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The Wonders Of My World

A collection of random thoughts... <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-H9Pj2e6c4H0/TmjkySW_H-I/AAAAAAAABUY/wl6E9-RytxU/s1600/sjp.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-H9Pj2e6c4H0/TmjkySW_H-I/AAAAAAAABUY/wl6E9-RytxU/s1600/sjp.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"> </div><ul><li style="text-align: justify;">I would like to thank the lovely Anna Louise for featuring me on her inspiring blog this week. She had asked me a few fun questions for her interview series called "A Piece of..." You can read it <a href="http://www.anna-louise.co.za/?p=1674">here</a>. </li> <li style="text-align: justify;">Although it's Spring and everyone else is filled with glee - I actually miss winter. I miss the warm chunky knits that hide the effects of too much good comfort food. I miss the excitement of a snow day. I miss the winter boots that I bought but never wore. I miss cozying up next to the fireplace and most of all, I miss drinking all those cups of coffee to keep warm. </li> <li style="text-align: justify;">This is a good year for SA Idols, the talent has been the best we've ever seen in all seven seasons. My two favourite contestants, Freddie and Dave are still in the running for the grand prize. It would be a travesty if neither of these two rockers won. See them sing <a href="http://www.dstv.com/mnet/idolssa/Video/">here</a>. P.S Don't forget to check out Freddie's brilliant rendition of "Seven Nation Army" while you're there. </li> <li style="text-align: justify;">Masterchef is coming to South Africa! As a huge fan of the reality cooking competition, I am very excited. I was seriously considering entering, but my inability to multitask, perilous knife skills and fussy food habits will probably not see me past the Audition room door. If you are a passionate amateur South African cook (without any of my above-mentioned impediments), I hope that you will enter.</li> <li style="text-align: justify;">The curse of my lost camera is finally over! No, I didn't find the mysteriously misplaced camera, but my dearest brother did get me a splendid new one as a gift. Thanks bro! I can now get back to taking photos, as soon as I figure out how to work this gadget. </li> <li style="text-align: justify;"><a href="http://www.facebook.com/ghdsouthafrica">Ghd</a> in association with Cansa will be styling hair for a charitable purpose on 1 October 2011. The style-A-thon events will be held in 4 shopping malls in 3 cities around the country, where you can have your hair professionally styled for R50 (R20 for kids), which will go towards raising funds for cancer. This worthy cause brings a new meaning to "beauty with a purpose". </li> <li style="text-align: justify;">If you're considering long-distance learning in South Africa - please don't. As a victim of this failed system, I wouldn't advise it to anyone. The country's three major correspondence colleges - Unisa, Damelin & Intec, were all under fire on a <a href="http://beta.mnet.co.za/carteblanche/Article.aspx?Id=4378&showId=1">Carte Blanche</a> exposé. Intec is by far the worst. Study material hasn't been delivered on time or at all, assignments haven't been marked, money has been embezzled and it only gets worse with more than a thousand complaints on <a href="http://www.hellopeter.com/">Hellopeter</a>.  </li> <li style="text-align: justify;">In view of the previous point, I am starting to think that my streak of bad luck has turned into a recurring role in Lemony Snicket's "Series of Unfortunate Events". That did turn out well in the end though?</li> <li style="text-align: justify;">It so happens that just as you get used to a great new hairdresser or beauty therapist, either they will move away, or you will. Then you will have to suffer many bad hair cuts and brow waxes before you find a stylist you can trust again. And it probably won't be long until they move too. It's a vicious circle.</li> <li style="text-align: justify;">I wish there were a simpler way of knowing when to take a plunge into the deep end, and when to wade in shallow waters.</li> </ul><div style="text-align: justify;"> </div>

The Wonders Of My World

A collection of random thoughts... I would like to thank the lovely Anna Louise for featuring me on her inspiring blog this week. She had as...

2:21 PM

Renault Wind Gordini by Gibson

<center><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgF8E0Oq5ntZdbJeENgTw_JmvEMJLtciNBiP3M_7mpStWHEHiXSvZ8mJ2ez9pgkl9IDIuCwslPpJYrjbBZlmUfGpGOEzYyR9sVFUXJudpPPsZxxnQkem3erMYpTKddiYwv0zOqs36PTgHw/s1600/Renault-Wind-Gordini-by-Gibson-Wallpaper-Front-Angle-View.jpg"><img alt="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgF8E0Oq5ntZdbJeENgTw_JmvEMJLtciNBiP3M_7mpStWHEHiXSvZ8mJ2ez9pgkl9IDIuCwslPpJYrjbBZlmUfGpGOEzYyR9sVFUXJudpPPsZxxnQkem3erMYpTKddiYwv0zOqs36PTgHw/s1600/Renault-Wind-Gordini-by-Gibson-Wallpaper-Front-Angle-View.jpg" height="435" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgF8E0Oq5ntZdbJeENgTw_JmvEMJLtciNBiP3M_7mpStWHEHiXSvZ8mJ2ez9pgkl9IDIuCwslPpJYrjbBZlmUfGpGOEzYyR9sVFUXJudpPPsZxxnQkem3erMYpTKddiYwv0zOqs36PTgHw/s1600/Renault-Wind-Gordini-by-Gibson-Wallpaper-Front-Angle-View.jpg" style="cursor: -moz-zoom-in" width="600" /></a></center> Unveiled at the Rock En Seine music festival, Renault and Gibson collaborate to create a one-off special based on the Renault Wind Gordini. Some otakus are familiar because this is the brand of the guitar Yui Hirasawa used on K-ON (take note, the Gibson Les Paul). Wind ‘Gordini by Gibson’ features a blue livery with two white stripes, yet the colours and materials it employs also explore one or two other ideas. The Wind Gordini by Gibson’s interior is a little more original. Six real guitar strings are hand-stitched into each leather seat back and the radio knobs are replaced with Gibson guitar knobs. The Gibson logo is proudly featured on the leather-upholstered dashboard and on the seat backs, just above the Gordini logo. There are other minor changes like chrome air vents, chrome door handles and white seat belts. <center><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjpkQ_Al5cHwg5clqds0t2MOE_pcuAgc7WQDISRJo3ot63ZXzmgMIwqnI6Dfw3vIAxg_4zT5NlmpES6li6gVhGZCTXAauD_dq_UQvR-JMwD5j3JKbT2vb7m10BY2nTQaFI-y74t2M04YAY/s1600/Renault-Wind-Gordini-by-Gibson-Wallpaper.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="2011 Renault Wind Gordini by Gibson" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5645697185707381026" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjpkQ_Al5cHwg5clqds0t2MOE_pcuAgc7WQDISRJo3ot63ZXzmgMIwqnI6Dfw3vIAxg_4zT5NlmpES6li6gVhGZCTXAauD_dq_UQvR-JMwD5j3JKbT2vb7m10BY2nTQaFI-y74t2M04YAY/s200/Renault-Wind-Gordini-by-Gibson-Wallpaper.jpg" style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 130px; height: 87px;" /></a> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgF8E0Oq5ntZdbJeENgTw_JmvEMJLtciNBiP3M_7mpStWHEHiXSvZ8mJ2ez9pgkl9IDIuCwslPpJYrjbBZlmUfGpGOEzYyR9sVFUXJudpPPsZxxnQkem3erMYpTKddiYwv0zOqs36PTgHw/s1600/Renault-Wind-Gordini-by-Gibson-Wallpaper-Front-Angle-View.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="2011 Renault Wind Gordini by Gibson" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5645697050736627826" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgF8E0Oq5ntZdbJeENgTw_JmvEMJLtciNBiP3M_7mpStWHEHiXSvZ8mJ2ez9pgkl9IDIuCwslPpJYrjbBZlmUfGpGOEzYyR9sVFUXJudpPPsZxxnQkem3erMYpTKddiYwv0zOqs36PTgHw/s200/Renault-Wind-Gordini-by-Gibson-Wallpaper-Front-Angle-View.jpg" style="cursor:pointer; 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cursor:hand;width: 130px; height: 87px;" /></a> </center> Press Release Renault Gordini and Gibson in tune with a special show car and guitar at the Rock En Seine Festival To mark its second year at the Rock En Seine music festival, near Paris, France, Gordini has teamed up with Gibson to produce a one-off show car and an equally unique 'Gordini by Gibson' electric guitar. Gates open at 2:30pm on August 26, 2011. - The leather seats of the Renault Wind-based 'Gordini by Gibson' show car incorporate real guitar strings, in addition to a host of other rocking details. - Gibson's iconic SG model from 1961 has been treated to a stunning makeover featuring the familiar Gordini blue with white stripes. Gordini and Gibson: a shared passion for innovation There will be plenty to please the ears and eyes of Parisian festival goers this weekend thanks to a display comprising the one-off Wind 'Gordini by Gibson' show car plus five striking Gibson SG '61 guitars in Gordini colours. The early 1960s saw Gordini and Gibson both revolutionise their respective worlds with the introduction of a sporting version of the Renault 8 for the former and the release of the SG electric guitar in the case of Gibson. The two brands have long been reputed for the accent they place on innovation and their open-minded approach to the future is founded on the same sense of freedom. The fact that Gibson and Gordini have joined forces for this project could but inspire Renault's designers... "We had tremendous fun designing the Wind-based 'Gordini by Gibson' show car and carrying Gordini's visual identity over to the Gibson SG '61 guitar," says Julia Macfarlane, colours and materials designer at Renault. "I hope that we succeed in conveying the passion that fired us throughout the project and that visitors to the Rock en Seine festival will like the result." Guitar strings for the Wind 'Gordini by Gibson' show car's leather seats Wind 'Gordini by Gibson' is a two-part harmony based on the two brands' respective styling cues. Unsurprisingly, Wind 'Gordini by Gibson' features a blue livery with two white stripes, yet the colours and materials it employs also explore one or two other ideas. In addition to the two hallmark white stripes which extend over the bonnet and blue roof, hints of gloss black feature across the bodywork, while Gibson logos are visible on the doors. An original attraction of the show car's blue and white leather upholstery is the incorporation of genuine guitar strings which have been hand-sewn into the leather seats. Meanwhile, embroidered Gibson logos feature on the seat backs and blue leather-trimmed dashboard, while the seat belt straps are white and chrome has been used for the air vents and door handles. Last but not least, the guitar potentiometer knob used for the audio system's volume control adds a 'fun' touch to the intrinsically switched-on and off-beat Wind 'Gordini by Gibson' show car. Gordini treatment for the SG '61 electric guitar The guitar selected by Gibson to fly Gordini's colours is a reissue of the original 1961 SG, a radical electric guitar in its day which went on to make its own contribution to the Gibson legend. The striking graphics formed by the Gordini blue and two white stripes lend themselves perfectly to a variety of schemes, as illustrated by the special Gordini SG '61's blue solid body and two white stripes, plus a Gordini logo on the headstock which tops its ebony neck. As they play this magnificent object, those festival goers who take part in the Gordini guitar solo competition will get a chance to sample the model's timeless looks, playability and technical strengths. Contestants also stand a chance to win one these fine guitars as a function of the number of votes they receive on the web for their playing.

Renault Wind Gordini by Gibson

Unveiled at the Rock En Seine music festival, Renault and Gibson collaborate to create a one-off special based on the Renault Wind Gordini. ...

5:24 PM

'The Vampire Diaries' Win Big at Teen Choice Awards 2011

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Our favourite Mystic Falls residents took home 5 Awards at last night's Teen Choice Awards held in Los Angeles, California. The gorgeous cast of 'The Vampire Diaries' won the award for the Choice TV Show (Sci-fi/Fantasy). The individual cast members also took home surfboard trophies for:</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Choice TV Actor (Sci-Fi/Fantasy) - Ian Somerhalder as Damon Salvatore</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Choice TV Actress (Sci-Fi/Fantasy) - Nina Dobrev as Elena Gilbert & Katherine Pierce</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Choice TV Scene Stealer (Female) - Katerina Graham as Bonnie Bennet</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"></div><div style="text-align: auto;">Choice TV Scene Stealer (Male) - Michael Trevino as Tyler Lockwood I was very disappointed that Paul Wesley (Stephan Salvatore) didn't win any awards. He's the main reason I tune in each week to watch the show.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"></div> <div style="text-align: auto;"> </div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-4y_alCJdhOc/Tj_PwxKIXZI/AAAAAAAABIQ/RNYim1Y1cTI/s1600/vampire+diaries.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-4y_alCJdhOc/Tj_PwxKIXZI/AAAAAAAABIQ/RNYim1Y1cTI/s640/vampire+diaries.jpg" width="512" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> </div>These are some of the other winners at the Teen Choice Awards 2011 Movies Movie Actor (Romantic Comedy) - Ashton Kutcher  <div>Movie Actress (Romantic Comedy) - Emma Stone </div><div>Movie Actress (Comedy) - Cameron Diaz </div><div><div>Movie Actor (Drama) - Robert Pattinson (Water For Elephants) Can you believe he didn't win for Twilight this year?</div><div>Movie Actor (Sci-Fi/Fantasy) - Taylor Lautner</div><div>Movie Actress (Sci-Fi/Fantasy) - Emma Watson (Harry Potter) So glad this one didn't go to Kristen Stewart</div><div>Movie Actor (Action) - Johnny Depp (The Tourist) Movie Actress (Action) - Angelina Jolie (The Tourist)</div><div>Movie Scene Stealer (Male) - Kellan Lutz (The Twilight Saga)</div><div>Movie Scene Stealer (Female): Ashley Greene (The Twilight Saga)</div><div>Action Movie - Fast Five</div><div>Choice Vampire - Robert Pattinson (I call for a recount of the votes)</div><div>Summer Movie - Harry Potter & The Deathly Hallows Part 2</div><div>Summer Movie Star (Male) - Daniel Radcliffe </div><div>Summer Movie Star (Female) - Emma Watson  TV TV Actress (Drama) - Blake Lively (Gossip Girl) What about Blair? <div>TV Show (Drama) - Gossip Girl</div><div>TV Actress (Comedy) Selena Gomez TV Actor (Comedy) - Cory Monteith (Glee) TV Show (Comedy) - Glee TV Reality Show - Jersey Shore What is this world coming to?</div><div> </div><div>Music Music Star of the Summer (Male) - Bruno Mars Music Star of the Summer (Female) - Katy Perry</div><div>Male Artist - Justin Bieber</div><div>Male Hottie - Justin Bieber (I am as shocked as you are)</div><div>Female Hottie - Selena Gomez</div><div> </div><div>Taylor Swift won everything else</div><div>Female Artist Female Country Artist Country Single - "Mean" Red Carpet Fashion Icon Break-Up Song - "Back to December" Ultimate Choice Award</div><div> </div><div>Fashion from the event to follow</div><div> </div></div></div>

'The Vampire Diaries' Win Big at Teen Choice Awards 2011

Our favourite Mystic Falls residents took home 5 Awards at last night's Teen Choice Awards held in Los Angeles, California. The gorgeou...

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The Wonders Of My World

My monthly musings... <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-5a8aQVS71Bg/TjB71ArSaDI/AAAAAAAABEI/Z-8O5z2zdK8/s1600/elle.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-5a8aQVS71Bg/TjB71ArSaDI/AAAAAAAABEI/Z-8O5z2zdK8/s400/elle.jpg" width="323" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div> <ul><li style="text-align: justify;">Last week, I decided to throw a surprise party for my mum - two days before her birthday. With the help of a few good friends, we managed to turn a milestone in my mum's life into an enjoyable and unforgettable event. It was priceless seeing the completely stunned look on her face when everyone shouted 'Surprise' from behind a darkened room. Thanks to all our friends for making the party possible on such short notice :)</li> <li style="text-align: justify;">Small Town, SA (literally) had it's fifteen minutes of fame on an episode of the TV variety show, Pasella. In the feature, our town was presented in all it's historic glory and we discovered things we never knew we had right at our front door. You can read about it on the <a href="http://www.pasella.com/artikels/">Pasella</a> website.</li> <li style="text-align: justify;">Every time the Sanex body wash adverts appear on TV, I cringe and  quickly change the channel. It's like they're trying to repel than actually 'sell' the product. The ad is really eerie, it should come with a warning for sensitive viewers.</li> <li style="text-align: justify;">Advice to friends: When a semi-cute but slightly creepy Italian boy (with an accent) offers to iron/curl your hair for free in the middle of a busy mall walkway...you should know that there has to be catch.</li> <li style="text-align: justify;">I used to get mildly annoyed when people took days to respond to a simple text message. Could it really take 48 hours to type a one-line-reply? Then, I got a response to an email after one year. One year? Really? Now I'm just grateful that I get any replies to anything at all.</li> <li style="text-align: justify;">This whole satchel bag trend is not working for me - and I did try. It isn't possible to fit all my junk stuff into a an A5 book-sized miniature pouch. That's why we have the oversized <a href="http://teenvogue.com/style/blogs/fashion/alexa-chung-mulberry-bag-thumb-500x461.jpg">Alexa Mulberry</a> bag.</li> <li style="text-align: justify;">I have been putting off a much-needed trip to The Dentist, even though 'the dentist' is my kind and dear brother. You think you're going in for a routine scale and polish and then find out that you actually need 5 fillings, 2 extractions and a root canal. Having never had any of these before, I'm allowed to be afraid. </li> <li style="text-align: justify;">The one day of the year that I had to wake up early also happened to be the coldest day of the year. The temperature dropped to minus 6 degrees and there was no water because all the pipes had frozen. I'm taking this as some sort of a sign that I shouldn't be up that early again.</li> <li style="text-align: justify;">I was a huge fan of <a href="http://www.nataliakills.com/Default.aspx">Natalia Kills</a>, until she became famous and morphed into the darker-haired but equally creepy version of Lady Gaga. Do singers have to act insane to sell records these days?</li> <li style="text-align: justify;">When I asked my friend Annie what she was going to buy with her very first paycheck, she said to me that there isn't anything that she needs, only she things that she wants. It got me thinking; so often the line between 'needs' and 'wants' is blurred, that we end up with tons of things that are more 'pretty' than practical.</li> </ul><div><div style="text-align: justify;"> </div></div>

The Wonders Of My World

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25 Questions to Ask Your DJ

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg959hOmPSoI5a2K5Bp_J91B5xjz5_UPpfrOaalRWzYM0_PzmVE1BEhZYoxrRhHNj2-Pvydjb6gp0XAVzwhIwzkL8gFd-3sr8F1zRlNAyRW1Yi2OKgDbm1nVu2gMdGyQ0jqGJ4-e4-QBXbk/s1600/questions%252Bor%252Bthings%252Bto%252Bask%252Byour%252Bwedding%252Bdj.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="216" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg959hOmPSoI5a2K5Bp_J91B5xjz5_UPpfrOaalRWzYM0_PzmVE1BEhZYoxrRhHNj2-Pvydjb6gp0XAVzwhIwzkL8gFd-3sr8F1zRlNAyRW1Yi2OKgDbm1nVu2gMdGyQ0jqGJ4-e4-QBXbk/s400/questions%252Bor%252Bthings%252Bto%252Bask%252Byour%252Bwedding%252Bdj.png" width="400" /></a><img alt="" border="0" height="1" src="http://www.assoc-amazon.com/e/ir?t=simplynatallt-20&l=bil&camp=213689&creative=392969&o=1&a=B0049OSQ18" style="border: medium none ! important; margin: 0px ! important; padding: 0px ! important;" width="1" /></div><style>@font-face { font-family: "Times";}@font-face { font-family: "ＭＳ ゴシック";}@font-face { font-family: "Verdana";}@font-face { font-family: "Cambria";}p.MsoNormal, li.MsoNormal, div.MsoNormal { margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt; font-size: 12pt; font-family: "Times New Roman"; }p.MsoHeader, li.MsoHeader, div.MsoHeader { margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt; font-size: 12pt; font-family: "Times New Roman"; }span.HeaderChar { }div.Section1 { page: Section1; }div.Section2 { page: Section2; }</style> <div class="Section1"><div class="MsoNormal"><input name="option1" type="checkbox" value="" />  Will you personally be the DJ for our reception? <input name="option1" type="checkbox" value="" />  Have you performed at our chosen wedding venue before? <input name="option1" type="checkbox" value="" />  If so, how did that go and what difficulties did you experience? <input name="option1" type="checkbox" value="" />  How many weddings have you performed your services at? <input name="option1" type="checkbox" value="" />  Do you also Emcee the reception? <input name="option1" type="checkbox" value="" />  What does that consist of? <input name="option1" type="checkbox" value="" />  What time do you arrive to setup your equipment? <input name="option1" type="checkbox" value="" />  What is your attire you will be wearing during your DJ service? <input name="option1" type="checkbox" value="" />  How many songs do you have in your music library? <input name="option1" type="checkbox" value="" />  What format is your music in? (i.e. records, cassettes, CD) <input name="option1" type="checkbox" value="" />  Do you provide cocktail/ dinner music? <input name="option1" type="checkbox" value="" />  Do you provide a wireless microphone for speeches? <input name="option1" type="checkbox" value="" />  Do you bring backup equipment with you? <input name="option1" type="checkbox" value="" />  Can we choose from a song list? <input name="option1" type="checkbox" value="" />  Are basic effects lighting included? <input name="option1" type="checkbox" value="" />  Will you need a tablecloth or linens for the DJ table? <input name="option1" type="checkbox" value="" />  Is a deposit required? If so, how much?\ <input name="option1" type="checkbox" value="" />  When is the deposit due? <input name="option1" type="checkbox" value="" />  When is the final payment due? <input name="option1" type="checkbox" value="" />  What percentage are the taxes? <input name="option1" type="checkbox" value="" />  Is gratuity included in the price? <input name="option1" type="checkbox" value="" />  Are there any additional charges not mentioned? (i.e. travel) <input name="option1" type="checkbox" value="" />  Will you be available to eat a meal while DJing? <input name="option1" type="checkbox" value="" />  How many breaks do you take? <input name="option1" type="checkbox" value="" />  Do you provide a written contract and guarantee?</div></div>

25 Questions to Ask Your DJ

Will you personally be the DJ for our reception? Have you performed at our chosen wedding venue before? If so, how did that go an...

8:45 PM

Passing Youth

Birthdays may celebrate all the years that have made your life beautiful, but it also indicates that you've grown a year older. Another year signifies that our carefree, idealized youth has passed and we unwillingly have to settle into responsible adulthood. As if trying to cram 20-something candles on a cake wasn't bad enough, there are many other signs out there that prove you're getting old.  <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhj4E06s3Ypeq98K8xYFB0PyzmN8cLaRbgPD7rk1XxWNn_3mpDUX1vGQIPohkVgHiUsJ9PKWAseI4rRjPY4I_liwO0TqJuYLDf51E9anvhp6UNW22JrLSHuRkhtyh1BXW2Q12i0daiFcYk/s1600/cake.jpg" imageanchor="1"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhj4E06s3Ypeq98K8xYFB0PyzmN8cLaRbgPD7rk1XxWNn_3mpDUX1vGQIPohkVgHiUsJ9PKWAseI4rRjPY4I_liwO0TqJuYLDf51E9anvhp6UNW22JrLSHuRkhtyh1BXW2Q12i0daiFcYk/s1600/cake.jpg" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">"Age is a question of mind over matter. If you don't mind, it doesn't matter." Satchel Paige </div> You Know You're Getting Old When... <ul><li>The songs you listened to when you were young are now referred to as 'Classics' on the radio. When did Genie in a Bottle and Britney's One More Time become 'Classics'?</li> <li>All your friends have kids old enough to call you Aunt or Uncle. After all, they were taught to speak to their elders with respect.</li> <li>Chatting to the above-mentioned kids, you begin all sentences with, "When I was your age..."</li> <li>You've not only had to invest in an anti-wrinkle cream, but the entire anti-wrinkle, collagen boosting, skin-tightening, cell renewing, line eliminating product range.</li> <li>You have to ask a 13 year old to interpret abbreviations & slang used in emails, IM's and sms's you've received.</li> <li>You have no idea who Willow Smith, Justin Bieber, Taylor Momsen or Selena Gomez are. You've heard their names before and just assume that they are part of that Twilight movie or The Jonas Brothers.</li> <li>You avoid going to places where the music's too loud and the crowd's too rowdy. In fact, you're appalled by the behaviour of 'Today's Youth', forgetting that 10 years ago, someone was appalled by your behaviour.</li> <li>You don't use the newspaper as a floor-mat anymore, you actually read it.</li> <li>You don't stay out later than 9pm on a Sunday, any later and you won't be able to wake up early for work the next morning.</li> <li>You don't need to show your ID anymore to prove you're over 18. However, you need it to prove that you're still under 35. Ouch.</li> </ul><div> </div><div> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgsj6R7UDtWzemn3UPFeNLFlx_iB4lroCsU36b_hCWT_SIDPPSbnpSft3bjSBSJcfJkJae-fE9VMcZQ5NFA84yL_fDWMWYYnbVUR1XCufXEHnkMK3Ip30V2N52bEw8MNQ6ZJZxqT72fr7U/s1600/getting+old.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="273" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgsj6R7UDtWzemn3UPFeNLFlx_iB4lroCsU36b_hCWT_SIDPPSbnpSft3bjSBSJcfJkJae-fE9VMcZQ5NFA84yL_fDWMWYYnbVUR1XCufXEHnkMK3Ip30V2N52bEw8MNQ6ZJZxqT72fr7U/s400/getting+old.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div> </div>

Passing Youth

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And The Winners Are...People's Choice Awards

<div style="text-align: justify;">In case you were wondering, here is a list of some of the winners at this years People's Choice Awards. The awards celebrate the best of movies, television and music.</div> Favourite Movie Actor: Johnny Depp (The one and only) Favourite Movie Actress: Kristen Stewart (Yip, I don't get it either) Favourite Action Movie: Iron Man 2 <div> Favourite Movie and Drama: The Twilight Saga: Eclipse Favourite Family Movie: Toy Story 3 Favourite Comedy: Grown Ups Favourite On-Screen Team: The Twilight Saga: Eclipse - Robert Pattinson, Kristen Stewart and Taylor Lautner. Favourite Movie Star Under 25: Zac Efron Favourite TV Drama: House Favourite TV Comedy: Glee Favourite TV Obsession: Dexter Favourite TV Guilty Pleasure: Keeping Up with the Kardashians (Did they create this award just so The K-Crew would win something?) Favourite TV Family: The Simpsons Favourite Family TV Movie: Camp Rock 2: The Final Jam (Are they serious?) Favourite New TV Drama: Hawaii Five-0 (By the time this show gets to SA screens, it won't be so new anymore) Favourite Male Artist: Eminem Favourite Female Artist: Katy Perry Favourite Song: “Love the Way You Lie,” Eminem featuring Rihanna Favourite Rock Band: Paramore Favourite Breakout Artist: Selena Gomez & the Scene Favourite Pop Artist: Rihanna Favourite Country Artist: Taylor Swift Favourite R&B Artist: Usher</div><div> </div>

And The Winners Are...People's Choice Awards

In case you were wondering, here is a list of some of the winners at this years People's Choice Awards. The awards celebrate the best of...

6:38 AM

The Wonders of My World

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_SXPM6rpk-Ls/TRnffWA8OoI/AAAAAAAAAF8/63nwB2c0RIw/s1600/red+dress.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="427" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_SXPM6rpk-Ls/TRnffWA8OoI/AAAAAAAAAF8/63nwB2c0RIw/s640/red+dress.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div> </div><ul><li style="text-align: justify;">The most pleasant holiday surprise was paging through my favourite fashion magazine and discovering that I won 'Letter of the Month' for January 2011.</li> <li style="text-align: justify;">30 Seconds is a tremendously fun, creative, quick thinking, fast talking game that anybody can learn to play. Buy it for R183,20 from <a href="http://www.makro.co.za/">www.makro.co.za</a></li> <li style="text-align: justify;">Playing Scrabble requires a whole lot of patience, practice and free time. Studying the dictionary beforehand may help secure a win.</li> <li style="text-align: justify;">I bear testimony to the fact that 22 people can fit (almost comfortably) into a Caravelle Minivan. I would have posted the pictures, but reputations had to be saved ;)</li> <li style="text-align: justify;">Wasabi Peanuts can be used as an alternative to dental anesthetic. Once you pop one into your mouth, your ears ring, nose zings, you feel dizzy and before you know it, you can't feel your face anymore.</li> <li style="text-align: justify;">Don't wear sticky lipgloss on a really windy hair. You will end up looking like a human windshield. Not pretty.</li> <li style="text-align: justify;">Why is there always a brilliant TV line-up on the one weekend of the year that nobody has time to watch?</li> <li style="text-align: justify;">We are loving Lovesick by Durban girl group The Arrows. Watch the video on <a href="http://www.artistdirect.com/">www.artistdirect.com</a> and check out their site at <a href="http://www.thearrowsband.com/">www.thearrowsband.com</a></li> <li style="text-align: justify;">Those who cannot rap, (especially on Eminem tracks) really shouldn't. Unless they plan on going into stand-up comedy. </li> <li style="text-align: justify;">Do not be surprised if your clothes don't fit after having strawberry cheesecake, malva pudding, checkerboard cake, sweet pear tart, Bar One cake, Turkish Delight dessert and cupcakes all in one weekend.</li> </ul>

The Wonders of My World

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Play that Record...

For all you record collectors out there, <a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=41909753">Ello There Invitation</a> created this fab invitation that represents your love for music and vintage perfectly. The invite is printed as a mock record that your guests will pull out of this sweet little sleeve, just like a record! The Record sleeve design can be changed for a custom design fee. Colors are also customizable. <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEicgPZ-vK0j9If6l1vQrHUMDciKFUENGbEzJw7ajGUaQEg1PrbkfwLfRz66DQ_84rh8eT-axI5av9LBAAV6W_gzb19CA2VJFFROqjZ-KwNymDoX4WYEC-M9HoniG622ft-v6zuNCd_hwRJA/s1600-h/il_430xN.127526685.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5447647241595343378" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEicgPZ-vK0j9If6l1vQrHUMDciKFUENGbEzJw7ajGUaQEg1PrbkfwLfRz66DQ_84rh8eT-axI5av9LBAAV6W_gzb19CA2VJFFROqjZ-KwNymDoX4WYEC-M9HoniG622ft-v6zuNCd_hwRJA/s400/il_430xN.127526685.jpg" style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 400px;" /></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjeZFiAGwkeVGD_dMQv-BXGuVoYsVxCZSVnztRhgzTEPZaknKBcw7dE3u5lYSA0GuCKsFROUx-P92ItTpO7i3BQRVr0srSj8HDsqijmwPS85zHCEAblg5PLxTVIrGVhj59Mp0SUDKmg2MuZ/s1600-h/il_430xN.127526686.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5447652126308843026" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjeZFiAGwkeVGD_dMQv-BXGuVoYsVxCZSVnztRhgzTEPZaknKBcw7dE3u5lYSA0GuCKsFROUx-P92ItTpO7i3BQRVr0srSj8HDsqijmwPS85zHCEAblg5PLxTVIrGVhj59Mp0SUDKmg2MuZ/s400/il_430xN.127526686.jpg" style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 399px;" /></a>

Play that Record...

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