…to get up and do something. A list of thing that gets me going.
1. Gareth Cliff and team’s morning show on 5fm. Even though he might be anal at times. It makes the morning bearable knowing that Gareth Cliff and his team where up at the crack of dawn.
2. Really good music…right now David Guetta and Akon’s – Sexy chick.
3. A good cup of coffee…made with love or from the coffee cart.
4. My little sister who gives me emo pep talks.
5. The sad reality of recession…you have to make a living somehow. Why not start by getting out of bed.
6. The future – not knowing what it holds for me but trying at least.
7. Good friends with good advice.
8. God and living life with heaven and all its bravura in mind and as the ultimate goal.
9. My mother. She’s everything I want to be except for her slight case of bipolar…menopause call it whatever.
10. My mantra – nothing is impossible.
11. Deadlines.
12. An encouraging smile.
13. Attention from people. A spotlight will motivate you to do anything.
14. A good hair day.
15. Money.
16. Suze Orman. You have to agree.
Monday, September 21, 2009
Living life vicariously
Haven’t you ever wondered how is it that, we as human beings get so addicted to television series, soapies and not to mention reality shows? I use the word addicted not just in a nonchalant sense, I mean really addicted…to the point that one needs a weekly, daily or even hourly fix. My theory on this is that, we more so now in this day and age, than ever, live our lives vicariously. This is life experienced and enjoyed through fictional partaking in the experience of other people’s lives. All the pleasure and lessons with none of the work.
If you are reading this, I know you might be starting to ponder my theory. Just think …you tune into Desperate Housewives and live vicariously as the ball busting Lynette that is the career woman, a mother and a wife. Everything we aspire and hope to be. Or Brooke from Bold and the beautiful, the village ‘tartlet’. We all know that in a non judgemental world where reputation means nothing, we would love to be her, a different man for each day of the week. We get to see what they see, feel what they feel. Learn from their mistakes and share in their deepest fears, secrets and desires all without actually physically lifting a foot.
We usually identify with characters that are a little like ourselves. However they are an extended version of us. Prettier. Braver. More intelligent. Everything we have always wanted to be. This is the foundation of my theory then. Why should we take a risk at living life when we have television series, soapies and not to mention reality shows to live it for us?
If you are reading this, I know you might be starting to ponder my theory. Just think …you tune into Desperate Housewives and live vicariously as the ball busting Lynette that is the career woman, a mother and a wife. Everything we aspire and hope to be. Or Brooke from Bold and the beautiful, the village ‘tartlet’. We all know that in a non judgemental world where reputation means nothing, we would love to be her, a different man for each day of the week. We get to see what they see, feel what they feel. Learn from their mistakes and share in their deepest fears, secrets and desires all without actually physically lifting a foot.
We usually identify with characters that are a little like ourselves. However they are an extended version of us. Prettier. Braver. More intelligent. Everything we have always wanted to be. This is the foundation of my theory then. Why should we take a risk at living life when we have television series, soapies and not to mention reality shows to live it for us?
Monday, September 7, 2009
Personal Autonomy - How far does it extend?
Not very far! For the reason that, I have not the slightest inclination as to what ‘personal autonomy’ actually means. This calls for some serial googling...
According to Medical.Webends.com ‘personal autonomy’ can be defined as free will or self-determination. (So much for my make shift meaning – personal=mine auto=car no= correction my=still mine = my car???)
Free will and self-determination how far does it extend? I guess we all like to believe that we have some form of free will, but the life that we lead doesn’t really allow for that. We are always be governed by some rule or regulations or person who enforcers the rules or regulations. Parents, the government, schools, friends, religion, the media, social norms all act, as inhibitors of free will.
I’m not sure if I don’t like having limited freedom. Things sometimes can blind one, where other people can see it for what it is. Ever heard the saying mother know best. She doesn’t try to deliberately hold you hostage and not give you freedom, but it because she really knows best. And besides, I like sometimes having someone else make the decisions for me, maybe its just because I’m really indecisive.
According to Medical.Webends.com ‘personal autonomy’ can be defined as free will or self-determination. (So much for my make shift meaning – personal=mine auto=car no= correction my=still mine = my car???)
Free will and self-determination how far does it extend? I guess we all like to believe that we have some form of free will, but the life that we lead doesn’t really allow for that. We are always be governed by some rule or regulations or person who enforcers the rules or regulations. Parents, the government, schools, friends, religion, the media, social norms all act, as inhibitors of free will.
I’m not sure if I don’t like having limited freedom. Things sometimes can blind one, where other people can see it for what it is. Ever heard the saying mother know best. She doesn’t try to deliberately hold you hostage and not give you freedom, but it because she really knows best. And besides, I like sometimes having someone else make the decisions for me, maybe its just because I’m really indecisive.
Sunday, September 6, 2009
You know its Ramadaan when...
In an effort to make this blog more my own, I have decided to dedicate a post to letting you in on an important part of my world. My religion. A lighthearted approach to something that is usually serious. An ode to the month of Ramadaan.
You know its Ramadaan when...
1. Sad but true, everyone who normally does’ not wear a headscarf is suddenly wearing one.
2. You don't know what day of the week it is.
3. You walk around with you hand over you mouth.
4. You are up at insane hours of the morning...5'o clock.
5. Shopping malls are full of Muslim people shopping for clothes.
6. You see the inside of you neighbours house.
7. Everyone's facebook status has something got to do with hunger, food or im so stuffed!
8. You have more friends on mxit online at 5'o clock in the morning than at 5 o' clock in the day.
9. You watch silent movies. Thank heavens 7de Laan has subtitles
10. You spend loads of time with your family.
That’s is just a few that I can think of. Enjoy the rest of the Ramadaam and a happy Eid to you to all my brothers and sisters.
You know its Ramadaan when...
1. Sad but true, everyone who normally does’ not wear a headscarf is suddenly wearing one.
2. You don't know what day of the week it is.
3. You walk around with you hand over you mouth.
4. You are up at insane hours of the morning...5'o clock.
5. Shopping malls are full of Muslim people shopping for clothes.
6. You see the inside of you neighbours house.
7. Everyone's facebook status has something got to do with hunger, food or im so stuffed!
8. You have more friends on mxit online at 5'o clock in the morning than at 5 o' clock in the day.
9. You watch silent movies. Thank heavens 7de Laan has subtitles
10. You spend loads of time with your family.
That’s is just a few that I can think of. Enjoy the rest of the Ramadaam and a happy Eid to you to all my brothers and sisters.
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