The end is near

I can’t believe that we have just over a month left at tech and then we will have completed our Btech. It is such a relief that this year is finally coming to an end but the mere thought of the ‘real world’ lurking around the corner makes me feeling very anxious for what lies ahead.

It is time to say goodbye to tech holidays, afternoon naps, Friday’s off and a relatively easy-going lifestyle. It is also time to say hello working world, SARS tax forms, demanding bosses and uncooperative colleagues- oh the joys!

But we all have to enter the working world sooner or later.

Let us make the most of these last few months and give it our all even though we might be feeling despondent. We have put in many long hours and we will soon reach the benefits of it. We just need to stay positive and keep going- easier said than done right? Take a deep breath and let us plunge head first into the last stretch-The end is near and here’s to making every moment count.

My 200 achievements (aka my 100 achievements)

1. My first words
2. My first steps/ learning to walk
3. My first tooth
4. Having my ears pierced when I was 3 months old
5. Learning to read and write
6. Learning to tie my shoe laces
7. Learning to ride a bicycle with training wheels
8. Learning to ride a bicycle without training wheels
9. Learning how to swim
10. Doing my First Confession
11. Doing my first Holy Communion
12. Overcoming the fears and anxiety of my first day at primary school
13. Dealing with the loss of my grandmother
14. Receiving a certificate in grade 1 for best progress
15. Passing grade 1
16. Receiving a certificate in grade 2 for best progress in reading and maths
17. Passing grade 2
18. Receiving a certificate in grade 3 for consistent hard worker
19. Passing grade 3
20. Receiving a certificate in grade 4 for consistent hard worker
21. Passing grade 4
22. Receiving a certificate in grade 3 for outstanding project work
23. Passing grade 5
24. Learning to play netball
25. Learning to play squash
26. Auditioning for my first primary school concert
27. Participating in my first primary school concert
28. Learning to roller blade
29. Participating in my first primary school swimming gala
30. Learning to use a cellphone
31. Learning to use a computer
32. Baby sitting my nephew
33. Changing my nephew’s nappy for the first time
34. Learning to speak Xhosa- I can only remember a few sentences though
35. Passing grade 6
36. Being selected to be a perfect in grade 7
37. Passing grade 7
38. Being accepted to attended Bergvliet High School
39. Overcoming the fears and anxiety of my first day at high school
40. Passing grade 8
41. Learning to blow-dry my own hair (saved me a lot of money)
42. Participating in my first hip-hop dance performance
43. Passing grade 9
44. Building houses for Habitat for Humanity
45. Learning how to bake
46. Passing grade 10
47. Passing grade 11
48. Receiving my first service award for being on the my high school’s catering committee
49. Going to a club for the first time, which was the Galaxy and I was underage- LOL
50. Being confirmed
51. Learning to drive a car
52. Finding my matric ball dress 2 months before the dance
53. Being a youth leader for a holiday club at church
54. Passing matric/ grade 12
55. Learning to tolerate my brother
56. Being successful in my first interview at Woolworths
57. Learning to operate a till at Woolworths
58. Taking a train on my own for the first time
59. Earning my first pay cheque
60. Being accepted to study PR at CPUT
61. Breaking out of my comfort zone on more than one occasion
62. Getting over an ex boyfriend
63. Overcoming the fears and anxiety of my first day at university
64. Learning to deal with depression
65. Learning to change a tyre
66. Sticking to assignment deadlines
67. Sleeping for three hours straight
68. Learning to procrastinate
69. Completing my first leisure studies hike in first year- Table mountain was no joke!
70. Waking up every Saturday and Sunday to work (part-time job)- a girls gotta do what a girls gotta do
71. Planning and hosting my first successful baby shower
72. Singing karaoke for the first time
73. Learning to work an automatic washing machine
74. Learning to use the internet
75. Learning to send emails
76. Learning how to be independent
77. Learning to use a GHD
78. Doing my first formal university presentation
79. Learning to stand up for myself in difficult situations
80. Learning how to use social media and to expression your opinions
81. Learning how to budget even though it doesn’t always work
82. Passing my learners licence twice
83. Plucking up the courage to dye my hair for the first time
84. Being a successful candidate for an internship position in 3^rd year
85. Running my first 5km race in 35 minutes
86. Receiving a medal for completing the race
87. Turning 21
88. Passing my drivers licence after three attempts
89. Graduating with my national diploma in public relations management
90. Watching Gossip Girl season 1 and 2 in one day
91. Giving up alcohol for Lent- 40 days
92. Being accepted into the PR Btech course
93. Being a successful candidate for a position at Clicks- current part time job
94. Learning all the products at on the cosmetics counter at Clicks
95. Riding a camel for the first time
96. Managing the PR 2^nd years and their writing portfolios
97. Trying to write all my achievement that I can remember
98. Learning to put others needs before my own
99. Paying for my first traffic fine
100. Being a successful applicant to a PR job commencing in October this year

Letting go…

Letting go can be one of the hardest challenges that life throws at us. It is one of those things that are easier said than done. It might require a lot of thought and time, but hopefully you will reap the benefits of a positive outcome.

I am sure that you have all experienced letting go of something near and dear to your hearts.
You might need to let go of old memories that you and a ex-boyfriend or girlfriend share, but it is up to you whether or not you want to let go of this.
A death might occur in the family and coming to terms with that is always extremely difficult.
You might even need to let go of a friendship gone sour.
Whatever the situation might be, one should always find the silver lining to the situation. It might not be clear to us at that specific time, but later it is always revealed to us.

Just a thought: Let go of all the weeds in your garden of life because there should only be place for pretty flowers.

What motivates me?

When I read this week’s blog topic it really made me ponder… I came to the conclusion that it is the little things in life that motivates me.


It is a few encouraging words from your mother or father that gets you through the day, even though you might not realise it.
It is the family and friends that you have. The thought of having people in your life that care about your well-being is more than enough to keep me motivated.
It is the beautiful city that you live. Who wouldn’t want to live life to the fullest when you are constantly surrounded by such beauty?
The tweets of fellow classmates can definitely motivate you. A constant update on their progress is very motivating. It is like a wake-up call for me to get started on my work.
It is the faith that you have in God. He gives us the strength, health and wealth we need to get through each day.
It is the success stories of those who have been diagnosed with a terminal illness, and are now are living life to the fullest.
It is the sayings that you read in random places such as, ‘make every moment count.’
It is the thought that there are people out there that are worse off than us. It makes appreciate what you have.
Being smiled at by a complete stranger, at least you don’t go unrecognised.

It is important to know what motivates you, so that you don’t lose sight of the goals and aspirations you want to achieve in life.

Best Friends…

Best friends are there when you need a shoulder to cry on.

They do everything together and are joined at the hip.

Some would say that they are like twins and the fondness that they have for each other even makes them look alike.

They will stand by each other through the good times and the bad times.

Best friends will always cover up for each other no matter what the situation.

A best friend is someone you can tell your deepest-darkest secrets to and not feel judged.

A best friend is someone you will forever cherish and no matter what happens with the friendship you will always be able to pick up where you left off.

You might not always see your best friend but at least you know that you have someone who you can always count on.

Friends may come and go but best friends are forever.

The 10 most unexpected consequences of being online

1) Meeting people you haven’t seen in years on social media sites.

2) Having your bank account been hacked into if you do online banking.

3) Having you identity been stolen.

4) Finding out that you are married to someone else that you have never met or heard of.

5) Contracting viruses from unprotected sites.

6) Downloading from a site that claims to be legal but it’s actually prosecuted for piracy.

7) Becoming addicted to surfing the internet.

8) Children could be lured in by paedophiles on the internet.

9) Getting caught up in online dating and having an online stalker- freaky!

10) Becoming accustomed to downloading free software or programs and unintentionally be supporting piracy.

Elephant in the room

“Mommy, Mommy! Come see, quickly!” Stacy screamed excitedly from her bedroom upstairs.
Her mother came bursting through the bedroom door thinking that something horrible has happened.

“What! What is it Stacey?” Her mother exclaimed breathlessly.

“I want you to meet my new friend, Ella the elephant” Stacey said with a huge grin and a sparkle in her eyes.

“Goodness, I thought something was wrong. Okay, so where is this Ella the elephant?” Her mother asked.

“She’s right her Mommy, in my room,” explained Stacey.

Her mother had a very puzzled look on her face. There really wasn’t an elephant in her room, not a stuffed animal or even a picture thereof.

“She sleeps in my cupboard at night and when I go to play school. She only comes out when I’m at home because she is very shy. But today Ella said that she wants to meet you,” Stacey elaborated in detail.

“Okay, honey, you and Ella have fun. Don’t do anything naughty now,” warned her mother.

Her mother trotted down the stairs whilst thinking to herself, goodness an elephant in her room, what next.