Let’s Hear it for my boys !!! :)

Posted by mamachel on November 3, 2010 · 12 Comments 

The other day I watched a father tow his daughter on his bicycle to school and it brought back memories. As far back as I can remember I have always been taken care of by men. Pause! Before you run with that, It’s not what you think. I’m talking about fond memories of being the only girl with ten male cousins and having one of my uncles waking me up in the morning to get ready for school, ironing my uniform and making me tea. Wait let me explain, I grew up with my grandmother, grandfather, and two uncles, never mind that all my male cousins lived in my district or that my next door neighbour’s grandson adopted me as his sister.
I literally grew up surrounded by men and inevitably I grew up a tomboy. Let’s not get it twisted my grandmother was VERY involved in my life and was an old school Church of God Christian who had me in church EVERY. SINGLE. DAY.OF.THE.WEEK. She would twist my hair and make me wear pink dresses and pink stockings (torture for a tomboy).
And If you grew up with your granny you KNOW that survival depends on how well you do what she says. Despite her efforts, after church upon reaching home, I would tear off my pink frills, put on my shorts and run over to the football field to be with the boys.

I’ve been hanging with the boys ever since.

1] Family: I grew up around the real Kangol cap , clarks wearing, merino and newspaper in the back pocket type of men. I never felt unsafe around my uncles. It continues to surprise me how these men who are tough as nails simply and visibly melt with Chelly Thunda ( That’s me) comes around them. So huge shout outs to Uncle Junior who used to take me on the mini bus from Montego Bay to Kingston to visit my Dad. To my Uncle Freddie who always trying to teach me how to box, To Uncle Dax who always had Sunday dinner ready (what a man can cook).

As an extension…

2] DADDY | Un Papito| My Guide: ANYONE who really knows me knows that I’m a daddy’s girl. I love him unconditionally something I learned from him … Unconditional love. I remember him telling me “I might can’t give you what you want but I’ll always give you what you need”. Never one to spoil his girls (they’re 6 of us) I also remember when I started misbehaving he called me into his room and said “ Conform or run weh” <- I didn’t misbehave ever again. Lol. Looking back it had to be hard on him raising six girls. I mean through all those tantrums, this is mine not yours, jealousy ( oh we all wanna be #1), Strong personalities. Sheesh no wonder he has no hair. But he gave that up for our undying love.

3] My Listeners: I hear women say men don’t listen. I can’t say I believe this. I have male friends who listen to my problems , my issues, my fears and even my man problems no matter how repetitive. And they give damn good advice. Which leads me to…

4] My Candids: These are the ones that NEVER pretty it up for me. Yes, your belly looks a little big, yes you’ve gotten fat, No, you didn’t move too fast but chances are he’s not looking for a relationship. I want you to know I appreciate it. Not many men will stand up to me and say “ Hey, maybe that was a little harsh.” Or “Yeah you’re definitely wrong” <- i appreciate this more than you’ll ever know. Now don’t over do it lol

5] My Fellow Geeks: The ones who love all the weird music I love, who send me artwork out of the blue, the ones who know I’m a anime fan who refuses to read the manga and is now terribly behind, that I can genuinely lust over a new electronic device before I do a hot model, the ones who know I’m also a geek and still love me. Thank you.

6] My Comedians & Aristotles : To the men who can make me laugh and make me think. You have a special place in my heart. Although there will be days when it might not work, I still appreciate you. 🙂

They are so many more special and appreciated men in my life and I am blessed.

Faith & Love,

Mamachell

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