As the year comes to an end...

By now we are all fed up of the constant workload that we have, and with the last stretch that is here we somehow cannot find motivation. This year has been long and I have no idea why the lecturers choose to give us the bulk of the work (assignments/ test/ presentations that weigh the most) towards the end, it should be the other way around.

Since the beginning of this year, I have changed. Changed in a good way, changed in that my time management may be starting to kick in and changed in that I like to wear formal clothing now and then, must be a sign of me getting ready for the big bad world. I have also changed my mind about what exactly I want to do with PR, and that I will leave unanswered because I also don’t know yet.

As for this blog . . . it may have been an inconvenience at times, but I have enjoyed writing. As this year comes to an end, this blog title brings me to the last story I’d share with you. I may or may not continue writing, I may even create a new blog page . . . so for now these were stories written by me for you to read.

Of all the forms of courage the ability to laugh is the most...

Of all the forms of courage the ability to laugh is the most beneficial. Laughter is, without anyone noticing, very beneficial and sometimes can be contagious. By contagious I mean, whenever there is someone who is continuously laughing, laughing so much they cry, and you kind of end up laughing because they laughing.

Laughter is the most beneficial, as a form of courage, because it ultimately is good medicine. With a bit of research done, here are the benefits of laughing:

·         Reduces Heart disease

·         Natural pain killer

·         Improves breathing

·         Helps you lose weight

·         Decreases stress

·         Makes you look young

·         And boosts relationships

With that said I’d like to just remind you that of all the forms of courage the ability to laugh is the most beneficial.

Halloween Party

For the past 4 years of during my studies, I was not able to attend a Halloween party due to ‘that time of year’, where you have to behave and study for exams. Every year I hoped to be able to attend a Halloween party, this year that wish came true. This year I was lucky enough to not have exams or have to study just yet, I did have work due but I dedicated the rest of my weekend to my work.

About a week before Halloween, I heard there would be a Halloween party at the Two Oceans Aquarium so google’d it. The party did exist and then soon after that our tickets were bought, all that we needed was costumes. I was super excited and had crazy ideas for a costume, like Desmond Tutu, Freddy Kruger, Robin from Batman and Micheal Jackson.

I then really wanted to dress as Micheal Jackson, but I had a slight problem…I had boobs. That didn’t get me down however, i just thought if anyone were to ask who I am I’d tell them “Micha Jackson”, lol. So, when we got to the party there was a lot of different costumes, a lot of devils, angels, count dracula’s but I was the only Micheal Jackson J . Overall I had a great time as that was my first time at a Halloween party and my first time at the Two Oceans Aquarium.

The statute of limitations has expired on most of our childhood trauma

Some of us are stuck on looking back at our past (our childhood). Some even try getting remorse from friends by telling everyone about the trauma they survived. Others don’t and have practically become better people from the trauma they experienced. No matter your past, change is the essence of life.

I, like many others, may not have had a prefect childhood (no traumas) but one thing I can say for certain is that by learning to live in the present, we can move forward in our lives. By living in the past, we tend to linger about how tough life is and to my opinion this clouds our vision to look forward in life and make the most of what we have at the moment.

Bad things happen quickly

Rather than looking at the bad things that happen quickly, I’d like to focus on the good things (happiness), just because I’m optimistic like that ;) .

When something good happens the effect lingers for longer however when something bad happens we try and find a solution to fix it immediately. Good things take time. The following words found from my search on google – say it better than I ever could:

“When we think about the things that alter our lives in a moment, nearly all of them are bad: phone calls in the night, accidents, loss of jobs or loved ones, conversations with doctors bearing awful news. Virtually all the happiness-producing processes in our lives take time, usually a long time: learning new things, changing old behaviors, building satisfying relationships, raising children. This is why patience and determination are among life’s primary virtue.”

Quick easy recipe

This week I’d like to share a recipe from a Pick n Pay “Fresh ideas” booklet, I tried out over the weekend.

Ingredients:

Olive oil

1 onion, sliced

2 leeks, sliced

2 cloves of garlic, sliced

1 can (400g) chopped peeled tomatoes in tomato juice

3 cups (750ml) frozen garden mix

8 cups (2L) vegetable stock

1 cup (250ml) elbow macaroni

1 cup (250ml) frozen spinach

Salt and pepper

Grated parmesan, for serving

Serves 4-5

Instructions:

Heat olive oil in a large pot.

Fry onion and leeks until soft.

Add garlic and fry for another minute, stock and pasta and simmer for 15minutes.

Stir through spinach to wilt and season well.

Serve drizzled with a little olive oil and a grating of parmesan.