beyond the sky is
the limit
L
ovee: Hello Curmiah, thank you for Lovee: I love that! As long as you’re working on
being your best self, you will continue to reach your
the distinct honor of interviewing
potential and keep soaring…
you. I can candidly remember the
first time I saw your video “Lucian
Curmiah: Thank you. Also, you will be interested to know
Pride” for Saint Lucia’s independence and
though, that I spent my years “growing up” in the UK. I
instantly became a fan. It’s an absolute
left home when I was 9 going on 10 (I like to say 10
joy to watch you evolve and blossom into
because it makes me feel I’ve been away from home
the person you are meant to be. Usually
less time). I’m always defending myself from the “You
when I see such captivating young people
not a Lucian” jokes. (laughing out loud) My move away
so daringly taking life by the horns, I feel
from home took me completely by surprise. I left on
compelled to reach out and share their
vacation but never made it back home…impromptu
story with others, so thank you for the
family move. I had my books and uniform at home all
opportunity…
ready to start primary school. You can imagine how
Curmiah: No thank YOU! The admiration is
upset I was.
mutual. I remember watching your “A Girl Like
Me” video clip on YouTube a couple years Regardless, the memories I have of my life home have
back and feeling inspired to share more of my always served as fuel to keep me going, keep me
talent and to continue to seek and establish rooted to St Lucia. During my years growing here,
my voice in this world and to explore! I always before my first return visit home when I was 16, I
seek to surround myself with people who definitely held onto memories of my community –
inspire and/or educate me, and seeing your Micoud; my school, friends, playing Chinese skip and
travels, even something as small as your singing “my mother send me to school” in break and
uplifting Facebook statuses…your energy lunch times (Laughing out loud), sports days, report
travels a long way and I appreciate that! cards, that journey from south to north, hearing rain on
a galvanized roof (still a favorite)…it was all vivid.
Lovee: My pleasure. Life is about shared
experiences and inspirations, so it’s
important we are aware of the energy we
put into the universe, because it’s often
what we get back. On another note, it
seems that you are on a high right now.
The world often gets to see others at the
height of their glory, but there is always a
fascinating story behind it. I know you now
live in the United Kingdom, but what was it
like growing up in Saint Lucia?
Curmiah: Well I’m definitely not at the height
of my glory as yet. I still have so much more in
me…I’m still waiting to peak. I say this, but
knowing myself, I’ll peak and still believe I can
do better/be better…which, of course, I
always can. (smiling)
One thing I must say is that my start in the schooling
system home propelled me to continue along the
journey of achieving and aiming high…being my best.
Lovee: Ahhhhh…those childhood games and
traditions. How blessed we are to have them. I
wholeheartedly support your statement on how the
emphasis on hard work and education growing up
contributed to our desire to persevere and be our
best. At my primary school in Saint Lucia, our motto
was; “Pray Hard, Work Hard, Play Hard.” It’s still my
mantra for life. (Smiling) How was the transition
from Saint Lucia to the Uk? Was it difficult for you
to adapt to your new environment?