Cant believe I didn't do this one yet! And, I cant believe I haven't done a post since June- oh joy - Summer! Saw a video of no other than Miss Louise Bennett this morning and guess what, even way back then, she did what I have been doing, tell the proverb and then give an explanation of the meaning and a story to illustrate and now I am so inspired!
One one coco full baskit.
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| Edoes - a root vegitable |
Translation: One by one coco (edoes) will full the basket.
What does this mean: A little effort diligently applied will yield bit results over time. This proverb is most often used in conversation around savings or accumulation. As a Investment Fund Advisor, when reviewing an account of a Jamaican expat who started out by putting away a small amount on a regular basis, I am often taken of guard when they blurt out something like "good, I am glad I started, after all one one coco full baskit".
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| The Edoe (Coco to Jamaicans) Plant |
Now a personal message to the young, you do not have to win the lottery or make "big" money in order to have money. Just get in the habit of putting away a portion of your earnings on a regular basis, leave it to grow and over time you will be pleasantly surprised.
Happy gathering,
MissSam
October 25, 2014
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