Hi my name is Theodore, just joined this forum (I believe it might be the only active Trini community outside of Facebook to my recollection). From a 2nd generation White Trinidadian born and bred in Maraval. It's been ten years since I've last been to Trini and I really miss it - however de crime scared me off and after UWS I moved to Western Australia (far away, but you wouldn't believe that there is actually a small Trini community here of ~500 or so). While de country is a little backwards socially, at least de people are relatively educated and mannered. Then again, I think we've lost those old values. However, there is just something so unique about the lifestyle, people and the nation in general. I can think of so many negatives, but also so many positives.
I've often thought about going back for a few years, as I'm a solicitor based here in Australia and my licenses and everything would be valid in Trinidad. I've also thought about returning for business, as I have a multitude of ideas and believe that there is a demand. I'm 26 in any event, so I do have time at the very least. I feel very connected to Trinidad because it was the country which took my Jewish grandfather in from Nazi Germany (otherwise he would of been killed) and it was the country where my English mother came to, and at the time they were so impoverished beyond belief.
I completely acknowledge how poorly put together this post is, but I am so glad to be a part of a Trini community!
I've often thought about going back for a few years, as I'm a solicitor based here in Australia and my licenses and everything would be valid in Trinidad. I've also thought about returning for business, as I have a multitude of ideas and believe that there is a demand. I'm 26 in any event, so I do have time at the very least. I feel very connected to Trinidad because it was the country which took my Jewish grandfather in from Nazi Germany (otherwise he would of been killed) and it was the country where my English mother came to, and at the time they were so impoverished beyond belief.
I completely acknowledge how poorly put together this post is, but I am so glad to be a part of a Trini community!