Author Archives: T'Kia Gill

Lemme Tell Yuh Bout Social Media

Jul 2, '15 by T'Kia Gill
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Social media, we all know and love it. Hell, sometimes we downright hate it, but it never fails to entertain night and day. However, aside from all the fun and games, there are some serious downsides to social media that we either don’t address, or don’t want to address. Here are some things to keep in mind when yuh scrolling, and why taking a break from social media sometimes may be a good idea. Feeling yuhself syndrome These days it seems like we don’t only…

Breakfast of Champions

Jul 2, '15 by T'Kia Gill
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So one morning, bed was feeling too nice and dream was going too good, until I find I eh hearing my alarm. Only to jump up and realize I’d overslept, so yuh know one time morning start bad. I wasn’t really able for no cuss up from the HNIC, so I dive out the house and is hot and sweaty up the road! But I jump out my house so fast, by the time I reach South Quay, the hunger pangs quickly brought me back…

The Tobago Trap

Jun 30, '15 by T'Kia Gill
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In case you didn’t know, last weekend was a serious smallie pump in our sister isle. But, of course with an affordable fare of $100-300 a trip, anybody reachin Bago for some well deserved R&R/Drinks an Kix. However, lately, traveling to and from Tobago seems to be harder than getting a clear word out of Jack Warner. With only one boat in operation, and our one beloved airline available to fly us out to Bago, you already know how airport and port lookin. People standing…

Started from the bottom now we….where???: Hispaniola edition.

Jun 17, '15 by T'Kia Gill
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Usually when you speak about Hispaniola, (mostly if yuh gone foreign), you will be met with a “Huh??”. However, if you speak of the Dominican Republic and Haiti, that’s when bells start to ring. Often, some of us may forget that they are one country, especially seeing that ONLY Haiti was hit by the devastating earthquake in 2010 (this continues to tief everyone’s head). But, considering the long and very rocky history these two countries have between each other, it seems that the Dominican Republic would in fact favour the thoughts of those who continuously forget that they are on the same island.

Orange Is The New Jack

Jun 16, '15 by T'Kia Gill
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Unless you have been living under a rock for the past 2 weeks, you surely know what has been going on with Jack Warner and his new British rival, John Oliver. However, in case yuh really missed the bacchanal, here’s a quick update: *Dramatic Recap Music* ….Previously on Orange Is The New Jack First of all, Jack Warner, a.k.a former FIFA Vice President, was arrested last month facing charges on money laundering and corruption– with regard to diverting US$750,000 in emergency funds intended for victims…

Yuh Own The Road Awa?!

Jun 15, '15 by T'Kia Gill
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The roads of Trinidad (yuh not too far off eh Tobago) is one place yuh sure to reach and get vex at least once. From the maxi man causing traffic because he gives no _ucks to granny driving like it’s Sunday evening, we just can’t seem to understand why it’s so difficult for drivers and pedestrians alike to just have some consideration or even just some damn brains. Check out some of our biggest irritations and we’re sure some of yours as well.

10 Types of Summer Parties

Jun 11, '15 by T'Kia Gill
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Summertime is right around the corner and yuh feelin’ lil antsy. Pockets feeling lil’ tight but you tell yuhself dis Summer, you out and BAD. And why not? It have enough fete to choose from, but now the trouble is, which events do you go to? What events do they have? And most importantly, what kits do I have to prepare? Don’t worry, SCORCH has yuh back with every type of party to expect this Summer.