Law Retreat 2013- Forest Way!

So this year I decided that I’m going to go to the Law retreat and stop rebeling since, I thought I was fly and too cool for camps in university, oh boy was I wrong!

Forest Way was our destination and sorry to say but the previous years programs were boring compared to this year’s retreat. We were taken to the forest and forced to bond with each other through out-door activities and obstacle courses.

This was so eye-opening because through team work, I realised how much I needed the support of my team mates. I wouldn’t have made it to the other of the wall if I was alone but with the help of my team mates all things were possible and the impossible was conquered. I think having our lecturer Ms Batchelor go through each and every obstacle made it all worth it and we all seemed to grow a positive attitude because if she can do this then who are we to say we can’t? She has been the best role model for most of us and I really bow down to her. She is the perfect example of a leader who leads by example because she indeed leads from the front. Thank you Mam’.

The friendships made, priceless. The existing bond between Lepho and I just grew at a rate that I myself cannot even understand. Being teased because I can’t speak Xhosa and the best part is saying dissing phrases they thought I didn’t know, surprise surprise. Khita, Nkuli, Lepho and Portia you guys were the best roommates ever, so understanding and helpful in everything. We even work up at 03:30am to shower whilst there was hot water. Oh boy, best decision ever because people were already complaining at 06:00am that the water is cold. We in a forest site duh not a hotel; of course hot water will be finished, hahaha. Memories!

Thank you to the team at Forest way for hosting us, great hospitality. Being there was a

Beautiful experience. Thank you.

The intervarsity experience 2013

Captain Fantastic

For some of you guys who don’t know what intervarsity is, it’s an annual event that takes place between the four universities in the Eastern Cape namely Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University, Rhodes University, university of Fort Hare and Walter Sisulu University, during the second weekend of August. I don’t want to lie intervarsity 2013 was too awesome and no, I’m not talking about the after party. I’m referring to the actual event, competing against other universities on the field.

I honestly love the dress code because it’s the only time of the year whereas we get to dress down and for the few that dress up like intervarsity, really? Guys and gents?? Intervarsity is all about rocking our overalls in their respective colours and all stars. No heels or formal swag.  This is that time of the year were we get an opportunity to socialize and make friends with Rhodents, Mdibaz and I don’t know what they call students from WSU because we Forterians.

Now for my highlights, getting on the field and doing what we do best and yes I’m allowed to get a big and get all the credits because yours truly Captain Fantastic Khensi and the dedicated cheerleading squad really put on our A game and cheered for our boys. The half time performance was breath taking and we really surprised a lot of people and I’m glad because we are now given the recognition and respect we’ve been working so hard for.

The cherry on the top was performing in the presence of the Deputy Vice-Chancellor and getting complements galo from him and I quote “you ladies are doing very well representing our university, great performance.” It really feels great being a Cheerlion and leading them. In all truth this really gave myself image as Captain a boost because I felt every was falling apart to get all the positive feedback on Saturday made all the fights and laughs worth it, we serve an awesome God. I take pride in the squad and its steady grow.

Thank you NMMU for hosting us and to everyone who made it memorable. 

Nervous for dayzzzzzz in the change room

Mwah

Can-C!

Overall Swag

Strong Women.

The awesome women in my life.

Gavaza na Khensani

Its amazing how she once just looked like me. My great-grandmother Gavaza. According to her, her mother told her she was born when the first air plane landed in South-Africa in 1909 or 1910, which makes her 104 years old. Our family is really blessed to have such a blessing. God is great. I really am a proud result of her.

Memi and Khensi

Memi is my everything. A great mother and teacher. Her warm loves makes it okay to go through life's challenges and that's what makes her a phenomenal woman!

Mom and I.

Phenomenal woman is what my mommy is and celebrating her everyday is just a MUST!

I'm Blessed.

Life's journey in pictures.

Touching Lives

Injuries on the way...

Taking time to relax

In different shades.

Im officially a legal driver

Taking Time out

Embracing the African in me

Hot Summers day

The Golfer in me

Me Time

My Beautiful Toes hahaha.

Walking for a good cause.

Be Beautiful

Road to weight loss...

Stolen Picture :)

Miss Independent

Grown Woman.

I remember being young and so brave
I knew what I needed
I was spending all my nights and days
Laid back, daydreaming
Look at me, I'm a big girl now
Said I'm gonna do something
Told the world imma paint this town
Now bitches, I run this (Aah!)

[Pre-chorus]
Cause I put it
Down like that (2x)
And I'm making
All these racks (2x)
And I'm moving
Round like that (2x)
When I do it
I don't look back (2x)

[Chorus 1]
I'm a grown woman
I can do whatever I want
I'm a grown woman
I can do whatever I want
I could be bad if I want
I could do wrong if I want
I can live fast if I want
I can go slow all night long
I'm a grown woman
I can do whatever I want

[Verse 2]
You know the way I walk
Because I walk with a vengeance
And they listen to me when I talk
Cause I ain't pretending
It took awhile now I understand
Just where I'm going
I know the woman, I know who I am
It's about time I show it

[Pre-chorus]

[Chorus 2]
I'm a grown woman
I can do whatever I want
I'm a grown woman
I can do whatever I want
I could be bad if I want
I can say what I want
I can live fast if I want
I can do whatever I want
(Whatever it is!)

[Bridge]
I'm a grown woman
So I know how to ride it
I'm a grown woman
And I'm so erotic
I'm a grown woman
Look down, got you so excited
I'm a grown woman
Look at my body
It ain't no fun, if a girl can't have none
You really wanna know how I got it like that
Cause I got a cute face and my booty so fat
Go girl!
She got that bomb, that bomb
That girl!
Can get whatever she wants
Go girl!
She got that tight, that tight
Them boys!
They do whatever she like

[Instrumental/chanting]

[Outro - 11x]
I'm a grown woman
I can do whatever I want

I'm a grown woman.

source :http://www.directlyrics.com/beyonce-grown-woman-lyrics.html

Queen of my heart.

So like mom and I haven’t really been friends and I guess sometimes having faith and not giving up on our relationship worked out for the best.  Since, I started University Mama and I have been fighting less and less and guess what, I’m growing up. So certain things aren’t as important anymore but our love for each other. I’ve always longed for a relationship with my mom and I’m proud to say mama and I are finally ‘getting’ each other.

I admire the strength of my mom. The measures she went through to make sure I got the best of the best. The little we have is what brings us together. Mom made sure I got the best education and I doubt I’ll ever be able to repay that. I’m happy I took nothing for granted and I can proudly say I’m a proud strong result Ms Mary Motileni.

There’s so much I love about my mom and that beautiful angelic voice I’m so jealous of. Damn my mom can sing pity I don’t know what happened to me because I’m so tone death. When my mom sings in church, her voice gives me Goosebumps. Eh, that woman’s voice is heavenly sent. She loves her gospel music. She love love love looooooooovvveeeesssssssss cooking. Now you all know where I got my cooking skills, I was taught in high school but it doesn’t come close to my mom’s experience general knowledge cooking. She just has magical hands.

Since, I turned 21 I realised how much my loves me. She went all out and out did herself. Made sure the smile on my face never fades away. This is my year because I’ve managed to get everything I want from my mom something I’ve been failing all my life to get right and only managed to pass at 21 *phew* it’s been a journey though. Sometimes being Miss Independent isn’t nice because she’ll tell me that I’m working where did the money go to, hahaha *shakes head*

Mama thinks I’m the funniest person on earth, which is awesome because now she listens to my type of songs. It came as a shock that mama and I have mad love for Blurred lines by Robin Thicke feat Parrell Williams. We even laugh the same and do our “HE HE HEY’ with a touch of bass when we are totally amused by an incident. It’s come to a point whereas mom adopted my habits of listening to metro FM at work all day and whenever they play the song she sends me a whatsapp text “Nana they playing my song *love struck emotion icon*” He He Hey, the song demon has possessed mama.

I love the part where she starts with her Son-in-law requirement list. She can be very dramatic. But I just love my mom. I don’t even want to start on the debates we have about the law. When I out-shine her she plays the cards that “don’t forget you speak English because of my hard work, you are my reward. I sowed and now I’m reaping the results”. I guess my accent doesn’t belong to me. It belongs to her. *shrugs* but I’m the one who wakes up every morning for lectures and writes those tests oh well, I belong to mama. I normally just node my head and walk away.

Mama. Mom. Mommy. Auntizer. Aun’ Mary. She’s just my rock. My everything. Twinnie. God has blessed us with each other to learn from each other at all times and share our lives together. I’m proud to have such a strong woman as my Queen. You’ve been a mother and a father to me at all times and made sure I’m never short of you love and presence. Happy Woman’s Day My Gorgeous Mom. I love you with my all to the moon and back!

Surprise Surprise.

On the 28^th of June, mom threw me a surprise party will all my closest friends and family.

To my beautiful mother, thank you for everything, I appreciate the little we have and share together. Your motherly wisdom comes in the most unexpected ways and I cherish your words and support today and forever.  Thank you for being my rock, my everything. Only a strong woman can do what you do.  I always tell people that the best gift my mother ever gave me was taking me to the BEST SCHOOLS AND MAKING SURE I GET THE BEST EDUCATION.  What I got is the best of my mother and I’m grateful for that because that’s what I can testify to.

To my grandpa, my best friend, oh nigga I just love you to the moon and back. I don’t have a father hence God made sure that I have the best grandpapa I could’ve ever asked for. The greatest gift you ever gave me was teaching me how to pray and always guiding my spiritual being in the right path. We have the best conversations and you always motivate and make sure you feed me with the right wisdom.  Our bonding sessions over soccer because no one in the family loves soccer like we do. Politics and discussions over current affairs. Our prayer sessions and just being under the same roof and enjoying each other around is just the best. Always taking my side, I can officially say that I’m grandpa’s best granddaughter, your little princess.

To my friends who were able to make it and the wonderful words you guys shared, thank you, thank you. I love you guys to bits and pieces.  I’m so grateful and thankful to God for blessing with the best sisters. “I encourage you to concentrate on those who love you and forget about those who don’t.  ...- if we’ll look to him and stop making bad choices about whom we bring into our circle of inclusion. I believe we need to have what I call “divine connections”. In other words, pray about your circle of friends. Don’t just decide what social group you want to be part of and then try to fit into it. Instead, follow the leading of the holy spiriting choosing with whom you want to associate with closely.” – JOYCE MEYER, THE CONFIDENT WOMAN DEVOTIONAL.

I'm blessed to the highest degree and thank you to everyone for loving and accepting me as I am. God is Awesome!