All Jayme
2007 September

When my mom used to stay over during Jamaine’s early weeks, she always sang two songs to put Jamaine to sleep: “Rainbow Connection” and “Somewhere Over the Rainbow.”
Recently, Jamaine’s trusty yaya took a day off and I had to ask Mama to come over to take care of Jamaine while I go to work. [...]

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Kernan and I have been sleeping on separate beds for close to two months now. We both agreed that this is the best option for both of us considering the risks involved.
It takes some getting used to and we still find it difficult sometimes. But we both know it’s something we have to do.
You see, [...]

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The room is silent except for the rythmic whirring of the electric fan and the occasional sound of a speeding jeep passing by.
Suddenly, a shrill cry pierces the silence and jolts me from my half-sleep. I look at Jamaine beside me tossing to and fro, crying as if she were in pain.
I turn on the [...]

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Some said it was totally rotten.
I’d say it’s definitely forgettable but totally hilarious. “I now pronounce you…Chuck and Larry” almost made us split our sides laughing.
The plot was quite simple: two bestfriends pretend to be a gay couple and get married so one can get his insurance benefits. There’s still some slapstick comedy here and [...]

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When the lights are off and my two babies are asleep, I lie awake staring at the ceiling and thinking of the days to come.
That’s how I’ve been for the past week.
I think that’s what happens when you get a glimpse of death. You suddenly realize your own mortality and ask yourself the dreaded question:
Am [...]

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His eyes always disappeared in his lids as a hearty smile lights up his whole face. His shoulders would go up and down as he grins.
That’s how I remember Ace.
That’s how, I’ll always remember him.

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After five months of being in denial, I finally face the fact that I’m fat.
A lot of people have been telling me to cut myself some slack and remember I’ve just given birth five months ago.
But whenever I look at myself in the mirror, the sides of my face bulging, the button of my favorite [...]

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