Well, well, well, Ladies and Gents, seems as though we have arrived at the tenth month of 2014... Time does indeed fly. I think it is plausible to suggest that father time has been subsidised by Redbull. (sorry, just had to). The only thing at this point which still needs to be completed before I have my degree are two assignments and two exams. By the end of November, I will have been awarded with a degree in Humanities. A WHOOOLE Degree!! A degree shall be bestowed upon me and I shall be the bearer of a Degreeeee! Did I mention that I will have a degree? Yesterday marked the final stage in the moving process from my commune in Pretoria to my parents' home here in Johannesburg. My mom and dad had to go and disassemble, collect and transport my bed--which belonged to my great grandmother, from the house and bring it back to our urban cottage. I wish now, in retrospect that I had taken before-and-after photo's of what my room has transformed into during the course of the day. Good grief! I started clearing up my bomb-shelter this morning, to make room for my bigger bed, after the first kick of caffeine and finished approximately 15 minutes ago (the time now being 00:10). I must say, it was a truly cathartic and rewarding experience (I'm trying for the sarcasm not to slip in). Having lived on my own for the past couple of years, and then trying to reintegrate myself into my parents' home has been a bit rocky, but for the most part, I have felt that I've strengthened the bond between myself and the rest of my family--which is what I would consider one of, if not the single most important boxes that are on my inner check-list. Today was a chance to reflect not only on the life that I used to have in Pretoria, but also on the one that I currently have (and have had in my time leading up to the start of University) and also--and most excitingly, the life that I'm GOING to have next year. The Western Cape awaits, and along with it comes thrilling new challenges, surprises, gifts, adventures, probably a couple of trials and tests too, and a whooole lotta twists and turns! Even though the future seems a bit uncertain, I must say that I prefer uncertainty over predictability ANY day of the week! (Eish, I hope I haven't jinxed myself there). I think if you're not scared by the things that you've planned for yourself or what lay ahead, you haven't taken a big enough risk yet. I'm not sure of any logistics as of yet, or when or how the plan is going to come together, but for me, the most important part is that there is indeed a Plan in the pipeline! There is drive and motivation, and so therefore, as long as I just do what I need to do or can do each day, I will be one step closer to realizing my future :-) (a couple of paraphrased words there from my Mom). We receive only enough grace for one day at a time, so that means that tomorrow will take care of itself. I've been battling with a smidge of Writer's Block lately, as my perennial readers may have noticed--Writer's Block is REAL. It's not a mythical creature like a Unicorn or Dobby; it has immaculately horrible timing and robs you of all creativity and leaves you with word-jambalaya, making your thoughts and ideas come out as Gobble-dee-gooock! (not to mention the spelling!). I have however been listening to some inspiring music lately--from all corners of the world, as well as watching some amazing films-- many of which a lot of people will have seen. But to get back to the music side of things, here is a link to the Mahogany Sessions' page on Youtube. Please, do yourself a favour a browse through the artists that they showcase-- past and current. http://www.youtube.com/user/themahoganysessions On my next post, I'm going to include a picture of my New Lair...(the one that has just been overhauled), and a couple of other interesting things--which I still have to think about... For now though, let me show a couple of pictures of what has happened in Eugene's life since my last entry :-) Until next time! let's not wait so long until we do this again! Xx
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AuthorHi there, my name is Judete Fourie. I am a twenty-something-year-old writer living in Stellenbosch in SA's Western Cape. Follow my day to day adventures that involve wine, wit and braaibroodjies. Archives
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