What a great surprise it was, I have been so busy caught up in my work, that holidays had been the last event on my mind. I was truly glad that class had ended. We were all excited to know that it was holiday, while still sad.
We were had because we knew that these beautiful campus days would be coming to an end. We knew that a new life would be coming soon when we go out into industry and start new jobs. Our new jobs would open a new chapter for us, leaning new things and viewing life from a different angel. It was exciting indeed, but sad for me too. I would no longer see my favourite lecturer, Miss Marion Pike.
Even on the last day of class, she informed us greatly on all the world activity and gave us a brilliant lecture. I have always learnt a great amount of knowledge in her class and she definitely needs to be acknowledged and thanked for all her hard work put into the industry.
The last lecture was exciting, however it was quiet long, either because it was the last lecture, or nobody wanted to leave. Maybe at that point everything started sinking in. Everybody started to realise that today is the last day. From the last class, all we need to do now is hope for good grades.
Thursday, November 4, 2010
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My favourite cat in the hat book
The rabbit in the hat would be magical. The cat in the bag would be a secret that is kept.
A cat in the hat would be an ending that you did not expect. The book which I greatly enjoyed reading was Carry, by Stephen King.
Carry was seen to be an outcast amongst her school friends as she was different. She found difficulties at school as well as in her personal life. Her mother was difficult and gave her an extremely hard time. She had been abused through her mother’s beliefs of Christianity. She was a poor girl who did not grow up as privileged as the other girls in her age group.
Carry discovers that she is telekinetic, and in an attempt to keep her powers to herself, she is constantly pushed to the boundaries by her mother and peers. In many incidents she uses her powers in a revenge attack to the people who harmed her.
The cat in the hat part is, when she cries out for her abusive mother whom she hated growing up before dying of a heart attack. She died in her enemies arms, who plotted all these nasty activities against her.
A cat in the hat would be an ending that you did not expect. The book which I greatly enjoyed reading was Carry, by Stephen King.
Carry was seen to be an outcast amongst her school friends as she was different. She found difficulties at school as well as in her personal life. Her mother was difficult and gave her an extremely hard time. She had been abused through her mother’s beliefs of Christianity. She was a poor girl who did not grow up as privileged as the other girls in her age group.
Carry discovers that she is telekinetic, and in an attempt to keep her powers to herself, she is constantly pushed to the boundaries by her mother and peers. In many incidents she uses her powers in a revenge attack to the people who harmed her.
The cat in the hat part is, when she cries out for her abusive mother whom she hated growing up before dying of a heart attack. She died in her enemies arms, who plotted all these nasty activities against her.
My First World Cup Experience
The hosting of the 2010 World Cup has come and gone. It was surely an occasion to remember. It was exciting, nail biting and filled with surprises. What a wonderful month! What an incredible spectacle! Flags of different countries flying on cars, flags of countries adorned people’s homes. For the first time the world cup has taken place on Africa soil, after 1976 when Fifa banned South Africa from world football. Locals and internationals made their way to the fan fest on the Grand Parade. They enjoyed the matches as well as the hype. This was history. It was great.
I was blessed to receive the opportunity to watch the game between Germany and Argentina at the Cape Town Stadium. Unfortunately my team, Argentina lost. The Score was four to Germany and zero to Argentina. Even though Argentina lost, Cape Town stadium was rocking with everybody socializing, taking photos and blowing their vuvuzelas. Everybody was in high spirits from the word go. I started this amazing experience by walking the fan walk, where they have various exciting activities such as musicians and dancers. I enjoyed walking this amazing route with my Maradonna T-shirt and being acknowledged by various Argentinean supporters and even German supporters.
Being inside Cape Two stadium at a prestige match such as that was an experience on its own. As I took my seat I could not believe that I was there, even the air smelt different. It was my first time in such a packed stadium. Spectators loved the atmosphere and cheered loudly long before the game. They cheered even louder once Germany started to shred Argentina. Some of the comments chanted by spectators were hilarious. Some chanted: “Maradonna, you’re a goner, leave without an honour.
The vuvuzela was blown as loudly as possible; I blew my lips till they felt swollen and big enough to fit on a tractor. I blew hard in support of my team who unfortunately came second to a better team on the day. People were in a jovial mood irrespective of Argentina playing a bad game. The mood was great, the spectator’s fantastic, and the game exciting. As you looked around, you saw a sea of blue and white. Those were Argentinean supporters. Then you also saw rows and rows of black and white, those were Argentinean supporters. I have never seen so many funny hats in my life, in the colours of two teams. WOW! It was amazing!
When the prayers of either team performed well, the crowed roared, screamed and clapped with delight. They were very loyal to the team they hoped would win.
It was my very first time I had been part of a Mexican wave. It had always been one of those things I wanted to experience.
The world cup really brought South Africa and international tourists together. Those supporting Germany, would hug you when Germany scored a goal, and would later apologies. The Germans made the most noise as the Germans were on a winning streak.
They also sang lively German songs which I wish I could understand and join in. Things were moving, great stuff we were having a ball. I had so much fun that when Argentina scored, I jumped up and jumped onto my seat, finding myself on the floor, one row behind where I was seated looking up to unpleased Germans as we celebrated our goal. What a celebration it was, only to cry later and watch the Germans celebrate as the goal was disallowed. What brilliance, just when you wandered what more could go wrong they put away another two goals.
I’m still proud of my team and believe that some day we will take it again. It has been a good run however we can not win all the time. I would love to relive or rewind to that moment again. Even though Argentina lost it is an experience I will never forget.
I was blessed to receive the opportunity to watch the game between Germany and Argentina at the Cape Town Stadium. Unfortunately my team, Argentina lost. The Score was four to Germany and zero to Argentina. Even though Argentina lost, Cape Town stadium was rocking with everybody socializing, taking photos and blowing their vuvuzelas. Everybody was in high spirits from the word go. I started this amazing experience by walking the fan walk, where they have various exciting activities such as musicians and dancers. I enjoyed walking this amazing route with my Maradonna T-shirt and being acknowledged by various Argentinean supporters and even German supporters.
Being inside Cape Two stadium at a prestige match such as that was an experience on its own. As I took my seat I could not believe that I was there, even the air smelt different. It was my first time in such a packed stadium. Spectators loved the atmosphere and cheered loudly long before the game. They cheered even louder once Germany started to shred Argentina. Some of the comments chanted by spectators were hilarious. Some chanted: “Maradonna, you’re a goner, leave without an honour.
The vuvuzela was blown as loudly as possible; I blew my lips till they felt swollen and big enough to fit on a tractor. I blew hard in support of my team who unfortunately came second to a better team on the day. People were in a jovial mood irrespective of Argentina playing a bad game. The mood was great, the spectator’s fantastic, and the game exciting. As you looked around, you saw a sea of blue and white. Those were Argentinean supporters. Then you also saw rows and rows of black and white, those were Argentinean supporters. I have never seen so many funny hats in my life, in the colours of two teams. WOW! It was amazing!
When the prayers of either team performed well, the crowed roared, screamed and clapped with delight. They were very loyal to the team they hoped would win.
It was my very first time I had been part of a Mexican wave. It had always been one of those things I wanted to experience.
The world cup really brought South Africa and international tourists together. Those supporting Germany, would hug you when Germany scored a goal, and would later apologies. The Germans made the most noise as the Germans were on a winning streak.
They also sang lively German songs which I wish I could understand and join in. Things were moving, great stuff we were having a ball. I had so much fun that when Argentina scored, I jumped up and jumped onto my seat, finding myself on the floor, one row behind where I was seated looking up to unpleased Germans as we celebrated our goal. What a celebration it was, only to cry later and watch the Germans celebrate as the goal was disallowed. What brilliance, just when you wandered what more could go wrong they put away another two goals.
I’m still proud of my team and believe that some day we will take it again. It has been a good run however we can not win all the time. I would love to relive or rewind to that moment again. Even though Argentina lost it is an experience I will never forget.
Why I have conversations
I have conversations to learn from others. It is fascinating to learn about others behaviours and their lifestyles. It is interesting to observe cultural differences and beliefs. These are the traits that make us unique, and my aim is to figure out a trait that can not be seen with the eye.
I partake in conversations, as it is said; “You should not judge a book by its cover”. Conversations help me discover what’s inside the book. It helps me to learn about other places and people, to learn new things that I may not necessarily know. I create dialogue to build relationships. I build relations to make use of these relationships at some point. I initiate discussions to understand others, to comprehend their feelings towards issues, to listen to their views and appreciate their arguments. I have conversations to negotiate with my friends and family. Conversation enlightens me in the form of research, to discover things about people, businesses and topical issues. I have conversations to improve my discussion with the next person. I have a conversation to learn.
We all have conversations as we feel the need to be accepted in a grouped as well as acknowledged. We need to have conversations to keep our minds active and bright ideas flowing.
I partake in conversations, as it is said; “You should not judge a book by its cover”. Conversations help me discover what’s inside the book. It helps me to learn about other places and people, to learn new things that I may not necessarily know. I create dialogue to build relationships. I build relations to make use of these relationships at some point. I initiate discussions to understand others, to comprehend their feelings towards issues, to listen to their views and appreciate their arguments. I have conversations to negotiate with my friends and family. Conversation enlightens me in the form of research, to discover things about people, businesses and topical issues. I have conversations to improve my discussion with the next person. I have a conversation to learn.
We all have conversations as we feel the need to be accepted in a grouped as well as acknowledged. We need to have conversations to keep our minds active and bright ideas flowing.
Part 2
We landed at O.R Tambo in Johannesburg, where my family phoned me continuously, giving me advice. We then made our way to Budget Insurance Cars to receive our amazing car we received right after some admin work.
We welcomed our Toyota Avanza.
We had traveled quite a distance to Pretoria. We visited our first appointment, for which we were very excited. It was the Argentinean Embassy, where we were welcomed and treated like we “Members of Parliament”. All the embassies welcomed us very well, but I must also add that their security is extremely strict.
This experience of meeting ambassadors was a valuable and a well appreciated experience. It exposed me to learning about different countries, different cultures, their policies and languages. Most importantly it developed my knowledge base and molding me to be an expert in the topic. It developed my views and thinking on international issues. It has developed me holistically. This experience has inspired me to learn more about international relations, to the extent that I would work in that industry. In these meetings I have attained various skills, through observation of my facilitator, as well as professionalism from everybody around me. It also gave me a better understanding of how to conduct an interview and to listen closely to people. We completed two interviews that Tuesday. After the second interview which was with Netherlands we then headed off to the Garden Court Hotel in Hatfield to get changed. We then had a marvelous experience going to the Monte Casino. We really saw a different world. We had supper there and after that we made our way back home. Before going straight to the hotel, I visited my aunt Maud and this created a great amount of excitement in me, as I was in contact with people I had not seen often.
After an exhausting day at work we headed our way back to the hotel, as I put my head down on the pillow, I fell straight to sleep. I slept like a baby till the next morning, waking up early looking forward to the days new tasks. My colleagues said that they felt exactly the same, and welcomed a good sleep in a queen size bed, a beautiful room, a television and many more accessories to make your life comfortable. Thank You Garden Court Hatfield, you are beautiful hotel I will never forget. When we woke up we all met on the first floor of the hotel to have a remarkable breakfast. Good food, good people, and great weather. It was like a dream being away from the normal day to day routine back home. We then got all our bags and got on our way once again. Our next point of call was the South Korean Embassy. We met with an interesting and knowledgeable man, Ambassador Kim. I enjoyed listening to him as he was well informed and we had an in-depth discussion on topics. Ambassador Kim is a leader with great charisma.
We then went further to meet the Norwegian ambassador, Torr Hildan. He was another great leader bursting with knowledge on our research topics. It was great meeting Mr. Hildan, although he was extremely boring in his calm Norwegian setting. None the less I felt honored and appreciated the opportunity to meet him in person. We had a balance of varying cultures and personalities. We were thankful for this amazing opportunity to be exposed to this magnitude of people. I could not stop thanking Nirvana for allowing us to do this research with her.
After meeting all the ambassadors and gaining a vast amount of experience, we then traveled a long but happy road to Johannesburg airport. We all felt extremely satisfied and happy that our tasks in Pretoria had been successfully completed. It had been fun as well as the best learning experiences I have been involved in. I deem it an honour, and I thank Doctor Nirvana most profusely for involving me and my colleague in this project.
I am greatly thankful for this opportunity and hope that I may someday return the favour either to Nirvana or possibly another student.
The evening I arrived home, I was extremely exhausted, but still excited to share my experiences with my family, who were only too eager to listen to me. I then went to my headquarters where I fell asleep at once. The next day, I awoke to tell all my friends about my experience and what I have learnt. This is one of the greatest experiences I have ever had.
We welcomed our Toyota Avanza.
We had traveled quite a distance to Pretoria. We visited our first appointment, for which we were very excited. It was the Argentinean Embassy, where we were welcomed and treated like we “Members of Parliament”. All the embassies welcomed us very well, but I must also add that their security is extremely strict.
This experience of meeting ambassadors was a valuable and a well appreciated experience. It exposed me to learning about different countries, different cultures, their policies and languages. Most importantly it developed my knowledge base and molding me to be an expert in the topic. It developed my views and thinking on international issues. It has developed me holistically. This experience has inspired me to learn more about international relations, to the extent that I would work in that industry. In these meetings I have attained various skills, through observation of my facilitator, as well as professionalism from everybody around me. It also gave me a better understanding of how to conduct an interview and to listen closely to people. We completed two interviews that Tuesday. After the second interview which was with Netherlands we then headed off to the Garden Court Hotel in Hatfield to get changed. We then had a marvelous experience going to the Monte Casino. We really saw a different world. We had supper there and after that we made our way back home. Before going straight to the hotel, I visited my aunt Maud and this created a great amount of excitement in me, as I was in contact with people I had not seen often.
After an exhausting day at work we headed our way back to the hotel, as I put my head down on the pillow, I fell straight to sleep. I slept like a baby till the next morning, waking up early looking forward to the days new tasks. My colleagues said that they felt exactly the same, and welcomed a good sleep in a queen size bed, a beautiful room, a television and many more accessories to make your life comfortable. Thank You Garden Court Hatfield, you are beautiful hotel I will never forget. When we woke up we all met on the first floor of the hotel to have a remarkable breakfast. Good food, good people, and great weather. It was like a dream being away from the normal day to day routine back home. We then got all our bags and got on our way once again. Our next point of call was the South Korean Embassy. We met with an interesting and knowledgeable man, Ambassador Kim. I enjoyed listening to him as he was well informed and we had an in-depth discussion on topics. Ambassador Kim is a leader with great charisma.
We then went further to meet the Norwegian ambassador, Torr Hildan. He was another great leader bursting with knowledge on our research topics. It was great meeting Mr. Hildan, although he was extremely boring in his calm Norwegian setting. None the less I felt honored and appreciated the opportunity to meet him in person. We had a balance of varying cultures and personalities. We were thankful for this amazing opportunity to be exposed to this magnitude of people. I could not stop thanking Nirvana for allowing us to do this research with her.
After meeting all the ambassadors and gaining a vast amount of experience, we then traveled a long but happy road to Johannesburg airport. We all felt extremely satisfied and happy that our tasks in Pretoria had been successfully completed. It had been fun as well as the best learning experiences I have been involved in. I deem it an honour, and I thank Doctor Nirvana most profusely for involving me and my colleague in this project.
I am greatly thankful for this opportunity and hope that I may someday return the favour either to Nirvana or possibly another student.
The evening I arrived home, I was extremely exhausted, but still excited to share my experiences with my family, who were only too eager to listen to me. I then went to my headquarters where I fell asleep at once. The next day, I awoke to tell all my friends about my experience and what I have learnt. This is one of the greatest experiences I have ever had.
My experience to Pretoria
Wow! What an amazing experience I had! From arriving at the airport, while it was still dark on a Tuesday morning, to arriving home while it was dark already on a Friday evening was just a marvelous experience. I greatly appreciate this experience, and sincerely thank Doctor Nirvana Bechan for this wonderful experience possible for me.
My position at the Cape Peninsula University of Technology is a research assistant. I assist Doctor Nirvana Bechan in her research, which benefits not only the university and students, while also those involved and those interested in specific research topics. The topic which we focused on was International Relations and nuclear exploration.
Prior to Pretoria, an immense amount of planning took place. We were instructed to draw up letters to ambassadors, as well as additional information on our topic of research. We constantly kept communicating with embassies and consulates. We received a great deal of feedback after a long period of waiting. Many countries did not give us any feedback. Research and contacting of people, needed to be accomplished on specific deadlines set out. We constantly sat down and discussed the procedure we would follow during our two days in Pretoria. She constantly encouraged us to do better. We sat down and discussed our two days in Pretoria. We researched suitable people, and arranged dates and times which was convenient for us to meet with them. If they where unable to meet due to a busy schedule, we would arrange telephonic and email interviews. It was our aim as researchers, to maintain a balance of each research means to create a balanced view in the study.
On Tuesday, fifth of October, at four o’ clock in the morning, I was in the shower. My bags were packed and after having a sleepless night due to excitement, I was finaly off to the airport. This was my very first time on an airplane, leaving Cape Town going to Johannesburg. I was anxious and nervous to put it mildly. My family was more excited than I was. I was dropped off at the airport where I met Doctor Nirvana and my colleague Donna. We were extremely excited, as we stood in the line to recieve our tickets. Soon we boarded the plain. What joy I felt, I felt as though all the passengers in the plain were starring at me and whispering to each other, “Its his first flight, you can see it”. I walked with pride, dressed as a business man on a mission, with my shirt and tie, dressed to kill. The pilot could have mistaken me for a suicide bomber.
I followed the instructions keenly, listening and taking note of the air hostess. We then took off slowly. I was leaning over some person I did not know, so excited to see Cape Town from the air. Soon we were flying SAA, with a nice captain calming you down and telling you to enjoy the flight. Indeed I did. I enjoyed the breakfast, and then had a nap, before I knew it, it was time to land. The excitement never stopped, it just continued.
To be continued…
My position at the Cape Peninsula University of Technology is a research assistant. I assist Doctor Nirvana Bechan in her research, which benefits not only the university and students, while also those involved and those interested in specific research topics. The topic which we focused on was International Relations and nuclear exploration.
Prior to Pretoria, an immense amount of planning took place. We were instructed to draw up letters to ambassadors, as well as additional information on our topic of research. We constantly kept communicating with embassies and consulates. We received a great deal of feedback after a long period of waiting. Many countries did not give us any feedback. Research and contacting of people, needed to be accomplished on specific deadlines set out. We constantly sat down and discussed the procedure we would follow during our two days in Pretoria. She constantly encouraged us to do better. We sat down and discussed our two days in Pretoria. We researched suitable people, and arranged dates and times which was convenient for us to meet with them. If they where unable to meet due to a busy schedule, we would arrange telephonic and email interviews. It was our aim as researchers, to maintain a balance of each research means to create a balanced view in the study.
On Tuesday, fifth of October, at four o’ clock in the morning, I was in the shower. My bags were packed and after having a sleepless night due to excitement, I was finaly off to the airport. This was my very first time on an airplane, leaving Cape Town going to Johannesburg. I was anxious and nervous to put it mildly. My family was more excited than I was. I was dropped off at the airport where I met Doctor Nirvana and my colleague Donna. We were extremely excited, as we stood in the line to recieve our tickets. Soon we boarded the plain. What joy I felt, I felt as though all the passengers in the plain were starring at me and whispering to each other, “Its his first flight, you can see it”. I walked with pride, dressed as a business man on a mission, with my shirt and tie, dressed to kill. The pilot could have mistaken me for a suicide bomber.
I followed the instructions keenly, listening and taking note of the air hostess. We then took off slowly. I was leaning over some person I did not know, so excited to see Cape Town from the air. Soon we were flying SAA, with a nice captain calming you down and telling you to enjoy the flight. Indeed I did. I enjoyed the breakfast, and then had a nap, before I knew it, it was time to land. The excitement never stopped, it just continued.
To be continued…
My big fat dream
Once I had fallen asleep, I had an amazing dream. The dream started so sweet at the chocolate factory. I was extremely happy seeing a great deal of chocolate, that it felt so real. I found a variety of chocolates; chocolate ice cream, chocolate cake, hot chocolate, milk chocolate, dark chocolate and even chilli chocolate. I ate as much as I could in my joyous state of mind. Little did I know, the little old man, behind the curtain, had major intentions and was throwing in a big spoon of fattening potion, into the chocolate mixer.
As I closed my eyes to enjoy every moment of pleasure, I felt a strange feeling in my fingers; I could feel it in my bones. I attempted not take any note of it. I kept on eating and drinking till I could no longer walk. The next thing I knew, I was rolling around. I shouted for help, anxious and nervous for someone to rescue me. I screamed and cried like a little baby who did not understand what had happened.
It was at that moment, when I heard help arriving. I could hear familiar voices as my heart pumped with fear in the dark factory. I could not see anything and found myself rolling around from all the chocolates I have eaten. I then heard voices shout, “Traviss, Traviss, are you ok?” It had been my rescue team. I then saw the exit door and rolled towards it. I could see the light. I then opened the door to see my family surrounding me with big eye balls. I jumped up to see if I would role around, but I did not. I was back to normal. What a dream it had been. A great experience it was.
As I closed my eyes to enjoy every moment of pleasure, I felt a strange feeling in my fingers; I could feel it in my bones. I attempted not take any note of it. I kept on eating and drinking till I could no longer walk. The next thing I knew, I was rolling around. I shouted for help, anxious and nervous for someone to rescue me. I screamed and cried like a little baby who did not understand what had happened.
It was at that moment, when I heard help arriving. I could hear familiar voices as my heart pumped with fear in the dark factory. I could not see anything and found myself rolling around from all the chocolates I have eaten. I then heard voices shout, “Traviss, Traviss, are you ok?” It had been my rescue team. I then saw the exit door and rolled towards it. I could see the light. I then opened the door to see my family surrounding me with big eye balls. I jumped up to see if I would role around, but I did not. I was back to normal. What a dream it had been. A great experience it was.
You can not chase two rabbits at the same time.
Chasing one rabbit is easy, but catching it, is a problem on its own. Catching one rabbit contains its own experiences and ideas. You must have direction and time, whether your choice to run fast or slow, you will be sure to be chasing the same rabbit. At some point you will catch the rabbit, after a long and dark night. The bright day will come and you are able to celebrate.
As humans we become greedy and many times overconfident, which could be good in many situations. However, greed is not a good idea. Once we have caught the one Rabbit, we get a head of ourselves and find ourselves being overconfident, desiring to catch more rabbits. The minute we start chasing two rabbits, we find confusion setting in, and we start moving in different directions. We should eliminate the confusion, and do our best to support our main goal.
We can not chase too many rabbits, as we will not have a direction and this will lead us to disaster. We will become despaired and doubtful. We will lose interest in catching not two rabbits, but one. The main one we will forget and the point of the exercise will be mist.
As humans we become greedy and many times overconfident, which could be good in many situations. However, greed is not a good idea. Once we have caught the one Rabbit, we get a head of ourselves and find ourselves being overconfident, desiring to catch more rabbits. The minute we start chasing two rabbits, we find confusion setting in, and we start moving in different directions. We should eliminate the confusion, and do our best to support our main goal.
We can not chase too many rabbits, as we will not have a direction and this will lead us to disaster. We will become despaired and doubtful. We will lose interest in catching not two rabbits, but one. The main one we will forget and the point of the exercise will be mist.
Have you figured out second head fake?
I believe I have figured out the second head fake, and have experienced it with many people. People behave differently in different environments, and do this to present an image, or to promote a certain standard, or example in that situation
It may not be true, but in many cases, it is in the best interest of the person. It is also the manner in which people have adapted, and the different types of personalities they are exposed to. This personality influences them and encourages them to develop a second head. Their first head of cause would be relaxed. They would be in the comfort of their own homes. They would perform their activities in the manner in which they feel suitable. They do not present this image in other situations, as these environments are not relaxed, and need to encourage a degree of normality, to fit in rather than to stand out.
This could be very dangerous in presenting a second head, as it is not based on truth; however each situation is dealt with in its own way. The home environment is more personal, and that is based on your rules. The work environment or any other operates on other principles, which many create second heads to achieve
The second head fake, would usually grow another head, on that head if it is linked to different environments, while still being placed in one situation.
It may not be true, but in many cases, it is in the best interest of the person. It is also the manner in which people have adapted, and the different types of personalities they are exposed to. This personality influences them and encourages them to develop a second head. Their first head of cause would be relaxed. They would be in the comfort of their own homes. They would perform their activities in the manner in which they feel suitable. They do not present this image in other situations, as these environments are not relaxed, and need to encourage a degree of normality, to fit in rather than to stand out.
This could be very dangerous in presenting a second head, as it is not based on truth; however each situation is dealt with in its own way. The home environment is more personal, and that is based on your rules. The work environment or any other operates on other principles, which many create second heads to achieve
The second head fake, would usually grow another head, on that head if it is linked to different environments, while still being placed in one situation.
Tuesday, October 19, 2010
Listening
Listening is a practical task, it is simple yet many get it wrong. Many people hear, but don’t listen. To listen is to take note, and asses what has been said. Listening enables you to following instructions. Hearing is not taking attentive note to a speaker and not understanding what is said.
It is very important to listen, to be aware and to learn. Listening promotes good understanding and develops good relationships. Businesses are more successful when they listen and research views of consumers. Listening enables businesses to become knowledgeable. Individuals may also become knowledgeable through listening. Inspectors listen to suspects closely and monitor their behavior, to discover the route she should take. Good listeners are good friends as they listen and fulfill the needs of others. Listening helps you asses others and make informed decisions.
It is important to listen and to take note of the world around you. It is important to understand your environment through listening, so that you may use valuable information for your own benefit and growth.
It is very important to listen, to be aware and to learn. Listening promotes good understanding and develops good relationships. Businesses are more successful when they listen and research views of consumers. Listening enables businesses to become knowledgeable. Individuals may also become knowledgeable through listening. Inspectors listen to suspects closely and monitor their behavior, to discover the route she should take. Good listeners are good friends as they listen and fulfill the needs of others. Listening helps you asses others and make informed decisions.
It is important to listen and to take note of the world around you. It is important to understand your environment through listening, so that you may use valuable information for your own benefit and growth.
Appreciation
In life many things happen so fast, with us as humans getting used to situations, becoming comfortable. We lose the sense of appreciating what we really have as we take it for granted to be there. We are all guilty of this as when we are not in a difficult situation, we take things for granted.
Simple things such as running water, it would be easy for me to say it is simple as I live with water, and do appreciate it. Many people do not live with water and electricity and find difficulty in fulfilling many tasks. We are able to complete our daily tasks with ease as we have access to these facilities. We need to appreciate what we do have currently as well as realize what we did not have in the past. This makes all of the difference. We are uncertain of how our future will turn out, while we need to appreciate now, so that we do not have regrets by then. I have heard a great saying that, you don’t know what you’ve got till its gone. The day when it is gone you will miss it, and you will need to adapt your life to a new way of living, while still not forgetting the past.
Appreciation makes people feel valued. It is important to show people that you value their place in your life, as their influence makes you who you are. This is the reason as to why we network and promote, and maintain relationships.
Simple things such as running water, it would be easy for me to say it is simple as I live with water, and do appreciate it. Many people do not live with water and electricity and find difficulty in fulfilling many tasks. We are able to complete our daily tasks with ease as we have access to these facilities. We need to appreciate what we do have currently as well as realize what we did not have in the past. This makes all of the difference. We are uncertain of how our future will turn out, while we need to appreciate now, so that we do not have regrets by then. I have heard a great saying that, you don’t know what you’ve got till its gone. The day when it is gone you will miss it, and you will need to adapt your life to a new way of living, while still not forgetting the past.
Appreciation makes people feel valued. It is important to show people that you value their place in your life, as their influence makes you who you are. This is the reason as to why we network and promote, and maintain relationships.
Conventional is a good fall back position
It is always good to be innovative, many a time people accept new ideas as it refreshes their view of a brand or product. Innovation also links products and brands closer to the feelings of people as well as the trends which they follow. Many times this does not last very long, and to ensure that people accepted the product, conventional means are the best option as they have proved to be successful for many years.
In the case conventional versus innovation, I think of VW Golf. The Golf body remains traditional, while the characteristics of the name and parts are improved and developed, to fit their target audience’s needs. Examples are, Citi Golf, Velocity, Sonic and Life, all these Golfs are millennium cars, with traditional bodies. This is interesting as they are still selling at large amounts as soon as they are released. Many other brands in the food industry produce various flavors to test responses. Once they evaluated, whether it is favorable or not, they either keep the idea and develop it more or move back to the traditional product which clients are most acquainted with.
Conventional is always good as people believe in products that have proved long service in their family and proven to work. We look at products such as sunlight dishwasher. Many people perceive this detergent as the best in its class and can not be substituted as their families used it for many years. This conventional brand is trusted. should they bring out an in innovational product and it does not work, the conventional product may be adopted again.
In the case conventional versus innovation, I think of VW Golf. The Golf body remains traditional, while the characteristics of the name and parts are improved and developed, to fit their target audience’s needs. Examples are, Citi Golf, Velocity, Sonic and Life, all these Golfs are millennium cars, with traditional bodies. This is interesting as they are still selling at large amounts as soon as they are released. Many other brands in the food industry produce various flavors to test responses. Once they evaluated, whether it is favorable or not, they either keep the idea and develop it more or move back to the traditional product which clients are most acquainted with.
Conventional is always good as people believe in products that have proved long service in their family and proven to work. We look at products such as sunlight dishwasher. Many people perceive this detergent as the best in its class and can not be substituted as their families used it for many years. This conventional brand is trusted. should they bring out an in innovational product and it does not work, the conventional product may be adopted again.
Conventional is a good fall back position
It is always good to be innovative, many a time people accept new ideas as it refreshes their view of a brand or product. Innovation also links products and brands closer to the feelings of people as well as the trends which they follow. Many times this does not last very long, and to ensure that people accepted the product, conventional means are the best option as they have proved to be successful for many years.
In the case conventional versus innovation, I think of VW Golf. The Golf body remains traditional, while the characteristics of the name and parts are improved and developed, to fit their target audience’s needs. Examples are, Citi Golf, Velocity, Sonic and Life, all these Golfs are millennium cars, with traditional bodies. This is interesting as they are still selling at large amounts as soon as they are released. Many other brands in the food industry produce various flavors to test responses. Once they evaluated, whether it is favorable or not, they either keep the idea and develop it more or move back to the traditional product which clients are most acquainted with.
Conventional is always good as people believe in products that have proved long service in their family and proven to work. We look at products such as sunlight dishwasher. Many people perceive this detergent as the best in its class and can not be substituted as their families used it for many years. This conventional brand is trusted. should they bring out an in innovational product and it does not work, the conventional product may be adopted again.
In the case conventional versus innovation, I think of VW Golf. The Golf body remains traditional, while the characteristics of the name and parts are improved and developed, to fit their target audience’s needs. Examples are, Citi Golf, Velocity, Sonic and Life, all these Golfs are millennium cars, with traditional bodies. This is interesting as they are still selling at large amounts as soon as they are released. Many other brands in the food industry produce various flavors to test responses. Once they evaluated, whether it is favorable or not, they either keep the idea and develop it more or move back to the traditional product which clients are most acquainted with.
Conventional is always good as people believe in products that have proved long service in their family and proven to work. We look at products such as sunlight dishwasher. Many people perceive this detergent as the best in its class and can not be substituted as their families used it for many years. This conventional brand is trusted. should they bring out an in innovational product and it does not work, the conventional product may be adopted again.
Decision Making
We make thousands of known decisions daily. The choices we follow determines the direction our lives and others lives will take. Many minor choices have a greater influence on the world around us and needs to be considered to before engaging.
It is interesting make decisions based on instinct without thinking, however the more simple decisions I choose to think about much greater as they determine how short term needs will be accomplished. I see it as strategically planning to ensure that my every move and thought is profitable to my day. I try to maintain a balanced life, while still in my leisure time; I search for easier and efficient means to doing things. Decision making is vitally important as we influence others in the decisions we make. We need to always ensure we make the correct decisions as we need to be an example for others. Decisions also determine your leadership qualities, and encourage initiative. Your initiative states how good a leader you are and how well you are able to asses opportunities.
Decisions make us who we are, and who we are determine the decisions we make. To change, to develop and become better people who are influential and respected, we will need to make valued decisions.
It is interesting make decisions based on instinct without thinking, however the more simple decisions I choose to think about much greater as they determine how short term needs will be accomplished. I see it as strategically planning to ensure that my every move and thought is profitable to my day. I try to maintain a balanced life, while still in my leisure time; I search for easier and efficient means to doing things. Decision making is vitally important as we influence others in the decisions we make. We need to always ensure we make the correct decisions as we need to be an example for others. Decisions also determine your leadership qualities, and encourage initiative. Your initiative states how good a leader you are and how well you are able to asses opportunities.
Decisions make us who we are, and who we are determine the decisions we make. To change, to develop and become better people who are influential and respected, we will need to make valued decisions.
The end is near
The end is near, the end we fear
We will now move on to another level, and change to a higher gear.
Some tremble, some strengthen, many move on searching to reassemble
The road has been long, the road has be rough
I have learnt right from wrong, and how to be tough.
I have learnt to understand, appreciate and promote my brand
A new chapter awaits, another story gets engraved
A new road will be paved, for the years we have paid
The joy it has made, we have strived to another grade
Our new traits will be demonstrated, on this we will be compensated
The end is sad, yet it is great, make no mistake we will celebrate
We will celebrate our victory, vigorously, instantaneously
Saying farewell to a road well traveled, meeting those who appose
And compete for knowledge and experience which in this industry is concrete
The new end will lend new ideas of life, old ideas will mould and
different strategies will enfold, new situations no longer feeling cold
Realizing every opportunity to be gold.
The end is near
The end
We will now move on to another level, and change to a higher gear.
Some tremble, some strengthen, many move on searching to reassemble
The road has been long, the road has be rough
I have learnt right from wrong, and how to be tough.
I have learnt to understand, appreciate and promote my brand
A new chapter awaits, another story gets engraved
A new road will be paved, for the years we have paid
The joy it has made, we have strived to another grade
Our new traits will be demonstrated, on this we will be compensated
The end is sad, yet it is great, make no mistake we will celebrate
We will celebrate our victory, vigorously, instantaneously
Saying farewell to a road well traveled, meeting those who appose
And compete for knowledge and experience which in this industry is concrete
The new end will lend new ideas of life, old ideas will mould and
different strategies will enfold, new situations no longer feeling cold
Realizing every opportunity to be gold.
The end is near
The end
Nothing is more dangerous than an idea, when you only have one idea
Many times we have sat and brand stormed ideas to come up with on ingenious plan. We work to think up a plan which is complicated and unnecessary. In these situations we do not realize that one major idea could not be the best solution to our problem and the most practical.
When we discover our ingenious idea, we find ourselves so excited and overwhelmed with joy. We are optimistic and happy that we have a plan of action. This plan sometimes contains elements that are unable and not easy to fulfill. We only seem to discover our faults, which we learn from, in implementing our ideas. In those ideas in which we have little faith, we should asses its problems and encourage a back up idea. When we only have one idea, which we thought was an ingenious idea, we now find being disastrous.
This disastrous idea could lead our whole project to crash and burn. When we only depend on one idea, we find ourselves playing with fire. This idea could fail at any point leaving us with no alternative option. Some activities, we find ourselves doing can not be reversed, or has time constraints attached to it. It is for this reason, that backup plans need to be perused, and ideas need to be thoroughly investigated.
Nothing is more dangerous than ideas, when you only have one idea as it could possibly influence the chances of your activity being successful.
When we discover our ingenious idea, we find ourselves so excited and overwhelmed with joy. We are optimistic and happy that we have a plan of action. This plan sometimes contains elements that are unable and not easy to fulfill. We only seem to discover our faults, which we learn from, in implementing our ideas. In those ideas in which we have little faith, we should asses its problems and encourage a back up idea. When we only have one idea, which we thought was an ingenious idea, we now find being disastrous.
This disastrous idea could lead our whole project to crash and burn. When we only depend on one idea, we find ourselves playing with fire. This idea could fail at any point leaving us with no alternative option. Some activities, we find ourselves doing can not be reversed, or has time constraints attached to it. It is for this reason, that backup plans need to be perused, and ideas need to be thoroughly investigated.
Nothing is more dangerous than ideas, when you only have one idea as it could possibly influence the chances of your activity being successful.
Wednesday, September 29, 2010
Instructions are not hard to follow, many a time they are just difficult to grasp. Following instructions discusses a list of tasks that should be done to ensure a successful outcome. Reading instructions step by step could be easy as long as there is no ambiguity in them.
Following instructions is hard as everybody has their own ideas on doing activities. People come from different backgrounds and languages which increases the chance of instructions not being understood. Instructions could be hard to follow especially if they are fast. People who are much slower, also not as focused as others could possibly get last in message. Instructions are misunderstood if they are not visible. They can be lost and difficult to find. Following instructions is an instruction and the rule is to follow each step, one by one.
I conclude that it is not hard instructions, it is following instructions that is almost impossible.
Intstructions are easy if they are clear and uncomplicated. Instructions need to be simple and to the point.
Following instructions is hard as everybody has their own ideas on doing activities. People come from different backgrounds and languages which increases the chance of instructions not being understood. Instructions could be hard to follow especially if they are fast. People who are much slower, also not as focused as others could possibly get last in message. Instructions are misunderstood if they are not visible. They can be lost and difficult to find. Following instructions is an instruction and the rule is to follow each step, one by one.
I conclude that it is not hard instructions, it is following instructions that is almost impossible.
Intstructions are easy if they are clear and uncomplicated. Instructions need to be simple and to the point.
Andy Warhol said, “In the future everybody will be world famous for fifteen minutes”. You can’t choose fifteen minutes, but why would you want to be f
It is not known to you when you will become famous, you will never be sure how people will respond to your activity. You would not know the exact time, it could vary due to circumstances. There is no way in forecasting exactly when you will become famous.
It is a need identified by Maslow to be socially accepted, even if the act is good or bad. Many people are famous through acts of good are proud of it, while minority enacts bad behavior to inflict negative feedback as it gives them joy to observe. Even though sometimes we are able to control our status, it is still the manner in which we perform the build up or campaign promoting the activity. Fame could be known as just a person who performed something special, or a specific named person who becomes famous through being named.
People perform acts to gain fame to promote themselves, and be socialy accepted by masses. Being famous also has great advantages which people perceive as being great. However, they do not see the negatives after the fifteen minutes of fame. It is also to ensure that they are acknowledged for the specialty and uniqueness. Fame allows you to befriend people in prestigious circles and therefore increases your status and the manner in which people view an individual.
People would want to be famous as it is joyful, and exciting to be the centre of attention and feel important, feeling and being treated like few people at that specific time.
It is a need identified by Maslow to be socially accepted, even if the act is good or bad. Many people are famous through acts of good are proud of it, while minority enacts bad behavior to inflict negative feedback as it gives them joy to observe. Even though sometimes we are able to control our status, it is still the manner in which we perform the build up or campaign promoting the activity. Fame could be known as just a person who performed something special, or a specific named person who becomes famous through being named.
People perform acts to gain fame to promote themselves, and be socialy accepted by masses. Being famous also has great advantages which people perceive as being great. However, they do not see the negatives after the fifteen minutes of fame. It is also to ensure that they are acknowledged for the specialty and uniqueness. Fame allows you to befriend people in prestigious circles and therefore increases your status and the manner in which people view an individual.
People would want to be famous as it is joyful, and exciting to be the centre of attention and feel important, feeling and being treated like few people at that specific time.
Tuesday, September 28, 2010
A skill set called leadership
My sister always told me that leadership starts now. It is set in the decisions that we make, the manner in which we carry ourselves, and how we deal with others in managing our situations.
I believe that I am a leader, today and developing my set of skills such as communication, the art of persuasion, control, emotional intelligence, and of utmost importance understanding people whose cultures differ to mine. I have to empowering myself with knowledge, to deal with them effectively and to show respect at all times. I aim to develop my set of skills to understand the world and become knowledgeable. It is of great importance that leaders are knowledgeable and well informed to lead. I practice leadership through sharpening my skills in everyday tasks, by doing activities such as forecasting, control, and executing tasks as planned.
To be a leader, your skill set needs to be well developed, or you will not be recognized as someone who is able to manage and lead. You will not be effective and no example to many. It is therefore important to sharpen our skill as the better we improve, our leadership qualities will show signs of improvement as well.
I believe that I am a leader, today and developing my set of skills such as communication, the art of persuasion, control, emotional intelligence, and of utmost importance understanding people whose cultures differ to mine. I have to empowering myself with knowledge, to deal with them effectively and to show respect at all times. I aim to develop my set of skills to understand the world and become knowledgeable. It is of great importance that leaders are knowledgeable and well informed to lead. I practice leadership through sharpening my skills in everyday tasks, by doing activities such as forecasting, control, and executing tasks as planned.
To be a leader, your skill set needs to be well developed, or you will not be recognized as someone who is able to manage and lead. You will not be effective and no example to many. It is therefore important to sharpen our skill as the better we improve, our leadership qualities will show signs of improvement as well.
Rock Journalism
Rock journalism adds a positive spin on journalism, as it incorporates a sense of team spirit.
The aspect of journalism, looks at informing each other, and making use of recourses to inform masses through different mediums. Each medium depends on each other to be informed and fed with information. Through this form of journalism that empowers each group of disability, and promotes a sense of team spirit through the information translated and sent to the receiver correctly. In this form of journalism, the process could easily distort messages as the different types of communications encourage different meanings.
The output would be sound, as the interviewers cannot write, and messages are developed for those who are unable to read. Information is explained by the person interviewed through writing, while the interview records what is written and reports to listeners.
I see rock journalism as an organization or group, with a specific structure to disseminate information.
The aspect of journalism, looks at informing each other, and making use of recourses to inform masses through different mediums. Each medium depends on each other to be informed and fed with information. Through this form of journalism that empowers each group of disability, and promotes a sense of team spirit through the information translated and sent to the receiver correctly. In this form of journalism, the process could easily distort messages as the different types of communications encourage different meanings.
The output would be sound, as the interviewers cannot write, and messages are developed for those who are unable to read. Information is explained by the person interviewed through writing, while the interview records what is written and reports to listeners.
I see rock journalism as an organization or group, with a specific structure to disseminate information.
Monday, September 20, 2010
Global Warming
It is interesting to see how changes are taking place before our eyes. It is said that change is good, while in the case of global warming, it is negative, as we see a change that affects us negatively and cannot be reversed.
The days are shorter in winter and longer in summer. It is extremely hot in summer with lots of rain in winter. Insects such as ants have been roaming around, ready to eat anything they can come across during the winter season. Trees such as the Bougainvillea are in full bloom and growing beautifully in seasons they n ever do. This is a result of the weather being favorable to allow their flowers to bloom when it does usually not. These trees are bare as they are deciduous trees. It is interesting to observe these changes as we can not cease to wonder what our future holds for us. I found Al Gore’s words fascination, when he said, “we would not know when exactly our winters or summers are due to the changes in climate and temperatures”. It is mind boggling and also of great concern to understand the vast rate at which changes are taking place so rapidly.
All the changes which take place are due to the greenhouse effect, whereby the earth’s heat is trapped by the atmosphere. It is of vital importance, that we all play a part in creating favorable living conditions for the future, as each individual worldwide is affected by Global Warming. Our future depends on whether we live a long enjoyable time on earth, or a terrible, torturous time in the years ahead.
We need to stand together, and play our part as we need to encourage a safer, livable world for our future. We should do everything in our power to save our planet.
Draconian Censorship:
According to the encyclopedia Draconian is an English adjective, which qualifies a rule as being of great severity. Draco is derived from Athenian law scribe who implies that all mild offences had heavy punishments. Draco also means doom. This is Ironic as it states that a country will be doomed after implementing Draconian Censorship. Draconian Censorship is the muzzling of media by government. It is the government’s aim to control thoughts of the masses and their views on issues, as well as limiting their ideas and feelings towards ‘sensitive issues’.
Censorship occurs in countries such as China, North Korea, Iran, Afghanistan and to a lesser degree in central African and South American states. North Korea and Iran have broken ties with the rest of the world, due to not conforming to the United Nations resolutions, to limit their nuclear activity. Censorship is to suppress people within a country, and to block out truthful information. It is to encourage the beliefs of the government, and to promote their ideas amongst citizens. This method interferes with religious views and human rights according to the United Nations Charter. It also limits discourse on the internet. Censorship denies individuals the knowledge of understanding their past, as well as their future and views of others. In North Korea censorship exists in television, as we see this in the government switching off the soccer World Cup due to North Korea poor performance.
It is a fact that individuals who do not conform to this law is jailed, and even given the death sentence. This is the depth, to which some countries will stoop to protect their interest and brainwash the masses. In South Africa many of our human rights which are interlinked will be undermined and negatively affected.
Due to high levels of corruption and unethical activity of government members, it is in the interest in the government to promote censorship, while it is not in the interest of South Africa. South Africans will not be able to debate serious issues affecting them and the government. This censorship is a retrogressive step in our quest for full democracy as laid down in our constitution.
Censorship occurs in countries such as China, North Korea, Iran, Afghanistan and to a lesser degree in central African and South American states. North Korea and Iran have broken ties with the rest of the world, due to not conforming to the United Nations resolutions, to limit their nuclear activity. Censorship is to suppress people within a country, and to block out truthful information. It is to encourage the beliefs of the government, and to promote their ideas amongst citizens. This method interferes with religious views and human rights according to the United Nations Charter. It also limits discourse on the internet. Censorship denies individuals the knowledge of understanding their past, as well as their future and views of others. In North Korea censorship exists in television, as we see this in the government switching off the soccer World Cup due to North Korea poor performance.
It is a fact that individuals who do not conform to this law is jailed, and even given the death sentence. This is the depth, to which some countries will stoop to protect their interest and brainwash the masses. In South Africa many of our human rights which are interlinked will be undermined and negatively affected.
Due to high levels of corruption and unethical activity of government members, it is in the interest in the government to promote censorship, while it is not in the interest of South Africa. South Africans will not be able to debate serious issues affecting them and the government. This censorship is a retrogressive step in our quest for full democracy as laid down in our constitution.
Top 200 achievements
Having two teeth at 5 months
Learning to say my first words
Learning to take my first step
Learning colors
Learning to tie my shoelaces
Learning to spell B. At Bat
Learning to read Mo can Jump, in MO the Monkey
Learning to read the time
Learning to calculate
Learning to ride a bicycle
Clocking Contra – T.V Game
Taking part in a play, learning to have courage and charisma
Learning from the teacher and doing well in primary school
Running and doing sport, coming first with the soccer team
Coming second in 1800 track race
Making the trials fro my fist soccer club
Scoring a hatrick for my first club
Being a prefect At Silver lea Primary
Passing standard 5 and graduating to high school
Getting into Harold Cressy High School
Doing well in school with my school work
Learning and aiming to be the best at something
Being first in class and mastering it.
Learning to play the drums
Passing matric with an exemption and merits
Being offered a bursary for my results
Winning a music C.D on the radio for answering the winning question
Learning to drive
Passing my learners
Getting my drivers license in matric
Being chosen to thank the catechist in church after my confirmation
Winning a bicycle as a prize at Kenilworth centre
Being a partner to take 5 girls to matric balls at different times
Traveling South Africa
Saving a toddler from getting bitten by a dog
Playing at my first club: Club Galaxy
Graduating with my diploma
Working for Old Mutual
Working for Sports Illustrated
Passing my first aid course
Passing my wine tasting course
Climbing Table Mountain
Being able to guide my friends from wrong from right
Learning to speak out
Learning to listen at valuable points
Making profitable decisions
Driving a motor in a situation, when I have never driven one before
Being able to network with prestigious people
Getting the opportunity to become a research assistant
Being an example to others
Being a leader
Being an example
Having people who care for me
Making the correct friendship choices
Saving up for things I want and getting it
Influencing others when it matters most
writing for the community newspaper
Creating a news letter for a company
Managing my first event
Learning new ideas and thinking from work experience
Understanding the world better each day
Seeing my 22 birthday
Buying my first cell phone
Earning my first salary
Driving a truck
Catching a fish
Riding an Ostridge
Learning how to make my own food
Representing my school at a leadership camp
Winning tickets to go see Jay Z
Going to the 2010 World Cup to see semi finals
Being motivated in times of trial
Completeing tasks and keeping up to date.
Making some one smile
Helping people when they are in need
Playing cricket at new lands
Playing soccer individually, finding a teammate and winning at the waterfront
Singing in front of a large crowed on stage
Learning to have patients
Learning to use a computer
Training my dog to obey me
Learning to speak out
Learning to appriciate what I have
Learning to listen
Learning to understand
Being innovative
Being able to learn from others
Speaking to large groups
Being a leader
Being able to advise others
Learning to manage my time
Learning understand the internet
Being an example to others
Finding favourable mentores to guide me
Working hard
Motivating myself
Having a vision
Getting to my short term goals
Top 200 achievements
Having two teeth at 5 months
Learning to say my first words
Learning to take my first step
Learning colors
Learning to tie my shoelaces
Learning to spell B. At Bat
Learning to read Mo can Jump, in MO the Monkey
Learning to read the time
Learning to calculate
Learning to ride a bicycle
Clocking Contra – T.V Game
Taking part in a play, learning to have courage and charisma
Learning from the teacher and doing well in primary school
Running and doing sport, coming first with the soccer team
Coming second in 1800 track race
Making the trials fro my fist soccer club
Scoring a hatrick for my first club
Being a prefect At Silver lea Primary
Passing standard 5 and graduating to high school
Getting into Harold Cressy High School
Doing well in school with my school work
Learning and aiming to be the best at something
Being first in class and mastering it.
Learning to play the drums
Passing matric with an exemption and merits
Being offered a bursary for my results
Winning a music C.D on the radio for answering the winning question
Learning to drive
Passing my learners
Getting my drivers license in matric
Being chosen to thank the catechist in church after my confirmation
Winning a bicycle as a prize at Kenilworth centre
Being a partner to take 5 girls to matric balls at different times
Traveling South Africa
Saving a toddler from getting bitten by a dog
Playing at my first club: Club Galaxy
Graduating with my diploma
Working for Old Mutual
Working for Sports Illustrated
Passing my first aid course
Passing my wine tasting course
Climbing Table Mountain
Being able to guide my friends from wrong from right
Learning to speak out
Learning to listen at valuable points
Making profitable decisions
Driving a motor in a situation, when I have never driven one before
Being able to network with prestigious people
Getting the opportunity to become a research assistant
Being an example to others
Being a leader
Being an example
Having people who care for me
Making the correct friendship choices
Saving up for things I want and getting it
Influencing others when it matters most
writing for the community newspaper
Creating a news letter for a company
Managing my first event
Learning new ideas and thinking from work experience
Understanding the world better each day
Seeing my 22 birthday
Buying my first cell phone
Earning my first salary
Driving a truck
Catching a fish
Riding an Ostridge
Learning how to make my own food
Representing my school at a leadership camp
Winning tickets to go see Jay Z
Going to the 2010 World Cup to see semi finals
Being motivated in times of trial
Completeing tasks and keeping up to date.
Making some one smile
Helping people when they are in need
Playing cricket at new lands
Playing soccer individually, finding a teammate and winning at the waterfront
Singing in front of a large crowed on stage
Learning to have patients
Learning to use a computer
Training my dog to obey me
Learning to speak out
Learning to appriciate what I have
Learning to listen
Learning to understand
Being innovative
Being able to learn from others
Speaking to large groups
Being a leader
Being able to advise others
Learning to manage my time
Learning understand the internet
Being an example to others
Finding favourable mentores to guide me
Working hard
Motivating myself
Having a vision
Getting to my short term goals
Working in a team.
I added achievements twice, as I aim to achieve and improve on what I have already achieved in the future. I believe I can and in recognising that, it is an achievemnt on its own.
Learning to say my first words
Learning to take my first step
Learning colors
Learning to tie my shoelaces
Learning to spell B. At Bat
Learning to read Mo can Jump, in MO the Monkey
Learning to read the time
Learning to calculate
Learning to ride a bicycle
Clocking Contra – T.V Game
Taking part in a play, learning to have courage and charisma
Learning from the teacher and doing well in primary school
Running and doing sport, coming first with the soccer team
Coming second in 1800 track race
Making the trials fro my fist soccer club
Scoring a hatrick for my first club
Being a prefect At Silver lea Primary
Passing standard 5 and graduating to high school
Getting into Harold Cressy High School
Doing well in school with my school work
Learning and aiming to be the best at something
Being first in class and mastering it.
Learning to play the drums
Passing matric with an exemption and merits
Being offered a bursary for my results
Winning a music C.D on the radio for answering the winning question
Learning to drive
Passing my learners
Getting my drivers license in matric
Being chosen to thank the catechist in church after my confirmation
Winning a bicycle as a prize at Kenilworth centre
Being a partner to take 5 girls to matric balls at different times
Traveling South Africa
Saving a toddler from getting bitten by a dog
Playing at my first club: Club Galaxy
Graduating with my diploma
Working for Old Mutual
Working for Sports Illustrated
Passing my first aid course
Passing my wine tasting course
Climbing Table Mountain
Being able to guide my friends from wrong from right
Learning to speak out
Learning to listen at valuable points
Making profitable decisions
Driving a motor in a situation, when I have never driven one before
Being able to network with prestigious people
Getting the opportunity to become a research assistant
Being an example to others
Being a leader
Being an example
Having people who care for me
Making the correct friendship choices
Saving up for things I want and getting it
Influencing others when it matters most
writing for the community newspaper
Creating a news letter for a company
Managing my first event
Learning new ideas and thinking from work experience
Understanding the world better each day
Seeing my 22 birthday
Buying my first cell phone
Earning my first salary
Driving a truck
Catching a fish
Riding an Ostridge
Learning how to make my own food
Representing my school at a leadership camp
Winning tickets to go see Jay Z
Going to the 2010 World Cup to see semi finals
Being motivated in times of trial
Completeing tasks and keeping up to date.
Making some one smile
Helping people when they are in need
Playing cricket at new lands
Playing soccer individually, finding a teammate and winning at the waterfront
Singing in front of a large crowed on stage
Learning to have patients
Learning to use a computer
Training my dog to obey me
Learning to speak out
Learning to appriciate what I have
Learning to listen
Learning to understand
Being innovative
Being able to learn from others
Speaking to large groups
Being a leader
Being able to advise others
Learning to manage my time
Learning understand the internet
Being an example to others
Finding favourable mentores to guide me
Working hard
Motivating myself
Having a vision
Getting to my short term goals
Top 200 achievements
Having two teeth at 5 months
Learning to say my first words
Learning to take my first step
Learning colors
Learning to tie my shoelaces
Learning to spell B. At Bat
Learning to read Mo can Jump, in MO the Monkey
Learning to read the time
Learning to calculate
Learning to ride a bicycle
Clocking Contra – T.V Game
Taking part in a play, learning to have courage and charisma
Learning from the teacher and doing well in primary school
Running and doing sport, coming first with the soccer team
Coming second in 1800 track race
Making the trials fro my fist soccer club
Scoring a hatrick for my first club
Being a prefect At Silver lea Primary
Passing standard 5 and graduating to high school
Getting into Harold Cressy High School
Doing well in school with my school work
Learning and aiming to be the best at something
Being first in class and mastering it.
Learning to play the drums
Passing matric with an exemption and merits
Being offered a bursary for my results
Winning a music C.D on the radio for answering the winning question
Learning to drive
Passing my learners
Getting my drivers license in matric
Being chosen to thank the catechist in church after my confirmation
Winning a bicycle as a prize at Kenilworth centre
Being a partner to take 5 girls to matric balls at different times
Traveling South Africa
Saving a toddler from getting bitten by a dog
Playing at my first club: Club Galaxy
Graduating with my diploma
Working for Old Mutual
Working for Sports Illustrated
Passing my first aid course
Passing my wine tasting course
Climbing Table Mountain
Being able to guide my friends from wrong from right
Learning to speak out
Learning to listen at valuable points
Making profitable decisions
Driving a motor in a situation, when I have never driven one before
Being able to network with prestigious people
Getting the opportunity to become a research assistant
Being an example to others
Being a leader
Being an example
Having people who care for me
Making the correct friendship choices
Saving up for things I want and getting it
Influencing others when it matters most
writing for the community newspaper
Creating a news letter for a company
Managing my first event
Learning new ideas and thinking from work experience
Understanding the world better each day
Seeing my 22 birthday
Buying my first cell phone
Earning my first salary
Driving a truck
Catching a fish
Riding an Ostridge
Learning how to make my own food
Representing my school at a leadership camp
Winning tickets to go see Jay Z
Going to the 2010 World Cup to see semi finals
Being motivated in times of trial
Completeing tasks and keeping up to date.
Making some one smile
Helping people when they are in need
Playing cricket at new lands
Playing soccer individually, finding a teammate and winning at the waterfront
Singing in front of a large crowed on stage
Learning to have patients
Learning to use a computer
Training my dog to obey me
Learning to speak out
Learning to appriciate what I have
Learning to listen
Learning to understand
Being innovative
Being able to learn from others
Speaking to large groups
Being a leader
Being able to advise others
Learning to manage my time
Learning understand the internet
Being an example to others
Finding favourable mentores to guide me
Working hard
Motivating myself
Having a vision
Getting to my short term goals
Working in a team.
I added achievements twice, as I aim to achieve and improve on what I have already achieved in the future. I believe I can and in recognising that, it is an achievemnt on its own.
Thursday, August 19, 2010
What motivates me
Motivation has a great impact on the direction and choices we make in our lives.
In my life, a great amount of motivation, which I am thankful are from my parents. They encourage me daily with wise words and direct me to making knowledgeable and wise decisions.
My drive of motivation as an individual is having a vision of becoming successful and grasping the thought of fulfilling my hearts desires. I keep my mind focused through observing successful people and analyzing their traits which led to their success. I aim to follow others example who inspire me and speak with power. I also feel a great amount of motivation when people who are knowledgeable, and discuss the lessons of life with me. I appreciate the discussion of elders as they are filled with wisdom and strength that erodes onto me. My friends who are very good to me also have a great impact on my life, as they discuss their aims and views of life. These discussions, alerts me of important aspects I need to give thought. This motivates me to push to get better and greater end results. It is also a great motivation to see people move forward as it encourages me to work at a goal and reach it successfully. Seeing myself doing good things in my life and those around me motivates me to work harder, and improve myself to do even better. A very important factor for everybody is being acknowledged for hard work and time put into reaching short term and long term goals. It feels good to be recognized for activities done, and is encouragement to perform tasks even better.
I enjoy initiative as it creates favorable work environments and keeps me on my toes. Positivism and faith motivates me to become what I believe I can become. It boosts my morale and confidence levels increase, feeling the drive and ready to take on the world.
The joys of having a puppy
She’s the cutest and smallest member of the family, well besides me of cause. She is four weeks old and her names Sheila. As tiny and as joyful as Sheila is, she can be a handful and could possibly grow up to be a nightmare, pulling washing off the line and doing dreadful things.
I trust that she will not, as she does not look the naughty type of dog, while rather the protective type. She runs around the house, shaking her tale form side to side that her entire body shifts. It is extremely funny to see, as her tale is as long as her body. She bursts with energy running up and down during the day and crying from dusk till dawn. She keeps me awake and makes me angry, but none the less she has that look that makes me forgive her once I see her. At her young age she brings us joy. She also brings us buckets and buckets of tears when Mother calls on me to clean up her mess that she leaves everywhere outside. For the least thus far she hasn’t done any jobs that I know of inside the house. If one day I disappear, you’ll know that my mother got hold of me thanks to Sheila doing illegal business in the house. I told her to leave those shady dealings and to stop her running and urinating when she sees me. I told her to relax and take it slow, as I dread the act that may become a habit, which will in turn become a major problem when she is two years old running to jump on me. At the moment she is a ball of hair who reminds me of the little gremlin called Gizmo.
She’s not as ugly, but she’s my Sheila and she’s growing to be my best friend.
Here she comes running with her big paws, I can’t wait for her to get bigger to take her out to the beach and play some frisbee.
Thursday, August 12, 2010
Life's like a forest
So often we walk through the dark forest of life, not being able to see the sunlight. We walk through huge trees, that obscure our view from our desired destination, a destination with no problems, just joy! We have tears in our eyes, holding our heads in our hands , searching for light, searching for relief from the problems that engulf us.
Often, we walk through the forest, taking a path that leads in an uphill direction, feeling sluggish and weak We do not realize that these hills us stronger and wiser, to climb the next hill that comes our way in life, without much difficulty. These hills are the hills that give us wisdom to face the hills that are yet to follow. These are the hills that give us the courage to face another day.
Once we gain the confidence to accept that life is not a bed of roses, and that all problems can be solved, we wipe our tears, open our eyes, and focus on the true beauty in the forest. The beauty of Fauna and Flora that brightens up our lives. the beauty of birds, insects and a small stream running through the forest. We realise the beauty that surrounds us, that we take for granted. We then say thank you for the entire blessing bestowed upon us.
We watch the animals scampering around us. We realise the beauty of the creation. We have walked a long journey through this forest, as our skin has started to wrinkle and our hair turns grey. We now have aches and pains and face the departure lounge of life.
We reminisce of the years gone by. What a thrill it was. We find humor in our problems we once worried about. We recall all the experiences we had walking through the forest of life. We realize that it is greatly important to remain positive and to always do the best of your ability. In this way we’ll make the best decisions, rise above all negativity and survive all situations victoriously. We realise that the sun does shine through tall trees.
Ten most unexpected consequences of being online
Ten most unexpected consequences of being online
Learning continuously
Being brainwashed by advertisements and messages
People attacking what you believe in
The server kicking you out
Being unproductive during work time
A network or supplier being down
Addiction to elements of interest and curiosity
People tracing your personal information
Discovering information that is not always true
Your personal accounts being hacked into
My first Twitter
The first Twitter lecture took place on Tuesday, third of August. It filled students with excitement in learning in an innovative way while also overwhelmed in not knowing what the expectation will be. It had taken our Media Studies class beyond our imagination. We were thrilled by this wonderful experience.
The lecture headed by Miss Marian Pike, focused on the five proposed laws which will change the media landscape and media freedom in South Africa. The topics dealt with were the proposed Media Tribunal, the Protection of Information bill, ICASA Amendment bill, Consumers Protection Act and lastly the Film and Publications Amendment Act.
In preparation for the Twitter lesson, we were instructed by our lecturer to research these topics. This gave the students the opportunity to understand the topics and gain a broader vision of the sad situation South Africa faced. It also enables us to prepare and make informed comments on each specific bill. Researching the five topics gave students greater insight to what the lecture discussed and they could instantly learn from Miss Marian Pike, as they understood what she discussed.
We learnt so much through this excellent exercise, one that will stay in my memory for a very long time. The lecture was well presented, and I congratulate Miss Pike for taking us to new heights. Well done Miss Pike, I salute you!
And There Dumbo was
Dumbo, the enormous brown elephant accidentally landed in my room after my magician friend, Maggie’s spell went horribly wrong. It was terrible; I was traumatized and confused at this peculiar state of affairs.
There Dumbo stood, as huge as can be, unable to move, as the walls enclosed him. I was stuck right behind his rear leg, hoping and praying dear Dumbo doesn’t drop a wind.
Dumbo is a very friendly elephant, and his size was not the problem, his ears were. No matter how softly we tried speaking; Dumbo would have no problem hearing. It was impossible to hide anything from Dumbo.
Elephants in the room are issues that people fear to address and prefer to hide behind the truth. These are issues we try to keep a secret by waving our magic wand and disguising them, however, the issue will not disappear and it will be heard through the ears of Dumbo.
We are unable to hide Dumbo forever. It is of vital importance that issues such as these be addressed immediately. It would give us and those around us the piece of mind they deserve and send Dumbo the elephant home safely and happily.
Thursday, July 29, 2010
Everyday is a good day
A great way to start your day is to say your prayers and to believe that today is your day. Everyday is a good day, as we live to see the beauty of Mother Nature, come rain or sun shine, come a stormy winter or a bright, hot summer.
Everyday is a good day
Be Thankful
It is a characteristic of all people, to think that we are in the worst positions anyone could possibly be. We make our many problems to seem insurmountable and add unnecessary stress and pressure upon ourselves.
Many times in these ‘tight situations’, we do not realise how lucky we really are. We either over analyse our situation or under analyse our situation, both being very dangerous to the manner in which we perceive objectives. We do not see how lucky we are, as we are blinded by our own personal wants, that if compared to the situations, others find themselves in, we should be thankful, for all the blessings we receive daily.
We are blessed in many ways, some more than others. To be alive is a gift. In every way we are special and have characteristics which stand out uniquely from the next person. We should be thankful that many of the strong storms we encounter pass over time. For many people, storms do not end. These storms determine what their tomorrow would be like. We should be thankful that we have the opportunity to overcome the storms that come our way. We should be grateful and thank the heavens for carrying you through. When you thought you where bad off, think again, think of others, who you could help and they could be thankful for having you as their friend.
May we realise that life is filled with beautiful roses that have thorns. May the thorns in our lives also have beautiful roses to cheer us up when problems arise. May we be thankful for whatever comes our way, and may God bless each day.
Traviss Michaels
Wednesday, July 21, 2010
Policing after the World Cup
Policing prior to the world has been good, I really see myself as a person who will give a compliment if it is well deserved or in this case well earned.
It is clear to me that after the World Cup policing in South Africa seems much better. They are more visible in our areas and I am always reading about the work they are doing. I know that there are many negatives, while there are more positives and they strengthen their weakness and becoming a stronger force. I think it is greatly important that the people do take note of these issues as when there is a negative it receives greater coverage than any good done. I think that it is of great importance that South Africa stands with the force as we are all in the fight to make South Africa a better place.
The World Cup proved to have given them the drive and confidence to take control of situations.
The South African police force should keep up the great work in keeping our areas crime free and enable us to live safer lives and enjoy South Africa.
It is clear to me that after the World Cup policing in South Africa seems much better. They are more visible in our areas and I am always reading about the work they are doing. I know that there are many negatives, while there are more positives and they strengthen their weakness and becoming a stronger force. I think it is greatly important that the people do take note of these issues as when there is a negative it receives greater coverage than any good done. I think that it is of great importance that South Africa stands with the force as we are all in the fight to make South Africa a better place.
The World Cup proved to have given them the drive and confidence to take control of situations.
The South African police force should keep up the great work in keeping our areas crime free and enable us to live safer lives and enjoy South Africa.
Our greatest strengths are our weaknesses
Our greatest strengths can become our own enemies. We are strong and good at what we do and because we are aware of this, the power could go to our heads.
Our strengths then become our weaknesses as we do not have control over it and allow our strengths to get the better of us. Many times people abuse their strengths and use it for their own gain which eventually can harm them. We become weaker and weaker as evil takes over. It is of great importance that we do not forget the foundation of our strength and the weakness which have developed us I becoming what we are at present. If we do this we are able to use our strengths to empower the weaker while not using our strengths to empower ourselves leading to weakness again.
Our strengths can also be seen as our weakness as we are able develop our strengths to a greater level and reach our maximum potential. In doing so our weaknesses become what our strengths was. A new weakness will be discovered for you to work on. As you achieve this you will realise that you are becoming a better person holistically.
It is important that we try to improve ourselves daily in order for us to reach our maximum potential and also assist others to the best of our ability.
Our strengths then become our weaknesses as we do not have control over it and allow our strengths to get the better of us. Many times people abuse their strengths and use it for their own gain which eventually can harm them. We become weaker and weaker as evil takes over. It is of great importance that we do not forget the foundation of our strength and the weakness which have developed us I becoming what we are at present. If we do this we are able to use our strengths to empower the weaker while not using our strengths to empower ourselves leading to weakness again.
Our strengths can also be seen as our weakness as we are able develop our strengths to a greater level and reach our maximum potential. In doing so our weaknesses become what our strengths was. A new weakness will be discovered for you to work on. As you achieve this you will realise that you are becoming a better person holistically.
It is important that we try to improve ourselves daily in order for us to reach our maximum potential and also assist others to the best of our ability.
Monday, July 19, 2010
Keeping it simple
It is always beneficial to you, or in your best interest to keep things simple, while the structure remains linked to the idea or principle.
Keeping ideas simple, allows you to utilize your efficiency and eliminates frustration and confusion in the attempt of developing our idea. In many instances, we find we tend to aim extremely high. We want to be perfectionists in our first endeavour. We find ourselves lost in the ideas and we do not realise that in order to be clearly understood, we need to start small and take baby steps. In starting off slowly, planning things carefully, and keeping things simple, we are able to discover our faults and modification of our ideas can easily be executed.
Simplicity is acknowledged in many forms of art. Painting for example, can be simple, while the way it is presented makes the desired impression. In life we should simplify our challenges, by means of analysis and creating simple means of dealing with challenges.
This would defiantly eliminate an enormous amount of stress.
Traviss Michaels
Keeping ideas simple, allows you to utilize your efficiency and eliminates frustration and confusion in the attempt of developing our idea. In many instances, we find we tend to aim extremely high. We want to be perfectionists in our first endeavour. We find ourselves lost in the ideas and we do not realise that in order to be clearly understood, we need to start small and take baby steps. In starting off slowly, planning things carefully, and keeping things simple, we are able to discover our faults and modification of our ideas can easily be executed.
Simplicity is acknowledged in many forms of art. Painting for example, can be simple, while the way it is presented makes the desired impression. In life we should simplify our challenges, by means of analysis and creating simple means of dealing with challenges.
This would defiantly eliminate an enormous amount of stress.
Traviss Michaels
Try a cliché
A cliché is a phrase or picture which describes an abstract idea, and has been overused and boring. A cliché states the obvious to listeners and it would be used with the intention to paint a picture on your discussion.
When trying a cliché it is important that you do not contradict your point as the cliché might make you seem less competent. A cliché can be used to present your argument and exaggerate the premise you intend on proving. A cliché used to exaggerate your meaning would definitely add value and life to your discussion. It gives your listeners and viewers a moment to relax their minds, while allowing you to give your viewers bits of obvious information which does not need to be given much thought.
Clichés allow you convey your ideas, for example; “he is a lazy pig”, meaning the person is lazy and does not put much effort into getting things done. Another obvious phrase which is a cliché would be, “working like a dog” stating that the person is a hard worker. These phrases have been overused, while it still discusses the idea the reader or writer aims convey. Many examples of clichés do not offend people; they say nothing, while I do disagree with this as it does depend on how you phrase the words.
Clichés can be fun to use depending on how you present it, it will not hurt to try them as even though they have been used and are obvious, they still add life to you picture you are trying to paint.
When trying a cliché it is important that you do not contradict your point as the cliché might make you seem less competent. A cliché can be used to present your argument and exaggerate the premise you intend on proving. A cliché used to exaggerate your meaning would definitely add value and life to your discussion. It gives your listeners and viewers a moment to relax their minds, while allowing you to give your viewers bits of obvious information which does not need to be given much thought.
Clichés allow you convey your ideas, for example; “he is a lazy pig”, meaning the person is lazy and does not put much effort into getting things done. Another obvious phrase which is a cliché would be, “working like a dog” stating that the person is a hard worker. These phrases have been overused, while it still discusses the idea the reader or writer aims convey. Many examples of clichés do not offend people; they say nothing, while I do disagree with this as it does depend on how you phrase the words.
Clichés can be fun to use depending on how you present it, it will not hurt to try them as even though they have been used and are obvious, they still add life to you picture you are trying to paint.
Tuesday, May 25, 2010
Feelings follow behavior
It is said that, “what we eat is what we are”, while what we feel is what we do. When we are sad we cry, when we are angry we frown and when we are happy we smile.
Our emotions determine the people we are, it controls the manner in which we deal with people and present ourselves to them. Our body language paints pictures to others and tells the story of who we are and where we come from. This action can be seen as pride. People show pride in many ways, the manner in which they speak and the technique in which they handle various situations. We see this in many business situations, whereby feelings from home influences business decisions and behavior of people at work.
People surmise the type of person you are via your feelings and actions. It is important that we take Emotional Intelligence into consideration as we need to be aware in handling ourselves and others. People show sympathy towards your feeling, thus the outcome is an action. It is important to show your feelings to people as your behavior proves to them that you take their ideas and feelings into consideration, thus making them feel better and secure in your presence as you are able to support them. Writers exaggerate and use exclamation marks to add emphasis on their writing. This is to encourage what they are feeling and to paint a vivid picture to the reader. The reader then understands exactly what the writer explains.
It works on exactly the same principle in person. We need to express what we feel, so that people do not confuse our ideas or beliefs and misunderstand us. It is important to develop and manage the correct image of the type of person you are, as your feelings could sometimes influence your behavior negatively, and your credibility and reputation affected.
Our emotions determine the people we are, it controls the manner in which we deal with people and present ourselves to them. Our body language paints pictures to others and tells the story of who we are and where we come from. This action can be seen as pride. People show pride in many ways, the manner in which they speak and the technique in which they handle various situations. We see this in many business situations, whereby feelings from home influences business decisions and behavior of people at work.
People surmise the type of person you are via your feelings and actions. It is important that we take Emotional Intelligence into consideration as we need to be aware in handling ourselves and others. People show sympathy towards your feeling, thus the outcome is an action. It is important to show your feelings to people as your behavior proves to them that you take their ideas and feelings into consideration, thus making them feel better and secure in your presence as you are able to support them. Writers exaggerate and use exclamation marks to add emphasis on their writing. This is to encourage what they are feeling and to paint a vivid picture to the reader. The reader then understands exactly what the writer explains.
It works on exactly the same principle in person. We need to express what we feel, so that people do not confuse our ideas or beliefs and misunderstand us. It is important to develop and manage the correct image of the type of person you are, as your feelings could sometimes influence your behavior negatively, and your credibility and reputation affected.
It is better to practice a little than to talk allot
It is always a good idea to practice what you preach. When you practice what you preach you have a great amount of insight when discussing a topic. If you do not, people lose all credibility and doubt in your work and discussions. You end up proving to be ignorant and uninformed, while becoming the person not many would come to for advice.
Practicing a little would give you proportional knowledge within the industry, not necessarily becoming an expert but knowing enough to develop you own thoughts and thinking, becoming the person people would come to for advice. People would see you as a humble person while also knowledgeable. We see it in many situations whereby people tend to sell themselves incorrectly at interviews and find them not competent for the job. This lack of competency leads to embarrassment and a negative reputation on you as a person and the people involved. Not being comfortable enough to practice what you preach could be incredibly dangerous as you would not be able to back statements and arguments made, making yourself look like a complete idiot. People make statements in the media that affect their image negatively. Saying too much could cause confusion while remaining practical and to the point could solve many issues.
A famous man who has been consistent in the media once said, “I will never commit suicide, I will rather kill myself first”. This man should have not said as much as he has but rather practicing what he says. If you make a statement with confidence, people will always wonder if you are capable of doing it or if you have done it, and seen as an expert in the field.
It is better to practice a little than to talk allot, as practicing would guarantee some form of information while talking a lot does not benefit you nor others around.
Practicing a little would give you proportional knowledge within the industry, not necessarily becoming an expert but knowing enough to develop you own thoughts and thinking, becoming the person people would come to for advice. People would see you as a humble person while also knowledgeable. We see it in many situations whereby people tend to sell themselves incorrectly at interviews and find them not competent for the job. This lack of competency leads to embarrassment and a negative reputation on you as a person and the people involved. Not being comfortable enough to practice what you preach could be incredibly dangerous as you would not be able to back statements and arguments made, making yourself look like a complete idiot. People make statements in the media that affect their image negatively. Saying too much could cause confusion while remaining practical and to the point could solve many issues.
A famous man who has been consistent in the media once said, “I will never commit suicide, I will rather kill myself first”. This man should have not said as much as he has but rather practicing what he says. If you make a statement with confidence, people will always wonder if you are capable of doing it or if you have done it, and seen as an expert in the field.
It is better to practice a little than to talk allot, as practicing would guarantee some form of information while talking a lot does not benefit you nor others around.
Thursday, May 20, 2010
Pot holes to hell
A great amount of money has been spent on development of our country for our benefit.
We in essence as tax payers are paying for these changes and will effect our living standards positively while our personal living conditions become harder.
Many essential needs are being dealt with, whilst I still have a problem with major pot holes found on South Africa’s roads. We have road development programs seen on our high ways, while our most important roads found in our areas damage our cars to a great extent. Government wants nothing to do with the damage of your car, in their opinion you can go to hell by falling into that whole. I do see many holes being attended to while many are not. The that are covered do not last very long. They seem to develop holes again, not long after. I tend to wonder what standards we are setting or if we are using quality to receive quality. We then end up paying double for council workers coming around twice to attend to a problem which should have been solved first time around.
I find many intersections have poor road markings, as well as poorly allocated signs.
I have seen and heard of many accidents being caused due to this, though still limited input is being done. The winter days are coming and soon visibility will decrease. It is important that our roads are better, to decrease our accident rate.
I look at many great things being done in and around the city that makes me proud to be part of Cape Town, while there are many aspects that should be brought to light to improve our situations and improve our future.
We in essence as tax payers are paying for these changes and will effect our living standards positively while our personal living conditions become harder.
Many essential needs are being dealt with, whilst I still have a problem with major pot holes found on South Africa’s roads. We have road development programs seen on our high ways, while our most important roads found in our areas damage our cars to a great extent. Government wants nothing to do with the damage of your car, in their opinion you can go to hell by falling into that whole. I do see many holes being attended to while many are not. The that are covered do not last very long. They seem to develop holes again, not long after. I tend to wonder what standards we are setting or if we are using quality to receive quality. We then end up paying double for council workers coming around twice to attend to a problem which should have been solved first time around.
I find many intersections have poor road markings, as well as poorly allocated signs.
I have seen and heard of many accidents being caused due to this, though still limited input is being done. The winter days are coming and soon visibility will decrease. It is important that our roads are better, to decrease our accident rate.
I look at many great things being done in and around the city that makes me proud to be part of Cape Town, while there are many aspects that should be brought to light to improve our situations and improve our future.
New discoveries
I am always amazed once I have achieved a task unknown to me. It is always a nerve wrecking and interesting to crack an activity that needs to be completed within a certain time.
At first it seems horrible, while the challenge drives us to want to taste sweet victory. It is always interesting to see how we develop as humans learning daily and developing ourselves. I always urge people to take part in new activities as it may seem horrible and hard in the beginning but certainly a learning experience and worth the laugh after the stress. It is a great deal of excitement and boosts the spirit of individuals.
Our behaviour encourages others to do the same. It is an example others of what joy it is to experience a new discovery. These experiences are of enormous importance to me as they develop us as individuals. These experiences make us unique to the next person.
It is always rewarding to know extra information and being able to guide people through your experience.
My advice is to keep developing yourself and do not be afraid to try new activities as all activities has a greater impact on our lives. We may not see it at present while it will be beneficial in the future.
At first it seems horrible, while the challenge drives us to want to taste sweet victory. It is always interesting to see how we develop as humans learning daily and developing ourselves. I always urge people to take part in new activities as it may seem horrible and hard in the beginning but certainly a learning experience and worth the laugh after the stress. It is a great deal of excitement and boosts the spirit of individuals.
Our behaviour encourages others to do the same. It is an example others of what joy it is to experience a new discovery. These experiences are of enormous importance to me as they develop us as individuals. These experiences make us unique to the next person.
It is always rewarding to know extra information and being able to guide people through your experience.
My advice is to keep developing yourself and do not be afraid to try new activities as all activities has a greater impact on our lives. We may not see it at present while it will be beneficial in the future.
Thursday, May 6, 2010
Winter Is Near
It is the cold, winter season approaching once more. It is the time of the year again when we wear the thickest jackets, under those three jerseys and two sweaters, not forgetting the scarves, gloves and boots to hoard the heat.
I have seen many pulling this look off with a shorts and soccer socks; if that prevents illness then I should try it too.
It’s the time of year when I feel most uncomfortable sitting next to or even being close to people who are sick. I keep my vitamin cross to point it at the flu infested Dracula’s. It is interesting how I would try to prevent it, when not even a day later I will become sick. Its amazing to observe this every year and know that I am going to be sick. Strangely enough, it always knows to get me before I decide on any injection or anti flu mechanism. Where is the Cape Doctor when you need him, he helps everybody but me. I guess we would have more people turning into pigs if it wasn’t for him, due to swine flue.
Your best bet is to keep warm, keep eating healthy and eating grandmas veggies and fruits. Instead of buying you a bubbly drink, juice would be a good replacement. Keep healthy, no one enjoys getting sick, unless they have sufficient sick days and hate their job. Also remember the old saying, “an apple a day, keeps the doctor away”. So some good advice is to eat your apples, red or green they will keep you healthy and happy.
I have seen many pulling this look off with a shorts and soccer socks; if that prevents illness then I should try it too.
It’s the time of year when I feel most uncomfortable sitting next to or even being close to people who are sick. I keep my vitamin cross to point it at the flu infested Dracula’s. It is interesting how I would try to prevent it, when not even a day later I will become sick. Its amazing to observe this every year and know that I am going to be sick. Strangely enough, it always knows to get me before I decide on any injection or anti flu mechanism. Where is the Cape Doctor when you need him, he helps everybody but me. I guess we would have more people turning into pigs if it wasn’t for him, due to swine flue.
Your best bet is to keep warm, keep eating healthy and eating grandmas veggies and fruits. Instead of buying you a bubbly drink, juice would be a good replacement. Keep healthy, no one enjoys getting sick, unless they have sufficient sick days and hate their job. Also remember the old saying, “an apple a day, keeps the doctor away”. So some good advice is to eat your apples, red or green they will keep you healthy and happy.
Wedding Cake in the middle of the road
I remember it like it was yesterday, it was a quiet Monday morning in Cape Town. It was the day the country would sing and dance in celebration of peace and love.
This was the day the country would marry peace and all nations become one. The wedding cake was colourful, bright carrying the colours of the South African flag. The Cake was in the middle of the road ready to be cut to feed the hungry and to turn poverty to riches. It was believed that thus cake was a magical cake. It was a cake that would bring individuals great luck. Everybody stood around anxious waiting for the cake to be cut. The music played on, with the streets decorated and cars hooting, taking part in the theme, South Africa becoming one, marring peace, love and a greater future. It was the president who came up with more than one wife, as we could all think of one word to describe the above. Everybody new he liked to have more than one.
The wedding cake stood firmly like a soldier in the road. It was surely a memorable image and a day that all South Africans can be proud of. The council truck lifted the mayor with elevator, while the mayor released the top section of the cake. Each section would cover the people at the meeting. The wedding cake was massive but had it been enough? Greedy people forced and pushed to get the cake. The cake was the centre of the attention. All of sudden it started to wobble, and then I herd screaming and over toppled the cake. The wedding cake in the middle of the road now became a wedding mess in the middle of the road.
This cake had a purpose to fulfil; it was to bring the rainbow nation together.
The cake signifies that we are one as people while the falling of the cake made us one, with no difference.
This was the day the country would marry peace and all nations become one. The wedding cake was colourful, bright carrying the colours of the South African flag. The Cake was in the middle of the road ready to be cut to feed the hungry and to turn poverty to riches. It was believed that thus cake was a magical cake. It was a cake that would bring individuals great luck. Everybody stood around anxious waiting for the cake to be cut. The music played on, with the streets decorated and cars hooting, taking part in the theme, South Africa becoming one, marring peace, love and a greater future. It was the president who came up with more than one wife, as we could all think of one word to describe the above. Everybody new he liked to have more than one.
The wedding cake stood firmly like a soldier in the road. It was surely a memorable image and a day that all South Africans can be proud of. The council truck lifted the mayor with elevator, while the mayor released the top section of the cake. Each section would cover the people at the meeting. The wedding cake was massive but had it been enough? Greedy people forced and pushed to get the cake. The cake was the centre of the attention. All of sudden it started to wobble, and then I herd screaming and over toppled the cake. The wedding cake in the middle of the road now became a wedding mess in the middle of the road.
This cake had a purpose to fulfil; it was to bring the rainbow nation together.
The cake signifies that we are one as people while the falling of the cake made us one, with no difference.
Monday, May 3, 2010
Our country
What a beautiful country we live in. We have a country with a rainbow nation, a country with various minerals, a country who has an icon like ex president like Nelson Mandela.
Yet still so many problems causing unpleasantness in our country.
The high unemployment rate that has caused people to lose their homes is extremely sad. This then leads many, to a life of crime, which causes many of our professionals to emigrate. Students are stabbing and killing each other at high schools.
Winter is fast approaching, and we have so many people poor people living in shacks. The poorer communities will also go to bed with empty stomachs. The food prices affect everyone in our country, and last but not least, the drug problem that has torn our communities apart.
What can we do? How can we rid our country from all these setbacks? Some people blame others and believe that religious instruction should be brought back. Many feel that corporal punishment should be brought back into our schools.
Whatever the reason, South Africa is still a beautiful country, but we need to stand together. We need to play our part in making South Africa a safer, happier country to live in. We need to act. We need to act now!
It is not a good idea to lie to yourself
Liars must have a good memory, because one lie leads to the next, and to the next. So often people speak about the lie that has been told to them., because you sound convincing.
It is of the utmost importance that the person telling the lie tells the lie in such a manner that those listening find the lie truthful, hilarious, exciting or even sad. Liars seem to have those techniques. You are actually lying to yourself, and as the saying goes: “Lying through your teeth”. You convince yourself to believe your lies. Some people live a life of lies, but unknown to them, those listening to them sooner or later discover that they are living in a world of fantasy, and telling lies in order to be popular, feel great or boost their image. When the truth is revealed, that they are actually liars, they lose the credibility they once had.
Lying to yourself brings negativity from all angles as the realities of situations are not addressed. You are not fooling any body but yourself. Your reputation is at stake and whatever you tell people, they would, “take it with a pinch of salt”. People will see you as one that cannot be believed, however when you do tell the truth they would not believe you either, due to your bad track record. Many people have paid a terrible price for the lies they have told so lying to yourself can also be a dangerous hobby.
You find people who call it “white lies” while a lie remains a lie and under no circumstances can it be justified. Lying to yourself is a serious, and as the saying goes: “the truth will be revealed”. Let us not be liars as we would like to be a cut above the rest, but rather truthful and gain respect for it.
Thursday, April 29, 2010
The sound of one hand clapping
The people of the village knew that the time had come. The time has arrived when they feel the burning sensation in their hearts. The sound of the one hand clapping states that this period is a time of encouragement and happiness.
The one hand clapped from the break of dawn, wakening people with joy and happiness. The one hand claps loudly, and echoes through the ears of the young. It vibrates through the ears of the older folk, and pumps sound from the drum of life to the people. The drum of life is beaten, giving happiness which the sound brings. The music releases the souls and minds of villages and their spirits are uplifted. As Shakespeare wrote: “If music be the food of life, play on”. The villagers find it extremely amazing, how the one handed man managers to find the energy to beat the drum with his one hand, for such long periods of time. Its all about praise and happiness that makes the man beat his drum with one hand and calls on the villagers to rejoice with him. He beats his drum, while others may come with their instruments and play along with him.
It’s absolutely amazing how one hand can make a difference. Music is life. WE are the music and our hearts are the one hand that beats a tune for others to follow. May the tune we play be a worthwhile tune for others to follow. Play an early morning tune each day. It could bring happiness to someone’s week.
The one hand clapped from the break of dawn, wakening people with joy and happiness. The one hand claps loudly, and echoes through the ears of the young. It vibrates through the ears of the older folk, and pumps sound from the drum of life to the people. The drum of life is beaten, giving happiness which the sound brings. The music releases the souls and minds of villages and their spirits are uplifted. As Shakespeare wrote: “If music be the food of life, play on”. The villagers find it extremely amazing, how the one handed man managers to find the energy to beat the drum with his one hand, for such long periods of time. Its all about praise and happiness that makes the man beat his drum with one hand and calls on the villagers to rejoice with him. He beats his drum, while others may come with their instruments and play along with him.
It’s absolutely amazing how one hand can make a difference. Music is life. WE are the music and our hearts are the one hand that beats a tune for others to follow. May the tune we play be a worthwhile tune for others to follow. Play an early morning tune each day. It could bring happiness to someone’s week.
Her name was Kitty
I have a black cat named Kitty. Mt cat Kitty, was rescued from a dangerous, dark, wet night, and adopted in a home that gave it warmth and love. We love Kitty a great deal, yet Kitty does not care much about us. Like any other ordinary cat, Kitty enjoys being stroked and held in our arms. Other than that Kitty has no interest in life except eating her food and sleeping in her basket.
Kitty’s a hustler who will only love you and rub up against you, when you are preparing her food, or when you are busy with food. Once Kitty has been fed, she walks away and gives herself a good wash, before she’s into her basket, to her nap. Kitty really has a good life. All she does is lie in the sun, watch out for action, and catch a bird which is once in a blue moon when she does catch a bird she is so proud of her trophy, that she purrs at the top of her voice to get into the house, to show off her achievement. Kitty and our dog are best friends, so I can safely say that not all cats and dogs fight. Kitty is an extremely intelligent cat that can hold a conversation with us. If ask Kitty how she is, or great her at any time she will meow. I sometimes wonder of all black cats are like Salem from Sabrina.
I love Kitty to bits even though she has her moments, although she uses our home as the holiday Inn, she has a special place in our hearts, and we know she feels the same about us.
Thursday, April 15, 2010
Keep Smiling
It’s funny just what a smile can do. A smile allows you to release your fears, to trust people, a smile brings you joy, hope and lifts your spirits when your feeling down.
It is important to always smile and remain positive. Your smile has a major impact on someone else’s life, while your attitude determines theirs. Have a great smile on your face when answering the telephone, as people on the other side can sense and hear your attitudes towards them. This sets the tone of the conversation.
A smile lifts your spirits. It helps you develop the strength and courage you need to face fears and problems in our lives. A smile helps you to deal with situations, and others to find hope in your smile. Your smile could bring out the best in others, and their smile could be the smile that makes your day.
When you are sad and serious, less luck and positive attractions lead to you. When you are grumpy, your feelings and views rub off on others creating a negative situation. Try to remain positive and motivate those around you, be the example that people will always be pleased to see and want to be around.
Help me fight the war against sadness and hatred, whereby we don’t pull out guns but bazooka smiles, like cupid shooting love through the hearts of the world.
If all of us smiled the world would be a much better place, more love and less war.
It is important to always smile and remain positive. Your smile has a major impact on someone else’s life, while your attitude determines theirs. Have a great smile on your face when answering the telephone, as people on the other side can sense and hear your attitudes towards them. This sets the tone of the conversation.
A smile lifts your spirits. It helps you develop the strength and courage you need to face fears and problems in our lives. A smile helps you to deal with situations, and others to find hope in your smile. Your smile could bring out the best in others, and their smile could be the smile that makes your day.
When you are sad and serious, less luck and positive attractions lead to you. When you are grumpy, your feelings and views rub off on others creating a negative situation. Try to remain positive and motivate those around you, be the example that people will always be pleased to see and want to be around.
Help me fight the war against sadness and hatred, whereby we don’t pull out guns but bazooka smiles, like cupid shooting love through the hearts of the world.
If all of us smiled the world would be a much better place, more love and less war.
Keep Smiling
It’s funny just what a smile can do. A smile allows you to release your fears, to trust people, a smile brings you joy, hope and lifts your spirits when your feeling down.
It is important to always smile and remain positive. Your smile has a major impact on someone else’s life, while your attitude determines theirs. Have a great smile on your face when answering the telephone, as people on the other side can sense and hear your attitudes towards them. This sets the tone of the conversation.
A smile lifts your spirits. It helps you develop the strength and courage you need to face fears and problems in our lives. A smile helps you to deal with situations, and others to find hope in your smile. Your smile could bring out the best in others, and their smile could be the smile that makes your day.
When you are sad and serious, less luck and positive attractions lead to you. When you are grumpy, your feelings and views rub off on others creating a negative situation. Try to remain positive and motivate those around you, be the example that people will always be pleased to see and want to be around.
Help me fight the war against sadness and hatred, whereby we don’t pull out guns but bazooka smiles, like cupid shooting love through the hearts of the world.
If all of us smiled the world would be a much better place, more love and less war.
It is important to always smile and remain positive. Your smile has a major impact on someone else’s life, while your attitude determines theirs. Have a great smile on your face when answering the telephone, as people on the other side can sense and hear your attitudes towards them. This sets the tone of the conversation.
A smile lifts your spirits. It helps you develop the strength and courage you need to face fears and problems in our lives. A smile helps you to deal with situations, and others to find hope in your smile. Your smile could bring out the best in others, and their smile could be the smile that makes your day.
When you are sad and serious, less luck and positive attractions lead to you. When you are grumpy, your feelings and views rub off on others creating a negative situation. Try to remain positive and motivate those around you, be the example that people will always be pleased to see and want to be around.
Help me fight the war against sadness and hatred, whereby we don’t pull out guns but bazooka smiles, like cupid shooting love through the hearts of the world.
If all of us smiled the world would be a much better place, more love and less war.
Not all who wander are lost…
The greatest people who were curious and wandered about exceptional inventions that shaped our lives in a mighty way. These amazing people with their brilliant thoughts of brought us where the world is today.
People such as Albert Einstein, the Wright brothers, Thomas Edison and Alexandra Bell all impacted on the world through their thoughts and deeds. Through their achievements, our lives have been made easier, while without their contribution to human development we would have not have achieved much and would be lost. Those who are lost do not wander and do not have the desire to be curious. Those who are lost have no sense of direction. Those who are lost have no directed thought thus leading to a blank facial expression of: What’s next. Those who wander in the sense of a day dream are actually visualizing ideas pumping through their mind. These ideas raise questions and cause curiosity. In this manner they are able to always find themselves, through create thinking and wandering, and always having the question in their minds: Why? On the other hand those who are lost do not question anything as they are without direction. They lack drive, and have no inquisitive thoughts to follow. There is no excitement or eagerness in any construction process to lead them.
Those who wander are not always lost, they day dream and seem lost in their own world. They do not focus and seem as if they do not follow, when in fact greater thoughts are circulating in the head of the wanderer. These greater thoughts lead to distraction and throw them off course with reality, leading to some wanderers not entirely understanding, and being out of touch with life.
The way you balance your time is of the utmost importance. If your time is well balanced, you will be filled with energy, and enjoy being in class, showing interest in what the lecturer is explaining, and not day dreaming. You will not find yourself lost. Your thoughts would be constructive and these constructive thoughts, would lead to good questions. You would have a good idea of what the lecture was all about and would certainly not be lost in class.
Traviss Michaels
People such as Albert Einstein, the Wright brothers, Thomas Edison and Alexandra Bell all impacted on the world through their thoughts and deeds. Through their achievements, our lives have been made easier, while without their contribution to human development we would have not have achieved much and would be lost. Those who are lost do not wander and do not have the desire to be curious. Those who are lost have no sense of direction. Those who are lost have no directed thought thus leading to a blank facial expression of: What’s next. Those who wander in the sense of a day dream are actually visualizing ideas pumping through their mind. These ideas raise questions and cause curiosity. In this manner they are able to always find themselves, through create thinking and wandering, and always having the question in their minds: Why? On the other hand those who are lost do not question anything as they are without direction. They lack drive, and have no inquisitive thoughts to follow. There is no excitement or eagerness in any construction process to lead them.
Those who wander are not always lost, they day dream and seem lost in their own world. They do not focus and seem as if they do not follow, when in fact greater thoughts are circulating in the head of the wanderer. These greater thoughts lead to distraction and throw them off course with reality, leading to some wanderers not entirely understanding, and being out of touch with life.
The way you balance your time is of the utmost importance. If your time is well balanced, you will be filled with energy, and enjoy being in class, showing interest in what the lecturer is explaining, and not day dreaming. You will not find yourself lost. Your thoughts would be constructive and these constructive thoughts, would lead to good questions. You would have a good idea of what the lecture was all about and would certainly not be lost in class.
Traviss Michaels
Wednesday, April 7, 2010
Women Abuse
The abuse of women is prevalent in our society. Daily we read in the media, of women being fatally shot by jealous husbands, or boyfriends. Daily we read of women being beaten or ill-treated. Women are raped on a daily basis. Some men have lost their respect for women. They should be removed from society.
Women are the back–bone of society. They have slaved in the Apartheid era. They have slaved to make our land with its Rainbow Nation, a democratic country.
Women are being abused financially, physically, verbally, and emotionally. Some women endure this treatment because they have children, and have no other place to stay.
All women need to wake up and realize that they need not allow their husbands to abuse them. Women need to unite against this. A start could be by getting an interdict against them, and if they continue, put them behind bars. Surely, that is where they belong.
They have put fear into women and children. Don’t let abuse continue. Do something now!
Traviss Michaels
Women are the back–bone of society. They have slaved in the Apartheid era. They have slaved to make our land with its Rainbow Nation, a democratic country.
Women are being abused financially, physically, verbally, and emotionally. Some women endure this treatment because they have children, and have no other place to stay.
All women need to wake up and realize that they need not allow their husbands to abuse them. Women need to unite against this. A start could be by getting an interdict against them, and if they continue, put them behind bars. Surely, that is where they belong.
They have put fear into women and children. Don’t let abuse continue. Do something now!
Traviss Michaels
How do you step from the top of a 100-foot pole?
In any activity desired to be completed by a human, a key element of successfully completing, is belief.
It is of great importance to believe in what we do, and to do it with a passion. This makes the job of fulfilling the tasks much easier. In many instances, a challenge can be seen as difficult or impossible, depending on how it is viewed. You could not step from the top of a 100 –foot pole in an upright position, unless we were “Inspector Gadget”. However if you look at the challenge from a horizontal view, it would seem to be much easier to step from the top of a 100-foot pole, with ease and without getting hurt. The way you analyze and handle your challenges is how easy it would be to solve. Once we evaluate our situation, we realize that we can develop a system to come out of the situation victoriously. The system we use should be one, that we feel comfortable with and one that we are confident with.
It would be easy to step from a 100-foot pole, once we have discovered solutions to this challenge. We should have all the resources to complete the task.
It is of great importance to believe in what we do, and to do it with a passion. This makes the job of fulfilling the tasks much easier. In many instances, a challenge can be seen as difficult or impossible, depending on how it is viewed. You could not step from the top of a 100 –foot pole in an upright position, unless we were “Inspector Gadget”. However if you look at the challenge from a horizontal view, it would seem to be much easier to step from the top of a 100-foot pole, with ease and without getting hurt. The way you analyze and handle your challenges is how easy it would be to solve. Once we evaluate our situation, we realize that we can develop a system to come out of the situation victoriously. The system we use should be one, that we feel comfortable with and one that we are confident with.
It would be easy to step from a 100-foot pole, once we have discovered solutions to this challenge. We should have all the resources to complete the task.
Tuesday, March 23, 2010
Thursday, March 18, 2010
We are what we do
It is in human nature to do things which suit our personalities. Activities we take part in are personal decisions, that give us an enormous amount of joy and put us in a relaxed mood. When we do things we enjoy doing, we give it our all and do it whole heartedly, and we become one with the activity.
The nature of the activity affects our external actions as well as our internal emotions.
If the activity is positive such as a sport, it would teach us many valuable lessons like discipline and life skills. It also develops our health and improves our relationships with the sport. We become passionate and driven to become successful sports people.
When participating in activities, our personalities are exposed by means of speech and the manner in which we conduct ourselves. Activities have a great influence upon our emotions and either the best comes out in us or the worst. If we ate fatty foods at a large scale, we would eventually form a relationship and a bond with the food leading us to become fat.
People partake in activities to become ambassadors in this field. Medical students study medicine with the intention to become doctors. The activities we derive pleasure from needs to take place constantly over a period of time. The activity would then influence a person, thus causing the individual to earn the title of the activity.
When people ride their bicycles on a daily basis, dressed and geared up, they earn the title of a cyclist. I am able to ride a bicycle; however this does not happen frequently, carry a pattern or specific characteristic, which would enable me to earn the title of a cyclist.
In many other areas, we are able to perform an activity once, and suddenly we become hooked to the activity. I could save somebody’s life today and become a hero; however I do not rescue people everyday. Unfortunately many suffer negative connotations linked to activities done once. The record remains and the title does not change.
Thus we are what we do, so think very carefully about the title linked to the activity next time you partake in an action again.
Think carefully next time you kill that mosquito bugging you all through the night!
Traviss Michaels
The nature of the activity affects our external actions as well as our internal emotions.
If the activity is positive such as a sport, it would teach us many valuable lessons like discipline and life skills. It also develops our health and improves our relationships with the sport. We become passionate and driven to become successful sports people.
When participating in activities, our personalities are exposed by means of speech and the manner in which we conduct ourselves. Activities have a great influence upon our emotions and either the best comes out in us or the worst. If we ate fatty foods at a large scale, we would eventually form a relationship and a bond with the food leading us to become fat.
People partake in activities to become ambassadors in this field. Medical students study medicine with the intention to become doctors. The activities we derive pleasure from needs to take place constantly over a period of time. The activity would then influence a person, thus causing the individual to earn the title of the activity.
When people ride their bicycles on a daily basis, dressed and geared up, they earn the title of a cyclist. I am able to ride a bicycle; however this does not happen frequently, carry a pattern or specific characteristic, which would enable me to earn the title of a cyclist.
In many other areas, we are able to perform an activity once, and suddenly we become hooked to the activity. I could save somebody’s life today and become a hero; however I do not rescue people everyday. Unfortunately many suffer negative connotations linked to activities done once. The record remains and the title does not change.
Thus we are what we do, so think very carefully about the title linked to the activity next time you partake in an action again.
Think carefully next time you kill that mosquito bugging you all through the night!
Traviss Michaels
Stand up against women abuse
The abuse of women is prevalent in our society. Daily we read in the media, of women being fatally shot by jealous husbands, or boyfriends. Daily we read of women being beaten or ill-treated. Women are raped on a daily basis. Some men have lost their respect for women. They should be removed from society.
Women are the back–bone of society. They have slaved in the Apartheid era. They have slaved to make our land with its Rainbow Nation, a democratic country.
Women are being abused financially, physically, verbally, and emotionally. Some women endure this treatment because they have children, and have no other place to stay.
All women need to wake up and realize that they need not allow their husbands to abuse them. Women need to unite against this. A start could be by getting an interdict against them, and if they continue, put them behind bars. Surely, that is where they belong.
They have put fear into women and children. Don’t let abuse continue. Do something now!
Traviss Michaels
Women are the back–bone of society. They have slaved in the Apartheid era. They have slaved to make our land with its Rainbow Nation, a democratic country.
Women are being abused financially, physically, verbally, and emotionally. Some women endure this treatment because they have children, and have no other place to stay.
All women need to wake up and realize that they need not allow their husbands to abuse them. Women need to unite against this. A start could be by getting an interdict against them, and if they continue, put them behind bars. Surely, that is where they belong.
They have put fear into women and children. Don’t let abuse continue. Do something now!
Traviss Michaels
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