I was born for this

Source of of image unknown A bird doesn't struggle to fly. A fish doesn't battle to swim. Why is that? Because they are doing what they were born to do. Have you ever met people who seem to be in their element? Whether it be acting, singing, baking, communicating, sports, economics, medicine and many other…

Faith without actions is dead

Trusting God for the impossible is starting to make sense now. It has been slow, one at a time kind of process but my! Am I seeing the fruits of that practice - believing God and trusting in His promises. This might be quite a long blog compared to the short ones I usually do,…

Removal of Impacted wisdom teeth

For a long time, maybe 5 years or so I have been having this recurring feeling that my wisdom teeth were growing then it would feel rather painful a bit then subside.  This continued for some time but no teeth broke through the gum. In 2010 my sister went in for an operation and when…

My first “no” to vetkoeks / amagwinya

So my bikini pursuit continues... I feel like I wasted 45 minutes at gym today. I mean those things they call aerobics nowadays are a waste of time, I promise I can lose more kilos walking. I mean its just silly, spinning, touching your hips, pseudo dancing moves; noooo. Didn't enjoy it at all. I…

In pursuit of a bikini

So I have never ever worn a bikini in my life. Sure I have worn a one piece suit but never a bikini. I have decided as part of my 1000 things to do before leaving planet earth I will wear a bikini before the next winter. I have no phobias for a bikini at…

Reaching new frontiers

There comes a time when complaining no longer is in fashion. As I welcome 2012, I choose to either do something about what I'm unhappy about or shut up.  I am firstly grateful that I did witness 2012, many didnt. I read the news about a husband policeman who killed his family and then himself. …

Being present in the moment

I turned 30 on 8th December 2011 and unlike any of the birthdays I have ever had, it was the most quiet and kind of boring.  I look back at my life and the childhood dreams I had for myself and most of them are not yet fully achieved.  I could choose to be depressed and…