Love a pure heart(Proverbs 22:11)

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Paavai and Uhuru walked up the stairs as they talked about Uhuru’s long flight to India.  Paavai was showing her where she would be sleeping for the night. 

“I hope you didn’t have any problem with transport.” Paavai said as they walked briskly hoping one of the family members wouldn't see them and start another hour long conversation.

“It wasn’t too much of a problem, but I’m considering renting a car or hiring a taxi for the speed, privacy and flexibility that it will afford me. I will insist on a English-speaking driver.” Uhuru said.

 

Good idea, but most of the visitors rent a taxi at one of the better hotels. This might be unfeasible for you so let me know where you want to go and I will drive you there.”

 

“Ok, as long as it won’t be an inconvenience.” Uhuru said gleefully.

“No, it won’t, in fact, it will be my pleasure.” said Paavai as she opened the door to Uhuru’s room. 

“Rock journalism is people who can’t write interviewing people who can’t talk for people who can’t read” (Frank Zappa)

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Frank Zappa was famously known as a highly prolific artist. He gained widespread critical acclaim and had numerous albums that were considered essential in rock and jazz history.

Zappa was and still is regarded as one of the most original guitarists and composers of his time. Furthermore, he also remains a major influence on musicians and composers. In 1995, Zappa was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and in 1997, received the Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award.

Zappa expresses his opinion about Rock Journalism and states that it is a form of journalism by none journalistic people aimed at interviewing people who don’t really know how to talk for people that just want to read the article because the person is famous for no other reason. However, I believe this quote is not only controversial but undermines journalism inspired by Rock and Roll.

Rock Journalism might be a bad form of writing aimed at a specific genre of people who like the rock star lifestyle, but  I still feel the quote from Zappa is crude and a bad generalisation of Rock and Roll journalists as well as fans.  

A merry heart (Proverbs 17:22)

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Uhuru spent the rest of the evening with Maran’s family. She was exhausted but tried very hard to hide it. 

“I have already set up everything for you Uhuru, if you tired and want to rest, just let me know.” Paavai said with a smile.

 

“How did you guess?” Uhuru asked. “I know you well enough by know sis. Go rest, I will let the rest of the family know.”

“Thank you,” Uhuru said relieved.

“It is just that everyone is so excited about my visit, I don’t want to seem rude and disappear.”

“Well don’t worry, I’ll sort everything out,” Paavai said with a smile.

List your top 200 achievements

MMmmmm, top 200 achievements you say?

I don’t remember most of my achievements, so what I will do is list the first 10 achievements that come to mind whilst writing this:

1. I was the Deputy Head Girl in my final year of primary school. I then became a member of the Representative Student Council (RSC) in high school. I am grateful for the friends I made during that period as well as the lessons learnt.
2. Hosting the 2007 annual Valentines Show alone. The experience nerve-wrecking but I enjoyed myself tremendously. The event was a success and the reviews I received were equally great.
3. Top 10 academic students throughout high school. This was hard to maintain as I was always up against intelligent individuals.
4. Receiving the Guilietta Talotti Trophy at the end of my high school career. Students who had “social interaction and awareness, general knowledge, communication skills, vision and being well-read,” received this award.
5. Surviving High school. Secondary school is a jungle- great, but still a jungle.
6. Achieving a Bachelors Pass in Matric.
7. Studying Public Relations Management and performing well academically throughout my studies.
8. Performing well in my internship year and adding value to the organisation I was working for. This is something I take great pride in.
9. Receiving a National Diploma in Public Relations.
10. Currently completing my BTech in Public Relations Management. 

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My soul knit to my sister’s soul (1 Samuel 18:1)

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Uhuru thought aunt Aadarshini was not only beautiful but gracious too. She was 5 feet tall, slightly chubby, had long silky black hair, light brown eyes and the brightest smile. She wore a pink net saree with blouse embellished with cutdana, bead, zari, stone, salma and dubka work. “I hope you remember me young lady” she said in a soft tone. “Of cause I do,” Uhuru responded, how could I forget you?”

 

“Ok ladies, that’s enough. Uhuru, you still need to greet everyone” Paavai said as she grabbed Uhuru’s arm and guided her to the rest of the family. “Thank you for saving me” Uhuru whispered in Paavai ear, “I had no idea who she was.”

 

“I know,” Paavai said and they both burst out in joyful laughter. 

What motivate me?

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The people I am blessed to have in my life. These people include my family, friends and the kind strangers I happen to meet on this journey called Life.

I am motivated by Nature. Its not only beautiful, but it presents me with many life lessons, that when taken to heart, teach and guide me.

I am also motivated by the peacefulness that comes with stillness. When I find a serene place, stop my constant thinking, listen to my heart and spirit, I often receive answers to questions I ask God.

In between all of this, there is colour, creativity, dance, fashion, film, food, fun, good books, great writers, laughter, music, painting,  photography and poetry. I take great delight in these.  

But my greatest and most consistent motivator is God. He tops it all and is my source of joy.

These are things that motivate me, what motivates you? 

Write a list: the 10 most unexpected consequences of being online

While researching an assignment online, 10 most unexpected consequences occurred.

1. I found different views on the assignment topic, which really confused me. As a result, my own views on the assignment topic changed altogether.
2. I received a “mention” on Twitter and read it.
3. I started scrolling down my TL and was amused at how some people are not who they say they are on Twitter.  
4. Twenty-minutes later, I found myself wasting time on Facebook instead of working.
5. I even chatted with “Friends/ Followers” on these social networking sites.
6. I then started downloading music, which gave me great pleasure. J
7. After that, I did some more online research only to be continuously relocated to different pages than the one I clicked on.
8. To make things worse, I found some scary things online.
9. I also found strange things that included seeing naked pictures of people, which I didn’t expect to see.
10. After frantically trying to exit these pages, I ended up deleting important research that I had already done. L

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