Conventional is a good fallback position isn’t it?

This blog is not easy and it took me two hours to write it and it’s probably because of the fact that I cannot decide whether conventional is a good fallback position or not.  Conventionalism would have to depend on the person and where do you see yourself and what kind of person you are. This blog is so interesting and important, especially to young graduates, like me. Conventional is a good fallback position but it is neither credit-worthy, nor professional. As young graduate professionals, I will be expected to fallback into the conventional boat. For example, do things in a text-book style and so on.  

When one agrees spiritually to just do the bare minimum or not think outside the box, that person may achieve his/her goal but would he/she exceed their expectations. Conventional is a safe approach to life; however you cannot get anything if you are not willing to take risk. Change can be difficult but the rewards can be well worth it. So swim against the stream, you should take this thing as normal and fun.

I think conventional depends on the person you are, the experiences you have, the position in which you are currently.  Conventional could be a good fallback or it could be a terrible at some stage, that means… it’s up to you. Conventional might be comfortable but it certainly won’t get us anywhere. The only thing that you have to do is to be yourself and show your creativity to the world out there. It will get you noticed if nothing else. And that is often all it takes!

You can’t chase two rabbits at the same time!

The old saying goes: If you chase two rabbits, both will escape. Well times have change because you can definitely chase two rabbits at the same time but that will put you under a lot of pressure to support. You can satisfy everyone at once but the only thing that you need to do is to stay single, hard worker, time management etc. hard worker always get a reward at the end of the day. Rabbit 1 = excel at work and earn a living. Rabbit 2 = feed, educate and look after your children after work. By doing all the things that I have mentioned above can help you to develop yourself and you only need to focus on your life.

If you visualize this image in your mind it is quite funny. Something more related to me is studying while working to earn extra money to pay off and while giving attention to friends, family and girlfriend. These are all little rabbits running all over the place and if you don’t use skill then YES, they will all get away. Now I am not talking about running, diving or aiming skills. I’m talking about staying focused, multitasking and time-management. I suggest that you use these skills incorrectly and you will be the Looney Tunes hunter chasing his Bugs Bunny for over 20 years now.

The Festive Season celebrations in South Africa

It is always a fantastic feeling when the year comes to an end. South African Christmases are so sunny and smart. Many people from within South Africa and international visitors get to the beaches and spend their Christmas lie around in the sun, jumping from one beach party to another. There is nothing better than enjoying Christmas under the sun with family and friends. Most beaches are alive with activity and mini markets which breathe true South African spirit to the beaches. Vendors line the beaches and sell delicious hotdogs and hamburgers, candy and souvenirs to jolly passersby. Beer, although not traditional is also a merriment that can be enjoyed for the beach goers.

Have you ever wanted to experience a truly traditional South African Christmas in the rural villages where goats and sometimes cows are slaughtered and cooked for a huge village dinner? During Christmas villagers get together around and prepare an Africa beer known as Umqombothi and drink until they are having a truly merry Christmas. Christmas celebrations include traditional dance and song resound and villagers eat nice food and dance the whole night. This is an experience that you can enjoy in the Eastern Cape. During December holiday each and everyone at the end of the year return home to their villages to spend some time with their families.

If you are more laid back and prefer to have a great Christmas, then a braai under the African sun at home or in some of South Africa’s beautiful leisure spots is an exciting, not to mention delicious alternative. The people’s favourite, boerewors is a staple for any braai and a Christmas braai would not be as merry without it.

Reasons to be Yourself

Know who you are.
Know what you believe.
Know that your choices can make a difference.
Know that your intentions can make a difference.
Know that your thoughts and attitude determine your experience of life.
Know that your actions determine what you make of your life.
Know that your life is connected with people lives.
Know that your actions, positive or negative, affect other lives.

Know that your attitude, positive or negative, affects other lives.Know that, while money isn’t everything, money isn’t evil.
Know that we are one, along with everything else.
Know that what we see as a weakness in others is something to strengthen in ourselves.
Know that we also have the power to destroy.
Know that we have free will to choose.
Know that religion does not equal spirituality.
Know that you know the truth within you.
Know that you have something to give.
Know that you have a talent.
Know that you have a skill.
Know that you have an ability.

Evil spirits or super powers

Amakhubalo, Amakhosi or Amakhehle are a trend amongst youth of Khayelitsha. Young boys aged 13 and on wards are inviting demons in their lives, which they believe it will give them super natural powers and protects them from their enemies.

People have revealed that the practice is a pricy one told me “it costs R50 for to introduce the Amakhubalo, Amakhosi or Amakhehle  by drinking umuthi mixed with brandy and beer. This is not the end of the process though as there is a further R300 that needs to be paid by the person to accept them and the person than has to stop eating food with oil and pork for a period of seven days” said Lee-ann Mjobi.

These powers come in the form of a goat skin bangle or a bottle attached in a beaded necklace. Parents, teachers and community members are deeply disturbed by this growing trend of young boys, purchasing muti to embrace their strength.

Traditionally Amakhosi were used by people to protect their children from witchcraft that is the ward of evil. Today young males are misusing them for their personal interest. “Amakhubalo protect me against evil spirits and gives me power to win fights and all I need to do to get those powers is to go down on my knees, remove my belt, open my shirt buttons and call them by saying vuka “ said a source that said anonymous source.  

Things I Wish Someone Told Me When I was doing grade 12

This morning I was reading a book at home when a matric student sat down next to me and said, “That’s a great read, isn’t it?”  So we started chatting. He told me he was getting ready to graduate from high school in a couple of weeks and then immediately starting his university career in the fall.  “But I have no clue what I want to do with my life,” he said.  “Right now I’m just going with the flow.” And then, he began asking me one question:

Ø  What do you do for a living?

Ø  When and how did you decide what you wanted to do?

Ø  Why did you do this?  Why didn’t you do that?

Ø  Is there anything you wish you had done differently?

I answered his questions as best as I could, and I also tried to give him guidance with the time I had.  And after a ½ hour chat, he thanked me for giving him advice or direction. But on my way to school I realized that the chat I had with him was actually quite ashamed for me.  He reminded me of me ten years ago.  So I started thinking about his questions again and I began imagining all of the things that I wish someone had told me when I was doing grade 12 in Kulani High School.

“Nothing is more dangerous than an idea, when you only have one idea”

This statement means that when the person has only one idea this person is at the high risk of just seeing things in one side, having a problem with that one idea and not seeing a world of opportunities that are available can be more dangerous.  Another thing is that; if you have one idea that does not become a reality, one may end up with nothing at all. That’s why is so vital to think wise about any idea that you have in your mind.

It is very important to set yourself a goal because if you don’t have a goal in life, you are spending your life running around and not achieving anything for yourself but having only one goal can be dangerous. Using only one direction can be dangerous.

“Nothing is more dangerous than an idea when it's the only one you have. There is a broad consensus that the financial crisis of 2007 was at least in part a result of record -low interest rates, huge deficits and large-scale credit-financed consumption. Today, governments across the world are trying to solve the crisis — by means of record-low interest rates, huge deficits and large-scale credit-financed consumption. This time, they are also using more novel means of creating easy money: bank bailouts, stimulus packages and quantitative easing.” An idea should be an ever emerging and evolving a feeling.