living in kbecistan
Humour, culture and survival notes from modern Barbados, filtered through one slightly unstable brain
What is this?
Living in Kbecistan is about navigating modern life in Barbados through humour, observation and the occasional questionable conclusion.
Somebody has to document it. It might as well be me.
Recent Dispatches From Kbecistan
I’m Back
I took a break because… life
You're Never Too Old To Learn
While I was stuck in a traffic jam just now, singing Chandelier by Sia at the top of my voice, I made an amazing discovery.
I Believe I Can Fly
I see that they’re people my age doing regular, rigorous exercise, cross fit and other such madness.
The Best Star Trek Is…
In anticipation of the upcoming Picard series and after binging recently on The Next Generation, Deep Space Nine, Voyager, Enterprise and Discovery, I feel like talking Star Trek and comparing the series.
There be Dragons... I Guess
Recently I saw a friend post that she was still “in shock at Rhaegal’s death” in Game of Thrones.
A Tale of Bajan Shame
Let me tell you the story of the first time I was ashamed to be a Barbadian.
Happy Independence 2018
I once wrote that 1982 was a seminal year for Barbadian calypso but I would also say that the 1995/1996 period was just as important for local party music.
The Real Enemy
Much of the conflict in the world would end if humans stopped dwelling on the differences between us and instead concentrate on the similarities.
Memories DO Leave like People Do
This morning I was heading to the supermarket and thirty seconds after I left my driveway I remembered that my ex-wife was a little under the weather and I should call her.
Celebrate Yard Fowls!
Former Barbados prime minister, Erskine Sandiford, is quoted as describing a yard fowl in the following way
The Robots Are Going To Win
I recently had reason to use a massage chair to help me with some severe back pains. It was a quite an experience.
The Time Travel Mission to a Rum Shop
There’s a prank I would love to play sometime. I’d rush into a rum shop somewhere in the Barbados, act as if I'm out of breath and ask a group of rum drinkers “What’s today’s date?”
I See Your Embarrassment And Raise You...
I began writing this post a few months ago after a Facebook friend posted the question “What is your most embarrassing memory?”. There were some great responses but I think I got them beat.
A Blackberry Lovestory
Today I was able to take a look at the iPhone X. It really is a remarkable piece of technology. I think we’re closer to Star Trek level communicators than we think.
Sexiest Bajan Ting Award
I wasn’t aware that People Magazine was a serious authority on sexiness. I always assumed the proclamation of Sexiness Man Alive was a joke to be honest. Just fluff in a fluffy publication.
The Mankini Experiment
I have often taken a “Sure, why not?” approach to new or unique situations or opportunities. This time? Instant regret!
Fake News Alert: All Sporting Events Cancelled!
I am certain that the phrase of the year is fake news.
Frasier Crane in Blackface
One of my so called friends read my recent blog entry and was amazed that I dared to play Bring Me To Life at a bar in Barbados.
DJ Clash! Pinyaarrr!
A DJ clash between Africa and Elvis. What could go wrong?
Cricket - Love At First Sound
I can pinpoint the first spark of love I experienced for the sport of cricket, down to the hour.
Nope. Won’t be colonising this time period.