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A glowing, brightened, fresh, youthful face.

That is what I got from tumeric. Yes, the

ingredient my mum uses in her weekly chicken curry! Used in India for thousands of years, it was relieving that this facial doesn’t stain because tumeric in its basic form does. This facial is recommended for acne treatment and is great for reducing swelling and puffiness. The best feature of the tumeric facial is that it is recommended for ALL skin types.

FACIAL RECIPE

1 tsp turmeric powder 2 tsp rice flour (you could also use finelyground oats) 3 Tbsp plain yogurt (you could substitute milk, cream, or sour cream) Mix everything together and apply to face. Let it dry for 15-20 minutes. Rinse. Please be sure to wear an old shirt that you don’t mind staining when you use this...or be naked. Do you and thank us later!

HOW COINTREAUVERSIAL! Our choice for summer would definitely be Cointreau - the French

orange liquer. It is fresh, fruity and vibrant. Cointreau is made from the perfect balance of bitter and sweet orange peels. Bet you didn’t know this but Cointreau is at the heart of many famous cocktails. We found it interesting that several recipes claiming to be the original Margarita actually include Cointreau! The cocktail of our choice for Summer 2013 is the COINTREAUPOLITAN. The Cointreaupolitan is mouth-watering and surprising. It is also very easy to make. Summer is an exciting and fun-filled time. You want to be able to quickly concoct something and have a blast with friends.

COINTREAUPOLITAN RECIPE: - 50 ml (1½ oz) Cointreau - 20 ml (¾ oz) lemon juice - 30 ml (1 oz) cranberry juice

Pour into a cocktail shaker with ice cubes, shake well, then pour into a chilled martini glass.

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Garnish with a twist of orange peel.

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Insu#ryoaugnottimcefeuh?dat! In our last summer issue, we gave Summer Financial Tips. We know that you followed them and are continuing to do your best. As a result, we thought we’d take a step with you closer to ensuring you are more financially-educated. Let us discuss INSURANCE#YOUGOTTIMEFUHDAT. Thank to ICBL, by the time you finish reading this article, you would have learnt something new about the concept of life insurance and how beneficial it is at any stage in life. More and more young people are becoming increasingly aware of the benefits of insurance and how it can get them on the fast track to SUCCESS. It is sometimes said that our generation has grown accustomed to quick fixes and easy living. So it is no wonder that insurance is sometimes expected to deliver instant results. Insurance should be seen as a long term savings plan, which gives you greater rewards over a period of time. Life insurance protects against financial loss caused by death. Some of the benefits include: provides financial assistance, peace of mind, collateral for a mortgage and other loans, valuable savings to fund goals and dreams, retirement income (yes please…we aren’t getting any younger), emergency fund/savings, and funding for investment opportunities. There are various insurance products that can provide the benefits outlined. These products include Whole Life, Term, and Universal Life Insurance. Whole Life is just another name for ordinary life insurance, which refers to premium payment for the whole period of a person’s life. It is excellent for persons who wish to save towards a goal such as a house, dream vacation, emergency fund, etc. Term insurance provides a death benefit for a limited period of time on the life of the insured and expires, without value, after the stated period. This product can be used to secure a mortgage or loan. Universal life insurance is a type of permanent life insurance under which the insured is allowed to vary the timing and the amount of premiums as well as the death benefit. The flexible features associated with this product make it an attractive option. ICBL, which is the leading general insurance company in Barbados, offers a diverse range of insurance products designed to provide solutions for all insurance needs. Persons who are interested in learning more can contact one of our Representatives to schedule an appointment.

GET YUH MONEY RIGHT BUZZWORD: CROWDFUNDING Since we are talking finance, we wanted to know what the new craze is in the business and financial world. The hot concept is that of CROWDFUNDING. We pressed MEK$EN$E about their upcoming business model. They remained tight-lipped, then smirked and simply said, “Stay tuned.” This forced us to do some investigating of the term. Crowdfunding has its roots in crowdsourcing. Crowdsourcing is the act of obtaining needed resources (tangible or intangible) by soliciting contributions from a large group of people; typically from the online community. Crowdfunding uses this concept as a means of financing projects. The crowdfunding method is applied to a wide range of projects from vacation funding or cosmetic surgery to venture capital activity and motion picture production. Those involved in the financing usually derive some small benefit from the project once financing is complete. For example, Porgy who may have a vision to create a Kadooment band can crowdfund the venture from a group of 100 individuals that identify with his vision. In return, those 100 participants may get a discount on their own exclusive section in the band! Pompasette is definitely looking forward to the launch of MEK$EN$E!


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Livvifranc the evolution

Pompasette caught up with Livvi for a frank interview about the good, the bad and what’s next in her career.

Did you always know you would have a career in music?

Livvi: Honestly I had no clue what I wanted to do when it came to a career. I feel like I ended up in music by accident; a good accident. I never really had a lot of self confidence and I didn’t trust myself but opportunities kept popping up and I couldn’t really say no. I officially started my career when I was about 18 when I signed my first record deal...a lot has happened since then and now about 7 years later I don’t regret a thing.

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Livvi: I would say I’m the kind of person who is ever-changing. I’ve come to accept that... well, almost! I have a huge appreciation for life and it’s ups and down and I find ways through my creativity to make them as colourful as possible.a

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What kind of person is Livvi?

How were you discovered?

Livvi: When I was 15, still in school, I found time to write and record a demo of 4 songs with local producers. I went through training in different aspects such as vocal, fitness and performance. I doubted myself but I persisted. I eventually went to New York and auditioned for 5 or 6 record labels and got offered a deal. It was a tough time for me on the inside. Being vulnerable and so unsure of myself... but with that came little victories that made it all worth it.

What was the journey like in your early stages of your career?

Livvi: It was a rollercoaster. For real. Looking back it looks like I went through a lot emotionally. In it, at the time, I was kind of floating through a blur. I see myself as a different person now. Not completely but I was in such a delicate place that something was bound to cut through and shake my centre. I was torn between the music I naturally created and what the label wanted. I tried so hard to please that I was too exhausted to truly enjoy what was right in front of me. I spent most of my early career, the first 2-3 years, obsessing about my image, feeling like I wasn’t good enough, really taking the blows head on...the pressure I put on myself was unhealthy.

You transitioned from island girl to raunchy to now Madame Gondola? Tell us about these three images and personalities.

Livvi: I’m a Gemini, Chameleon, a very fluid person; I adapt to my surroundings. I started out with an image that was closer to home, then did a 180 because I was lost, maybe still am, but I feel like I’ve come a long

way. Madame Gondola is a goofy nickname I got on a writing trip in Aspen; named after the Gondola’s that take you up to ski. But yeah that’s me too. I’m way more relaxed...but we’ll see what comes next.

what made you decide to grow locks?

Livvi: I’ve always loved locks. I just never had the guts to grow them. It’s the perfect time to start now. It’s a new page in my life. A brighter more focused one.

Why did you decide to focus more on writing than singing? Livvi: I had reached a point in my artistic career where I was at a dead end. It just wasn’t flowing, it wasn’t right. I wasn’t right. So I decided to step away, rather than walking away

from music completely. I wanted to be free of an image, my brand, I just wanted to be Olivia. I can’t tell you what a great decision that was and hence, the beginning of trust in myself. Now my artist career is blossoming on its own. It’s beautiful.

What is a typical week like for you?

Livvi: I am currently based in Barbados and travel between here and LA where I lived up to November of last year. A typical week in Barbados is playing with my cats lol (I’ve got 4), writing (I have a little setup at home to record myself), driving around the island finding places I’ve never seen even though its so small here. I love Barbados! In LA I’m at sessions everyday, sometimes twice a day leaving the studio at the crack of dawn.


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The concept of ‘bad men’ encompasses men who cheat, lie and deceive women. More commonly referred to as ‘trifling’ and simply, NO good! The more I thought about it, the more I wanted to find out why good girls tolerate bad men. I called a bunch of my girl and guy friends to ask them their thoughts and these are some of the key reasons which emerged as to why good girls stay with bad men.

3) FEAR OF BEING ALONE – This is real. We often cannot separate loneliness for being alone. Every woman, regardless of how she may act at some point in time, wants someone to love, or cater to her. 4) NICE BOYS ARE BORING: LOVE OF THE THRILL – Some women love drama. Some even become sexually aroused by it. Some see the constant drama with outside women and the makeup sex to be worth it. Monogamy is not attractive to everyone. 5) BELIEVE WITHOUT A DOUBT THAT HE IS THEE (pronounced like that) ONE FOR YOU – Staying because some voice has convinced you that Mr. Wrong is “the one”.

1) SIMPLY DON’T KNOW – Most of us have all been there. Let us not even try to pretend. That’s OK. Some people are really good at masking who they are on the inside.

6) APPRECIATION OF THE “HONESTY” – Is this an excuse? Do you we tell ourselves this as a reason to stay? Honesty comes hand in hand with respect. Is there is a difference between honesty and being blunt?

2) DISTORTED VIEW OF MASCULINITY – Sometimes, it seems as though a man is given more respect when he conforms to the ‘village ram mentality’ than when he decides to be faithful to one woman. His friends or peers have either an open or subconscious admiration for him. Some of us have bought into that perception.

At the end of the day, we all have one life to live. The greater the lessons learnt, the more meaningful the life. Most of us have been lied to and cheated on. Kudos to you if you haven’t. Be positive, critically assess your situation and ensure you have a great support system.

What are your pet peeves? In relation to Carnival lazy designers who recycle designs, in life dishonest, disloyal and selfishness in individuals.

Describe your personality. My friends describe me as a Type A personality and an Alpha Female; I tend to agree. Why did you decide to start blogging? The idea came about because of an online Carnival community that I was part of; I needed a space to share photos from the band launches I attended with the members both overseas and locally so the blog was born. It was just me and my thoughts rambling online, I never knew that there were also as many passionate Carnival addicts who shared my interest and fanaticism over Carnival. Did you always love costumes and carnivals? From my first mas experience at the age of five I was hooked and I absolutely was in awe of the grand costumes worn by Queens and Individuals, I wanted all those beads and feathers! Would you ever sit on an advisory board to a band? I would if I was asked and if they agreed to take impartial constructive criticism.

Why Cropover? Cropover is my second favourite so far of the Islands; I have been four times so far . I enjoy the hospitality of the Bajan people, the evolution of the festival over the years and of course the music. The fetes have been some of my best experiences ever and the parade, albeit one day, is compact fun. It is also the perfect cure for the post Trinidad Carnival blues. What is the most beautiful costume you have ever seen? Peter Minshall’s “Papillon” was the most beautiful costumed presentation I have ever seen holistically and I was lucky enough to see the masqueraders in the savannah as a child. If you had to manage Caribbean culture for a day, what would you do? I would hold a symposium with designers from all the Islands to share ideas and techniques for costume making. From the concept, illustration, sourcing of materials and execution I think it is a skill that needs to be developed especially with undiscovered and emerging talent of the region


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All things youthful, progressive and in need of promotion. Pompasette takes a look at upcoming tech, trends and activities.

While the origins of the name of the Foo Café are unprintable (this is a family magazine!) and very tongue in cheek, the idea behind it is one that we seriously support. Foo Café is a space where similar minded individuals can come together to learn, share, inspire and be inspired in an open, independent and unbiased environment. The key ideal is that it is open to entrepreneurs, programmers, designers, creative people, technologists and any others who want to learn and share in a relaxed environment. We fully support this idea because we know that great things can be achieved when people with the right ideas, energy and direction come together and Barbadians need to harness their full potential.

Ever had the problem of looking for something different to do on a Friday night? Want to take visiting friends and relatives to somewhere new? Ever wanted to really explore your 166 square mile Barbadian backyard? Skopeout promises a new way to discover and share the things you love in Barbados. Imagine being able to find a bakery in St. Lucy that does the best jampuffs or chicken seasoned and cooked to perfection in a rum shop in St. Joseph. Skopeout appeals to business owners, consumers and visitors alike, giving them the chance to really tap into and explore all that Barbados has to offer.

CleverGrocer is an online shopping assistant that eliminates the need of running to different stores to get the different items on your shopping list by directing you to the one location where you can source everything, while still sticking to your budget. The price listing will be updated monthly with information from the Ministry of Commerce & Consumer Affairs. Sounds like the perfect way to manage your monthly grocery bill with no hassle and no wasted gas and time.

A brand new Foreday band from the directors of Island Fusion, who promise a smaller band (with an ‘intimate’ feel) coupled with the same quality service and excellent on-road experience. The lack of frontline costumes may please some Foreday purists while the smaller size may appeal to those averse to larger bands. With the band leaders promising an anti-stush vibe, we look forward to seeing this band on the road and wonder if it will have a separate route and breakfast.

National Cultural Foundation (NCF) Oral History Project This year the National Cultural Foundation will be celebrating the 40th anniversary of the rebirth of the Crop Over Festival. The Cultural Development Department of the NCF has commemorated this anniversary by launching the Crop Over Oral History Project, which is part National Oral History Program, during this Crop Over season. Oral history is the spoken part of our history and culture that hasn’t been written down but survives in the minds and hearts of a people and is passed on from generation to generation by stories, sayings, songs and folk tales. This type of history is under threat if one generation fails to pass on or accept the traditions and it can be lost as the older generation dies. Make sure and listen to what your granny is telling you because you will have to tell your children one day!

Foreday Morning Foreday Morning has grown exponentially, with possibly four new routes being added to the jump. There are 46 bands for Foreday this year and there is a 15% rule for frontlines within a band, along with the institution of a registration fee of five hundred dollars for all bands. Additionally, despite claims of Foreday possibly subverting the national festival, Kadooment has actually grown this year with more than three new bands entering the annual celebration.

Word has it that a group of fashionable femtrepreneurs regionally and internationally are getting together to be a part of an exciting, new, start-up called The Yellow Lipstick Project. Thank God if this helps our regional fashion and beauty industry. We have a tremendous amount of talent in the diaspora which is more than deserving of commercial success and promotion. Kudos to the ladies at The Yellow Lipstick Project! P.S. Pompasette received your handmade lip-shaped soaps in oatmeal, milk and honey and the bubblegum flavours and they are the bombdigidee! Our ears are glued to the ground for your official launch date and good luck with your market penetration efforts!

iHub The Commission for Pan-African Affairs has developed the Social Identity and Integrated Upliftment Strategy (S.I.R.I.U.S.). It's some pretty heavy stuff, but considering the problems our society is faced with it's also quite relevant and timely. The name speaks for itself and the strategy has some amazing outputs; one of which is Barbados' first innovation centre (iHub). The iHub will produce video, music, animation, and Apps development capabilities with some emphasis on producing “mirror image” work that reflects Barbadian culture and ingenuity” in the form of digital still and moving images, art, music and computer applications as solutions to local problems that can be sold globally. If that's not newsworthy I don't know what is!


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Say Good bye to the notion that genes ALONE can give you that amazing curvy body. The HOURGLASS WORKOUT hasn’t hit these shores as yet but we are hoping that someone will read this feature and be ahead of the curve (pun intended). As the popular meme says, “If you can’t be yourself, be Beyonce.” In this case, if you can’t be yourself, be Safiya Bannister. This beauty, who was also the WBFF 2011 Diva Fitness Model Winner, claims that the Hourglass Workout changed her life. It is a holistic workout and lifestyle which caters to ALL body types. Whether your goal is weight loss or weight gain, the Hourglass Workout is a WOWZER! Here is our take on how to get your hourglass figure:

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15 reverse lunges 15 jump squats (Jump! Jump! Squat!) Deep Squat (Down to the ground and hold for a minute) 1 minute of Knee Highs 300 Skips on toes (Get a skipping rope. Don’t skip with feet flat. Dat bumpa gotta be ON!)

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Finding a great group fitness class is the perfect way to get you on that path to good health. Bootcamp style classes like the Hourglass Workout are perfect for getting in a great workout that will enhance those womanly curves. At the same time they also provide a support system of people that have similar lifestyle goals. - Safiya Bannister

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Remember, it is 30% exercise and 70% diet. Those abs will be made in the kitchen! Meal #1 - ½ cup oats, cup diced apples, 3 egg whites. Meal #2 - 4 oz. beef with green beans. Meal #3 - 2 cups of spinach/lettuce, carrots and cucumbers, 4 oz. fish, 2 tsp. Balsamic vinegar, 1 tsp. Olive Oil. Meal #4 - Fish Wrap: 1 whole wheat wrap, 4 oz. fish, ½ cup of sweet peppers, 1 tsp greek yogurt or spicy hummus. Meal #5 – 4 oz. chicken, 3 oz. baked sweet potato, asparagus spears/ brussel sprouts/ broccoli Tip: You can switch around all meals except for Meal #1 & Meal #2.


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i’m gay

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Pompasette sat down with Donnya Piggott to discuss what it’s like to be gay in Barbados. 1) Did you always know you were gay? Yeah. As a child, I vaguely remember being inclined to do overly boyish things like playing cricket or basketball. In the years that my sense of sexuality was developed (which was at age 11-12), I think I was perhaps in love with my childhood best friend though I didnt know it at the time. Was very nervous about calling her on the phone for a while, took the friendship a little too seriously, wrote her poems and emailed her everyday when she was overseas, put loads of thought and effort into buying her gifts and was overly sensitive to whatever she said. I was also very drawn to other females at a very young age.

2) When did you first become aware of your feelings? It was a little after the age of 12 that I realised that my feelings for females was not normal. It was actually pointed out by the same childhood bestfriend, because it seemed pretty natural to me.

3)From your perspective, is it hard being gay in Caribbean society? The passive aggressive society that I live in is actually pretty deadly but in a way that kills your spirit as a person. Thankfully, Barbadians are not so much known for physical violence as it relates to being gay (though it does occur). However, there is the abandonment of young boys and girls who may be gender queer - because that’s all its about really. As long as you defy gender norms - if you are a man and may have female tendencies or if you are a woman and you feel comfortable dressed more like a man prepare for a cruel and harsh society. Some will say it to your face in passing, but you will be denied jobs, abandoned or neglected by your family, some of your best friends will no longer be by your side and your parents will most likely become embarrassed and ashamed of you. These are things that kill your spirit and your drive as a person where you feel that people who you have built relationships with over years no longer have your back. And it can be a lonely and frustrating world to live in like that. It’s certainly not easy.

4) I once had a friend who said its easier to pretend to be straight than face the backlash of coming out of closet. What do you think about this? I can definitely understand why one would take that route, especially for men. The society we live in forces men to live in the closet, so I understand it completely. Everyone may not be strong enough to face friends, family and society, so some would just rather wait it out and that’s ok.

5) What was the reaction from your family and friends? My first girl friend at 16 outted me to my parents after we broke up - it did not go down so well at all. My father said nothing much really, my mother banned me from the phone and leaving home and she called me some nasty and awful names. Our relationship deteriorated after that. Most of my friends were very supportive except for the same best friend of mine but she came around a little afterwards.

6) Have you ever had a boyfriend? What was that experience like? Yeah I had a boyfriend, he is a really really nice guy and we still talk sometimes today, but with him I always felt a little strange and I felt more comfortable and confident with a girl.

7) Do you think that being gay for some is a fad? A fad - no. Sexuality is fluid. If people are curious about trying new things, that’s alright. They may also find out that that new thing isn’t for them and they move on. Sexuality is not as rigid as people make it seem. People learn things about themselves in their early years through experimentation: you try, you learn, you make conclusions and you move on. Its no scene.

8) Why do girls like girls who dress like boys? What is the difference? The labels and meanings we attached to people confuses things for us, which I can understand. We can conclude that men and women are inherently different so if a woman chooses to be with a woman who dresses like a man, that confuses things for us. However people are going to love who ever they want to love, whether we like it or not, whether we understand it or not. It makes no sense you trying to understand it, it’s a personal expression and love knows no boundaries. You see it and you let it be.

9) Do you plan on having children one day? I really don’t know. It’s something I think about often. I want to procreate, so that there is one to carry on a legacy and a part of me continues. I am very weary of the process though... As it relates to child birth, it’s a natural process that women should experience but for women who don’t want to, that’s alright too. I’m not so sure though.


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FESTIVAL FAVES Baje International Tenille Stoute

Our celebration of 2013 Pompasetters and favourite costumes for Crop Over. Each woman and costume s diverse. However, one thing they have in common, you GOTTA look twice.

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Yeezus dedicated an entire song to it and those of us who feel used after a relationship refer to their exes as it. GOLD DIGGING. Is it prostitution, having standards or the threadthin line between? Take our Gold Digga test to find out where you may stand. If you suspect you may be dating one, follow our advice.

DE GOLD DIGGA TEST

TRAITS:

QUESTIONS THAT MAKE YOU GO... On the 1st date, they ask questions such as “How much do you make?” OR “You have your own house/car?” God forbid they may even ask you about your credit card limit and further financial information!

WILLING TO PAY FOR NAFFIN’ They offer to pay for NOTHING and have a Masters Degree in soft-begging. There are constant expectations of you to pay the restaurant bill. Over time, this graduates to less than appropriate requests to pay their utility bills...the works. There is a difference between a gold digger and a person having a rough patch. See next trait for further clarification.

WACK PRIORITIES The gold-digger is very willing to expect you to cover certain integral financial obligations in their lives whilst they spend their dinero on making poor financial decisions. Therefore, buying a dress > treating you to a thank you lunch or simply, repaying you.

de gold digga test

CANNOT SURVIVE WITHOUT BRAND NAME. Apart from dropping the hints of a desire for the latest handbag, any suggestion you make to possibly resell existing possessions or amend their extravagant habits, is met with this facial expression ->

ASK HIM/HER “WHAT IS THE BEST THING THAT HAS EVER HAPPENED TO YOU?”... Whereas you give a response that may be deemed meaningful, interesting, funny or touching, Gold Diggidee will simply go on about a story which is founded on materialism.

SELFISH (no further explanation necessary)

ADVICE You are most likely a great person who is deserving of a true companion. Toughen up a bit and follow your gut. Do not be overly paranoid but in most cases your gut doesn’t lie. Ask a friend his/her opinion as well. Start proposing and going on simpler, cost-effective dates. Your reason could be that you want to get to know each other better. Any behavioural changes on Gold Diggidee’s part (such as paying less attention to you) you’ll know where you stand. You deserve better. Forget your wallet next time and make him/her pay. Dine and dash! Fellas, if she starts twerking to Kanye’s song...ROLL!

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4. JIGGLE IT

3. JUK

want revoking if For men: Your man card is… (for the nonjuk a wha know not do you the pelvis) Bajans - a forward thrust of fenda. For women: Push back de

Inches has JUK double time. to this! a song dedicated

5. TREMBLE

JIGGLE IT double

Looka, when yuh wukking up, yuh must:

Ladies, pooch back, face cute. This move could work for wunna that aint really know wha yuh doing too. The men does do all the work.

(A) Focus pun de below parts of de body. Don’t pay de up top parts no mind cus yuh gine look like a wring up worm if yuh do.

7. WALK AND WINE

Ladies, when a bird fly too fast, ‘e does fly past ‘e nest, so if you know you are not skilled, uh beg yuh, don’t try this one. Walk and sway the hips every time yuh step. Yuh gotta rememb er to push back the boxy (if yuh got any) .

8. LEGGO

Free up yuhself! This is the move when yuh song come on and got yuh feel sweet fuh days. Yuh does see this move mostly on weekends.

9. HOL’ UP YUH FOOT AND JAM Raise one foot slight and jam to the music. This hey so could be funny. Yuh gotta be careful with this one. Yuh could either look anti-stush, which is fine or yuh could end up looking scabbie. Cat luck ain’t dog luck, so if you see yuh friends bussing this move and you know that you a little more bashy than most… revert to Basic Wuk.

It is an art and there ain’t a thing basic about it. This tutorial is presented entirely in Bajan, so buss out De Dictionary of Caribbean English Usage if yuh must.

time.

6. BEND OVER

10. 6:30

FACT:

Do the Dolla Wine fass and pretty.

Approved! Red Big ACTION!!!! Start in Bend Over position, then yuh does grab yuh ankles and let yuh head touch yuh knees. Yuh gine look like a hairpin. Even if yuh aint a contortionist yuh get points for trying.

(B) Don’t put on a screw pouch face either. Yuh gotta keep de face cool like ice. If yuh don’t mind de face yuh could end up looking like a hot,sweaty overexcited mess. Don’t mind people and nonsense talk though, wukking up is separate and distinct from de simulation of sex (had to break out the standard English fuh that point).

11. GUH DOWN JUK and go down on another level with each JUK. Song of choice- Lil Rick’s “Behave pun It!”

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