Ms. B. Discussions and Reviews

Montreal, Quebec is and always will be home to me. Being born and raised in Montreal I was fortunate enough to have to learn a second language. If you are from MTL you know that the English and French communities have a love/hate relationship. Sometimes more hate than love. When it comes to the black community, a lot has changed since I was a kid. Because of immigration there are a lot more than just the West Indian islands making up the black community in Montreal. Many Africans and Haitians have come to call Montreal their home too.

After living in Calgary, Alberta for 5 years I realized that I took my home for granted. Sometimes it takes leaving what your familiar with to really appreciate it. What gets me upset is when I hear my peers complaining about the city.

“There’s nothing to do here.”

“Montreal sucks.”

“There is no real music scene in Montreal.”

I could go on and on. The way I see it is, either do something to try and change things or move the fuck out! That goes for everything in life. If you don’t like it then make a difference or ship out. This is my contribution to the problem. I will be showcasing, promoting, anything that I feel is worth telling the world about in regards to Montreal. This blog can be reached by anyone in Montreal and around the world. Not doing it for money or for my own gain. It’s something I’m doing because I want to. Positivity brings change to those that welcome it.

This new ongoing series will be posted on this blog under the category, Today’s Montreal Scene”. For those in Montreal reading this, I encourage you to respond with your ideas. If you have party, music, book, art, store, hair salon, community center, anything positive you want the world to know and participate in then hit me up at melaniebrereton@live.com

The title of this post refers to the answer President Obama gave to reporters yesterday. One reporter asked where the new White House dog will be sleeping. With no hesitation Obama said, “Not in my bed!” I had to bust out laughing because it was such a typical response from a black person. In no way am I being racist. It’s the truth. Most black people (mixed or fully black) don’t allow their pets to sleep in their beds. It’s just something we don’t do.

When I get my dog it can sleep in it’s own bed. Putting the dog bed next to my own is as far as I will go.

Check out the following link to view the clip of what I’m talking about. It may give you a good laugh.

http://watch.ctv.ca/news/top-picks/presidential-pooch/#clip161283

This may be April Fool’s day but this is for real. It’s spring and that means it’s time for fresh gear. I’m on the lookout for deals in my city. The first one I’d like to share with you is all about shoes. For women, men and kids. If you’re in the Montreal area from today until Friday, then check out this store.

Store: D-Town Store

Location: 5057 Boulevard Couture, Montreal, Quebec

Go get em! You have until this Friday to get in on this deal. For more information, check out their group on Facebook.

http://www.facebook.com/home.php?#/group.php?gid=10375201726