Everything that makes me happy about Summer

I know we are currently enjoying the Spring month of November here in South Africa, but too be honest, in this year it feels like Summer has arrived early!
So I figured, why not write an early post about my favourite season of the year and bring all the magic, heat and blue-skye beauty of Summer into your homes.

picking flowers. warm rainstorms. dancing in the rainstorms. endless days on crowded beaches. sipping cocktails on the pier. bike rides. wearing shorts and dresses and flip flops. tanning. rainbow coloured icecreams. falling asleep in hammocks. writing songs. poetry. roadtrips to secret places. suprises. picnics. piggyback rides. summer flings. blue skies and warm waters. colourful umbrella's. everything Jesus. camping with old friends. making new friends. laughing. holidays. playing guitar for hours. getting lost in thoughts. new discoveries and adventures. painted toenails. haircuts. femininity. late sunsets on the beach. learning to surf. fruitsalads. durban. sector9-ing on the promenade. waking up early. airconditioning. noah and the whale. playing at gigs. ballito. chrismas and new years. planning. pool parties. pancakes. new beginnings. spending time with God. swimming. appreciating life.

REDFROGS: What it's all about

For those who are volunteering to be part of it, for those who once were apart of it, and for those matrics who are going to be needing the help of Redfrogs volunteers at rage this year, check ou this rad article from Ballito News!

http://www.ballitonews.co.za/2011/10/13/red-frogs-prepare-for-matric-rage-celebrations/

Thought of the Week

“Here’s to the crazy ones, the misfits, the rebels, the troublemakers, the round pegs in the square holes… the ones who see things differently — they’re not fond of rules… You can quote them, disagree with them, glorify or vilify them, but the only thing you can’t do is ignore them because they change things… they push the human race forward, and while some may see them as the crazy ones, we see genius, because the ones who are crazy enough to think that they can change the world, are the ones who do.”

– Think Different, narrated by Steve Jobs.

my heart beats south africa

As always, World Cup fever sets in and patriotism takes on a whole new meaning. Everyone goes out of their way to buy "SA RUGBY" shirts and proudly wears the green and gold every Friday and for every game. The Springboks win the first three games in their (very tough) pool.

Sunday the 9th of October comes around, and thousands of South Africans wake up early to watch the 7am game between SA and Australia, their hearts full of hope for a victory.
Sadly that victory doesn't come. We play a good game of rugby, we hold 76% of the territory and we hardly allow Australia to even play. But unfortunately for us, the ref wears an Australian jersey. So that's it then, the team has to return home with sad hearts, knowing that they could have claimed that World Cup for the third time.

However, when they arrive at O.R Tambo International airport on Monday the 10th of October, they are greeted by over 300 ecstatic fans who are waving flags, wearing Springbok shirts and cheering them on as if they had come home with the gold.

That's the thing about this country, we don't need a title or a trophy to define who we are. We know we are winners, we know that we have battled through the toughest of obstacles, we have pursued our dreams, we have overcome our fears and we have emerged a nation that is full of culture, spirit, heart and colour. Our reaction to our loss of this years World Cup just proves that we care more about our country than any trophy. Sure, it would have been nice to win, I know that I for one was screaming and shouting at the screen all through that final match. Yet, I couldn't be prouder of our boys, because they played with all their hearts. They played like true South Africans.

I am just so in love with this country - for everything it has accomplished and for all the potential it still has. We may not have won the RWC 2011, but we have emerged victorious with our hands firmly placed over our hearts.

Pretty Flippin Kiff

So I realised today that so many of my friends are ridiculously gifted in terms of music and creativity. Sometimes I see them play at a gig, or on a video clip and I can't believe I actually know them. South Africa truly has so much untapped potential. Here are a few of my mates who I reckon are pretty flippin kiff!


The Kiffness.
My mates Dave and Mike Scott make up The Kiffness. They have an electro/jazz/awesome sound and this is one of my favourite songs and videos of theirs. You can find The Kiffness on Facebook - do yourself a favour.

BERGIES FLY

The Brothers Streep

I have one word for them. AMAZEFRIKKINHILARIOUS. I know right. You can also find them on facebook. This is a song they recently performed at the finale of SA IDOLS. It's brilliance in a band.

WE'RE NEVER GONNA BE (SA IDOLS)



Matthew Mole.

He's from the small, pretty boring town of Fishhoek (ha) but possibly has one of the best voices I have heard this side of the world. I know it's a claim, but just listen to pure talent. please.

BLIND

To Our Divine.

Okay so Matthew Mole and Ash  Stephenson form this duo of electro/indie music. Such a jam and a talented pairing! Once again, if you wanna hear more, you can find them on Facebook. This is an accoustic version of one of their songs.

INDIE THREE