Going to India "Awesomeness"

Going to India "Awesomeness"

I am traveling to India in September on a mission trip and I am pretty excited for what God is going to do during my visit. In preparation for my journey I decided to do some research on Indian etiquette and custom to avoid being a fish out of water and I found some interesting things that I felt like sharing on my blog. Here are some fun facts I learnt.

India is a country with four major religions originated, and many Indian people take their religion very, very seriously. So travelers especially females are not to wear shorts, revealing clothing and it’s crucial to keep their shoulders and the lower part of your body covered when visiting a site of religious importance. Also when entering some ones home or a temple you are expected take off your shoes and leave them outside. This is because feet are consider dirty in India and it is an insult to step on some ones important items with your feet if you do you have to apologize at once. It is also an insult to point you feet directly at a person or to point you finger or hand at anything.

Speaking of the use of your hands the left hand is customarily used for cleaning oneself after defecation, so Indian people never eat with their left hands. Also you most never pass anything with you left hand. Doing this with money or a gift is a slap in the face. It is also good to know that Indians eat with their hands and the right hand is what you would use to eat.  Note to self, while I am in India my left hand is no longer functional lol.

Indians are very friendly and social people so expect that you would be questioned about your own lifestyle quite rigorously. One of the first questions you would be asked is your marital status. Unmarried woman like myself in their 20’s are shown pity. That’s culture for you lol.   You will also be very likely be asked about your family, your position in life, even your salary. It is impolite to get offended, since this curiosity works both ways, and an Indian known to be very happy to answer your questions about their culture and personal life.

P.D.A between men and women is considered impolite or even offensive. Yet it is quite common to see Indian men embracing or holding hand this is a sign of friendship. When in public it is impolite to whistle this custom I am totally down for because not everyone is a good whistler.  

There are a lot more customs to follow but I only selected the ones I jumped on to me. Stay toned for the after visit post and photos,

How Not To Ask Me On A Date

So I declined a date request from a guy this weekend and got ragged on from one of my girlfriends for it. She was like, “sweet girl are you nuts that brother is fine with a good job and his own car”. Truth be told those qualities won’t seal the deal for me because I am a career woman with my own vehicle and I know that I am beautifully and wonderful made (S/O to Yahweh for the amazing handy work). What really impresses me is a real gentleman, but sadly it as though the act of shivery is lost these days.  This experience led me to want to post my date request no, no’s.

Here Is How Not To Ask Me Out On A Date.

1.            Do not ask me out via text message, instant message, email, facebook etc. Yes I get it, we live in an age where our smart phones are like a third hand extension but is it not just as easy to use that same phone to dial me up and say, “Hey would like to go out Friday night”.  Even if I do accept your electronic invitation know that you just bought yourself a one way ticket to the Friend Zone because there is nothing romantic about that.

2.            Do not send one of your boys to ask me out on your behalf because that is so high school. A guy with no courage and confidence goes in the REJECTION pile.

3.            Do not say these words, “Would you like to hook up on Friday”. Hook up? When I hear those words, bootie call comes to mind and that my friend is an instant REJECTION.

4.            The consent use of Rasta/Bobo Shanti grammar is a no, no especially when you are not a Bobo or a Rasta. For example “What you saying Empress, truin de I dem been watching your sweetness for a long time still, why don’t you let a serious man like mah self take you out”. For goodness sake use the proper or basic english language please, a lil slang is cool but if that is your entire vocabulary we have a problem REJECTION.

5.            Don’t be a pervert undressing me with your eyes and comment on my body and how sexy you think I am while you’re in the processing of asking me out. It makes me feel cheap and that all you want is a one night stand REJECTION.

6.            Don’t try to trick me into a date by talking about an event and how awesome it would be and when I say, “That sounds fun”. You say, “Cool it’s a date then”.  If you trying to swing me so early in the game I only could image what other tricks you have up your sleeve REJECTION.

7.            Don’t use any cheese cliché line or musical lyrics to ask me out it makes me feel like your fake. I like a guy that can be himself. Simplicity and originality is always the best way to go.

And That’s how Heather Luv See’s It. 

August Shopping Fever

August is on the rise and that only means one thing.

Clearance J

Clearance J

Clearance J

Yip that’s right everything has to go in all of my favorite outlets and online store.  I can hear the Stilettos calling my name, “Buy me, Buyyyyyyy me”.  My response to that is, “Oh yes, oh yes I will”.  If you are a Diva like me on a budget right about now is the time for you to sound the alarms because the wait is over and we are ready to spend, spend, spend.  In this blog post I shall list my Top Five (5) favorite affordable places to shop.  Kindly note that some of these places you may have to take a trip to the US get your shop on and with the others you can just pot online and click until your heart is content.

#1 Dots

Dots is high on my list because it carries the latest fashion trends with a variety of styles. They have Chic, Boho, Preppy, Sophisticated, Glam, Classic and Couture looks. Some great aspects of Dots is that they carry sizes from 0-24, with affordable prices where you can get tops as low as $6. An add bounce to that is that Dots also restock their stores with new trends every two weeks “Whooot”.  There are about 400 stores in the U.S personally, I shop at the outlets in Fort Lauderdale and there are several Dots outlets there you can choose from. My only pet-peeve with Dots is that you can’t shop online L and its honestly where I do most of my shopping so I hope an online option for Dots becomes available someday.

#2 Debs

Debs is my online best keeps secret, you get awesome styles for any body type carrying sizes from 0-24.  This store has outlets are all over the US and it has an online shopping option which has a special sale area with prices slashed down to $4. Along with the hot tops and dress it has a killer shoe selection that is to die for and everything is at a stellar prices.

#3 My Hot Shoes www.hotshoes.com 

If there was a shoe heaven My Hot Shoes would be the place. This website has shoes at low prices with shoes that is Diva wear worthy.  The shoes there are so awesome words cannot explain you have to see it for yourself click the above link for all your shoe-gasm needs.

#4 Lane Bryant

I am a woman of curves and Lane Bryant is a wonderful store for the latest fashion for the plus size Diva. I can’t deny it is a bit pricey BUT during sale times you will get the deals you are looking for.  My favorite item is the Lane Bryant bras I would say they carry some of the best bra brands of top quality and with a variety of styles. This store also has the online shopping option for those that can’t hope on a flight over to the U.S.

#5 Old Navy

Anyone that doesn’t have an Old Navy item somewhere in their closet has sadly been missing out.  It is my casual and winter wear paradise and I love that it always has a sale going on.  I go there to get all my tank tops and T’s and fun casual outfits. At my last visit to Old Navy I spent about $50 and I got 12 item of clothing and I would have gotten more if I didn’t splurge on a cute pear of Bermuda Shorts.

There you have it my Top 5 and that’s how Heather Luv See’s It.  So what are you waiting for, go get shopping already.

Happy Independence Bahamas

Happy Independence Bahamas

The Bahamas is celebrating 39 years of being One People United In Love And Service and this time of year is the best day of the Summer for all Bahamians.  Most of us Bahamians will be celebrating the holidays out at Independence Park where there will be live Bahamian entertainment, the police gun salute and fireworks.  While the rest of us will be spending time with our friends and family on the beach eating some juicy Bahamian food, drinking gully wash and picking coco plump.  

Well, I am looking forward to July 10^th because I can’t wait to rock my black, blue and gold and hit the beach, then end my evening out West where I can get the best conch fritters on the island. 

How will you be celebrating the holidays? Let me know by posting it in the comments.

Show me a flag wave if you ready for the Holidays Bahamas J

" I Am A Bahamian" Papa Smurf ft. Da Element and Sherrol Rahming 

Call Me Maybe (Carly Rae Jepsen) Billboards No. 1 Song

The Summer Song of 2012

Carly Rae Jepsen’s “Call Me Maybe” has climbed its way to No. 1 on Billboard’s Hot 100 Charts.  With its popularity and catchy hook I guess it’s safe to say that this is the fun Summer song of 2012.  I first heard this song back in April and the annoying pop tune was stuck in my head for two weeks. But I can’t deny it’s a fun playful hook and unlike many of the smut that is being produced and played on the airwaves at lease with this song you can actually listen to without cringing within.  If you are a fan of the Soup (on E!) like I am, you would have known that this song as gone viral and there are tons of remakes of  the video with celebs, athletes, cheerleaders and even beauty queens.  Out of  all of the remakes my favorite has to be the video with Justin Bieber, Selena Gomez, Ashley Tisdale and some of the guys from Big Time Rush.  It’s a fun bubbly video just like the song, they did a great job.

I think it’s fair to say that a new Pop Princess has just been crown. You have won me over Carly I am liking this song (singing) “Hey I just met you and this is crazy but here’s my number so call me maybe.” LOLJ

And That’s How Heather Luv See’s It J

Carly Rae Jepsen’s “Call Me Maybe” 

Windows Live Messenger Awesome Upgrade

Out With The Old And In With The New

I am loving the new Windows Live Messenger it has saved me the trouble of having to open multiple tabs on my desktop.  With the new features on Messenger I can check my email, check the news, play all msn games, web search and I can log into Linked-in and facebook (FB).  The upgrade allows me to view my facebook feeds, photos of friends, comment on status and chat with my FB friends.  My favorite thing about the upgrade is that all of my FB friends and MSN messenger friends are in one chat location.  Also whenever one of my FB contact logs in I am alerted through the Windows Live Messenger pop-up contact alert, which is awesome.  As a matter of fact I was just able to hit up my aunt a moment ago who I never could catch online.  This alert feature combined with facebook is the boss.  So if you are like me and need an easy hub for all of your internet needs this upgrade is for you.

And That’s How Heather Luv See’s It J