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Friday 28 September 2012

Striking Miners


This year miners have been striking like there is absolutely no tomorrow, it’s put a huge dent in our economy and affected the positive imagine South Africa has been trying to build. I know that South Africa isn’t perfect, so why make matters worse? I also know that miners sacrifice their lives going underground to do what they do, I’m afraid of tight spaces so rather them than me. However, I have been studying my ass off making major sacrifices and costing my parents thousands of rands. This is why these strikes are frustrating me, I once heard someone say: If you work now you’ll play later and if you play now then you’ll work later. That’s the case here, miners need to work hard because they never furthered their education, so how can they expect to get paid more than people who have their degree? Honestly, it’s just not fair! Make the sacrifices then make the money.

I’m sure many people will think I am rude for what I’ve just said but if you think about it rationally you’ll see that I am right. 

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Blog on request – Trends for Summer 2012/2013

Please remember that I am no expert! So don't judge! 


Like it stated in a previous blog, I dislike people who blog about fashion when they are not qualified to do so, however I have been requested to let my readers know what the summer trends for summer 2012/2013 are. I am not a professional but here we go:

  • Mixing prints are absolutely the ultimate fashion trend for 2012/2013… beware that many people have failed miserably, make sure that your prints are in the same colour plate and that your accessories accent your colour plate as having a different colour accessory will make your outfit too busy
  • Floral prints are back and are really pretty. It gives any lady that much desired feminine look, just make sure that if you have  a load bottom or top that the rest of your outfit is plain, as not to scare or blind anyone
  • Printed pants, this is a huge item this season but needs to be worn correctly, you could try a printed skinny jeans or a loose pant or a flimsy skirt but which ever you choose make sure that the rest of your outfit flows and is not too busy
  • Pastel colours, this is one of my favourite looks for summer, its inspired by the 50’s marshmallow look. It’s a fun look so make sure you can mix and match your colours. This trend is a play on the colour blocking trend of last 2011/2012.
  • Cropped cardigans. If you have the body for this then by all means go for it! It’s sexy and cute at the same time. I will advise that this does not work with every body type so ask for others opinions before you purchase.
  • For men, well can you believe it the man neck scarf in back in business?  I’m really not sure how I feel about this. I saw my brother wearing it the other day and didn’t like it at all, however if you are bold enough for it then why not?
  • Yellow is big for men, I’ve seen many men rocking yellow socks and jeans and it looks great!
  • Looks like summer is going to be fun! I’m looking forward to it, hope I can make some money to get my hands on at least some on these trends. 
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YEAH! I can't wait for summer! 


I love this book…



Recently I read the book: Drifting South by Charles Davis, it’s an amazing story of man on a journey of discovery. This story begins in a heart-breaking style - this made me not want to finish it, but it’s also the factor that kept me reading on and on. I felt for the lead and couldn’t stop reading until I knew that he was going to be just fine… I don’t want to give away too much but it’s an incredible journey with lessons and hardship.

Give it a read, I let out a sigh of relief when I was done, let me know what happens when you read it… 

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As promised: Lyrics of my favourite phantom of the opera song

Lyrics of: All I Ask of You

(Raoul)
No more talk of darkness
Forget these wide-eyed fears
I'm here, nothing can harm you
My words will warm and calm you

Let me be your freedom
Let daylight dry your tears
I'm here, with you, beside you
To guard you and to guide you

(Christine)
Say you'll love me every waking moment
Turn my head with talk of summer time
Say you need me with you now and always
Promise me that all you say is true
That's all I ask of you

[Raoul]
Let me be your shelter
Let me be your light
You're safe, no one will find you
Your fears are far behind you

[Christine]
All I want is freedom
A world with no more night
And you, always beside me
To hold me and to hide me
[ Lyrics from: http://www.lyricsmode.com/lyrics/p/phantom_of_the_opera/all_i_ask_of_you.html ]
[Raoul]
Then say you'll share with me one love, one lifetime
Let me lead you from your solitude
Say you need me with you here, beside you
Anywhere you go, let me go too
Christine, that's all I ask of you

[Christine]
Say you'll share with me one love, one lifetime
Say the word and I will follow you

[Both]
Share each day with me, each night, each morning

[Christine]
Say you love me

[Raoul]
You know I do

[Both]
Love me, that's all I ask of you.

(They kiss. Raoul lifts Christine off her feet, into his arms and holds her)

[Both]
Anywhere you go, let me go too
Love me, that's all I ask of you

[Phantom]
I gave you my music, made your song take wing.
And now, how you've repaid me, denied me and betrayed me.
He was bound to love you, when he heard you sing.
(sobs)Christine, Christine.

[Both]
Say you'll share with me one love, one lifetime
Say the word and I will follow you
Share each day with me, each night, each morning...

[Phantom]
You will curse the day you did not do all that the Phantom asked of you!

Phantom of the Opera



If you are an Atherton in Cape Town, you can be assured that music is in your blood. We absolutely adore music in all its classical and blissful ways (all music except the new age genres). This leads me to the reason for my blog, my unconditional love for the movie the Phantom of the Opera. Whether we consider the leads or the set or the sounds, it all amalgamates into an amazing feast for the eyes! I could watch it over and over. If you have a love for real music, I would advise you to watch this movie; I assure you that you won’t regret it!

Catch my next blog a lyrics of my favourite song from this movie.  

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Tuesday 25 September 2012


I think it so thrilling to play the motherly role without actually having to be the mother. Last weekend I became a godmother, it is such an amazing feeling knowing that I have been chosen to fulfil such an important role! WOW! My godchild becomes more gorgeous every day. I don’t get to see her as often as I would like but when I do get to see her I am amazed at her growth and how much she has changed. Becoming a godmother is such a blessing; it has made me even more anxious to become a mother myself, although I know that it needs to wait.

My godchild has the most gorgeous name: Rachel and she is as gorgeous as her name and as strong as it too. Rachel means: ewe, the female sheep or the one with purity.

I am looking forward to many years of love and fun with the one with purity! 

My godchild and her godfather 
My godchild and me 

Camping with the family

That's not the entire family 

This year has been full of ups and downs, but one thing that has kept my Sunnyside up is my family. Though there are many times when we argue and get on each other’s nerves, they are the people I love spending my time with. It’s strange how when you are young your family is your everything and then you hit those middle years and you drift away, your friends become your family and then all of a sudden, without you even noticing, it your family is back at your centre. I believe that your family is given to not only to be there as you blood relatives but also as your friends.

Going away for the weekend with my entire family has made me realise just how important they are too me! I love them more than I can say and thank God for bringing them into my life, or rather me into their life. 

If not now, then when?


Many people ask this question but “now” is not always the right time to do everything, in fact something’s should never be done at all. Many things, especially the important things, take time and preparation, it doesn’t happen overnight. In this rushed world that we live in, many people feel that they don’t have time to waste because everything is moving too fast. Well, to those people I say: “Never rush perfection, everything that we require in life will be given to us as long as we work hard and do everything we can to make it a reality!”

So, my answer is: if something can’t be done now, then more preparation needs to take place and the individual needs to realise that the right time will come. We don’t need everything right away. 

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Hiking with my loved one


I absolutely love being outdoors, even though I have little time to spend there. Every opportunity I get I take. Recently I went on a hike with my boyfriend – it was such fun. We woke up early the morning, packed our bags with water and other refreshments and hit the road. When you got to our hiking spot the air was still fresh and it felt like to we were miles away from the busy city life. We breathed in the fresh air and began our journey up the mountains. We saw so many things and even though we got tired we carried on and enjoyed the peaceful moments with nature.

Nothing beats spending time with the ones you love and Mother Nature! 

Fun times on Table Mountain 

Watch this space


Yes you read correctly! You need to watch this space, this space refers to me. I am destined for greatness and it is going to happen very soon! I have been working hard, making sacrifices and learning new things with only one goal in mind: GREATNESS! I cannot wait for the day I receive my degree and walk into the job of my dreams. I know for sure that this is not going to be an easy task but I have worked hard my entire life do not intend to stop anytime soon!

Greatness is something you achieve, not something you receive! 

That's me on my way to greatness! 

Saturday 8 September 2012

My favourite Cat in the Hat book is …. Because…


This is an easy blog…

I’ll have to start reading them in order to answer this question. I went to a school where we weren’t lucky enough to read those books… I think I’ll read them now, as an adult :) 

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Why I have conversations?


When I was asked this question I was puzzled, and it got me thinking… Why exactly do I have conversations?
I realised:
  1. Sometimes I have conversations cause the awkward silence becomes too loud
  2. Sometimes I just want to get to know someone
  3. Sometimes I can’t wait to tell someone something
  4. Sometimes I just feel like hearing what others have to say
  5. Sometimes I’ll have a conversation with myself, just to understand what I’m thinking
  6. Sometimes I want to learn
  7. Sometimes I just need to talk for no reason
  8. Sometimes I just want to prove a point 
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My bucket list – a few things I would like to do before I die!


  1. Complete my master’s degree
  2. Work for a successful public relations company
  3. Start my own successful public relations company
  4. Get married
  5. Have two children, one girl and one boy
  6. Go sky-diving
  7. Go skiing
  8. Learn to surf
  9. Design a fashion collection
  10. Go shark diving
  11. Go snorkelling
  12. Go to Thailand
  13. Go to Paris
  14. Work overseas
  15. Cut all my hair off
  16. Plan a huge event!
  17. Wax my entire body
  18. Start going to gym
  19. Start eating healthy
  20. Live in a huge house
  21. TRAVEL, TRAVEL and more TRAVELLING

For now that’s what I’ve got, I’ll add to it as the years progress... 


My big fat BIG dream!


Yes of course I have one of those! One should always invest in a big dream!
I am a realist so it may not be too out of the box, but it's GREAT enough for me! One day, once I have travelled and worked, I would like to start my own company with my brother, sister and boyfriend! The company will consist of:
  • -          Public relations – that’s my department
  • -          Marketing – that’s my brother’s department
  • -          Event and project management – that’s my sister’s department
  • -          Advertising and web design – that’s my boyfriend’s department

I am sure that this is going to be a winning combination! I am so looking forward to it! One more thing – I know that it is going to be a HUGE success!

Anyone willing to invest?

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Conventional is a good fall-back position isn’t it?


When you have no other option than being conventional and stuck in your square, which has worked for you thus far, then it should be a solid fall-back position.

On the other hand, I don’t think that it should be your first choice. When you are young, like me, you need to take chances and calculated risks. You need to try new things and decide what works for you and what doesn’t. When you are young you shouldn’t be afraid to try new things and live life to the fullest.
I took a risk and I can say that thus far it has worked out perfectly! It is unconventional, and only if there is no other option will I ever go back to my conventional fall-back position!

You?

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You cannot chase two rabbits at the same time…


… or so they say.

I have experienced the nasty pain of this once before. I was chasing my dream of becoming a public relations professional, can’t wait for that dream to become a reality, and while chasing that dream it seemed that I lost so many aspects of my personal life along the way. My studies were blossoming and I was enjoying every moment of it, however I lost so many friends, friends that I thought would be a part of my life forever. It is sad to think about the difficult decisions which had to be made. Although, there are many days when I still feel sad, and I miss my friends terribly, I have to trust the Lord that I have made the right decisions and that it will all be worthy it in the end. 

So, however much I wanted to catch both rabbits, in my personal and professional life… I had make a decision.

When choosing which rabbit to chase, make sure that you think about it before you decide. Remember that the chances of ever catching the other rabbit are slim to none. 

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