My top fashion must haves for a Cape Town Summer 09. I think this summer it’s all about being a bit off centre.
Think:
I’m a Park Avenue Princess :D
Heels, Heels and more heels. Even if your running out to do errands in the middle of the afternoon. Slap on a pair of heels (gladiator???), even if you’re not wearing the most glamorous of outfits. The heels will definitely make you feel G.L.A.M.O.R.O.U.S.
Bare it all
Sheer dresses are so hot but it keeps you cool. Ideal for both day and night escapades.
Geek is cool
With television shows like glee. It makes me want to release my inner geek but no break out in song – too chessy for me. Wayfarer sunglasses are just the right tool for the job. It was hot last year but it’s even hotter this year.
Bag, bags, bagging, bagged
I’m not sure if ill ever be able to give up my over sized bag, but then again summer is all about getting rid of all the clutter. So get yourself a tiny, sling bag preferably in a tan colour. Makes life so much less complicated.
Headbanded
“No headbands at college” – Dan Humphrey Gossip Girl
Tsk Tsk Tsk D. I foresee headbands as probably the biggest must have of them all. Not just on Blair Waldorf wannabe’s but just about everyone. Forehead headbands, dual headbands, shocking colours. It great for the fresh-summer-look-keeping-your–hair-our-of- your-face-non-emo-look. And it cheap so you can have one for everyday of the week.
Monday, October 12, 2009
Monday, September 21, 2009
What motivates me …
…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.
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.
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.
Sunday, August 23, 2009
“Bunch of Animals” is one comment on the CPUT strike on campus. What is yours?
Thieves! Someone catch those thieves! They have stolen from my education… They have stolen from my education. It sounds like a bad dream. Not quite. You might ask yourself, how can someone steal from someone’s education? It’s intangible. But it’s possible; someone has stolen from my education.
Recently, a number of students at my University, The Cape Peninsula University of Technology took part in a strike against registration fee hikes. There’s nothing wrong with disputing something and taken a stance against it, but it depends on how you deal with the situation at hand. Hasn’t anyone heard of good old communication? Communication is key; however people turn to strikes and mass protest which usually turns into chaos, vandalism and anything negative.
I’m saddened by the fact that people would be so inconsiderate and only think of themselves. Don’t they know that they have stolen from my education, they have stolen a whole week of my education that I would never be able to get back. They have violated my right to education. And what makes me even sadder is the fact that I have paid to be here so not only have I been robbed me of my education but also my money. Bunch of thieves I tell you.
Recently, a number of students at my University, The Cape Peninsula University of Technology took part in a strike against registration fee hikes. There’s nothing wrong with disputing something and taken a stance against it, but it depends on how you deal with the situation at hand. Hasn’t anyone heard of good old communication? Communication is key; however people turn to strikes and mass protest which usually turns into chaos, vandalism and anything negative.
I’m saddened by the fact that people would be so inconsiderate and only think of themselves. Don’t they know that they have stolen from my education, they have stolen a whole week of my education that I would never be able to get back. They have violated my right to education. And what makes me even sadder is the fact that I have paid to be here so not only have I been robbed me of my education but also my money. Bunch of thieves I tell you.
Monday, July 20, 2009
10 Most unexpected consequences of being online
1. Finding love.
2. Being dumped.
3. Stumbling upon the name, of the winner of your favourite reality show, and the new season just started last week.
4. Logging onto facebook and seeing your parents are no longer listed as married.
5. Having money deposited in your bank account. Got to love internet banking.
6. Making a friend.
7. Being stalked.
8. Gossiping gone wrong. Cliking the 'reply all' button instead of just 'reply.
9. Logging onto thunder.com and seeing a picture of your boyfriend with an unknown girl.
10. A trip to the optometrist.
2. Being dumped.
3. Stumbling upon the name, of the winner of your favourite reality show, and the new season just started last week.
4. Logging onto facebook and seeing your parents are no longer listed as married.
5. Having money deposited in your bank account. Got to love internet banking.
6. Making a friend.
7. Being stalked.
8. Gossiping gone wrong. Cliking the 'reply all' button instead of just 'reply.
9. Logging onto thunder.com and seeing a picture of your boyfriend with an unknown girl.
10. A trip to the optometrist.
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