Jamaica Public Service, Again

I’m so angry I could scream. I received my electricity bill from the Jamaica Public Service Company and once again the amount is staggering…a whopping five thousand plus dollars. This is just a measly $174 less than the previous month. The funniest part of it is the following:

- I foolishly put in fluorescent bulbs since they claim that it lowers usage.
- During the period billed we had 9 1/2 hours of power outages. Granted this is an estimate because it just covers the period when someone was home and was able to record the outage time. I knew there were outages when no one is home because I have an old fashion fax machine that spits out pieces of paper each time the power goes and returns.
- We rarely leave an outside light on anymore

So my question to JPS is: What am I to do to have my electricity bills at a reasonable rate? In the past two years my bill has jumped quite a lot. I really would love to know why this is happening. Sadly, consumers in Jamaica do not have much recourse to get any wrongs righted.
"SOMEBODY, PLEASE HELP ME!

We’ve had so many power outages and low voltage that my computer was damage and hasn’t worked properly since. Getting touch with JPS about this would lead to so much rigmarole and stress it isn’t even worth the bother. I know because I know more than one person who has tried.

Well, apart from the headache of the electricity company, I have a lot to be thankful for. For one two hurricanes passed Jamaica without any direct hits. There were loss of life, widespread flooding and damage to infrastructure, but it could have been much worst. My heart goes out to everyone affected.

My little man, Jalen, who was named after basketball player Jalen Rose, is almost one year old. Now, I don’t know why I thought that once he was walking around I would have more time…WRONG!!! I have to be running after him at every turn since he’s now a little explorer. Of course everything must also be taste tested. But I would change anything for this glorious time with him. What a blessing he is.

Everyday Life

Well, Jamaica once again escaped the full force of a hurricane. For this I’m grateful, but my heart goes out to my fellow Caribbean people in Haiti, Cuba and the Caymans. I trust that Florida is not as badly affected like last year. It is scary that the first real hurricane of the season as proven to be so deadly.

My heart goes out to England, especially those who have lost loved ones. Oh for a world where we all love and respect each other regardless of colour, race or creed.

I applied for a job a few weeks ago. It was at somewhere that I used to part-time. Funny enough the night after I sent in the application I dreamt that the manager in charge of setting up interviews was not going to call me. Before you ask, yes, I have the qualifications for the job. Well, that is now on hold, so I wont know for a while if my dream will come thru. Ah well, God has a bigger plan for me; I just need to be patient and wait upon Him.

Now, if only I could get a break so that I can stay home and write to earn my keep. Things are picking up, but not enough for me to make a ‘living from…YET.” It will happen…I have the determination and perseverance, plus, I know that is my destiny.

Jalen, Jalen, my gift from God will be 11 months old tomorrow. Now, where, oh where did the time went? My helpless little man is showing his independence, taking little steps and letting me know when he’s displeased with me. Looking at him, you can see the wonders of God’s creation.

Thank you God for everything.