Originally Posted by Tia

It had taken me by surprise. Like many people, my perception of Jamaica was dominated by tropical beaches and reggae music. Never in my wildest dreams could I have imagined that I would leave that island and return to my home with an insatiable hunger. Why do I crave Jamaican food? Why do I get excited when I hear someone speaking with a West Indian accent? Why do I cry everytime I leave? I can only surmise that Jamaica posseses something that cannot be duplicated anywhere else. There is no one quality that can define its essence because it's all encompassing- it is the patois, the food, the land, the music, and most of all, the people. What had taken me by surprise was when I told my friend that I wanted to go home. I shocked myself when I realized that I was referring to Jamaica as my home. It is the place where I am truly happy and at peace.
EverytingJamaican JamaicaTalk plays the vital role of maintaining the link to Jamaica. It is here that people who share the same love for Jamaica are able to make connections and build friendships. I am so grateful that ETJ was created because it enables me to cope with being away from the place that my heart calls home.