Have you travelled in your own country? #smed12

 
 

 
We always talk about an overseas holiday. But we forget about the beautiful Provinces in South Africa. South Africa is such a diverse country. We have a great infrastructure and beautiful scenery. Why not enjoy your own countries history and culture because it’s a unique experience with several attractions. I’ve listed a few below….

·       The Kurger National Park in Limpopo Province with it’s beautiful natural scenery is a must do.

·       The Drakensberg in Kwazulu-Natal perfect to relax and enjoy the outdoors with its beautiful scenery.

·       Blyde River Canyon nature reserve in Mpumalanga with it’s beautiful panoramic views.

·         Soweto in Gauteng Province getting the township feel with several destinations and  historical sites.

·         Gariep Dam Nature reserve which is situated in the Orange River in  the Free State

·         The Big Hole in Kimberley in the Northern Cape

 

 

So why not travel in South Africa and enjoy all these exotic destinations…….

Picture1: http://www.insurancechat.co.za/2011-05/tourism-and-travel-to-south-africa-set-to-increase/

Picture2: http://kerdowney.com/2009/07/travel-to-south-africa-for-a-unique-travel-experience/

RSVP please #smed12

 This seems to be such a difficult task for many. I suppose people think a RSVP on an invitation is just there for decoration. Or don’t they know what it stands for?

 

Is having etiquette too much to ask for? It’s just good manners to inform the person who invited you if you can attend or not. This is important especially for catering purposes. But many people RSVP, then they still don’t attend, or they don’t call and pitch at the event.

I think as a bride to be the whole waiting for your guests to RSVP is very stressful. How can you make a booking and let your caterers know if you still waiting on a RSVP two weeks before your big day?

People should realise that with weddings, parties and events it’s extremely difficult to compile your guest list. So they should feel honoured when they receive an invitation.

So RSVP and reserve you seat and attendance!

Picture: http://www.zazzle.com/rsvp_wedding_postcard-239387748511366534

Hairstyles #smed12

It's just hair wether it's long or short ......

 

Why do people always make a big fuss about hair. I only realised how people take note of what your hair looks like after I cut my hair short. I received compliments and several comments. Most people wanted to know why I cut my hair, and I thought “do I need a reason to cut my hair”. It was like a needed everyone's permission to change my look.

It was clear that most of them liked my long hair, I was extremely annoyed because it’s my hair and obviously it will grow again. It was as if having long hair made you royalty or something.

Sometimes you just need a change without having everyone making snotty comments about it. I agree that your outfit is not complete unless your hair is done.

But it’s nice trying out different hairstyles and colours.

Looking forward to my summer hairstyle.

 

Picture:http://www.hairstyleagain.com/tag/blonde-hairstyle/

I love the beach #smed12

Bikini, sunblock and big sunglasses.......

Cape Town’s beaches are the best. The best place to relax and soak up some sun. Every beach presents a different experience and activity. I like swimming therefore I prefer the beaches where you can actually put your feet in the water. So Bikini beach in Gordon’s Bay is my favourite spot during summer. Some days when I’m in the mood for some big waves I’ll stop at Strand beach. The surfer’s spot.

The the beaches where everyone looks pretty while sitting on the grass eating ice-cream. Most people enjoy the scenery and they tan or play beach volleyball. Camps Bay has beautiful scenery and fabulous restaurants. I enjoy the view at Llandudno.

I like Blouberg Strand even though the water is freezing there, but you end of your day with cocktails at Eden on the bay. Big Bay is a very popular family beach.

I believe Cape Town is the best sand and sea destination in the world.

Come on summer come on

Picture1: http://www.aboutcapetown.com/beaches.htm

Picture2: http://www.capecondo.co.za/attractions.html

Soapies #smed12

My favourite soapie is Generations. I really enjoy the interesting storyline and they send out a message with their stories. The issues that the characters are faced with are topics we can relate to. Homosexual couples, drug abuse, abortions, shebeens, fraud and adultery.

A positive message is sent out with the issues people deal with, while they give advice and introduce different cultures and religions and how you must respect that. I am sure many people that watch the program can relate to certain incidents in the storyline because the stories told are very close to home.

 

It’s nice to know that it’s not just a boring soapie and they give you contact details of help lines you can call if you dealing with the same issues. But most importantly it’s educating people on various topics and issues.

Awesome soapie….

picture: http://blogs.timeslive.co.za/thesocial/tag/generations/

Friendship smed12

How do you define friendship?

 

It’s a relationship between people that really care about each other. You have the same interests. It’s the first person you call when you receive good or bad news. A friend is someone you can fight with today and then laugh about it tomorrow. Friends also cry with you and they support you and share several special moments in your life with you and they are prepared to listen.

 

Friendship is really wonderful but it’s not just smooth sailing. If I have to list of how many friends I’ve lost along the way. Or it was people who I thought were my friends only to discover they are not.

In many instances you just grow apart, or you enter a different era in your life where your priorities change and you make new friends at school, varsity, church and at work. We meet several people on our journey in life but not everyone becomes friend or can be considered a true friend.

We learn as we go along, and we change our definition of friendship as we get older.

 

“Friends are Friends forever”

 

Picture:http://blog.thefoundationstone.org/tag/friendship/

 

Weddings #smed12

Weddings are indeed a joyous occasion. The past weekend I attended a beautiful wedding in Laingsburg. This lovely town in the Karoo we experienced the climate and warmth of a small town’s people.

The colour scheme was yellow and black, very unique but beautiful. There was a cold breeze in the air, but they managed to have some picture perfect moments.

The ceremony in church was so blessed, beautiful scriptures and sermon to describe what marriage is really about and the role of the husband and wife. The most important message of the day something to take with on their new journey remembering that it will be the two of them and God.

After such a nice sermon the celebrations started at the reception. Everyone was in a happy space celebrating and enjoying this special moment with the newly weds.

Love, Joy and Happiness……

 

Picture:http://www.steinbrennerfield.com/weddings_new.html