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...