Of all the forms of courage the ability to laugh is the most…

Encouraged! When you are faced with diversity or unexpected personal situations where you are faced with negativity, it is only the bravest of hearts that have the courage to laugh at themselves and move on. So, when you are put in a situation where people are under-minding you, always remember your potential and laugh the negativity off. When you possess the power to laugh you have the courage to succeed!

Only bad things happen quickly

I have to agree to disagree with this statement; of course we know that many good things take time to happen. So in terms of this statement I would have to say it all depends on the situation and which good things you would like to happen to you. Some of the best things in life happen at an unexpectedly rapid pace. However, it must be said that one should never just expect good things to happen to you. Hard work and dedication is what is required in order to achieve success! Don’t doubt yourself; anything is possible with the right attitude and enough hard work! BE BOLD! 

Be bold and mighty forces will come to your aid

The author Basil King, once said this when he spoke about overcoming fear, and I must say that I completely agree with him. However, I must add that one should not be bold in situations which do not require boldness, don’t be bold just to be bold. Be bold when the situation calls for your boldness. For the public relations BTech’s, I say that now you are required to be bold! So go out there, be bold and mighty forces will come to your aid! The future is now! 

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!