Hot Cross Buns etc.

Hey OW peeps and the world....

I am back to weigh in with some thoughts.

Most of the town and Belize is looking forward to the Easter Break. As of Friday April 3, many people disappear and for all intents and purposes gone until April 14 when the reality of everyday life sets in...work or school.

I have been close to God and Jesus since ever and will be so till the last. I like to go with the time and not step too much ahead. For example, last year people were sending greetings and having Christmas events even before December not to mention Advent for the Catholic church. Now at this time people are greeting themselves Happy Easter when really we are not there yet.

Oh!!!... and also, Easter and Christmas is a period of time not one day. But the imprint of commercialization of these two days crescendo unto a climax that plummets almost to zero for everyone on the day after. But I must say that we do celebrate the plateau of the day-long climax with lots of gusto.

Good Friday is often overlooked in the expectation of the glorious resurrection but it is there. The fish, the Hot Cross Buns, the somber day, the praying, the new clothes for the procession (for Catholics). This is the one day of the year when the town goes to a total standstill especially in the afternoon. We go to sleep early.

And BOOM... Holy Saturday is the run for roses...the Belize Annual Cross Country Cycling Classic. Many radios are on. Today much more Orange Walkeños are in the race than ever before. Some people jump into their vehicles getting an early start to the coming Easter. The movement has started.

Everyone hopes that the sun will be shining and that they will be able to display that body for once. The dieting did work. Or did it?

Saturday afternoon is the last day to cover details for the big Sunday. The eggs are ready to be hidden and found. The chocolates are ready to be relished by all.

OOOOO the water, the sun, the breeze, the relaxation, the drinks, the food, the drinks, the FUN. Everyone calls or texts everyone.

Then the day is over. We head back home. Satisfaction has to be guaranteed by oneself. It is until next year all over again.

Easter Monday is a gift for all to reboot ourselves back to reality.

And Tuesday... Oh by the way.... on Easter Tuesday, back to routine.