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This weeks’ blog is not at all complicated, some may write of what still has to come, and others may take the title figuratively. Some may find this lame but without further ado. . .

Nationl Braai Day

National Braai day is actually a South African public holiday called Heritage day, but due to everyone braai-ing as part of their heritage, everyone just started calling it ‘National Braai Day’. National Braai day fell on a Saturday this year and there was only one thing to do, and that is to ‘braai’.

About a week before the public holiday we planned to braai at Oude-Kraal, just past 12 Apostles, but on arrival we noticed it was too full. We then called everyone else and to the braai to Tokai Forest in Tokai, it was just as full but we were lucky enough to still get in.

When we eventually got to start the braai, it was successful, most of the people that were invited pitched and the ones who did not show up, obviously missed out on a sunny fun day. Laughter and conversation filled the air and with like any coloured occasion, there was alcohol and loud music in the background. This event is the future and a must for those up-coming out door summer Saturdays for anyone in the mood for good food and a nice tan.

WTF media conference 2011

On the 23^rd of September this year I attended the 13^th annual WFT media conference and this years’ theme was “It’s a starter world”. I enjoyed the TED-like presentation format that has been chosen to enable 24 speakers to deliver the deliver the very essence of what excites them in this sphere. The two speakers I enjoyed the most was David Alves and Mike Sharman, both these speakers bio was gotten from the WTF media conference 2011 booklet.

David is a Social Media Community Manager at Aqua Online in Johannesburg. He manages brands on a daily basis that market their campaigns, products and message digitally and specifically through social media channels. For an opening presentation and for his first time doing a presentation, I believe that David a great job at informing the audience about ‘The Truth about Social Media’.

The second last speaker of the day, Mike Sharman, spoke about ‘The one-man brand’. Mike is the owner of an award-winning digital communication agency – Retroviral. He also believes experimentation is the most important aspect of online communication to ensure that his advice and consultation is of the highest standard. I think he was a great because straight after the lunch, everyone was full and wanted to fall asleep, instead Mike came along and ‘woke everyone up’. He had everyone in stitches and clearly brought his point across.

The overall experience was truly unforgettable.

My favourite Cat in a Hat book is .? .? . because . . .

I have to admit that back when I was younger, I did not read much and did not have a favourite ‘cat in a hat’ book. I used instead do a lot of sports like, swimming, tennis, athletics and cycling. When I did read it was because I had to or it was books based on scientific facts.

I did however know about the cat in a hat books and the one that was a popular read among my class members was, “Cat quizzers”. In the book, Cat in the Hat challenges readers with seemingly silly questions like: Do pineapples grow on pine or apple trees? Do roosters sleep on their backs or sides?

Thoughts about: Procrastination

Upon a second the second blog for this week I found myself procrastinating. This is a condition/symptom we suffer from, time to time. I then "google'd" images to find inspiration for this blog, I realised that I was complicating things. I came across this picture which sparked a blog topic: "Procrastination". I like the picture as i can relate to it and I am pretty sure many others can.

In trying to find out what procratination really is, i found this awesome video by Johnny Kelly about it. I just had to upload it and share it with whoever else procrastinates :).

Why I have conversations

I have conversations as because I like hearing what other people have to say. I don’t mind the amount of people I have a conversation with but I enjoy conversations because of what and how people speak about different topics.

I have conversations mostly to gain some sort of knowledge. I tend to end a conversation when I feel it is not going anywhere and that I cannot learn anything from it. I have conversations to gain some sort of understanding. I tend to question things from different people, from different countries, different religions and even similar backgrounds.

I have conversations to say the things that need to be said. I tend to tell jokes, be sarcastic and give advice. Most importantly I have conversations to initiate conversations. I tend to make friends by starting of conversations of similar interests. When I’m with a group of friends I tend to bring them closer through conversations.

And if this was not a blog topic, this would be another topic for a conversation because I would have liked to hear what you would have to say.

My Bucket- list Part 2

My Bucket- list Part 1

Dreams vs Wishes

We are all continuously asked what our dreams or wishes for the future are and these change all the time. I know the dreams or wishes I had in the beginning of this year may be different or may have altered since then. I have to add that I wonder if dreams are perhaps wishes, or the other way around.

For instance, I wish to have a big house with a balcony that looks out over Cape Town and that I’d have a walk-in cupboard filled with brand name shoes and clothes. Or I dream to have a beach house with two dogs and a big fire place to host all my friends.

The same or is it the similar? Confusing if I look at it like that but what is the difference between the two (wish and a dream)? Well, I’d say the difference is that a dream is if 'you want it to happen, and work towards it' and a wish is when 'you do want it to happen, and could happen by chance'.