Last
spring I got hit by a car and although I am still injured I am going to
make the most of the summer of 2005 that I can. So if you see the
girl with the cain send her some love cause she is out there doing her
thing.
Summer is a wonderous time in the T dot for many reasons.
1. Everything to do becomes free ie: Style On the Street on Eglington Way (if you want info about this fesival email me and I will give you details), Jazz Festival, Young St Festival, The Bump and Hustle at Harbour Front, many cultural festivals and most importantly Caribana.
2. Clothing: Sandals can be worn all the time and you can leave your house in a hurry; no need to put on the boots, scarves, hats, gloves and coats! I love what you can wear in the summer scorching heat here in Toronto.
3.
Caribana (I know I said this before but it desevers it's own
point). During Caribana time not only are there the festivities
which by the way are more then just a one day parade but we are
bombarded with tourist esp. those Americans and West
Indians. Now you can play the fool do what ever you want to do
and not have to worry who sees you because they all
go home a week later. Caribana also means Free concerts, parties,
Soca Artist here at home and Boat Cruises.
4.
Go to the parties: In
the summer all of a sudden everybody starts to have parties and people
don't mind leaving their house so you never know who you will see. Yes I am
a huge fan of throwing my own parties which in the summer is often a
croquet party (and yes although you never knew croquet is a bad
ass game) or a BBQ. Since I have a garden I might as well make use of
it.
Here is your summer guide and some links to help you have a pumping summer
1. Get The Gear
Guys: Runners, Sandals (you know
they are sexy), Tank Tops, Jeans, Khakis
I don't know what men wear to look
good. But I know some men can't dress and oh honey.
All I know, is that a well dressed fine
man is just ... umm ummm ummm!
And please, if you have the built
shoulders and arms, bust the Tank Tops, It is summer after all.
2. Get The Beats
Hip Hop: No summer is complete
with out some hardcore Hip Hop pumping in the Streets.
Of Course Wu-Tang is a favorite with me
for those summer nights in the back yard.
But as long as Hardcore Hip Hop is
representing - It's all alright.
Make sure you get your beats to pump in
your ride or at your Barbecue.
Soca: Of course this is summer so
we need some good Soca
to dance to make us sweat and liven up our
loins.
If it is Machel Montano and Xtatik, Bunji
Garlin, Destra, Lil Bits, Maxiums Dan,
or Lord Kitchener, it's all good in the
summer heat.
So Grab your rag or your flag and wave.
3. Get To The Events
