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Monday, 23 December 2013
Monday, 23 December 2013
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I don't usually do this.. Maybe i am still a little disturbed by what i saw today.
A child about 3 or 4 years old. I think was lost in a mall.
This time of year.. When its too busy..
Now.. I am from South Africa.
And even going to a mall this time of year..
Just before christmas..
Oh the nerves...
Seriously.. what did that parent think.. Nothing can happen??
In this life.. where we hear of BABIES raped.. 4 or even 6 weeks old..
The ignorance.. Is so bad..
I actually believe you should know where your child is.. All the time..
I know very well that many say it cant happen to me.. Happens to others.. but you know.. for the one next to you.. you are the other person.. and yes it can happen to you..
Maybe this is my plea to parents to know where your child is..
To be a little more careful..
Especially now when things are so much busier ..
You don't know the others walking in the mall..
And it takes one moment..
Just one moment..
And honestly that scares me..
As a parent you cant make mistakes..
Not when it comes to your kids..
Sorry doesn't make everything right..
Rather be careful and aware of dangers than thinking cant happen to you..
Sunday, 22 December 2013
Sunday, 22 December 2013
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Without
These Things
Without winter, there can be no
spring
Without mistakes, there can be no learning
Without doubts, there can be no faith
Without fears, there can be no courage
My mistakes, my fears, and my doubts are my
Path to wisdom, faith and courage.
Without mistakes, there can be no learning
Without doubts, there can be no faith
Without fears, there can be no courage
My mistakes, my fears, and my doubts are my
Path to wisdom, faith and courage.
Writing On The Wall
A weary mother returned from the store,
Lugging groceries through the kitchen door.
Awaiting her arrival was her 8 year old son,
Anxious to relate what his younger brother had done.
"While I was out playing and Dad was on a call,
T.J. took his crayons and wrote on the wall!
It's on the new paper you just hung in the den.
I told him you'd be mad at having to do it again."
She let out a moan and furrowed her brow,
"Where is your little brother right now?"
She emptied her arms and with a purposeful stride,
She marched to his closet where he had gone to hide.
She called his full name as she entered his room.
He trembled with fear--he knew that meant doom!
For the next ten minutes, she ranted and raved
About the expensive wallpaper and how she had saved.
Lamenting all the work it would take to repair,
She condemned his actions and total lack of care.
The more she scolded, the madder she got,
Then stomped from his room, totally distraught!
She headed for the den to confirm her fears.
When she saw the wall, her eyes flooded with tears.
The message she read pierced her soul with a dart.
It said, "I love Mommy," surrounded by a heart.
Well, the wallpaper remained, just as she found it,
With an empty picture frame hung to surround it.
A reminder to her, and indeed to all,
Take time to read the handwriting on the wall
Of all those I've met on this journey we call life,
You are my hero, you taught me how to love.
I was such a mess when you came along,
but you looked past all my faults and
looked into my soul. You saw the sadness there
that others could not see. I was afraid to trust
but you taught me to believe.
You took away my frown and replaced it with a smile.
You taught me that living could really be worth while.
We can't go back in time and tomorrow may not come,
so make the most of the moments
and let someone know they're loved.
I can see good in others that I never saw before,
because you saw good in me
I didn't even know was there.
It takes a special person to look past others faults
and find something there to love.
That's what makes heroes.
No matter how hot and heavy things may have started off, all
relationships eventually have ups and downs. It might feel like cause
for alarm, but there are things you can do to bust boredom and rekindle
romance.
Spice things up with your spouse
Take a look at our top tips for getting out of a relationship rut -- for good.Maximize the mundane
Be spontaneous
Continue to date -- regularly
Ditch distractions
How many times have you sat in the same room as the person you love and not exchanged one word? If you spend more time bonding with your Blackberries than with each other, it's time to disconnect in order to reconnect. Eat dinner together and don't bring electronics to the table. Tune into each other and tune out from reading material, your phone and your iPad. In the evenings, spend 15 to 20 minutes plugging into each other every night, unplugged from the internet, TV and other electronic distractions.
Chemistry is usually the first thing that draws you to someone new
and then you build a deeper relationship from there (if you click on
multiple levels). But once you’ve been together for a while, that
elusive chemistry can fade.
Spark up your love
If you’re feeling like the spark is on its way out, don’t panic. We’re here to help you get it back.Stay curious
One thing that helps to create chemistry is that element of the unknown that comes with meeting and getting to know someone new. Every day is an adventure in learning about this new person you’re spending time with. Once you’ve been together for a while, there’s less and less to learn. Or at least that’s how it seems. Keep chemistry going strong by staying curious about each other. Continue asking questions and making an effort to find out new things about one another.Be open to change
Relationships have a tendency to shift and change, but resisting that change and trying to keep things the same can be an instant chemistry-killer. Nothing is meant to stay the same (that can lead to a rut. See below), so the best thing you can do to avoid seeing your spark disappear is to go with the flow. Be open to new directions your relationship might head in or different sides of your significant other that are only now just appearing. You never know; those changes might lead to something even better.Steer clear of a rut
Relationship ruts are like kryptonite to chemistry. One little rut has the power to take down chemistry with a single swipe, which isn’t good for anyone. Protect your passion by doing what you can to avoid falling into the dreaded rut. Try new things, set goals together, travel as a twosome, and forgo routine for spontaneity whenever possible.Focus on the positive
When you meet someone new, it’s easy to only focus on their positive points because that’s all you see. Once some time has passed, you start seeing some not-so-positive traits pop up. The key here is to find a balance. No one is perfect, but the sooner you start focusing on the things that bug you about your guy, the faster that chemistry is going to fade. We’re not suggesting letting large issues slide (like he never pulls his weight or helps out), but if there are little things that irk you, don’t make those your focal point. Instead, think about what you love about him and what drew you to him in the first place.Stay affectionate
It’s amazing how quickly the spark can come back with a bit of affection. You don’t have to be glued to your partner at all times, but holding hands, shoulder rubs, a hand through the hair and a spontaneous kiss can go a long way toward keeping chemistry going strong.
Finding quality couple time isn’t always easy and sometimes it can
feel downright impossible to eke out even an evening to relax together.
Couple time tips
If you’re dealing with a serious time-crunch burdening your bonding time, we have some simple ways to make sure you see each other despite hectic schedules.Work out as a couple
Rather than working out separately all the time, try to find a way to get active together at least once a week. Even if you both go to different gyms or like different activities, make one workout a week a joint sweat session. Go jogging together, go for an extra-long walk after dinner or take him to one of your favorite classes as a way to bond as you burn calories.Implement tech-free time
You’d be surprised at just how much time you do have together that ends up being eaten up by gadgets. So one of the easiest ways to build in more couple time is to give the tech toys a break. Whether it’s 20 minutes or an hour, come up with a suitable amount of time to put your phones and laptops away and just focus on each other.Run errands together
It might not sound like any fun, but hitting the grocery store or garden center together can be an easy way to spend more time together. Not to mention, any chore you do together will be more enjoyable than tackling it solo.Do lunch
No, it’s not a romantic dinner date at a fancy restaurant, but if you both work in the city or relatively close to one another, use your lunch break to catch up. Meet at a spot equidistant from your workplaces and enjoy a quick meal together. Even doing this once a week is a great way to stay connected and feel like you get to see each other regularly.Hire help
If all else fails, you might want to consider hiring a babysitter once or twice a month (or asking your parents to watch the kids) so you can ensure some alone time. Or, hire a cleaning service so you’re not using potential together time to sweep and mop.More relationship tips
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