Year End South Africa

We have survived Christmas. Every year this is a stressful time to many around the globe. Running mad, Looking for ideal gifts. Preparing for the end of one year and the beginning of another. This year has been testing for many South Africans.

All South Africans have united against the current ruling party. Some may be under the illusion the apartheid was our greatest battle. No it is Jacob Zuma! Many have finally hit the realization that the current president is not working out so well (better late than never I suppose). In 1994 one man set South Africa free. Now another man will try to break us. Yes unfortunately the current president is incapable of basic math skills, but the rest of us aren't too shabby so we're counting down.

Our police force is so corrupt its not even funny. We fear them more than we fear the criminals. The one thing they're good at, is lazing about. Calling them in any emergency means giving up. I have tried to get assistance from them numerous times. I am still waiting...

We still have our amazing sense of humor. After all produced "The Laughing President"!

From the whole Oscar Pistorius situation to Trevor Noah making us proud by hosting The Daily Show. Funny enough, Trevor Noah pointed out that Oscar Pistorius has put all South Africans on equal footing. Now crime is no longer a 'black thing', every race is capable of crime. Personally I feel some one that walks/runs on Blades would be the capable of murder. Imagine the damage he could do if he did karate...

This had been the year of marching. From people who were unhappy with their jobs and pay, to being fed up with the running of the country. With a government that has been playing us like a board game.

We have learnt how to deal with both water and power outages. Bring on the Apocalypse. We've got this.  You name it, we can handle it. We're natural survivors.
We have gased up out homes. and we're kicking it and making fires. We know how to rough it out.

We have for some reason been trying to Americanize our country. Got Burger king, Krispy Kreme, and now there is talk of a Star Bucks popping up. The lingo has changed drastically in South Africa. Dress codes have changed. We seem to be losing all that makes us South African. 

Every time America drops off another one of their famous stores on our shores, South Africans line up to get some of the American experience. Don't get get me wrong I am in love with Krispy Kreme. 

It's just sad that when speaking to many South Africans about voting at the next Elections, they point blank refuse to participate. They feel that standing in a queue is a waste of their precious time. Lets hope with all the practice they have had with lining up for food, they will happily line up to set things right in our home land.

We are ready for you 2016. You CAN NOT bring a South African down!

#ZumaMustFall

The latest in South Africa is the "Zuma must fall" march. As South Africans we have had just about enough of these government employees getting a free ride. At the end of the day it is their job to negotiate better conditions for the rest of the country not fill their own pockets, and providing cushy lifestyles for their families at our expense. While the rest of the country is simply trying to make ends meet. These people seem to think they are untouchable, that we will continue to sit quietly in a corner and be quiet. I am glad people are now taking a stand.

                                               

This country went through an exciting change on the 10 of May 1994. When Nelson Mandela was elected the first black president. Every race and age united as we welcomed a new age for our country. The name Nelson Mandela is renown worldwide for all that he has accomplished in his lifetime, and for our country. He was jointly awarded the Nobel Prize with FW De Klerk for the new democratic South Africa in 1993. He had such big dreams for this country and the people of this country. He would be disgusted to see how far it has fallen.

                                   

Now once again the country has been united in the removal of current president Jacob Zuma. On the 16 December 2015 South Africans from all walks of life united once again to march against President Zuma, people have now reached the point of 'enough'. The #ZumaMustFall march. We've been through so much as a country. There is no reason we have to put up with a president who can't take anything serious. He laughs everything everything off, this is clearly all one big joke to him. This joke is on us.
 No South African can truly mean when they say "Life was simpler, during the apartheid". Though people are being pushed to resent the current ruling party, the ANC. They are just buggering everything up.
This is the same man who believes AIDS can be washed away by a hot shower.
Here is an article about the sex and AIDS issue.
http://sbeta.iol.co.za/news/south-africa/zuma-stands-his-ground-on-shower-comment-277106

He is a complete joke! Does this man honestly see nothing wrong with standing in front of millions (billions, trillions and one) and making a complete fool of himself.

Our Very Own Wrecking Ball!

God alone knows what reason they have changing the street names. We're left baffled. Not even navigation tools know where to send us anymore. Type in "Albertina Susulu", you will get ten options in completely different areas. What's the purpose of this beside messing with our heads. Its bad enough my internal navigation is wonky, just stop already!

Light and water shortages, WOW. Don't get me wrong I do understand they are not completely accountable for the water situation. Yet if they made a plan with all the border jumpers it would help. How can we feed others, when our own countrymen don't have sufficient supplies. Let me not get started on the squatters (informal settlements). Good grief, I have seen squatters (informal settlements) with cars, Satellite TV, etc. So how much suffering could they be enduring?

https://youtu.be/kJ8soh2C_bA

Even the children are complaining.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iJ3v1VbBS7Y


Mandela fought for the people of South Africa's freedom, it is time for us now to take a stand a fight for ourselves. Don't allow government to bully us.
FYI the rest of us can read, write and count!

Yo-yo people...

People in general amaze me. Lately I have realized most people are like yo-yo's. Now they're up, then they're down. They can't seem to decide what level they are on. It is very annoying because the rest of us can't be too sure where we stand!

Personally I find it easier to avoid switching. When I choose to befriend someone, That's it! I will be loyal until the very end and no matter what I expect that loyalty to be returned. If it is not returned I will immediately withdraw my friendship without a second glance back. I feel it makes everyone's lives less complicated, Especially mine!

I guess that's why so many people are drawn to Facebook, "It's complicated!"
Nothing in life is complicated. People CHOOSE to complicate life. More interested in being fake and putting up a front. When anything happens in their lives, they quickly  run to social media to upload a post. No one cares that your toddler has "passed" preschool. WOW, what an achievement! I would be interested if anyone could possibly fail...
Why would anyone feel the need to advertise every aspect of their personal lives. I feel the only people who deserve to know more detailed information about your life is the people who interact with you often, Not necessarily daily.

I don't get the logic in posting pictures sitting at work. Who has time to take pictures when you are at work? Most people go and do their jobs. Not to Take A Selfie. How sad and pathetic your life must be that you need a job to brag about! I mean, really now, so many people are truly desperate for work. While other idiots decide, " Hey I'm bored, I need a job". Then those are the very same ones who can't grasp basic English! I'm no genius, yet I can make a basic sentence.

I give my best to others, then they can still return around and bad mouth me. Quite frankly, I'm so over it! So now I focus on me and mine. At this point those people who hurt and offend me should be grateful I ignore them instead of telling them how I truly feel. It would definitely provide relief for my own spirit, not so much for them.

How about these 'parents' who brag about their offspring, yet they are too busy/tired to deal with them. I see the parents are kitted up, looking fly. While the children look like they've escaped an orphanage. I simple don't get it. I would sacrifice myself for my children in a heart beat, whether it's food or clothing. How do you have children, yet feel that your partner outranks them! Those poor kids, I can't imagine anything worse than being maybe second in my own moms eyes! I imagine that would be the ultimate rejection.

  

Crushed spirit

Funny how people view each other. No one stops and thinks how their actions and/or words affect others. They don't realize just how easy it can be to break someone's spirit. Especially when that person is already at breaking point. They assume things are all hunky dory with that person simply because they happen not to be whinny cows. I realize now how messed up life can be. Even if you give your all to people they will turn around and utterly crush you, as if your nothing.

We're all different, I get that, How do you expect people to believe you care about them, when you can't be bothered by how they feel. Why are people amused by others failures and fears. Don't act like you're immune. We all feel pain. Which I suppose is a good thing. It is a reminder that we are alive, but how alive can you be when you feel numb for the most part of life. It is easy to tune out feelings, esp when majority of them are completely crushing to the person experiencing those feelings.

I don't remember when last I sang from the pit of my stomach, danced until my body ached, Laughed until my face and stomach hurt.

I guess I am now getting tired of the weight I am constantly carrying. Tried speaking to people they were kind enough to point out I am always negative. Obviously that's what it is. My negativity! Has nothing to do with when I do for others I'm wonderful. Then when things are good in their lives, they reject me. Has nothing to do with how people laugh at me or belittle me. No. It's clearly all me, as I control how others perceive and respond to me.

For years I've been told I am too hard. I need to let go. Open up. Allow people in. So far all I have received from that, is heartbreak.
The strangest part about all of this is how those very people can turn around and remind me how they are hurting. Silly of me to think I would or should matter.

Oh... let's not forget how "I need to learn to be selfish, stop putting others ahead of myself". Funny, some of those "caring" people don't take time out from their busy lives to stop and attempt to connect to me. Check in whether I am okay? Well... can't blame them, They've got their own problems. Why would I matter when it does not benefit them?

One thing I am certain of, is that I am tired. Often I am convinced that no longer existing would be better than living broken.
All I have in this world is my family and my kids. They need me. So I keep quiet an go on.
Living a life where you only exist is a complete waste. I need to figure this out. For mine and my children's sake.

Book Review; Traces of I by Tracy Kiss

I thoroughly enjoyed this book started reading it the afternoon, ended up having burnt food. I enjoy books that are gripping .

This book is for all woman, moms and teenager girls maybe boys too. This definitely applies to everyone.
The lady in this book was 100% relatable. I'm certain many woman will read this book and see aspects of themselves in it. It shows us that woman from different cultures and backgrounds have similar experiences in life, love and how we view ourselves. Too often us as woman go through experiences and feel completely alone. This story proves that we're more alike than we know. It's very important who we allow into our lives and choose to share our lives with. It is even more important to be the most important person in our own lives. No one is above you.

April (the main character) goes through so many experiences all at the same time. She is dealing with numerous personal battles that hit her unexpectedly. My heart bled for her as she was fighting to find a better version of herself. As woman it is so important to know our worth and value. Regardless how others perceive us. I was captivated by this story. Eager to see how April would approach each situation. This story takes you into her mind, how life and people affect us all. What defines us. The battles we all go through within ourselves.

April might seem like a total mess to others, personally I have often wondered about the very questions she asks. The complexities of relationships. The emotions involved in two people sharing one life and how they are affected by each other.

I suppose the moral of the story is about loving oneself, regardless how others may perceive you. Your own happiness must come before all others. Those who truly love you who will stand by and support you no matter what. Those who don't, don't belong in your life. All we need to find is self acceptance and self preservation.

Get your very own copy at Amazon. So you can walk along with April as she searches for answers on who she is and who she needs to be.  The transformations she goes through in her search for personal happiness. 

<a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/27881102-traces-of-i" style="float: left; padding-right: 20px"><img border="0" alt="Traces Of I" src="https://d.gr-assets.com/books/1448261686m/27881102.jpg" /></a><a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/27881102-traces-of-i">Traces Of I</a> by <a href="https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/14254930.Tracy_Kiss">Tracy Kiss</a><br/>

My rating: <a href="https://www.goodreads.com/review/show/1457831996">5 of 5 stars</a><br /><br />

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