Frustration
Another long delay before time was given to writing this piece…
There have been various things happening over the last two months. We had Polokwane, Eid, Xmas and New Years. I had my holidays in between and boy was life eventful.
The usual mad rush at the end of the year is expected but throw in the curve ball of the ANC elections and they sure up the tempo. So Jacob Zuma is ANC president and he has been sentenced to a trail by the media till his court appearance in August, I’m sure all of this was as expected. Whether he is guilty, or not or even guilty by association we should honestly leave it to an unbiased court to decide. The ongoing media reports are sure influencing the majority of people in the country and the question will be how to we live with the situation if he is in fact not guilty? The way things are going in most of our heads we have already found him guilty…I wonder what the outcome of the court case will be.
Zuma may have his faults and may or may not be guilty of the fiasco of the arms deal but trying him before the public (through the media) even before his actual court date would be wrong on any part, especially by South Africans who seemingly believe in the justice system. If we wish to have any faith in the justice system we should leave it to them and investigators and judges and lawyers to play their part in the final act.
On another note has anyone any idea on what the actual policies discussed at the conference are and what part do they play in our future? These same policies will be the most important things we look at the next time we go to ‘make our mark’ in the national elections (in 2009). Most of us have no idea what was in fact discussed. The focus was mainly on the presidential race and now on Zuma and his problems. Personally I for one would like to know what economic stance the ANC will be following as well as what social developments and attitude to health will be.
Interestingly the US presidential hopefuls are in the midst of their elections. The focus greatly on the two Democrat candidates – Barack Obama and Hillary Clinton. Is this a suggestion that the tide has changed so much so that people want a Democrat even if they maybe black or a woman. (Is the US ready for such a change?) The republican hopefuls are also having their very same elections but all you see in the media are the Democrat hopefuls. Interestingly the same close race between the Democrats can be reflected in the republican elections, except they both men and white – one a pastor, the other an out of favour senator.
The policy decisions made by any future president of the most powerful nation in the world will undoubtedly play a major part in the rest of the world – are we, the world, ready to be ruled by a black man or a white woman?
In other news – yes I feel like reporting – it was good going home to the family for an extra long holiday. Eid was as amazing as ever. Slaughtering is an experience that always leaves me on another spiritual level. Sublime may be the word I’m looking for and no that does not make me want to see more blood, just the whole getting involved and knowing why you partaking -- is the ultimate.
Going home was the thing I needed the most. Jhb has left me feeling out of sorts and not me at all. The beach is what was needed with a good few days spent there lying in the sun and getting burnt (yes I’m Indian but I enjoy the heat and sun). The home fires were the usual as well…what with the usual sibling arguments and the parental conflicts (yes with me involved) nothing seemed to have changed – except me. Wonder if Jhb has finally caught up with me.
The feeling of being in limbo was a massive shock. Not knowing in which direction I was heading in Durban and being back in Jhb doesn’t seem to make a difference. Work keeps me busy but the lack of motivation or a reason is scary.
Mmmm maybe I just need to take life by the hand and lead it unto sunset…
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The super-ficial and not so super
Yesterday seemed to be another passing day the only significance to it was the fact that I some how managed to turn a year older. But as my friends say I never grow up. I wonder…is it possible to get older but stay young?
This train of thought naturally leads me to one of my all time favourite books…Peter Pan, the boy who never wanted to grow up. Sounds a bit like me but the whole move to Johannesburg has changed that. I’ve grown in leaps and bounds and have found out the hard way that I really cannot tolerate most women (or rather I cannot tolerate them while I live with them).
The freedom also has gotten to me but I miss home enough to be excited with the prospect of leaving and driving 600km on my own just to see home again.
Anyway on a different note…you know we always ask ourselves what models really get up to… well moi had the pleasure of some how being chosen to do a little short photo-shoot session (along with a few others from M&G) for our advertising and marketing feature on the M&G Cabinet Report Card. I set out with three other women from M&G and I will tell you that they are gorgeous people. Anyway we head off to the photo-shoot and surprise surprise I feel like I’m finally in the wrong profession.
I mean in which office can you conduct a photo-shoot and find the kitchen lady cooking for you all at once. Wait not a kitchen lady but a COOK!!! Anyway back to the point…
And it was all over as fast as it began…so really how hard can it be being a model?
Well from the few friends I know who do it as a living it is harder then the simple shoot I visited on this day, but maybe this little shoot will make me famous lol (I doubt it – all they wanted was my chubby cheeks *giggles*). The whole trying to give what the public want to meet instant gratification is definitely an ugly business. The modelling world is no different but this is one area I will not foray into in the near future.
On a different note…we are heading to Polokwane, to see in the new President of the African National Congress and most probably the new president of
What about the ANC’s future plans, those that the new president will implement. How will they look to govern the future and the lands and people in it? Will they take a new stance on the policy of HIV/AIDS in
Theses are the ultimate questions we should be asking but we seem so caught up in the one of who will rule that we have left these on the wayside. Sure the new president would be the influential power but he will not be going at it alone. These few questions come from a bigger pot that needs asking and these questions will ultimately then decide who will be the ruler of
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You and I
We meet as strangers,
each carrying a mystery within us.
I cannot say who you are.
I may never know you completely.
But i trust that you are a person in your own right,
possessed of a beauty and value that are the Earth's richest treasures.
So i make this promise to you:
I will impose no identities upon you,
but will invite you to become yourself
without shame or fear.
I will hold open a space for you in the world
and allow your right to fill it with an authentic vocation and purpose.
For as long as your search takes,
you have my loyalty.
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38 Random Things
I have been tagged by my Mauro, From 1 million love messages so hear goes.
1. Name one person who made you laugh last night?
My cousin Zee
2. What were you doing at 0800?
In the Bathroom :)
3. What were you doing 30 minutes ago?
Lol supposedly working ;)
4. What happened to you in 2006?
Too many things the usual rollercoaster ride
5. What was the last thing you said out loud?
Was talking about FRIENDS to my work collegue (go figure coz I dnt even watch the programme)
6. How many beverages did you have today?
mmmm water only :P
7. What colour is your hairbrush?
Black
8. What was the last thing you paid for?
hmmmm lets see I know I will be paying tonight for something but last thing was a packet of chips…Simba RRRROOOOOAAAARRRRR
9. Where were you last night?
At home with cuz and friends and madhouse roomies :P
10. What colour is your front door?
White
11. Where do you keep your change?
wallet, pocket, car, draws
12. What’s the weather like today?
Sunny yay :D
13. What’s the best ice-cream flavour?
Chocolate, but urrr any icecream in my book!!!!! You heard BUY ME ICECREAM!!!!
14. What excites you?
Friends fun life adrenalin speed
15. Do you want to cut your hair?
Actually yes but I cnt figure out how…help
16. Are you over the age of 25?
Not yet :P
17. Do you talk a lot?
Loads and loads and loads and never stop lol unless to listen me good at listening too (I hope)
18. Do you watch the O.C.?
Nope
19. Do you know anyone named Steven?
mmmm Steven Wright mmmm Steven Gerrad but not on personal levels lol
20. Do you make up your own words?
Yes most def okies pokies yummylicious
21. Are you a jealous person?
No I’m not. Sadly proved a problem (go figure) lol But yes I am a woman so I think at times I do but not over a bf I mean he is mine isn’t so why be jealous???
22. Name a friend whose name starts with the letter ‘A’
Aadila
23. Name a friend whose name starts with the letter ‘K’
Kavit
24. Who’s the first person on your received call list?
mmm wait I check lol….mmmm it says withheld but I think it was the bank
25. What does the last text message you received say
Sorry cant tell hehehehe
26. Do you chew on your straw?
mmm only when I’m drinking and thinking
27. Do you have curly hair?
Nopes! But I would like
28. Where’s the next place you’re going to?
Madhouse
29. Who’s the rudest person in your life?
Some chickys I stay with lol Not my fault i have to stay with the inconsiderate fools
30. What was the last thing you ate?
Pasta (leftovers for lunch)
31. Will you get married in the future?
I hope so! Mmmm maybe we’ll see
32. What’s the best movie you’ve seen in the past 2 weeks?
Stardust
33. Is there anyone you like right now?
No Comment
34. When was the last time you did the dishes?
mmm Friday maybe usually do them on Saturdays (no maid) or whenever i can't handle too many in the sink.
35. Are you currently depressed?
No comment again lol
36. Did you cry today?
No...the day aint over :P
37. Why did you answer and post this?
Because Mauro tagged me and then said he would be interested in my answers lol so why not…
38. Tag 5 people who would do this survey.
mmmmm all those on my list and everyone who reads this… o and then let me know when you do it so I can read all about you J
4:19 PM | TaGs: Blogging, Life, Me, Rambles | 6 Comments
Words...Pictures...
O where is my head I have not mentioned the conflict that my love for words has put me in. the little incident revolves around the status message space on Gtlk. My love for words has mad this place an exciting view into my arb insights. They range from quotes to words I've read somewhere and loved as well as binary coding -- guys you should check out this site that converts anything you want into binary, way easier then doing it yourself like back in school.
So I placed a few words there that some person had written and it was not a famous person so googling the words were of no use. A friend reads it and well then there is that little break down in communication and understanding. It was blown out of context and well made me wonder if people in fact saw me as a fragile individual who needed to be looked after and who constantly throws mixed signals to her friends? Hmmmm maybe I am in need of looking after but I seriously would never send mix signals unless I have no idea that I am.
The whole idea of what we write not necessarily being your own work seems to slip by people and then again what we do in life echoes in our words and pictures and who we are...what a mish mash of different communications skills can do to you. Must make it difficult for a president/spokesperson. They would constantly have to watch what they say, write and do...very similar to a celebrity in ways then as well.
3:54 PM | TaGs: Blogging, Life, Me, Rambles | 5 Comments
Join the Boks
The Boks after their win will celebrate across the country...where to find them read on...
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