Happy Spring Day!!!
I went for a run this morning, I was greeted by the greenest fettle , the broadest smiles and the sweetest smells.
This brand new day and month brings plenty of candy for the eyes and the taste buds, as should be the case. We have more energy to do more things, more courage to bare skin and to adorn blindingly bright clothes. It is in the same spirit that we should do a bit of Spring Cleaning in our lives. We owe it to ourselves to live fuller, happier and less burdensome lives.
Ask yourself these questions in each of the areas
1. Why is it here?
2. What purpose is it serving?
3. Would my life be better or worse without it?
4. What should I introduce?
5. What needs to be kept?
10 Areas In Most of Our Lives that could do with a bit of sprucing up!
Relationships/Friendships
Career
Living Space
Money Matters
Spiritual Life
Academics
Business
Body and Health
Hobbies/Habits
Service to others
Have a blast *sprinkles all things colourful bright and right* Haha.
Friday, 31 August 2012
Monday, 20 August 2012
The Enclave Kingdom Summer Slimdown Challenge
If you are one of those lucky few that eat anything, drink anything without picking up weight, stop reading and go back to your life.
After the soups, stews, breads and hot drinks of winter some of us have packed on the winter kilos! Spring is virtually here and summer is the goal season.
If you are keen on going on this summer slimdown challenge let me know through one of the following ways
1. Comment
2. Facebook
3. Twitter
4. BBM
5. E-mail: gmekwa@gmail
It's a 13 Week Challenge.
Let's shed the winter kilos!
We'll share of highs and lows and tips. P.S It's a virtual group so you can be from anywhere!
#EnclaveKingdomSummerSlimdownChallenge
After the soups, stews, breads and hot drinks of winter some of us have packed on the winter kilos! Spring is virtually here and summer is the goal season.
If you are keen on going on this summer slimdown challenge let me know through one of the following ways
1. Comment
2. Facebook
3. Twitter
4. BBM
5. E-mail: gmekwa@gmail
It's a 13 Week Challenge.
Let's shed the winter kilos!
We'll share of highs and lows and tips. P.S It's a virtual group so you can be from anywhere!
#EnclaveKingdomSummerSlimdownChallenge
Saturday, 11 August 2012
Friend Types
The I use, bleed and Take advantage Friend
This friend will only contact you when they need something and until such a time they will not bother communicating with you. Months go without a care in the world but when favours season comes they are the first to call.
Resolve: Kick them to the curb
The I'm Embarrassed We are Friends Friend
I know only too well about this sort of friend, they are will never acknowledge you or your friendship in public because their so called friends don't approve of you. But as soon as they are away from prying eyes they are quick to be friends again. Spineless Cowards!
Resolve: Toss to the nearest rubbish heap
The We've been friends forever but no longer have anything in common Friend
No one is really to blame for the state of our friendship, it's a shadow of it's former self and unlike a job where long term service has rewards, this friendship offers nothing!
Resolve: Place in the 50/50 Box
The I used to date your friend Friend.
This is a tough situation because you have to balance your loyalty to your friend and their ex who happens to be a friend. If people are not going to be mature about things then I guess a what would a reasonable man do test would have to be applied.
Resolve: Place on Ice until further maturity
The Praise and Admire Me Friend
This is the friend that will never call or communicate with you unless they want to share some success with you. Their new this and that will be forced down your throat and Lord forbid things go wrong, they go silent until further success.
Resolve: Serve a large dose of their medicine and observe vital signs.
The Ride or Die Friend
You have ugly cried together, you have laughed and you have spoken about the time you lunged in the gym and farted. This friend will be yours still the end of time.
Resolve: Keep them in your heart.
The Friend with a PHD
This friend is critical of everything you do, you are not enough of this and you are too much of the other. Lord forbid you experience some sort of success this friend will quickly attribute it to luck.
Resolve: Suggest a good shrink
The I have more faces than a disco ball has pieces of Glass Friend.
This friend sways with the wind, a jelly fish on two legs. Wheat fields have greater back bone than this sort of friend. They are everything to everyone and sings a different tune to every audience.
Resolve: Let go unless you aspire to be a politician!
This friend will only contact you when they need something and until such a time they will not bother communicating with you. Months go without a care in the world but when favours season comes they are the first to call.
Resolve: Kick them to the curb
The I'm Embarrassed We are Friends Friend
I know only too well about this sort of friend, they are will never acknowledge you or your friendship in public because their so called friends don't approve of you. But as soon as they are away from prying eyes they are quick to be friends again. Spineless Cowards!
Resolve: Toss to the nearest rubbish heap
The We've been friends forever but no longer have anything in common Friend
No one is really to blame for the state of our friendship, it's a shadow of it's former self and unlike a job where long term service has rewards, this friendship offers nothing!
Resolve: Place in the 50/50 Box
The I used to date your friend Friend.
This is a tough situation because you have to balance your loyalty to your friend and their ex who happens to be a friend. If people are not going to be mature about things then I guess a what would a reasonable man do test would have to be applied.
Resolve: Place on Ice until further maturity
The Praise and Admire Me Friend
This is the friend that will never call or communicate with you unless they want to share some success with you. Their new this and that will be forced down your throat and Lord forbid things go wrong, they go silent until further success.
Resolve: Serve a large dose of their medicine and observe vital signs.
The Ride or Die Friend
You have ugly cried together, you have laughed and you have spoken about the time you lunged in the gym and farted. This friend will be yours still the end of time.
Resolve: Keep them in your heart.
The Friend with a PHD
This friend is critical of everything you do, you are not enough of this and you are too much of the other. Lord forbid you experience some sort of success this friend will quickly attribute it to luck.
Resolve: Suggest a good shrink
The I have more faces than a disco ball has pieces of Glass Friend.
This friend sways with the wind, a jelly fish on two legs. Wheat fields have greater back bone than this sort of friend. They are everything to everyone and sings a different tune to every audience.
Resolve: Let go unless you aspire to be a politician!
Thursday, 9 August 2012
Dj Kaznova The Interview.
I have been wanting to do this interview for quite a bit and I'm glad I finally got the chance to pick his brain, as well as shed a bit of light in the club lighting lit life of a dj.
I have to hand it to Kazi for doing what many town of Welkom didn't think was a possibility. He's a big dreamer with this head in the clouds and feet firmly placed on the ground. He's Level headed and grounded, not your everyday dj and I hope he remains so( Please stay away from open or closed gates)!
Where does Kaznova come from?
Born and raised in Welkom, Free State
where does this interest in DJ’ing and music come from? Be honest!!! Did you do it to get girls? LOL
LOL at 1st yeah the whole idea of getting groupies was the aim but that quickly changed I feel in love with music and wanted to share my skills with the world.
When you realised you had an interest and skill where did you go from there?
I decided to go study Music Production and Sound engineering at the Soul Candi Institute of Music in 2010
you did attend the Soul Candi Dj/Music academy right? How is the environment there? We all assume that you are in this carefree environment with parties and celebrities and all things fun.
Yes, the environment there was great, got to meet a lot of people mainly up and coming artists and celebs.
What are your thoughts on the stereotype that dj’s are promiscuous casanovas? (Not reference to your Dj name, hehe).
LOL, well we all are humans at the end of the day, the problem comes with the whole idea that EVERY DJ is promiscuous when it comes to girls which isn’t the case for some, like me.
Is it true that groupies throw their unmentionables (undies) at DJs? We need to know.
LOL, that hasn’t happened to me yet, but ask me in a few years and I will tell you.
Can people make a living out being a Dj? Have you bought your first bottle of Aces Champagne yet? Do share.
LOL, well I’m not into expensive bottles but Yes you can make a living but only if you make it your career and not just a hobby, if you have a good album out and singed to a good record company you are pretty much doing well (you won’t starve).
How are you dealing with the piracy situation?
It’s there and one thing I can say that I learnt at SCIM (Soul Candi Institute of Music) is that any publicity is good publicity in a way, it’s sad that its happening but it won’t just end anytime soon.
Who are your musical role models and why?
Dj Kent, Dada Life, Dirty South, DJ Black Coffee but to name a few – Their skills amaze me and at times they are my inspiration to do better.
I saw the StrongBow interview. What was that about?
I entered into the YFM/StrongBow South Africa Mega Star Competition and I made it into the finals were I came 2nd place.
What are your family sentiments towards your career path?
They support me in everything I do, I also study so I plan to have a backup plan IF I ever need it.
Aspirations? Where do you see yourself in the future?
The 1st South African producer/Dj on the Dj Mag top 100 dj’s of the world, Highest Paid Dj in the World and a successful Business Man
What are you going to do with your first R1 Million cheque?
Buy my mom a house and the rest I invest.
We all have the moments when we just reach a point where nothing is going right and we want to throw in the towel. Have you had such? What kept you motivated?
Yes a lot actually, it’s about remembering why you started at the 1st place and what you want out of it, we all have down days but my pick me up is listening to my favourite artists and picturing myself there because I have achieved certain things I never thought I would which means that there is hope if focus and faith are in place.
Let's get a bit more personal! A friend of mine once said that everyone knows not to date a Dj. Does being a Dj making it easier or more difficult for you to date?
LOL, it depends but honestly dating aint the problem that’s kinda easy finding the right girl with the right mentality who supports you and truly wants to be with you regardless of your career is hard.
Do you find that girls want to date because you are a Dj? How do you differentiate a groupie from a potential?
LOL, good question. Uhmm in my experience there’s a certain way a groupie would act towards you than a potential, for instance if a girl is forever talking about you in regards to the people you meet and the places you go to all the time to me she’s a suspect.
What's a day like in your life?
Pretty normal, I study/produce/watch series/ watch movies/ meet with friends on a weekday schedule on weekends that’s where I find myself doing the total opposite if I am booked for a event that’s outside of JHB I travel there and go BUCK, I’m a very quiet guy but when out I go crazy.
10 Parting Shots. Just one word answers
1. Favourite Drink: Southern Comfort and Lime + Lemonade
2. Pet Hate: I hate all pets, I don’t see myself owning one anytime soon.
3. Brains or Beauty: Brains of course
4. Dogs or Cats: none but since I have to choose id say a cat.
5. Yellow Bones or Dark Chocolate: Yellow Bone
6. Merc or Beemer: Merc
7. Books or DVDs: DVDs
8. Miami or Ibiza: Ibiza!!
9. Soccer or Cricket: Soccer
10. Welkom or JHB: JHB
Thanks for giving us a glimpse into the life of an up and coming dj! Invite & Follow:
BBM Pin: 29FD5FC8
Follow me on Twitter: @KaznovaMusic
I have to hand it to Kazi for doing what many town of Welkom didn't think was a possibility. He's a big dreamer with this head in the clouds and feet firmly placed on the ground. He's Level headed and grounded, not your everyday dj and I hope he remains so( Please stay away from open or closed gates)!
Where does Kaznova come from?
Born and raised in Welkom, Free State
where does this interest in DJ’ing and music come from? Be honest!!! Did you do it to get girls? LOL
LOL at 1st yeah the whole idea of getting groupies was the aim but that quickly changed I feel in love with music and wanted to share my skills with the world.
When you realised you had an interest and skill where did you go from there?
I decided to go study Music Production and Sound engineering at the Soul Candi Institute of Music in 2010
you did attend the Soul Candi Dj/Music academy right? How is the environment there? We all assume that you are in this carefree environment with parties and celebrities and all things fun.
Yes, the environment there was great, got to meet a lot of people mainly up and coming artists and celebs.
What are your thoughts on the stereotype that dj’s are promiscuous casanovas? (Not reference to your Dj name, hehe).
LOL, well we all are humans at the end of the day, the problem comes with the whole idea that EVERY DJ is promiscuous when it comes to girls which isn’t the case for some, like me.
Is it true that groupies throw their unmentionables (undies) at DJs? We need to know.
LOL, that hasn’t happened to me yet, but ask me in a few years and I will tell you.
Can people make a living out being a Dj? Have you bought your first bottle of Aces Champagne yet? Do share.
LOL, well I’m not into expensive bottles but Yes you can make a living but only if you make it your career and not just a hobby, if you have a good album out and singed to a good record company you are pretty much doing well (you won’t starve).
How are you dealing with the piracy situation?
It’s there and one thing I can say that I learnt at SCIM (Soul Candi Institute of Music) is that any publicity is good publicity in a way, it’s sad that its happening but it won’t just end anytime soon.
Who are your musical role models and why?
Dj Kent, Dada Life, Dirty South, DJ Black Coffee but to name a few – Their skills amaze me and at times they are my inspiration to do better.
I saw the StrongBow interview. What was that about?
I entered into the YFM/StrongBow South Africa Mega Star Competition and I made it into the finals were I came 2nd place.
What are your family sentiments towards your career path?
They support me in everything I do, I also study so I plan to have a backup plan IF I ever need it.
Aspirations? Where do you see yourself in the future?
The 1st South African producer/Dj on the Dj Mag top 100 dj’s of the world, Highest Paid Dj in the World and a successful Business Man
What are you going to do with your first R1 Million cheque?
Buy my mom a house and the rest I invest.
We all have the moments when we just reach a point where nothing is going right and we want to throw in the towel. Have you had such? What kept you motivated?
Yes a lot actually, it’s about remembering why you started at the 1st place and what you want out of it, we all have down days but my pick me up is listening to my favourite artists and picturing myself there because I have achieved certain things I never thought I would which means that there is hope if focus and faith are in place.
Let's get a bit more personal! A friend of mine once said that everyone knows not to date a Dj. Does being a Dj making it easier or more difficult for you to date?
LOL, it depends but honestly dating aint the problem that’s kinda easy finding the right girl with the right mentality who supports you and truly wants to be with you regardless of your career is hard.
Do you find that girls want to date because you are a Dj? How do you differentiate a groupie from a potential?
LOL, good question. Uhmm in my experience there’s a certain way a groupie would act towards you than a potential, for instance if a girl is forever talking about you in regards to the people you meet and the places you go to all the time to me she’s a suspect.
What's a day like in your life?
Pretty normal, I study/produce/watch series/ watch movies/ meet with friends on a weekday schedule on weekends that’s where I find myself doing the total opposite if I am booked for a event that’s outside of JHB I travel there and go BUCK, I’m a very quiet guy but when out I go crazy.
10 Parting Shots. Just one word answers
1. Favourite Drink: Southern Comfort and Lime + Lemonade
2. Pet Hate: I hate all pets, I don’t see myself owning one anytime soon.
3. Brains or Beauty: Brains of course
4. Dogs or Cats: none but since I have to choose id say a cat.
5. Yellow Bones or Dark Chocolate: Yellow Bone
6. Merc or Beemer: Merc
7. Books or DVDs: DVDs
8. Miami or Ibiza: Ibiza!!
9. Soccer or Cricket: Soccer
10. Welkom or JHB: JHB
Thanks for giving us a glimpse into the life of an up and coming dj! Invite & Follow:
BBM Pin: 29FD5FC8
Follow me on Twitter: @KaznovaMusic
Wednesday, 8 August 2012
Always and Forever Part 3
Dear
“When you have seen as much of life as I have, you will not underestimate the power of obsessive love.”
― J.K. Rowling, Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince
I have come to realise that our communications have become fodder for your blog and you know what: it's okay, I want them to know how I feel. I want them to know that when you end up alone in your palatial home it's not because you didn't find love. I want them to know you turned down a heart that loved you because of your rules.
I know might have not won this war yet but I have won this battle. The mere fact that you are engaging me and expanding effort means I got a response out of you. If you weren't open to the idea you wouldn't have spent so much time on this quest of mine. Your razor sharp words are wounds right now but in time they will be scars of a war I won.
Cold shower? I have taken so many that I am immune to the cold of the water and the cold of your heart. Because I am your friend I know what you want and that's why I would be perfect for you.
I want to say Fotsek and go to hell but that would only kill me. I would be ripping my heart out to spite my body. I'm so frustrated by you and you little rules!!! Fuck rules because they'll fuck you over one day! What do you want me to do?
I can't love someone else but you. If that makes me an idiot, this idiot loves you with all of it's heart
“It’s always funny watching something so beautiful not know how beautiful it really is. It’s sad even.”
― Holly Hood, Ink: Twisted Magic
P.S I've taken indefinite leave I'm coming up to Bloem and I'll be there until you love me back.
“When you have seen as much of life as I have, you will not underestimate the power of obsessive love.”
― J.K. Rowling, Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince
I have come to realise that our communications have become fodder for your blog and you know what: it's okay, I want them to know how I feel. I want them to know that when you end up alone in your palatial home it's not because you didn't find love. I want them to know you turned down a heart that loved you because of your rules.
I know might have not won this war yet but I have won this battle. The mere fact that you are engaging me and expanding effort means I got a response out of you. If you weren't open to the idea you wouldn't have spent so much time on this quest of mine. Your razor sharp words are wounds right now but in time they will be scars of a war I won.
Cold shower? I have taken so many that I am immune to the cold of the water and the cold of your heart. Because I am your friend I know what you want and that's why I would be perfect for you.
I want to say Fotsek and go to hell but that would only kill me. I would be ripping my heart out to spite my body. I'm so frustrated by you and you little rules!!! Fuck rules because they'll fuck you over one day! What do you want me to do?
I can't love someone else but you. If that makes me an idiot, this idiot loves you with all of it's heart
“It’s always funny watching something so beautiful not know how beautiful it really is. It’s sad even.”
― Holly Hood, Ink: Twisted Magic
P.S I've taken indefinite leave I'm coming up to Bloem and I'll be there until you love me back.
Tuesday, 7 August 2012
Always and Forever Part 2
After a bit of deliberating and discussing the matter with my friends, my pot plant and my teddy bear I got the courage to respond
Dear
I'm a bit surprised to say the least. I'm sorry I have been ignoring your many attempts to contact me with the various instant messaging applications and countless calls.
You are right! You know my terms and conditions of being my friend. 1. You better not have feelings for me 2. You are not to develop feelings for me. Breaking these results in the immediate termination of our friendship
The love we have for our friends is sometimes deeper than that of lovers. We have no secrets between us, I have shared every detail of my life with you. You have been privy to my deep feelings. I have said things to you that I couldn't say to my own family members.
I can't stomach the fact that you knew all along you had feelings for me but you chose to keep quiet.
Of course I love you! You are my friend. I love all my friends.
You are so selfish and self centred! It's all about you and your feelings! Did you ever for one minute think of what this hormonal flair up will do to me? How would I survive having a close and dear friend have erotic intentions towards me? So much for loving me! If you really loved me as you proclaim to, you should have just taken a cold shower, got over yourself and keep it to yourself!!!
I want to call you and ask you about how your day was. I want to send you a birthday present. I want to BBM you. I can't do any of those things anymore because of these feelings of yours.
Can't you love someone else?
Heavy Heart
Dear
I'm a bit surprised to say the least. I'm sorry I have been ignoring your many attempts to contact me with the various instant messaging applications and countless calls.
You are right! You know my terms and conditions of being my friend. 1. You better not have feelings for me 2. You are not to develop feelings for me. Breaking these results in the immediate termination of our friendship
The love we have for our friends is sometimes deeper than that of lovers. We have no secrets between us, I have shared every detail of my life with you. You have been privy to my deep feelings. I have said things to you that I couldn't say to my own family members.
I can't stomach the fact that you knew all along you had feelings for me but you chose to keep quiet.
Of course I love you! You are my friend. I love all my friends.
You are so selfish and self centred! It's all about you and your feelings! Did you ever for one minute think of what this hormonal flair up will do to me? How would I survive having a close and dear friend have erotic intentions towards me? So much for loving me! If you really loved me as you proclaim to, you should have just taken a cold shower, got over yourself and keep it to yourself!!!
I want to call you and ask you about how your day was. I want to send you a birthday present. I want to BBM you. I can't do any of those things anymore because of these feelings of yours.
Can't you love someone else?
Heavy Heart
Saturday, 4 August 2012
Always and Forever Part 1
It all started with a sms: "It's important that we talk" What was to follow was an e-mail that left me floored.
Dear
“To burn with desire and keep quiet about it is the greatest punishment we can bring on ourselves.”- Federico García Lorca
You are probably wondering why you haven't heard from me in a while and I am sorry to have not lavished you with the attention you deserve. Distance and space often gives one clarity and most importantly in my case courage to gird my loins for what I know will be a battle of the heart.
I have known that this day would come for years now and I am somewhat glad it has come.
Being friends with you, has been a bitter sweet experience that has left my heart pacing and beating so slowly it could stop. Having to watch as your yearn for a love that makes each day worth living, each fight worth getting bruised for; I want to be that love for you! Why don't you love me? I am not of the opinion that you are oblivious of my current disposition! It's you that will complete my life.
You might wonder why I have kept these feelings to myself and why I never made my intentions clear. Well, you are the reason: you have made it clear that you will never date a friend and that if I ever developed feeling for you the friendship will be over. You are still single! What are you waiting for?
You have no reason but the fact that we friends not to give me a chance.
Does seeing me jump through hoops to get your attention stroke your ego? You must get some sordid pleasure out of seeing me beg for your affection. I don't want to be your friend, keep your friendship, keep it. I don't want it. I want us to be more than that.
Despite any frustration I might feel, the anger directed at you I still have hope that one day you will love me back. That one day I'll look at this e-mail as reminder of the day my life changed.
Sthandwa sami.
Always and Forever Yours
P.S I'll drop everything for you
Dear
“To burn with desire and keep quiet about it is the greatest punishment we can bring on ourselves.”- Federico García Lorca
You are probably wondering why you haven't heard from me in a while and I am sorry to have not lavished you with the attention you deserve. Distance and space often gives one clarity and most importantly in my case courage to gird my loins for what I know will be a battle of the heart.
I have known that this day would come for years now and I am somewhat glad it has come.
Being friends with you, has been a bitter sweet experience that has left my heart pacing and beating so slowly it could stop. Having to watch as your yearn for a love that makes each day worth living, each fight worth getting bruised for; I want to be that love for you! Why don't you love me? I am not of the opinion that you are oblivious of my current disposition! It's you that will complete my life.
You might wonder why I have kept these feelings to myself and why I never made my intentions clear. Well, you are the reason: you have made it clear that you will never date a friend and that if I ever developed feeling for you the friendship will be over. You are still single! What are you waiting for?
You have no reason but the fact that we friends not to give me a chance.
Does seeing me jump through hoops to get your attention stroke your ego? You must get some sordid pleasure out of seeing me beg for your affection. I don't want to be your friend, keep your friendship, keep it. I don't want it. I want us to be more than that.
Despite any frustration I might feel, the anger directed at you I still have hope that one day you will love me back. That one day I'll look at this e-mail as reminder of the day my life changed.
Sthandwa sami.
Always and Forever Yours
P.S I'll drop everything for you
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