My stature is 5'8" but height is not as important as the soul. It is with great care,respect and nurturing that I will chat with you to discover the beauty within. For it is the beauty within that is most attractive. Exterior beauty is always in the eyes of the beholder, the interior beauty is something which may lie undiscovered until it is uncovered by the right individual. My inner beauty contains a wonderful sense of humour, an intelligent mind that is eager to learn to better my soul. Touch is a very important part of my human experience. Through appropriate touch we tell someone that they are important to us. A squeeze on the shoulder helps to give assurance, confidence and support to not only you but also to me. The lines on my face tell of experiences in the world. Life is not always an easy thing to live, it contains many lessons to learn along the way. It is these lessons which I have learned that make me the individual that I am today. I have a daughter whom, through life's path, I have begun establishing a relationship with. This relationship is of the utmost importance to me. I proceed gingerly as we develop a renewed love in this most special parent/child relationship. My work is not really work, it is a passion. I live life with passion and commitment. This passion and commitment is carried forward into my work. My work helps bring purpose and contentment into my life. It is filled with compassion, respect, caring and determination. My beliefs are strong within me. I live life looking for the positive in everything. This does not mean I live blindly! I have dreams and aspirations just like everyone. I aspire to be a part of creating a better world for all of us to live in. Honesty is the main key for my life, it is not necessarily monetary goods which bring me the most pleasure. It is the things that money cannot buy that fills my soul with wealth. In conclusion, I am a soul worthy of life and love. I give of myself, I receive from others. In all that I do, work and enjoyment, I give all the best I have within me. This free's my soul to live the life meant for me.
Wednesday, January 2, 2008
Wednesday, December 19, 2007
FOR THOSE WHO LOVE THE PHILOSOPHY OF AMBIGUITY ...
1. DON'T SWEAT THE PETTY THINGS AND DON'T PET THE SWEATY THINGS.
2. ONE TEQUILA, TWO TEQUILA, THREE TEQUILA, FLOOR.....
3. ATHEISM IS A NON-PROPHET ORGANIZATION.
4. IF MAN EVOLVED FROM MONKEYS AND APES, WHY DO WE STILL HAVE MONKEYS AND APES?
5. THE MAIN REASON SANTA IS SO JOLLY IS BECAUSE HE KNOWS WHERE ALL THE BAD GIRLS LIVE.
6. I WENT TO A BOOKSTORE AND ASKED THE SALESMAN, 'WHERE'S THE SELF-HELP SECTION?' HE SAID IF HE TOLD ME, IT WOULD DEFEAT THE PURPOSE
7. WHAT IF THERE WERE NO HYPOTHETICAL QUESTIONS?
8. IF A DEAF PERSON SWEARS, DOES HIS MOTHER WASH HIS HANDS WITH SOAP?
9. IF SOMEONE WITH MULTIPLE PERSONALITIES THREATENS TO KILL HIMSELF, IS IT CONSIDERED A HOSTAGE SITUATION?
10. IS THERE ANOTHER WORD FOR SYNONYM?
11. WHERE DO FOREST RANGERS GO TO 'GET AWAY FROM IT ALL?'
12. WHAT DO YOU DO WHEN YOU SEE AN ENDANGERED ANIMAL EATING AN ENDANGERED PLANT?
13. IF A PARSLEY FARMER IS SUED, CAN THEY GARNISH HIS WAGES?
14. WOULD A FLY WITHOUT WINGS BE CALLED A WALK?
15. WHY DO THEY LOCK GAS STATION BATHROOMS? ARE THEY AFRAID SOMEONE WILL CLEAN THEM?
16. IF A TURTLE DOESN'T HAVE A SHELL, IS THAT TURTLE HOMELESS OR NAKED?
17. CAN VEGETARIANS EAT ANIMAL CRACKERS?
18. IF THE POLICE ARREST A MIME, DO THEY TELL HIM HE HAS THE RIGHT TO REMAIN SILENT?
19. WHY DO THEY PUT BRAILLE ON THE DRIVE-THROUGH BANK MACHINES?
20. HOW DO THEY GET DEER TO CROSS THE ROAD ONLY AT THOSE YELLOW ROAD SIGNS?
21. WHAT WAS THE BEST THING BEFORE SLICED BREAD?
22. ONE NICE THING ABOUT EGOTISTS: THEY DON'T TALK ABOUT OTHER PEOPLE.
23. DOES THE LITTLE MERMAID WEAR AN ALGEBRA?
24. DO INFANTS ENJOY INFANCY AS MUCH AS ADULTS ENJOY ADULTERY?
25. HOW IS IT POSSIBLE TO HAVE A CIVIL WAR?
26. IF ONE SYNCHRONIZED SWIMMER DROWNS, DO THE REST DROWN TOO?
27. IF YOU ATE BOTH PASTA AND ANTIPASTO, WOULD YOU STILL BE HUNGRY?
28. IF YOU TRY TO FAIL, AND SUCCEED, WHICH HAVE YOU DONE?
29. WHOSE CRUEL IDEA WAS IT FOR THE WORD 'LISP' TO HAVE 'S' IN IT?
30. WHY ARE HEMORRHOIDS CALLED 'HEMORRHOIDS' INSTEAD OF 'ASSTEROIDS'?
31. WHY IS IT CALLED TOURIST SEASON IF WE CAN'T SHOOT AT THEM?
32. WHY IS THERE AN EXPIRATION DATE ON SOUR CREAM?
33. IF YOU SPIN AN ORIENTAL MAN IN A CIRCLE THREE TIMES, DOES HE BECOME DISORIENTED?
34. CAN AN ATHEIST GET INSURANCE AGAINST ACTS OF GOD?
YOU ARE PROUDLY SOUTH AFRICAN WHEN:
1. You call a bathing suit a "swimming costume" or Cozzie
2. You call a traffic light a "robot"
3. Employees dance in front of a building to show how unhappy they are
4. The SABC advertises highlights of the program you just finished watching
5. A cold blooded murderer is your Chief of Metro Police
6. You get cold easily. Anything below 16°C is Arctic weather
7. The penalties for lighting up in non-smoking areas are harsher than those for murder and rape
8. You know what Rooibos Tea is, even if you've never had any.
9. You can sing your national anthem in four different languages, but have no idea what it means in any of them
10. "Imported" Cuban doctors go back home because they can't handle the Health Department's poor standards
11. You know someone who knows someone who has met Nelson Mandela
12. You go to "braais" regularly, where you drink beer, eat boerewors and swim, often simultaneously
13. You know that there's nothing to do in the Free State
14. You produce a R100 note instead of your driver's licence when stopped by a traffic officer
15. You can do your monthly shopping on the pavement
16. Speeding fines are more expensive than bail
17. You hire a security guard whenever you park your car
18. You regard any steak under 300g as a snack
19. You're hesitant to shoot an attacker inside your house in case you go to jail
20. You can count the national soccer team's scores with no fingers
21. To get free electricity you have to pay a connection fee of R750
22. Hijacking cars is a profession
23. You can pay your tuition fees by holding up a placard at a traffic light
24. The petrol in your tank is probably worth more than your car
25. You enjoy reading about the sad state Zimbabwe's in because it makes you feel better about conditions in your own country
26. More people vote in a local reality TV show than in a local election
27. People have the most wonderful names: Christmas, Goodwill, Pretty, Blessing, Brilliant, Gift, Precious, Innocence, Obvious etc.
28. "Just now" can mean anything from a minute to a month
29. You continue to wait after a traffic light has turned to green to make way for minibus taxis travelling in the other direction
30. Travelling at 120 km/h you're the slowest vehicle on the highway
31. You're genuinely and pleasantly surprised whenever you find your car parked where you left it
32. A bullet train is being introduced, but the govt. can't even fix potholes
33. The last time you visited the coast you paid more in speeding fines and toll fees than you did for the entire holiday
34. You paint your car's registration on the roof
35. You have to take your own linen with you if you are admitted to a government hospital
36. You have to prove that you don't need a loan to get one
37. Prisoners go on strike
38. You don't stop at red traffic lights in case somebody hijacks your car
39. You consider it a good month if nobody you know has been robbed at gunpoint
40. You wonder if half-witted criminals like Jacob Zuma might actually do a better job than Thabo Mbeki
41. Rwandan refugees start leaving the country because the crime rate is too high
LOL LOL LOL
The following is something that is very close to my heart, and is even more so at this time of festivities and fun. Christmas is a time of giving and it would make my heart very glad if everyone could contribute their time to the One Organisation. Their biggest activist is Bono and they are an organisation that actively tries to alleviate the starving millions in Africa and around the world, as well as Aids campaigns and most importantly to cancel national debt of countries that cannot afford to ever repay it. They also do a lot as far as corruption goes in a lot of African countries. You dont have to donate anything but your voice in their campaign and if you look at the site, you will see that there are hundreds of charities under one umbrella.
So go and have a look at http://www.one.org/ and spread a little christmas cheer in this world.
Peace and prosperity to all of you and may 2008 be a year filled with compassion for Mother Earth and all who preside thereon.
Much love from Kelly
xxx
I've learned that depression is merely anger without enthusiasm.
I've learned that you cannot make someone love you. All you can do is stalk them and hope they panic and give in...
I've learned that one good turn gets most of the blankets.
I've learned that no matter how much I care, some people are just jackasses.
I've learned that it takes years to build up trust, and it only takes suspicion, not proof, to destroy it.
I've learned that whatever hits the fan will not be evenly distributed.
I've learned that you shouldn't compare yourself to others -
they are more screwed up than you think.
I've learned that you can keep vomiting long after you think you're finished.
I've learned to not sweat the petty things, and not pet the sweaty things.
I've learned that ex's are like fungus, and keep coming back.
I've learned age is a very high price to pay for maturity.
I've learned that I don't suffer from insanity, I enjoy it.
I've learned that we are responsible for what we do,
unless we are celebrities.
I've learned that 99% of the time when something isn't working in your house, one of your kids did it
I've learned that there is a fine line between genius and insanity.
I've learned that the people you care most about in life are taken from you too soon and all the less important ones just never go away. And the real pains in the ass are permanent.
LOL
Love begins with our thoughts. We become what we think about. Loving thoughts create loving experiences and loving relationships. If we want to love somebody, we need to consider their needs and desires. Thinking about your ideal partner will help you recognize him/her when you meet him/her.
The second secret of Abundant Love is the power of respect.
You cannot love anyone or anything unless you first respect them. The first person you need to respect is yourself. To begin to gain self-respect, ask yourself "What do I respect about myself?" To gain respect for others, even those you dislike, ask yourself "What do I respect about them?"
The third secret of Abundant Love is the power of giving.
If you want to receive love, all you have to do is give it! The more love you give, the more you will receive. To love is to give of yourself, freely and unconditionally. Practise random acts of kindness. Before committing to a relationship, ask not what the other person will be able to give to you, but rather what you will be able to give to them. The secret formula of a happy, lifelong, loving relationship is to always focus on what you can give instead of what you can take.
The fourth secret of Abundant Love is the power of friendship.
To find a true love, you must first find a true friend. Love does not consist of gazing into each others eyes, but rather looking outward together in the same direction. To love someone completely you must love them for who they are, not what they look like. Friendship is the soil through which love's seeds grow. If you want to bring love into a relationship, you must first bring friendship.
The fifth secret of Abundant Love is the power of touch.
Touch is one of the most powerful expressions of love, breaking down barriers and bonding relationships. Touch changes our physical and emotional states and makes us more receptive to love. Touch can help heal the body and warm the heart. When you open your arms, you open your heart.
The sixth secret of Abundant Love is the power of letting go.
If you love something, let it free, if it comes back to you it's yours, if it doesn't it never was. Even in a loving relationship, people need their own space. If we want to learn to love, we must first learn to forgive and let go of past hurts and grievances. Love means letting go of our fears, prejudices, egos and conditions. "Today I let go of all my fears, the past has no power over me - today is the beginning of a new life."
The seventh secret of Abundant Love is the power of communication.
When we learn to communicate openly and honestly, life changes. To love someone is to communicate with them. Let the people you love know that you love them and appreciate them. Never be afraid to say those three magic words: "I Love You." Never let an opportunity pass to praise someone. Always leave someone you love with a loving word - it could be the last time you see them. If you were about to die but could make telephone calls to the people you loved, who would you call, what would you say and .... why are you waiting?
The eighth secret of Abundant Love is the power of commitment.
If you want to have love in abundance, you must be committed to it, and that commitment will be reflected in your thoughts and actions. Commitment is the true test of love. If you want to have loving relationships, you must be committed to loving relationships. When you are committed to someone or something, quitting is never an option. Commitment distinguishes a fragile relationship from a strong one.
The ninth secret of Abundant Love is the power of passion.
Pasion ignites love and keeps it alive. Lasting passion does not come throught physical attraction alone, it comes from deep commitment, enthusiasm, interest and excitement. Passion can be recreated by recreating past experiences when you felt passionate. Spontaneity and surprises produce passion. The essence of love and happiness are the same ; all we need to do is to live each day with passion.
The tenth secret of Abundant Love is the power of trust.
Trust is essential in all loving relationships. Without it, one person becomes suspicious, anxious and fearful and the other person feels trapped and emotionally suffocated. You cannot love someone completely unless you trust them completely. Act as if the relationship with the person you love will never end. One of the ways you can tell whether a person is right for you is to ask yourself, "Do I trust them them completely and unreservedly?" If the answer is no, think carefully before making a commitment.
Abundant and everlasting Love to all of you
Kelly
xxx
I would like to say a huge big thank you to all my friends, both old and new for making my difficult transition a lot easier and more pleasant for me. Its been one hell of a rollercoaster ride and although some of the bits have not been all that good, on the whole it has been exciting and I look forward to each new day in our new country with a feeling of excitement as to what is waiting around the next corner for us.
Winter is approaching fast in Toronto and its going to be our first white christmas ever. Very exciting. Very cold too, lol. Our first experience of the snow was amusing to everyone in the shelter as the novelty has worn off for them a long time ago. Camber rushed out with a camera and took shots of the snow falling and also pics of her snow angels she made. Snow gives a whole new meaning to the word cold. Must find an active sport to take up this winter to keep warm. Also a good bottle of red wine, good company and a log fire will suffice too. Any takers? lol
I have to finish unpacking our house so will keep you all updated as to our progress in our adventure in Canada.
