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Ten Things I Find Attractive: Inspired by Twitter Listings

2011-11-07T05:11:00.000-08:00

#8 Molami Head/Earphones

The way we listen to music has been redefined on more time by this Swedish Deign House of Molano by creating headpieces that blend with our clothes.

Photo Credits: Katarina W. Lagerbielke

The sleek design combines functionality with timeless style

Now that's how I wanna rock some headphones in public and enjoy my MUSeek!

Ten Things I Find Attractive: inspired by Twitter Listings - #09

2011-11-03T23:13:00.000-07:00

#09: Rols Royce Interior

The wooden venners of a Rols Royce interior combined with leather gives the Rols Royce that organc feel for the driver, saying that 'Live here'. It is a timeless design and this standard has been kept in all the Rols range from the first ever Rols Royce.

This picticure looks at the interior of the Rols Royce Ghost. The interior of Ghost is a convivial private sanctuary that leaves you relaxed and unruffled after the longest journey. It is simple yet contemporary with large expanses of soft-full grain leather, natural wood veneers and deep Blenheim carpets

Appreciate the distinct finish and fuzzy feeling that you would derive from just being inside this machine, let alone dirve it.

Everything is mastered to perfection. Look at this detail. the Amience just kills me - period!

It's the Suff of Legends!

I saw this Road Gem at Pietermaritzburg Botanical Gardens when we were buss doing a photoshoot with Sihle Khumalo of Bodicandi Clothing. A retired English had visited Pietermaritzburg and to check on the maintenance of their Masterpiece.

Unattended Letter To Top Billing Magazine: Nicky & Lee-Ann’s Photo Shoot

2011-11-03T07:26:00.000-07:00

ByAndile Mncube[i]

Pietermaritzburg

After the 31 May 2011 episode ofTop Billing I was anxious to get my hands on the June issue of Top Billing Magazine.This was after I was enchanted and inspired by Nicky and Lee-Ann’s “Breakfastat Tiffany’s” photo shoot. It was during my lunch break when I finally got iton Thursday 2 June. When I reached my desk I went straight to page 14 to readabout the shoot.

Being an armature photographermyself I was very much interested in studying the print quality of the shoot. Whatcaptured me and captivated my attention was the perfect use of lighting in theshoot, combined with natural light, which rendered natural tones of the coupleand romantic atmosphere of the location, the Table Bay Hotel. I was very keento see the scene of the deck where, on TV you showed Lee-Ann flirting with thecamera and Nicky’s eyes adoring her face. In the magazine this scene isperfectly laid out and has the same sentiment as on TV. The combination oflighting and natural colour can also be observed in the magazine pictures withthe diffused shadows and textured three-dimensional appearance of the objectsin the scene. BRAVO camera crew!

Another scene that grabbed myattention is the shoe scene with Lee-Ann, where on TV the set designer explainedhow she used the shoes to make them appear to be little stars in their ownrespect during the photo shoot. What I like about this scene was the positioningof the camera, which was lowered to render a majestic appearance of the shoes.In the magazine there is one shoe at the background, which appears to have alacy print design. The Table Mountain backdrop outside the window behind theshoe (while I don’t think it was intentional) upsized the shoe to give it astatue appearance against this background. Again, fabulous work!

I was very much surprised to learn,in the mag, that Nicky is not a model. And there he was, so natural andflexible and confident in front of the camera. I was definitely fooled, duringwhen I was watching TV, to believe that he is a professional model. And Yes,this question was asked in the mag interview.

This has left me with one more lifedebt, to find and watch the “Breakfast at Tiffany’s” movie DVD.

Thanks to Top Billing for talkingus through the step-by-step creation of glamour and lifestyle. I was greatlyINSPIRED by the shoot.

[i]Andile Mncube is a Monitoring and Evaluation practitioner for a KZN provincialgovernment department. He is also a founder, managing editor and principalphotographer for a Pietermaritzburg-based youth digital publication, EnterpriseExposure Magazine. He writes in his personal capacity.

Ten Things I Find Attractive: inspired by Twitter Listings - #10

2011-11-03T06:43:00.000-07:00

#10: Wingback Chair

I have always been a fan of Wingback seaters, whether vintage or new. I find it to be a timeless piece of furniture, and very adventurous if you can compare some of the designs that are outthere of this seater. its distinctly winged design has inspired so many furniture designs. In recent times it is found in many studios but is slowly making its way back into our living room solely for aesthetic purposes and as beautiful decor items.

Kim Jones, a Designer at Luis Vuitton Mixes African Nomadic Heritage with Vuitton Signature to Produce Wearable Casuals

2011-10-28T12:28:00.000-07:00

I am on Dazed & Confused Magazine's mailing list. So a week or two ago I got one of their usual e-mails. I follow links on the mail to view some photographs by Yang Wang. I was taken by what I saw as designed by Kim Jones, a designer at Luis Vuitton, the strong-coloured fabrics. There is something strikingly ecclectic about the fabrics of the designs. There are those western American elemnts, as well as South American, and some of the African clutures can be associated as well. Great fashion and style as menswear winter collection.

I downloaded the pics and did not peruse them until I boarded a train to Jo'Burg. On the SAA's Sawubona Magazine pages Wham-BANG! the fabric on Kenyan Masai doing a traditional dance in this article about Masaai Mara, where men and wldebeest converge. I had seen these, I though.

So I decide to go back to the e-mail and read more about this article. Yes, in the interview with Dazed Magazine Kim Jones, a former designer at Dunhill, mentions his influence for his choice of fabric as influenced by his nomadic life in Africa. So explains this coincidence.

Have You Ever Seen Her

2011-10-27T09:49:00.000-07:00

During the Plush ultra Lounge Photo Shoot we hook up with the raw but amazing talent and love for camera of Jo-Anne. Let me leave it up to you to decide. As fas as i'm concerned this lady can put up a tough competition for Naomi Campbell

On the face observe the distinct facial features, the clear outline of the nose, a chin and a perfect frame of the face

Notice the distinctly long torso of a upper body, an important ingredient in a model for designers

Look at that demeanour!

Deep Tan Vintage Bag: Must-Have for Men

2011-10-27T00:31:00.000-07:00

Deep Tan Bags have made their circles one more time as a must-have for men. Deep Tan shoes, a belt, khakis, a deep tan vintage suitcase and one of these bags is something bespoke when you add a crisp 100% pescent white cotton shirt

Last night I had a dream that I was buying myself one of these bags. I was so angry when i woke up to realise it's just a dream.

[disclaimer: Photos: www.coggles.com]

A Sushi Bar, the Dalia Lama, the Rugby World Cup, Desmond Tutu, South Africa’s Foreign Policy, and the Bokke Jive

2011-10-10T02:37:00.000-07:00

I have prepared myself a full English breakfast: pork neck bacon, sunnysides, mini pork sausages, and whole grain bread. I’m having it while watching House Hunters on Fine Living Network channel.

I don’t get to have such a breakfast very often because sometimes I can be so busy or lazy that I can’t get the chance to prepare it or even sit at a coffee shop to be served one.

So as I’m watching this Danish guy who has just sold his house and wants to relocate to the Carribean island of St Lucia. In one of the houses that he gets to view, which is an open plan his reaction to a kitchen counter which separates an open plan kitchen to the dining area he says: “Wow I can have a sushi bar here! You know, serve sushi to my friends”. Now as he say that I my mind is rushing I recall an SMS sent to me last night by a friend complaining about how much she can’t get used to the idea of the Kenny Kunene a.k.a. ‘Sushi King’ reality show ‘So What’ on E-TV. It got me thinking that sushi is, in some circles, much bigger that we know it in our shores. One wonders as to why, of all the cheap goods that we receive from Asia, the price of sushi remains staggering above R120.00 per serving at a supermarket in South Africa.

Thinking about sushi as cuisine which the world inherited from the Asian cultures I also think about the recent debacle between the Tibetan spiritual leader Dalai Lama, Desmond Tutu, and South Africa-China Relations. A debate which I attended over the weekend was entitled “A Dilemma or Dalia Lama”. In this debate a greater proportion of the discussion centred around South Africa’s Foreign Policy versus our economic relations with China. Mind you I was not allowed to take any footage or pictures in this debate because some of the people who were part of it belong to certain offices and did not want to be quoted without their knowledge. Emanating from the discussion it became clear that there certainly is a dilemma for the government to choose to offer a visa to someone who is considered to be an enemy of China. Some based their arguments on the fact that China’s foreign policy is an interfering in nature. China’s economic muscle combined with a foreign policy that wants to extend its political and cultural hegemony seem to have played a role in the government’s decisions to delay the issuing of a visa to someone who is well known and whose visa application, when other things are equal, should have been afforded the urgency and the courtesy which it deserved. So one must wonder if the exorbitant price of such will drop accordingly or is it going to be inflated by Desmond Tutu’s outrage and expression of anger to a government which misrepresent him by not allowing his buddies to come to his slumber party.

As if that is not enough to leave the rainbow nation divided into two the South African rugby team lost and thrown out of the world cup. A friend posts something on facebook which says that his friend said that he does not know why he says this but he blames Desmond Tutu for South Africa’s loss in the world cup. Some people even went to the extent of blaming the Dalai Lama himself. It is quite sad because as a nation we were so united behind the Bokkes. Even a bunch of hip and happening trendsetters taught us the ‘bokke jive’. So losing like that was shameful and for this to happen at such a time it is obvious that we are gonna need to pray about this and we must also fast and even refrain from eating anything which is raw fish, rice and algae for the next four years. However maybe South Africa had it coming because a bad omen started with Bafana Bafana celebrating their qualifier to the CAF and only to be told that South Africa did not make it. Perhaps South Africa’s foreign policy needs to change from being a ‘no interference’ to something else. I can’t help but blame SAFA for failing to pay the sangoma for doing the job that he was tasked with and expect the results. The SAFA bosses have caused a mere R10, 000.00 to cost us our position in the CAF games because anyone can see some forces at play here. Bafana is in the first position in log of its group and the next thing a team that is in second position in that group is selected over the first one...no-no-no Sangoma!

For The Love Of Architecture

2011-09-19T03:36:00.000-07:00

Pietermartizburg may not be a big city but this beautiful city is big on heritage. Its heritage legacy can be seen in its Victorian building dating back to the 17th Century.
I recently decided to take a drive around the city to take a few pictures but mainly to take a few shots of the Cotton Pub. The Cotton Pub is situated at the corner of Burger and Boshoff streets.

Pietermaritzburg is also known of its red brick building designs which is why it is known as: UMgungundlovu oNdonga ZiBomvu (loosely translate: Pietermaritzburg of Red Blood Walls). as burger street turns to join Chapel streed at the corner is this beautiful mansion which is directly opposite the KZN Department of Transport

Above is the side facing Burger street;

Above is the western side facing Chapel street.

Victorian building design is symbolic for its rich culture and art. i observed this on the palisade design of Standard Bank Church Street:

The 2011 Alan Paton Literary Trail Tour

2011-08-29T10:24:00.000-07:00

Dear Friends of the 2011 Alan Paton Tour,

I wish to express my sincere thanks and gratitude to the organisers of the Tour: Heidi Govender; Mary Kleinenberg; and Jewel Koopman. On behalf of Enterprise Exposure Magazine it was a great pleasure to be part of this tour and meeting all or you and thanking you for your keen interest in the heritage of our Pietermaritzburg, a city we are very proud to be part of. Thank you for inviting us.

I forward this note with all the photos which were taken during the tour. I provide these images in order for you to use them whichever way that you desire. However, we would appreciate it if you were to acknowledge the authors [Enterprise Exposure Magazine].

I would like, also to thank you for your interest in Enterprise Exposure Magazine. I have already received some correspondence from some of you requesting copies of the Magazine. Your interest is highly appreciated.

I hope that (drawing Mary’s attention) the proposed Georgetown, Edendale tour will happen. I find that project to be very close to my heart because I was born in Georgetown. I look forward to be with you during this tour.

It is important for the youth of Pietermaritzburg to be educated and made familiar about the heritage of the City. Enterprise Exposure Magazine is committed to educating and empowering the youth of the KZN. To know our heritage and where we come from is integral to our development and empowerment as the youth. It is because of such that issues of youth leadership, youth entrepreneurship and youth lifestyle is central to our editorial vision.

Background on Enterprise Exposure Magazine:

Enterprise Exposure Magazine is a Pietermaritzburg-based youth digital magazine. The magazine was started by two young professional, Andile Mncube as Managing Editor and Thabani Mkhize as Editor-in-Chief.

The magazine targets the youth which are the young professional and those in tertiary institutions. It profiles and showcase inspirational stories of youth individuals who are excelling in their careers or in business and are making a significant contribution to society.

The magazine is distributed freely to over 5000 readers in our database. It is distributed as a digitally-engineered PDIF spread via emails and compact disks (CDs). The magazine was started in May 2010 but was recently launched in July 2011. A total of three issues have been published so far. A web site was also launched, and is still under construction. Only basic information is available so far.

For any further details please contact:

Andile Mncube: 083 367 5627; amncube@gmail.com; or

Thabani Mkhize: 082 817 0855: thabzz@gmail.com

Thank you and kind regards,

Andile Mncube

Managing Editor

Enterprise Exposure Magazine

Enterprise.exposure@gmail.com

www.exposuremag.co.za

The Marginalization of the (black) Youth from Full Participation in South Africa's Economy

2011-08-23T23:24:00.000-07:00

The Marginalization of the (black) youth from full participation in the country's economy has not only deprived the youth opportunities to participate in global economic forums but has also crippled our efforts of mobilizing resources and make significant contributions to our African societies asuch as the missed opportunity for SA youth to make interventions in Somali

Comment on the “Illegal Abortions In Pietermaritzburg” article by Nicole John & Tarryn Adriaan, which appeared in the Maritzburg Echo of 11 August 2011

2011-08-23T11:18:00.000-07:00

While, as effect of legislation, state facilities provide services for termination of pregnancy it is, however, still very much frowned upon by a society that is pre-dominantly Christian in religion and largely traditional, the society of Pietermaritzburg.

Being a non-cosmopolitan city that it is Pietermaritzburg consist of different communities which have strong cultural values and religious beliefs. The Islamic and Hindu communities subscribe to strong cultural values and religious beliefs. Pietermaritzburg is close to many rural communities. Therefore the core of its community is largely traditional. Also there are numerous Christian faith missions and religious organisations. All these value and belief systems are strongly opposed to termination of pregnancy. As a result all these characteristics, the society of Pietermaritzburg exhibit a people whose attitude is, to a greater extent, apprehensive to accept abortion as a part of its practices as society.

On the other hand Pietermaritzburg have, in the past few years, been experiencing an influx of youth immigrants from other provinces and towns who come to the city in search of educational institutions. These youth are away from the care and guidance of their parents, which in-turn expose them to a lifestyle which involves drinking, partying, and unsafe sex. The result of that are the growing statistics of teenage pregnancy. Ruthless opportunists have opened up these illegal abortion businesses to take advantage of the plight of the city youth that is desperate for a solution to a problem which, to mind of the youth, cannot be solved by going to a state institution due to fear of shame and possible negative criticism by service providers at these institutions.

I recently had the opportunity to spend time and photograph “Nje-Just”, a UKZN-based comic group formed by students of this university. As part of the photo shoot itinerary the King Edward Avenue bus stop which is located near the main entrance of the university was one of the locations on which shots were to be taken.

If you are familiar with this facility you know the state of degradation that it is in. So as we are taking shots on one side of the shelter we are confronted by these “Safe Abortion” posters which are posted all over the walls of the bus stop shelter. Thinking that the whole scene could provoke thought to the viewer and lead to discussions around the issue of abortion, teenage pregnancy and related issues we decided to take shots of different members of the group poised in such a way that illustrate a picture of a couple who are in their youth, are confronted by a situation in which a major decision has to be made between themselves and seem to be in a serious discussion about such an issue. Therefore the “Safe Abortion” poster in the background is placed in the middle of the shots. The purpose of this was to achieve a composition of flier being the issue between the couple, or the issue of abortion being the subject matter of their conversation.

Nicky & Lee-Ann’s Photo Shoot

2011-08-23T10:47:00.000-07:00

After the 31 May 2011 episode of Top Billing I was anxious to get my hands on the June issue of Top Billing Magazine. This was after I was enchanted and inspired by Nicky and Lee-Ann’s “Breakfast at Tiffany’s” photo shoot. It was during my lunch break when I finally got it on Thursday 2 June. When I reached my desk I went straight to page 14 to read about the shoot.

Being an armature photographer myself I was very much interested in studying the print quality of the shoot. What captured me and captivated my attention was the perfect use of lighting in the shoot, combined with natural light, which rendered natural tones of the couple and romantic atmosphere of the location, the Table Bay Hotel. I was very keen to see the scene of the deck where, on TV you showed Lee-Ann flirting with the camera and Nicky’s eyes adoring her face. In the magazine this scene is perfectly laid out and has the same sentiment as on TV. The combination of lighting and natural colour can also be observed in the magazine pictures with the diffused shadows and textured three-dimensional appearance of the objects in the scene. BRAVO camera crew!

Another scene that grabbed my attention is the shoe scene with Lee-Ann, where on TV the set designer explained how she used the shoes to make them appear to be little stars in their own respect during the photo shoot. What I like about this scene was the positioning of the camera, which was lowered to render a majestic appearance of the shoes. In the magazine there is one shoe at the background, which appears to have a lacy print design. The Table Mountain backdrop outside the window behind the shoe (while I don’t think it was intentional) upsized the shoe to give it a statue appearance against this background. Again, fabulous work!

I was very much surprised to learn, in the mag, that Nicky is not a model. And there he was, so natural and flexible and confident in front of the camera. I was definitely fooled, during when I was watching TV, to believe that he is a professional model. And Yes, this question was asked in the mag interview.

This has left me with one more life debt, to find and watch the “Breakfast at Tiffany’s” movie DVD.

Thanks to Top Billing for talking us through the step-by-step creation of glamour and lifestyle. I was greatly INSPIRED by the shoot.

Following Style: Bongie Alexandra and the SA's Top Model Launch

2010-10-06T02:59:00.000-07:00

My colleague and I agreed that Bongi's dress for the SA's Top Model Launch was stunning. I notice the lenth of the dress that it is above the knees. A dress like this one, ladies, is practical in the sense that it is easy to wear for many occassios. We are highlighting this one for our fashion trend report of Enterprise Exposure Magazine.

I am totally smacked by Bongie for poor complement. let me rectify this by saying that: "Bongie you looked gorgeous and the dress complemented you"

What a Dash

2010-10-05T02:10:00.000-07:00

Our Beloved Enterprise Exposure Magazine Thabani Mkhize sets the trend today in a checked charcoal stroller coat with a distinctive blaxk tux collar. perfectly matched with Puce pink tie and pocket square.

Exposure Rating: 4/5

SABC 2 Interview with Tshepang Mosiea

2010-07-02T00:46:00.000-07:00

In our last issue of Enterprise Exposure Magazine we featured Tshepang Mosiea, Senior Project Manager for ICT research projects at Meraka Institute. Tshepo was recenlty featured in the SABC 2 Breakfast show. We were able to record the interview:

Enterprise Exposure Magazine would like to congratulate Tshepo Mosiea for his noted achievements.

Enterprise Exposure Magazine presents the Editor-in-Chief

2010-07-01T23:36:00.000-07:00

Thabani Mkhize is the Editor-in-Chief of Enteprise Exposure Magazine. Mkhize brings a great deal of expeience to the direction of the magazine and its editorial vision. Having worked for student newspaper and other publications, Mkhize clearly brings a clear vision of where the magazine should be going.

Enterprise Exposure Magazine Feature

2010-06-30T05:43:00.000-07:00

In our Launch Issue of Enterprise Exposure Magazine we featured Tshepang Mosiea for our careers feature. Tshepo is a Senior Project Manager, Euro-Africa ICT, at Meraka Institute. Mr Mosiea was recently featured in the SABC news breakfast show.

Building Character

2010-06-29T02:42:00.001-07:00

There are many sayings which warn us about the unfair treatment that life throws on us sometimes. People often say “Life’s a Bitch!” I heard in a movie someone say that “Life’s a bitch and then you die”. In another occasion some one said “Life is unfair, so get used to it” I have lived with the second one for a long time and it has, perhaps, manifested itself into some sort of principle for me. It is probably because of my understanding that in life we are born different. There are so many things that make us different. Sometimes this difference is pronounced in some of the things that other people have and we don’t in our physical designs. I suppose life is unfair like that, and we have to get used to it.

When we decide to get used to some of the unfairness of life it is then that we realise how unfair because it is then we have to deal with certain personal expectations and those of our peers. It is during this stage of life, when we have to impress, that we realise that we are different, that there are things that we cannot do as well as others or cannot do at all. When we realise that there is this kind of flaw in our physical design, or in our lives we become frustrated, hateful and spend a great deal of time being resentful. It is unfortunate that during this time people around you may choose to be understanding or sympathize with you or patronize you, mock you, or ridicule you or even reject you.

However, there is an option we can choose other than being miserable about our imperfection. Firstly we need to get out of the denial zone and accept that we are different so that we can move into the zone of action. When in the zone of action we find out what is it that we can do to change our situation. At this stage it is important to identify that what you can change and that what you cannot change. If you can change something change it, of you can’t leave it.

People who have everything going well for them and believe that they are perfect and are God’s gift to other people tend to be arrogant and lack the respect and compassion for other people and life in general. However, people who identify and acknowledge flaws about themselves tend to work hard on building their character, earning the respect that they deserve and respecting others and life in general. It is this flaw that becomes one’s milestone in life while it brings one an opportunity to be closer and have a relationship with God and also understand perfectly who they are. People like that are able to live in tranquility and often easily find peace with themselves. It is this flaw that becomes a drive for one to work hard and find creative ways to succeed in life while others spend valuable time mocking and ridiculing others’ flaws for the amusement of their mundane life and that of their peers.

Therefore sometimes it is good to be flawed because if you had it all and thought you were perfect you would not be able to respect other people, you would not work hard in your life to succeed and accentuate your good characteristics and you would probably not understand who you are and therefore will never have good character. It is expected that you would do certain mistakes which will hurt you, other people and those who are closer to you. However, making mistakes can be part of a learning curve sometimes. It is these mistakes that allow you to reflect on life and work towards not doing the same mistakes in the future. Eleanor Roosevelt said that “People grow through experience if they meet life honestly and courageously. This is how character is built”

Youth Of Choice

2010-05-27T01:36:00.000-07:00

Founded in 2008, the Youth of Choice Organization (YOC) is a new dynamic institution that aims to be an influential player in nurturing the young minds. YOC is registered as a non-profit organization based in Pietermaritzburg, South Africa. The Youth of Choice Organization provides comprehensive interventions and innovative strategies that offers practical solutions geared towards addressing real challenges facing young people. YOC strongly believes in putting effective programmes in place that addresses the immediate problem but would be sustainable and provide long term solutions.

Youth Of Choice

Contact:

Jabulani Myeza:

Founder

Youth Of Choice

Email: info@youthofchoice.org

Mobile: +27 795396131

In A Time Of Trial: An Open Letter To A Colleague And Friend

2010-05-27T01:15:00.000-07:00

The State of Progress Vacuum

Sometimes life can throw us into a very high point of life and sometimes send us down to a very low point. During the time when we are at a high point it is unusual for us to consider things becoming otherwise. But when that happens we are shocked and don’t know what to do.

I notice that the universe can be very strange sometimes. People at similar points in their lives can be polarized together like metallic objects attracted by a magnetic field. I notice that whenever you are going through something, some kind of hardship, pain, difficult situation. Somehow there are always one or two people who are going through a difficult situation in the same time as you do. As bonus you find that there are people who have gone through that and are life’s weird ways of lending you advice to deal with your situation.

I happen to know that at my age my peers, including myself, are going through a stage of progress vacuum. This is a stage which I define as a lack of progress, most particularly in one’s career. This state of progress vacuum manifests itself to financial disadvantages and sends a person to a difficult emotional state. This state may come and go. You can manage it at once but it tends to come back and find you every now and again in your life. This vacuum cannot be restricted to the aspects of life which I have mentioned. It can also be experienced by an individual when it comes to relationships.

In my experience of this I have noticed that one is never alone. The mistake that we do in dealing with this is to focus on ourselves, close our eyes and ears and not realise that there are people around us who are dealing with similar situations or have dealt with these situation.

While I cannot be able to provide solutions that you think you need right now I can tell you that you are not alone. I am also in that state I’m going through something similar myself. Perhaps the difference between you and me is that I have taken a stand to craft ways to deal with my situation, pardon me if you have done so yourself. My solutions are not perfect and don’t always work. I think for me I have reached that resistance threshold where I have decided that I don’t want to experience it again.

In the past year I have been fortunate in a strange way. As I said earlier, that the universe can be funny sometimes. The universe can bring you life solutions in the form of people. I found myself among people whom we share similar pasts and backgrounds. I have met people like that before but what is significant about this is that we assist each other in finding ways to deal with our unique situations. We have been very supportive of each other’s moves and have admires each other’s attitudes and outlook at life.

Maybe there are two decisions you can make. Firstly, you can make a covenant with yourself that you will ensure that you do not find yourself in a similar situation again. Secondly, you can take comfort in knowing that you are not alone, you can learn from others and believe that things will change for the better. Patience is also important as the saying goes that “Good things come to those who wait”.

Staff Christmas Party!

2009-12-18T01:23:00.000-08:00

Planning and organisational skills on the notch. all I heard was: 'well done ma-andii' my colleagues were blown away by the level set by andyplay'79@this year-end party. Bringing in Bodicandi Clothing Company like that into the mix of running a mini competiotion fo colleagues to compete for a clothing item was way too extravagan for them.

A follow up to this I'm taking some neighbours to the beach in Durban for a swim and braai. Also a colleague wants to go to UShaka Marine, riding in my 'asambeni' bakkie. The Festive doesn't get more exciting than this.

Remember I have declared that Bodicandi is the only thing to wear this summah...Ayoba

Mawu Goes to the States (again!)

2009-12-09T05:47:00.000-08:00

Ukuhamba komngani aye overseas is an opportunity for another to have a holiday. Mawu is going on a serous trip overseas. Mawu works in PE and I've never been to PE. So I'm aalso taking my small family with me to PE and stay at Mawu's place since she won't be around.

That's what friends are for!

http://www.facebook.com/#/profile.php?id=1179537719&ref=nf

Enjoy your well-deserved holiday my friend. Take lots of pictures and keep me dated!

Loving that colloquial

2009-12-09T05:31:00.000-08:00

Today, the 2nd of December we are observing the rights of disabled people. Good for humanity to regognise them once in a year and cajole the rest of the year without them - diabolic!

So what got me psched is what I heard on the news this morning that a speaker for the blind people in Durban were protesting to the Metro Minicipality, saying that they are treated unfairly, are not regognised as capable persons and are not given the same employment opportunities as those afforded to the able people.

The speaker also ended up by saying that people have been receiving government-funded housing subsidies all over the country. Blind people also need shelter and 'they (bling people) don't see bling people benefinting from this programme...

My colleague and friend said to me "interesting choic of words!"

Life is Simple

2009-12-09T01:52:00.000-08:00

I thought I should share this thread as conversation started by a frined on facebook

Facebook Thread: Life is Simple

Weekly Photo: Olympus OM10

2009-12-02T23:44:00.000-08:00

My insane curiousity landed me on a second hand "garage sale" (terrible customer services). I found this vintage gadget. I was impressed by its compact make and the chrome, aluminium, and leather finish. No need to mention that the camera is as old as I am. I took it for a test drive one time and this is wha tit delivered.

Above is a picture of St Martin's Anglican Church Cathedreal in Pietermaritzburg

Welcome!

2009-12-02T04:56:00.000-08:00

It is always exciting to expand one’s domain of life. This process always begins with that either wonderful or painful life changing event. This life we life is not ours but it’s for the people we share with on this earth but most importantly it is a life we have been given on lease by God.

The people on this earth have entitlements and interests in the experiences we have in this life because in most cases they are somewhat involved in those experiences. Thus it makes sense that we should always find creative ways to share our life experiences with others in order to demonstrate the beauty of living.

The life we live belongs to God. He is the Alpha and Omega in this spiritual journey we call life. Therefore it is should be intrinsic to us as humanity that as we live we life a life that is good. This means that we live as people who are loving, compassionate, caring, affectionate, just, not judgmental, and be in harmony with other people, cultures, animals, the environment and the universe.

Therefore in life we must continue to thrive to be perfect while being humbled. We must pursue all life’s lessons with an open mind while observing the principles of goodness.