My Jamaican trip - magical says Chicago's Adam Wilson

Why would anyone come, why does any one come to Jamaica? Have you ever wondered if the only reason is to keep warm during winter. Here Adam Wilson, of Chicago speaks about his Jamaican trip.

IMG_0806sandrea and adam — At the 'Be Swept Away By Jamaica's beauties' expo Sandrea Whyte speaks with Adam Wilson, guest from Chicago. The expo is held to raise funds for artists volunteering with the OAaSIS foundation to which a percentage of the earnings is committed. ANTHEA McGIBBON PHOTO

1. WHAT IS YOUR OCCUPATION?
I work for PNC Bank as a Financial Sales Consultant or Banker, I have been there almost 16 years.

2. WOULD YOU DESCRIBE YOURSELF AS AN ARTIST/TE?
I think I have an artistic side that I love to express. I guess I would consider myself an artist now that you have asked but I probably wouldn’t go around introducing myself as one. I do love the arts and all its expressions though and always encourage others to find their inner artist, I do believe we all have one inside us.

3. WHAT ARE THE DATES OF YOUR TRIP?
December 5th through to December 12th

4. IS THIS YOUR FIRST TRIP TO JAMAICA?
No, I visited there in 1995 after my Nana left my niece Stacy some money after her passing and we wanted to travel.

5. FOR WHAT PURPOSE DID YOU TRAVEL?
Stacy and Scott’s wedding, I performed the ceremony for them.

6. HOW DID YOU TRAVEL TO THE ISLAND?
We flew on American Airlines.

7. WHERE DID YOU STAY DURING THIS RECENT VISIT?
Couples Swept Away

8. WHAT WAS THE EXPERIENCE LIKE?
It was wonderful, I had such a great time. I loved the art on exhibit at the Sports Complex by the OAaSIS Foundation, and I loved my massage and the food was awesome and the drinks were great and everyone that worked there was so gracious and nice and like “of course mon, we can do that mon” on almost everything we asked for.

IMG_0810 adam — Adam Wilson of Chicago looks at a riverscape and photos by Anthea McGibbon at the expo 'Be Swept Away by Jamaica's Beauties'. The expo is held to raise funds for artists volunteering with the OAaSIS foundation to which a percentage of the earnings is committed. CONTRIBUTED PHOTO

9. WHAT WAS THE MOST EXCITING ELEMENT/EXPERIENCE?
The wedding at sunset on the beach was magical.

10. HOW DO YOU VIEW JAMAICA?
As a very up and coming culture with alot to offer the world. I would like to have seen more of the country and experience the people and the culture. I did see some sadness and sad situations, but all and all it was a great view I have of Jamaica.

11. HOW DO YOU SEE JAMAICANS, BEING A CREATIVE SOUL?
I think those that work with the Foundation are extremely talented and there are many others I am sure who need such organizations

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