Surf's Up!

Who said black girl's can't surf

I’m black and I can swim. No I don’t mean jumping up and down or bathing in a river but I mean actually swimming, was one of the best swimmers at school. And no the water doesn't need to be warmed up before I jump in.

Now as good a swimmer I am I’ve never been a fan of the sea, in fact I had a bit of a fear for it due to some childhood experiences which I’d much rather not get into. But when I was offered to go for surfing lessons my concern was not about my fear, I’m a grown woman now so I ain’t scared of waves, if anything I was excited and looked forward to it. I’ve always wanted to learn how to surf, looks amazing when the pro’s do it, and I could just imagine the rush of riding a wave. My only concern was my weave. You can mess with anything but a black woman’s hair is a no go area. I did more preparation for getting my hair fixed than preparing to surf. Having figured out a solution of redeeming my hair, after experiencing the trauma of being submerged under salt over and over, I looked forward to my surfing lesson.

They first showed us the basic instructions of lying on a board, standing properly and getting the right balance. That part took like five minutes and in to the water we went, talk about being thrown in the deep end. According to the instructors, the waves were quiet feisty and not the best of conditions for surfing lessons, none the less we went ahead. The water was extremely cold of course but got used to it. Walking against the current was a bit of strain and got worse after having to walk back a few times due to many failed attempts of standing on the board and riding the wave. First time I got onto the board I was determined I could do it, I was natural footer after all, well at least that’s what Bronwyn (the instructor) said...maybe they tell that to everyone to give them a boost...no I'm a natural footer I believe it', that's my story and I'm sticking to it. 

As I mentioned before I fell quiet a few times but I had fun, regardless of the terrible taste of sea water in my mouth, stinging in my eyes and being toppled over by the waves. If there was such a thing as knee surfing I would’ve killed this lesson, sadly there isn’t, but I did manage to get on my feet a couple of times. It was quiet an amazing experience, a rush really and I’m definitely going back.

My hair looked course and frizzy, weave's worst nightmare, but it was worth it, besides it wasn't anything a hair dryer, moisturiser and hot iron couldn't fix, (side thought - yes niggas we go through all that trouble to look good but don't get cocky and think we do it to impress you but acknowledging that your girls hair looks good is a must if you know what's good for you) Infact I already had an appointment set up to get it done even before the surfing lesson began.

So ladies don't deprive yourself of having fun because you fear for your hair. Don't get scared get smart! Surf's Up!

Zodiac, Smodiac who cares!

I honestly cannot stand this whole zodiac ish but when you are in this industry you don't always have the liberty of refusing to write about some things...

 

S’NETHEMBA GUMEDE

 

THE world of astronomy is for ever evolving with revelations 

Personally this start sign just freaks me out....

and discoveries being made every minute. The universe is described as having never ending possibilities, so the discovery of a new star sign shouldn’t be that much of a surprise right? Wrong.
Ophiuchus “the serpent bearer”, dubbed the 13th sign, has been causing waves of panic on the internet and on social networking sites like Facebook.
“What is the deal with the Ophiuchus sign? What the heck does that one mean now? Please do not tell me that our zodiac signs have been changed to something else because I am freaking out now. I would so hate to have to experience such thing. Is this one true or what?” wrote Drewskies Sheldon Leslie on one of the many Ophiuchus pages on Facebook.
 Another suddenly had the revelation that all the other star signs were his enemies, “We have secret enemies,” wrote Jeff Baker,  “Some of the other 12 resent us, be steadfast, for we shall rise up and walk among Kings as Kings.”
While many take this seriously, to others it is a joke. “It just means there is a new Pokémon named Ophiuchu an evolution of Pikachu! A group of Ophiuchu makes Ophiuchus!!!,” wrote Matt Ball.
The discovery of this “new” star sign, which falls between Scorpio and Sagittarius,  has caused a shift in the Zodiac moving all the dates of the other signs ahead.
Fortune Tellers, Mellissa and Jayshree Rabia Mallaya, known as the Mystic Sisters, and as well as other astrologers have assured people that there’s nothing to worry about. Clearly the message is not getting through as many are still panicking, thinking they’re having an identity crises.
 “So I grow up thinking I’m Sagittarius, now to be told I’m Ophiuchus, what does this mean...? How do you pronounce it Ophiuchus?” wrote David Ferguson.

....even Homer is freaked out

The Mystic Sisters said the star has been there for years but previously  did not have enough planetary energy for it to have any significance.
“This is causing major confusion but people should know who they are. The zodiac signs are merely there to help you be a better you but ultimately the decisions you make determine who you are,” they said.
Dion Van Zyl, a astrologer from Hillcrest, after explaining the ever confusing workings of the universe and stars, concluded that this new discovery wasn’t so new but that someone was trying to popularise astrology.
 “I’m not complaining though because it’s good for business since everyone wants to know how this will affect them,” said Van Zyl.
 He advised a trip to the dusty archives of astronomy for a trauma relief for all those ripping out their hair and biting their nails in panic.
“Every person who believes in it should go and take out the oldest zodiac calendar and have a look at this so called new constellation (group of stars).” 
Van Zyl said if they paid attention to every star that appeared there would be stars added onto the zodiac signs every year.
“It’s much easier to use the 12 signs because we have 12 months and four seasons, adding all these other signs is just confusion,” said Van Zyl.
International famous astrologer, Jacqueline Brook, said it was important  the record was set straight because these so called new revelations were causing confusion.
 Reports on the internet and social networks say some people have changed the décor in their homes to go with their new zodiac sign.
First it was the prediction that the world come to an end in the year 2000 (Y2K), which obviously it never did. And then many predictions of the ever impending doom of the world in 2012, which we await to see, surely this must be the beginning of the end right….right!
S’nethemba.gumede@inl.co.za

Next formula please!!!!!!!!!

In my opinion the "I'm a good girl/boy" and then all of a sudden "I'm all grown up" formula has gotta stop, its has been done to death. Yes it works for some but still. All those wanna be's, talented or not, have to think of another formula of grabbing people's attention. Don't get me wrong I'm not saying they shouldn't grow up but they just seem to do it the wrong, at least that's what I think, or maybe I'm the clueless one. Does growing up mean you have to go goth, naked or just plain crazy? I mean really!!!!!

A few illustrations if I may...

Britney Spears                                     



        

Didn't we all love our sweet Teen Princess...         then of course she grew up and a bit came off...        

and then she totally lost it!

This ladies and gentlemen is what you call three in one, she did it all...sweet, naked/goth, and crazy.....I must admit though the media had a lot to do with her losing it. We can be so mean and develop stalker tendencies, make a lot of speculations, honestly we can drive anyone to insanity. But we not all like that...*grinning innocently* Infact let me make a correction, paparazzi and tabloids can drive anyone to insanity. They could either make you or break you...depends how you make use of them.

Next: Miley Sirus

                  

             Looks appropriate for her age...                        acting not so appropriatley for her age,           

                                                                             although she looks beautiful but still, not approriate...

and she just had to try out the goth image!

Yes she too got all three strikes. I'm not denying that nature to take its course, everyone has to grow up, but honestly do you have to get naked or look scarey to convince people you have...

And then of course Riri (good girl gone bad...she said it herself)

Below: Although she showing a lot she still                    Below: Looking oh so beautiful and elegant

         looks cute, not tacky 

                                                

                                              This is just plain scary, barbwire? really Riri????

Believe you me there were far more scarey ones which were a bit too inappropriate to put on my blog. Ok so this girl came into the industry naked as you can see so that wasn't a shocker because she came in with that image, and she looked cute, ok well Barbados cute. But then she grew up, got rid of the tank tops, she looked elegant then all hell broke loose literally...as I'm sure you have seen for yourselves. I guess one can justify and say she came in naked she just spiced up her nakedness a bit...a lot...ok no it's still messed. She beautiful and all and her image is working for her right now but honestly...
...Next formula please...


Prediction to who will use this formula next.....you guessed it...Bieber!

Below: Lol! He's already started with the new haircut. Soon he's gonna be taking his shirt off (all those with Bieber fever wouldn't mind), just hope the boy doesn't go goth or punk rock on us.

 

Ayt, I gotta bounce...much love & God Bless!

Mindset: Writing Portfolio

Mindset: Writing Portfolio: Some of the stories I've had to write were difficult and challenging and others I did not agree with but I had to deliver. Others were a blast to do an it's all part of the learning process.
This is only the beginning....watch this space!