requests for more Moving Stories so I thought maybe this is one that would interest people inquiring on this forum.

http://www.islandlizzy.com/blog/2016/6/24/aiqd05u9fxdh61ndha0mu3xy88cl2b

 
Posted : June 19, 2017 5:30 pm
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She eats organic food with that mouth? :S

 
Posted : June 19, 2017 7:35 pm
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Perhaps I should not have posted it with the liberal profanity. If it needs to be removed by the moderator or community so be it.

 
Posted : June 20, 2017 5:40 am
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Ramblings of the 26 yo airhead. Enthusiastic one for sure. She can't see past her nose yet.

 
Posted : June 20, 2017 6:58 am
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She's a 35 year old woman who has a kid.

She was 24 when she visited STT, then it took 10 years to move - she's been on island for at least a year.

Did you just look at the pictures?

Ramblings of the 26 yo airhead. Enthusiastic one for sure. She can't see past her nose yet.

 
Posted : June 20, 2017 10:36 am
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The photo gallery looks like it should be on a "seeking sugar daddy" site.

 
Posted : June 20, 2017 10:56 am
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Don't see an issue with this post. The profanity is not here. She's apparently married and I got the impression she's been resident on island for a few years now.

 
Posted : June 20, 2017 11:13 am
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the photos were tasteful. the "f" bombs dont bother me.

why so much negativity

 
Posted : June 20, 2017 11:18 am
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Her statement about politics reflects a prevalent Statesider mentality. Throughout the Caribbean politics is a huge issue and I was warned about it by a history professor before I moved here. No mattter where you live you need to be aware of the issues and vote.

Imo, many of the Caribbean living blogs are written with the intent of garnering attention. They seldom reflect my reality.

 
Posted : June 20, 2017 11:29 am
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Everyone's reality is so different here.

I work in an office 9-5 five days a week.
Others work on dive boats.
Others own stores.
Others work on farms.
Others bartend and waitress.

So many different realities.

I enjoy reading about other people's realities.

Imo, many of the Caribbean living blogs are written with the intent of garnering attention. They seldom reflect my reality.

 
Posted : June 20, 2017 11:59 am
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me too

 
Posted : June 20, 2017 1:37 pm
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Similar to the Women

 
Posted : June 20, 2017 1:42 pm
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If I were to create a blog it would include my conversation yesterday with Judith. Of E's Teagarden in town on St Thomas.

Last week it was a review of the new St Thomas restaurant Salt and Vinegar in Nisky.

When I visit the "states" I see many of the same issues we complain about here.

No matter where we live there are differences depending on where we lived Stateside. If it's a grocery item, I ask a store if they can get it.

 
Posted : June 20, 2017 3:10 pm
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I just saw first four parts yesterday, didn't see that she had posted more. The language bothers me because I don't think it's necessary. Also, it seems to be a sign of a generation who feel "it is all about me." Does her mother like how she writes? Do children run across her blog?

The pictures are definitely all about me...

 
Posted : June 20, 2017 7:49 pm
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(tu) Thought the same thing, EE.
I like the Women who live on Rocks blogs.
http://womenwholiveonrocks.com
The multiple f..bombs are really unnecessary and detract, IMO, from the writing which isn't all that hot, either.
It is interesting to see what newbies freak out about, like or dislike, however, after all my decades of living in VI.

Wait until her little girl starts emulating her favorite word!

 
Posted : June 20, 2017 8:45 pm
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So much truth in what she says. F-bombs or not. Many people speak like that, and her writing reflects how she would tell it to you.

Overall a good read for someone thinking about moving to the VI, or someone living here that can relate and get a few laughs.

 
Posted : June 20, 2017 9:23 pm
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" Many people speak like that, and her writing reflects how she would tell it to you."

Yes, and that's what I don't like about it. :X

 
Posted : June 20, 2017 9:54 pm
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And when her little girl starts talking with a total St. Thomian accent [with some of those words] will be an eye opener for her I think.

 
Posted : June 21, 2017 2:55 am
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Maybe, I should write a blog about the changes and challenges that I experience moving to the states after living in the VI!
Turn around is fair play, after all!

 
Posted : June 21, 2017 3:09 am
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Alana you should......

 
Posted : June 21, 2017 11:04 am
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Maybe, I should write a blog about the changes and challenges that I experience moving to the states after living in the VI!
Turn around is fair play, after all!

A blog could be great; but absent that, a post here summarizing your initial observations would be very enlightening.

 
Posted : June 21, 2017 11:06 am
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Alana you should......

For sure a better use of your time.

 
Posted : June 21, 2017 8:45 pm
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I imagine that it would be similar to this

 
Posted : June 21, 2017 9:53 pm
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No need for your rudeness, JohnnyU.
Quite unnecessary and unwanted.

 
Posted : June 21, 2017 11:13 pm
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Sorry for interrupting your want to make this thread all about you

Mea culpa...

 
Posted : June 21, 2017 11:23 pm
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