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Don ’ t Skip The Cocktails ! A study from Oregon State University has shown that a daily glass of alcohol can reduce your risk of Alzheimer ’ s by 50 % and boosts good cholesterol levels ( HDL ) by 10 %. Another reason to enjoy the islands rum punch by the shore or that Strawberry Daiquiri by the Bar .
Resolving to exercise for the New Year ? Studies indicate that gruelling workouts can actually cause some people to gain weight ! Instead we suggest that you play hard , take in a few more parties and Party Hard ! It ’ s a fun , fantastic way to really look great in that costume !
Ummmm Mangoes ! This Indian symbol of love is not only delicious , but it ’ s also good for you ! Experts
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Just had a fight with your significant other and you are the only one who wants to make up ? You don ’ t have to spend the night with a grumpy Gus ! Give him / her drinks with lemon wedges on the side , researchers indicate that the clean lemon scent is associated with good behaviour and encourages pleasant moods .
Barbados To Do List
Here ’ s our list of places that make this months cut of must see / do on the island .
Dive or snorkel the reef at Carlisle Bay .
Watch the sunset , while sipping wine on board a sunset cruise .
Spend a playful day enjoying the amenities at Adventure Beach .
See the island with the Barbados National Trusts ’ free hikes weekly .
Watch the changing of the guard at the Garrison Savannah every Thurday @ 12 .
Visit the Wild Life Reserve at feeding time .
Have dinner with George Washington at George Washington House & Museum , every Monday , Jan - Apr
Try the Mount Gay Rum tour – Barbados is home to the words oldest rum circa 1703 .

John Public Translates Bajan Sayings

His version of what things might mean !
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“ A GOOD ‘ LIVE WID ’ BETTAH DAN A BAD MARRIAGE .”
“ DE SAME MOUT ’ DAT YUH COURT DOAN MARRY YUH .”
“ TROUBLE TREE DOAN BEAR BLOSSOM .”
“ YUH SUFFER FROM SPOON TROUBLE AND PLATE DISEASE .”
“ YUH CAN ’ T GET COCONUT OFF A PUMPKIN VINE .”
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The act of becoming married will not automatically make a happy / strong relationship .
Relationships never stay the same from beginning to end .
Without hard work nothing valuable in life can be achieved .
You always want much more than you have .
Don ’ t expect to reap what you haven ’ t sown
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“ It ’ s better to live with a man that treats you well than with a man that treats you like crap .”
“ The man that chats you up may not be the man that yuh want .”
“ Listen to your parents or end up in trouble .”
“ Yuh never learn to eat wid knife and fork , only spoons !”
“ Don ’ t look fuh what you ain put down .”
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