My top 200 achievements

I’ve achieved so many things, I doubt I would be able to count them to 200, but let me try- I’ve been dared! 

Here goes….

I could write my name at the age 3, started school at 5, was top sprinter for my primary and second top sprinter in high school, ran the 1/14 100m race at 12, started high school at 12, left high school with more than 26 certificates and a floating trophy for best RCL member, was a tutor, made it to the highest leadership position bestowed on a learner in high school, took a gap year to decide on the best career choice, graduated, got a job, successful internship, got a promotion every two years at work and was account manager at 24 and a half- lol, bought a car…. What else….I can’t think anymore.

What Motivates Me

I wake up every day and think how fortunate I am to be going to a career orientated job and doing what I love.  I studied PR, but like most professions, each division and area of expertise has a field of interest.  You could be a PR or Marketing person at a law firm or university, or you could be a PR specialist for a big fashion house or IT company.  Well, what I’m trying to say is, I believe each person should always try to find their niche and do what motivates them and choose a career field best suited for them.  If you do this, you will never work a day in your life!

I am motivated by deadlines, smiles, happiness and decent people that make my job a lot easier to deal and get through the day.  I am also motivated by money- who isn’t?  I am also motivated by the good things in life and future ambitions – dreams make life and dreams come true.

the 10 most unexpected consequences of being online.

-          You could be set up for a hi jack

-          You could have a stalker going to all the places you hang out in based on information and images on Facebook

-          Your potential and future boss could find some revealing information about you on twitter updates

-          You sordid affair could get easily exposed and there’ll be no turning

-          News and gossip is immediate and often cannot be amended or deleted

-          You could be a victim of Phishing 101

-          Your personality can become transparent through social networking media

-          Someone could steal your photograph and use for id purposes on other phones

-          You could meet a dangerous lover on dating sites and get killed or your monies “taken away”

-          You could also meet a potential business venture that could not be the best decision you would ever make

The Elephant in the Room lol

I laugh at moment like these.  They happen quite often in my friendship circle- so many personalities with conflicting minds and feelings. Every so often we meet and chat and drink and party and network- and and and! But quite often than not, we fight a lot and there is always an elephant hanging in the roof- but fortunately, our love for each other and for friendship sakes we always manage to bounce back and share the love.

Elephants in the roof or rooms are quite funny and are always moments silly at most times.  My advice to all those reading this note is to never try to never hold grudges and move on with whatever it is that occurred-think about the value of the friendship and whether or not you are willing to move on and forgive- be the bigger person- however, if all else fails- walk the elephant out the room and walk out of the friendship- family is a different case I’m afraid.

Every day is a good day

Each day is different.  We wake every morning and we do the same routine and prep for work to do wither the same thing or different and exciting new things daily.  For those who are in despair thinking about the unfortunate circumstances they encounter daily need not despair.  I believe a lot in the saying of “the mind is a powerful tool”  if you think of negative energies, you are bound to bring negative energy to yourself.  So treat every new day as a good day.

Smile at the annoying colleague who often says awful remarks at you or your work, treasure the moment, ignore the annoying background you encounter daily and think of positive thoughts all the time.  Life is too short.

Try a cliché

Who cares what people think and or what people will think of you when you do the ordinary and just be yourself or do what other people do?  I know it’s a cliché to do what everyone else does but I firmly believe there is nothing in doing the ordinary and what everyone normally find boring.  Yes it may be cliché, but clichés can sometimes be quite cool.

Try a cliché for a day and see what responses you will get from the people around you and those closest to you. You don’t ever need to think twice about some things in life, just tilt your head and do.  Often in life the things we do spontaneously are the ones we live to enjoy and treasure- so what, try one, it’s just a cliché.

Looks

Who cares how thing, big, ugly or pretty you are.  Every single definition of these words differs from one person to the next.   But yet we become constantly affected by the harsh definitions and context of each.  What is beautiful, society and marketing has affected our thoughts and perception by having this picture of light in complexion, red lips and shaped eyebrows, while ugly is usually defined as crooked, out of the ordinary and distasteful.  Who has the right to say fat people are not beautiful and that thin versions are more attractive.  What ever happened to different strokes for different folks? 

Beauty is in the eye of the beholder; if you feel beautiful you will possess that power and give that perception from others and those close to you.  Think about it- you’re beautiful.

Time, Time, Time

How time flies!  I think back a while ago, and remember that the events I remember ever so fondly actually happened over a year ago- yet I the memories are clearly scribed in my thoughts. Quite recently I have also moved and changed jobs and remember quite clearly my first day at my previous job.  4 years passed, I grew spiritually, emotionally, professionally and even gained weight over the years.  Glad to say that I have now managed to lose some of the weight over the last year- health and fitness and good looks have now become important.

I now look ford to what the future holds for me.  Time is of the essence as most would say, and one need to make every second count.  Because in a matter of time, I will think back and count my blessing and be happy the achievements I have acquired.  Time, dear brothers and sisters, does not wait for anyone; make every second, minute and day count.

Finally

What an overwhelming feel it has been!  Glad to say that moving on has been the best thing that’s happened over the last month.  Not even thinking about it the day after the triggered conflict of interest and difference of opinion has been a sign that indeed, it must time to call it quits.  Finally I walked away, finally I let it go, finally I said goodbye and finally I managed to end it.  I Laugh about it now that I’ve managed to walk away, see you in the future or maybe never---I’m talking to that black shadow by the by.

The Face

How long has been since South Africa been in a democratic country again?  Hmmm, let me think, 15 years?  But yet some poor souls still struggle and face racial discrimination.  This is most evident in certain parts of the country where some still face discrimination.  Sadly, our ambassadors can only do so much while the rest of us watch while they face bad treatment from their fairer in complexion counterparts.  It is time we unite and not even see a person because of their colour, but more of what they can do in business, who they are and just a name and face- it does not need to get personal and coloured.  Share the love, what I saw on tv yesterday was not a pretty site.  But anyway, only God knows when it will end for our brothers and sisters in the North West.

Happy Times

Happy times are ahead for all of us.  One moment may seem that all is about to crumble, but if you look deep into your soul and listen to your inner voice- you can do whatever your heart desires.  I advise all people to do what makes them happy, be it at home, at school or at work.  Do what you do best and be the best you can be.  These words are often advised by those who know best and are doing what their heart desires.  When you do what you’re good at, you will succeed and never feel like you are working a single day in your life.  Follow your dreams and make it happen- life and the sky is the limit- take the bull by its horns and shine.

Abuse

A realization became real quite recently when a good friend of mine seeks helps.  Help in the form of emotional help and not physical help. I was quite shocked at how a beautiful soul could let another being take control of her life and make or rather enforce his beliefs and actions on her.  Why do some men think they rule the world and can do whatever they want with our beautiful rose petals- our women.  I personally didn’t think people could still be abused and controlled and stuck in abusive relationships- but I saw if happening.  My dear friends, abuse affects your inner soul- so never let anyone take advantage or control of your life.  Rise up, shine and take control.  Lots of love…. T