Exceptional Memories

This past weekend, I was lucky enough to go home and see my grandfather…when I first arrived and greeted him, as I usually do, he politely smiled and said “Hello, who are you again?” …due to his old age, such occurrences have become the norm- I then politely replied “Modiehi Ntatemholo [grandfather]”. He smiled knowingly and continued on with the conversation as though he had never forgotten…This reminded me of how amazing the human mind works and how significant memories and thoughts are in our lives…

My grandfather had no idea who I was but as soon as I told him, memories and thoughts of me, flashed into his mind…

This incident made me think- what memories am I leaving in the minds of others?  Often we forget that our words and actions are imprints of memories into the universe.

I seem to take my memories for granted. I allow the unstoppable variable called time to overwhelm my life …I allow this fast pace world to deprive me of fully appreciating my memories.

This is the reason why, I have decided to share my memories of my previous holiday that I failed to savour and share with you earlier.

The only problem with memories,though, is that they easily fade. Luckily I have some really awesome photographs that will bring these erratic memories back to perfect storybook memories.

So, where do I begin??

Well, Jade and I won a really special photo -shoot where we were transformed from drab to fab all thanks to Bobbi Brown South Africa. And if that was not enough, we were gifted with a beauty gift bag filled with a lifetime supply of Bobbi Brown Make-up…with that gift there is no excuse not to look good.

Secondly (a week later I might add), I, very casually, entered a competition by Olay …and I won! …remember what I said in “Four leaf clover”?? - guess optimizing luck really has paid off…

Olay gifted me with an Olay (Even and Smooth) VIP Girls Night out with three of my BFFs at the magnificent “Katy’s Palace”. Immediately I dragged Motshidisi, Jade and Genevieve along to what was promised to be a spectacular night…and indeed it was.We were lucky enough to be pampered and spoilt with great food, drinks and music.

Highlights of the evening were- the awesome photo booth, sweet table and the mini-food-dishes, meeting Gail Nkoane Mabalane and spending a memorable evening with a room filled with beautiful, powerful women.

My last, but not any less memorable reminiscence from the holiday was our high school "mini-re-union". Many people laugh when they hear that it was a two year re-union…but I simply ask them, how much have you changed in two years?

It was so good to see that growth- not only physical but emotionally and spiritually- has taken over all our lives…it’s funny how time, no matter how short a period, can bring people who are separated by distance together again J I am blessed to still have all of you in my life! I pray we have many more re-unions and many more memories.

These amazing memories bring nothing but joy into my life…I dare you to now reflect…reflect on the memories that you took for granted. Re-live those memories, cherish them and cherish the people you made those memories with.

So, go on, live life in the present but embellish it with exceptional memories of the past...

The Re-awakening

So, it has been quite some time since I have had a chance to have a moment of quiet reflection in this gift called life.

When I first started blogging, I used to find that there was more life in my blog posts than there was in my day to day living…I found that I had more time to reflect on my life because I was not fully and presently involved in it. I found that I was hiding behind my disappointment, regret and sadness and the shelter of my words. I found that I was taking happiness and life for granted.

This was all until I declared change and took control over my life. I think there was a hint of this change in my last post- “Flashback Moments”- when I wrote: “I have decided to embrace my life and the miraculous power of God’s way”.  And since doing so, my life has been a jar full of happiness.

I therefore apologize to my readers, not for taking time to be fully present in my life, but for not sharing such a rich and fulfilling time with you. I am hoping, though, that you will all forgive me as my silence has not been in vein. I have re-awoken the kindled spirit within me..it is now presently anointed in positivity and endless optimism. 

I have learnt, in this quiet time, a few things;

I have learnt that there truly is and will never be a place like home- Not only physically but also in my heart. Home has a funny way of reminding you of who you truly are, recharging you and giving you the strength to be who you seek…I have a few things to share about my holiday, but I've decided to keep that treat for my next post so please bear with me.

Secondly, I learnt that “If you eat what you have always eaten, you will weigh what you have always weighed”. This little saying has been a significant catalyst to bringing change into my life. It simply means that if I seek a different life…I should live differently. I should make conscious decisions to live a life that leads me to the life I seek. Therefore before making any sort of decision, I have to critically decide whether or not it serves the future me.

Lastly, I have learnt that I will often have to remind myself of my mother’s words - “You were born alone and you will probably die alone.”  Her words merely mean that in life the only person you require to do something together with you…is yourself. Do not let the fear of tackling a challenge alone, stop you from doing so. with her words in mind, I have learnt to enjoy my own company and meet amazing people.

These three basic lessons have led to big, spectacular change in my life.It is funny how ,when seeking change in our lives, we look for big great gestures when sometimes the biggest of change can come from the smallest of gestures and ideas. 

I am excited to share my opinions

and newly discovered adventures with you but until I do I suggest that you go home (wherever that may be), make a conscious decision on the life or things that you seek and work towards it even if you are working towards it alone…just remember you are not alone if you are beside your dreams.

Remind yourself of the things that you seek from life and re-awaken your desire to achieve them…live presently in everything that you do…live for you.