tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-83221411339120032122024-03-12T19:32:30.950-07:00Le Mis MimzAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15716639423743645948noreply@blogger.comBlogger37125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8322141133912003212.post-83423512524493520052015-06-27T06:23:00.000-07:002015-06-27T06:23:29.089-07:00Smooth-y Suhoor<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;">Ramadaan Mubarak from Le Mis Mimz</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;">It's been a while since I posted recipes for you to try out and indulge in (if you get it right). Well, since I promised you healthy Ramadaan recipes to help you stay focused and in shape, I decided to share some with you today as part of our 'Healthy Ramadaan' series.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;">So we know how important having Suhoor/Sehri is and I hope we are not skipping it. Suhoor/sehri is our 'start of the day meal', if you don't have it, you'll probably pass out or break your fast at 12 pm (which is sooo avoidable if you just have suhoor/sehri). This week's recipes are all about smoothies which you can make in no time and enjoy at suhoor/sehri (or iftaar because it's just too awesome to not have more). By the way, if you didn't know, <span style="background-color: white; line-height: 16.1200008392334px;">A smoothie is a blended and sometimes sweetened beverage made from fresh fruit, vegetables and, in special cases, chocolate or peanut butter. They can be enjoyed any time of the day, month or year.</span></span><br />
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<li><span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;"><span style="line-height: 16.1200008392334px;">1/2 cup plain yoghurt</span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;"><span style="line-height: 16.1200008392334px;">5 dates</span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;"><span style="line-height: 16.1200008392334px;">1 banana</span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;"><span style="line-height: 16.1200008392334px;">2 Tblsp peanut butter</span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;"><span style="line-height: 16.1200008392334px;">2 Tblsp oats</span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;"><span style="line-height: 16.1200008392334px;">2 Tblsp honey</span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;"><span style="line-height: 16.1200008392334px;">Pinch of cinnamon</span></span></li>
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<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;"><span style="line-height: 16.1200008392334px;">Soak oats and dates in milk and refrigerate overnight. In the morning (suhoor time), add the milk/oats/date mixture with all other ingredients to a blender. Let it blend lekker and serve when smooth. This recipe makes 2 servings. </span></span></div>
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Rapsberry smoothie<br />
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Blueberry Green tea smoothie</div>
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I do not like green tea at all, but the blueberries I just love. They are my favourite berry and not just because of their distinct violet/purple colour, but also because they help burn stubborn fat. Combined with green tea, we have an antioxidant nutritional powerhouse.</div>
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Ingredients</div>
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<li>3 Tblsp water</li>
<li>1 green teabag</li>
<li>2 tsp honey</li>
<li>1 1/2 cup frozen blueberrie</li>
<li>1/2 banana</li>
<li>3/4 cup vanilla milk (or just normal milk)</li>
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Make the tea the way you make normal tea, but make sure that the teabag releases all that green goodness. Stir in the honey until it dissolves.</div>
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Combine berries, banana and milk in a blender. </div>
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Add tea to the blender and blend together. When it's smooth, it's ready to serve. </div>
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I don't know about you, but these smoothies are making me hungry. I'm off to make myself a smoothie or two for iftaar, yes, cold n all. That's all I have for you for today. More recipes to follow soon so make sure you keep your eyes glued to your LCD's. Oh yeah, don't forget to enter the Ramadaan competition on my Facebook page. It's a collaboration with Baitul Salaamz as well as Dhaakira Health and Children's Organisation.</div>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15716639423743645948noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8322141133912003212.post-26521780981712333852015-06-06T05:10:00.001-07:002015-06-06T05:10:32.931-07:00Healthy Ramadaan: Part 2<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;">Alhamdulillah, we only have a few more days left until Ramadaan is on our doorsteps. Are you prepared? You should be prepared by now, if not, there is still time to do so in'sha Allah. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;">In <a href="http://lemsmimz.blogspot.com/2015/05/healthy-ramadaan-part-1.html" target="_blank">Healthy Ramadaan: Part 1</a>, I gave you a brief on how your metabolism works during fasting as well as the types of foods you should opt for when preparing your Ramadaan meal plan. So you're meal plan is now sorted, but you still want to know if you can exercise during Ramadaan. The good news is, yes you can exercise during Ramadaan and Health24's Fitness Expert, Habib Noorbhai says that if you follow certain guidelines, it is perfectly safe. Read his tips <a href="http://www.health24.com/Fitness/Exercise/Exercising-during-Ramadan-20130710" target="_blank">here</a>.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;">So Noorbhai says you should continue exercising because if you miss one month of exercise, its equivalent to losing four months of hard work. Yes you read correctly, four months gone. He also mentioned that you should maintain your current workout programme, but not intensify your routine. If you suffer from a chronic illness, injury or complication, then exercise with caution. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;">Remember to plan your schedule properly so that you can make the most of this blessed month by reading and reflecting on the Glorious Qur'aan and the purpose of Ramadaan because you never know if it may be your last. May Allah make it easy for you and me and allow us to reach full potential during this auspicious month. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;">I will post recipes soon in'sha Allah, so stick around, but until my next blog post:</span></div>
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<br />Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15716639423743645948noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8322141133912003212.post-22631658170002107762015-05-30T05:48:00.000-07:002015-05-30T05:48:10.642-07:00Person to look out for: Fazeela IsaacSome time ago, I did an Outfit Of The Day (OOTD) featuring the adorable Maseeha Moola. In case you didn't know, she's the daughter of super mum, my good friend, and this month's person to look out for: Fazeela Isaac.<br />
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Fazeela is a 28 year old BBA final year student; an Aalimah graduate; FAIS accredited broker and designer, who was born and bred in Chatsworth Durban. She's this month's PTLOF because she is making her mark with every step she takes. If this interview were to take place over tea and samoosas, we wouldn't have got anything done.<br />
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<b><span style="font-size: large;">What is the name of your collection and when did you start it?</span></b><br />
The name of my collection is Maseeha Collection and I started it one year ago.<br />
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You're an accredited broker and BBA student, why did you decide to start a line of clothing?<br />
I am a Jill of all trades (lol), so after trying out a few other businesses, I realised that my strength is in supplying products rather than services. And that coupled with the unpleasantness of unsuccessfully searching for abayas in stores that were unique to my individuality, brought me to the point of designing and sewing my own abayas and dresses. It is highly important for me to show our Muslimahs how elegantly beautiful, trendy, stylish and modern we can look whilst still pleasing our Creator.<br />
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<b><span style="font-size: large;">When did you start designing?</span></b><br />
I learnt how to design and sew around 2005 at the Institute where I completed my Aalimah course. I officially got back to designing in 2014.<br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b>How do you come up with the ideas?</b></span><br />
Trial and error! I enjoy brainstorming with my cousin Haafizah. I usually play around with ideas and piece fabrics together and then pass the idea to her for a second opinion.<br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b>What type of fabrics do you use and are they easily accessible?</b></span><br />
Bonbon and nida are my ultimate faves. I love the quality and texture of them as well as the versatility. I also add some chiffon pieces at times depending on the design. Cotton African prints are now being introduced to the collection and I'm loving it. The fabrics are easily accessible and available at almost all fabric shops.<br />
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<b><span style="font-size: large;">Who is your target market?</span></b><br />
Females of all ages and sizes. There are abayas for little girls from our 'Lil Princess' Collection, right up to teens and of course adult Muslimahs.<br />
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<b><span style="font-size: large;">You're a mother as well as a teacher, how do you cope in all those roles?</span></b><br />
By simply putting on my Superwoman abaya and hustling like a pro #HustlersParadise. It also helps to have a stupendously independent, brilliant and supportive daughter to add to the ease of trying to do it all. I might not have much time to breath between my students, my kid and my business, but the taste of success and independence makes it all worth it.<br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b>How do you define success and what motivates you to succeed?</b></span><br />
Success for me is being able to smile at my bank account (just kidding) :-)<br />
Having the ability to be financially, emotionally and personally independent is what defines success to me. My motivation for success is without a doubt my daughter Maseeha whom the brand is named after.<br />
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<b><span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;">Where do you see yourself and Maseeha Collection in five years time?</span></b><br />
Expanding my business by exploring other avenues like online stores and getting my abayas into boutiques with absolute brand awareness and brand recognition. As for myself, well, still pushing the hustle while growing my family in'sha Allah.<br />
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Here's a sneak peak of what you can expect from the Maseeha Collection:<br />
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I don't know about you, but I can't wait for a fashion show and to be dressed by Maseeha ;)Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15716639423743645948noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8322141133912003212.post-30065342643636292762015-05-16T05:03:00.001-07:002015-05-16T05:03:31.811-07:00Healthy Ramadaan: Part 1<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;"><i>Assalamu alaykum warahmatullahi wabarakatu</i></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;">With Ramadaan just around the corner (a few weeks to go), all I'm hearing is "yes, I'm gonna lose weight," "time to get rid of this fat," "the only time I can lose weight is in Ramadaan," "I can't wait for Ramadaan so that I can lose this weight." Let's get one thing straight, the beautiful and holy month of Ramadaan is not a weight loss challenge or diet to make one lose weight. The month of Ramadaan is not like any other Islamic month. It's purpose it to rid man of those habits which he/she has accumulated throughout the year. It prepares us for the remaining months by teaching us discipline and self control. Acts such as eating, drinking and fulfilling ones desires have been made haraam by Allah. If we can control our desires during Ramadaan, then we can control it any other time. So if you've ever fasted, you know that losing weight doesn't happen so easily in fact, some us gain weight. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;">Let's look at what happens to your body during Ramadaan. While you are fasting, you become more dehydrated at rest than usual, but less than if you had exercised aerobically for over an hour. Your main metabolic fuel source for bodily function during fasting is mainly fat, which is a good thing. So what you want to do in Ramadaan is to maximise metabolism even though your metabolism slows down due to less frequent meals; preserve and enhance as much lean muscle mass as possible which will increase your metabolic rate and allow you to burn more calories at rest. Don't put all your hopes on Ramadaan to hep you get slim and trim because that is setting yourself up for disappointment instead focus on staying healthy and not gaining unwanted fat due to all those pastries. If you want to make this Ramadaan a healthy one, set goals and stick to them.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;">Here are a few things to choose from and a few things to avoid to keep you energetic and nurtured throughout Ramadaan.</span><br />
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<b><span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;">Meat and other protein sources</span></b><br />
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<li><span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;">Fish</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;">Grilled skinless chicken</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;">Lamb</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;">Moderate amount of prawns</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;">Legumes such as beans, lentils and peas</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;">Eggs at least 3 times per week</span></li>
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<li><span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;">Fried chicken</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;">Fatty meats</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;">Liver and other organ meats</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;">Sausages and Wors</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;">Large amounts of prawns, shrimps and shellfish</span></li>
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<strong><i><span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;">Choose:</span></i></strong><br />
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<li><span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;">Skimmed milk</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;">Skimmed or low fat yoghurt</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;">Low fat cheese</span></li>
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<li><span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;">Full cream milk</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;">Whipped cream</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;">Creamy and cheesy sauces</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;">Yellow full cream cheeses </span></li>
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<b><span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;">Fruit and Vegetables</span></b><br />
<b><span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;"><i>Choose:</i></span></b><br />
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<li><span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;">All fresh vegetables cooked with a little olive oil</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;">Fresh fruits and natural fruit juices</span></li>
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<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;"><b><i>Avoid:</i></b></span></div>
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<li><span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;">Coconut</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;">Fried veggies</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;">Veggies boiled or steamed in butter</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;">Juices with added sugar</span></li>
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<b><span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;">Bread and grains</span></b><br />
<b><span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;"><i>Choose:</i></span></b><br />
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<li><span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;">Whole wheat or brown bread</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;">Plain brown rice or spaghetti</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;">Whole grains</span></li>
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<b><i><span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;">Avoid:</span></i></b></div>
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<li><span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;">Pastries that contain large amounts of fat like doughnuts</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;">Fried rice</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;">Slap chips, French fries or fried potatoes</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;">Sweetened desserts</span></li>
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<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;">With such an assortment for you to choose from, this Ramadaan journey will surely be a pleasant and healthy one. Do remember that whatever you decide to eat, a balanced food plan containing healthy ingredients, cooked the right way will help you enjoy Suhoor and Iftaar giving you more energy and staying healthy.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;">Look out for part 2 of the Healthy Ramadaan series which will include more tips and recipes.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;"><i>Until my next post: peace.love.unity</i></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;"><i>MwaHugs :)</i></span></div>
Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15716639423743645948noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8322141133912003212.post-3696629077952127922015-05-02T03:00:00.002-07:002015-05-02T03:00:35.992-07:00The #Gimme5ChallengeI'm always on the look out for new workouts to try because I'm one of those people who gets bored after doing the same thing over and over again.<br />
I stumbled across the #Gimme5Challenge on Womens Health online mag and I decided to take the challenge and challenge you to do the same. I'm looking for something that will challenge me physically and mentally and give me killer results. I am already built athletically since I grew up doing sports, but I'm not yet at that 'fit' level that I want to be at.<br />
So, here's the link to the #Gimme5Challenge, get your weights, get your gear and let's get fit and fabulous together <a href="http://www.womenshealthmag.com/fitness/gimme-5-challenge?cid=NL_WHDD_2088322_04142015_TaketheGimme5ChallengetoStrengthenYourBodywithJustFiveBasicMoves" target="_blank">#Gimme5Challenge</a> Don't forget to eat right and drink lotsa water.<br />
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I'll be posting results after the first 30 days of the challenge on my Facebook page <a href="https://www.facebook.com/LeMsMimz?fref=nf" target="_blank">Le Mis Mimz</a> so make sure you check it out.<br />
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15716639423743645948noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8322141133912003212.post-28375768530909921762015-05-02T01:09:00.001-07:002015-05-02T01:12:41.153-07:00HD in your faceBeing a t.v presenter for an Islamic magazine show, modesty is key and I'm fortunate enough to wear beautiful dresses made by some of Mzansi's most talented modest wear designers. One designer in particular that caught my attention was Zainab Khoele, the face behind HD or commonly known as Haya Designs.<br />
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Her style is a fusion of beautiful African prints from all over Africa with denim which is something that she loves. The designs are simple, yet elegant and can be worn for any occassion. Imagine wearing sneakers with a dress, well, with HD you can.<br />
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This is what I wore on the set of An- NUR, The Light on one lovely Friday morning :)<br />
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This print has all the earthy colours that many African women like and I must admit, it's my personal fave. Zainab will soon be featured on our 'Person to look out for', so make sure you look out for her. To view her collection <a href="https://www.facebook.com/pages/Haya-designs/683938751726748" target="_blank">Click here</a><br />
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Dress: Haya Designs</div>
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Peace. Unity, Love Mwahugs</div>
Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15716639423743645948noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8322141133912003212.post-73829368261295812512015-04-11T05:10:00.002-07:002015-04-13T02:57:01.123-07:00Fifty Shades of this n thatHey ya'll, I'm back :) I know it's been a while since I've posted anything, but I've been a busy girl hey.<br />
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So it has been well over a month since the-highly-anticipated-much-awaited, first installment of the Fifty Shades Trilogy, 50 Shades of Grey. There were many mixed reviews to the release of this movie with some calling it 'mommy-porn', others dubbing it 'bad' and 'un-religious' or whatever they were calling it.<br />
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Okay hold up, let me just say this, 50 Shades of Grey is not the first and probably won't be the last of its kind. Erotica has been around for a very long time. I'm talking before the 18th Century. So why such a buzz on 50 Shades of Grey? Growing up, I didn't read a lota erotica because that wasn't my kind of thing. I was more into scary stories and fantasies, (well 50S is a fantasy on its own) and adventure.<br />
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October 2013, my cousin introduced me to the compelling; dull; unstimulating; unnerving world of Anastasia Steele and the unholy; abominable Christian Grey. Why did you do it girl... whyyyyy??? You have awoken my 'inner Goddess' hahaha.<br />
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Reading the book then watching the movie was a whole new ball game. It seems like not much thought was put into capturing the entire story as it is in the book. If you were watching the movie and have never read the book, you wouldn't understand what was happening. Take Wanda for instance (that's Ana's blue beetle by-the-way), you didn't even know she named it unless you read the book. While watching the movie, I waited to see how the conflict between Ana and her inner Goddess and Subconscious would turn out, but it wasn't there... where did that go? Or was the budget too low to include it?<br />
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On to the characters, oooh my gahd, Eloise Mumford as Kate? Noooo. Luke Grimes as Elliot Grey? Noooo. Jamie Dornan as Christian Grey? I'm still getting used to that, it hasn't sunk in yet. Dakota Johnson as our leading lady Anastasia Steele, I have to admit, at first I didn't quite like her, but to me, she's the only one who actually got into her role and gave us that timid, dull, boring, under-dressed-for-an-interview-with-a-billionaire kinda girl. And as for the other characters, they were fine by me.<br />
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Everything else in the movie was spot on, like Grey Enterprises Holding Inc. the cars; the apartments; Charlie Tango; the secretary and other 'blondes', in fact the entire ambiance.<br />
For Fifty Shades Darker, extra effort needs to be put in to make it better than the first or else it will be a huge flop. I've already got friends saying they aren't going to watch it because the first was a disappointment.<br />
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<li>Story line- 7/10 (it was not just about the hanky-panky)</li>
<li>Character cast- 5/10 (they should've listened to the audience)</li>
<li>Ambiance- 8/10</li>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15716639423743645948noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8322141133912003212.post-11417816866714451332015-03-05T02:06:00.000-08:002015-03-05T02:06:18.712-08:00Yoga MarchWe all like to look our best because when we do, we feel our best, but when it comes to working out and getting to that 'best', we always find making excuses the better thing to do.<br />
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If you feel that you're no longer as motivated to get where you want to be, perhaps revisit your past. What made you quit the first time? Was your diet too strict to follow? Were the exercises just too much to cope with or too difficult to handle? Were you just too busy to fit exercising into your daily routine?<br />
Follow a simpler diet, something that works for you with a 'cheat day' now and then (don't over-do the cheating though).<br />
If the exercises were just too difficult, cut them down and do what you can. Don't overwork your body and push it to limits that it can't handle, that's why there are workouts for beginners.<br />
Don't make flimsy excuses not to workout like: "I just don't have time in my busy schedule" or "I'll do it later." Your schedule can fit a workout in, trust me... it can. If you have to get up extra early, do so.<br />
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Before you quit, try everything you can to stay on track. Get a minimum of exercise in.<br />
Park your car far from the entrance so that you can walk and don't take the lift... the stairs will do wonders for your legs.<br />
Find a workout buddy or get a personal trainer if you can afford one.<br />
If you're like me and can't stick to one exercise routine all the time, then change it. Do what you like to do and enjoy doing it. I like to do exercises that will challenge me and I always do a new challenge every month.<br />
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I am not a fitness guru for you to look up to because I also lose motivation now and then, so I look up to others who have been in the same boat. So look for people who motivate you to get better. People who want to see you achieve your goals and help you get there. As Bradley Martyn always say: "Let's get better together,"<br />
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Here's this months workout:<br />
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Let's get stretching with these yoga poses... They are guaranteed to help you with all those aching muscles...<br />
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Until my next post: peace, love, unity MwaHugs ;)</div>
Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15716639423743645948noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8322141133912003212.post-90552922545675583102015-02-28T02:42:00.000-08:002015-02-28T02:42:39.311-08:00Outfit of the Day: Aatiyah Dineo MoyeniDoing the OOTD ft. is always my favourite part of the blog, because I get to show you what modest African fashion is all about. Again, thanks to social media, I've come to know and become friends with many lovely fashionistas and showing you what they're capable of when it comes to fashion... is just an amazing feeling.<div>
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With this look, Aatiyah represents both her Islamic and African identities without compromising one. Now as you can see for yourself, these bright, bold colours are what caught my eye. </div>
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High waist maxi skirts are a must-have item for all modest Muslimahs and if you don't think so, check out my OOTD ft. posts. Aatiyah got hers from downtown Jozi. She pairs the skirt with a royal blue top and a yellow hijab from her wardrobe. Accessories always completes a look and she accessorizes with a chunky bracelet and necklace which she found in her mom's car (cos mom's just know where to get the coolest stuff from). </div>
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Having your own style is what makes you 'YouNique', but you can always get some style tips from our stylish Modest Muslimahs. She has definitely inspired me to get in touch with my 'inner African Queen' and to not be afraid of colour. Good-bye blacks and navys, helloooo oranges and yellows.</div>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15716639423743645948noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8322141133912003212.post-35491786966811962612015-02-14T04:17:00.002-08:002015-02-14T04:17:39.696-08:00OOTD: Bulls baby... :D :D :D Assalam alaykum my belles personnes (that's beautiful people in French).<br />
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It's been a while since I did a take on my OOTD... yeah I've been focusing more on my lovely and stylish friends, cos who needs to show what they're wearing when they've got friends for that right?! right! But for those of you who want to know what I wear and where I get them from, then this one is for you :D<br />
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Now I don't know about ya'll, but I'm such a sports fanatic, love watching soccer (or rather the players *wink*), basketball, athletics, swimming and wrestling. I also like sports merchandise and if I have the funds to buy myself some merch, I do. I also have this little Tomboy in me and I love my sneakers as much as I love my heels.<br />
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Someone once told me I've got 'hijabi swag' and I didn't believe it cos I didn't know what they were talking about. If I were going to watch a Bulls game, this is exactly what I would wear. Having 'swag' does not mean that you an attitude or you're this 'tough girl' or whatever. So this is me rocking that 'hijabi swag', you might wanna try it.<br />
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Found your fave? I like both looks, but the Air Max really does it for me. The Jordans makes me look bulky and short as opposed to the Maxs. Here's some more pics...<br />
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Le Mimz wears:<br />
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Red Chicago Bulls jersey Number 3 (HHJ)</div>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15716639423743645948noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8322141133912003212.post-7592853193859769182015-01-31T04:52:00.000-08:002015-01-31T04:52:22.027-08:00I CHEATED!!!I cheated on my diet!<br />
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I cheated! That's what I did... I cheated!<br />
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So what if I cheated? We all do right?! well, maybe not all of us, but definitely most of us. Anyway, I fell off the bandwagon, but I'm getting back up and YOU'RE gonna join me :) cos we're all in this together.<br />
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So because I didn't complete the Burpee challenge, I'm going to do it again and this time, it will be done properly, come hell or high tides.<br />
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<a href="http://lemsmimz.blogspot.com/2014/10/behold-burpee.html" target="_blank">Click here</a> to view the burpee challenge. Also make sure that you print it out and stick it behind your door or on your wall or wherever you will be able to see it and make use of it.<br />
In Bradley Martyn's wise words "Getting better together!"<br />
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Oh oops... what's that?! I just thought I'd share a pic (or two) of Bradley Martyn<br />
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<br />Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15716639423743645948noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8322141133912003212.post-19350265037037087172015-01-31T03:35:00.003-08:002015-01-31T03:35:20.778-08:00Person to Look out for: Imaan Sokhela<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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We come across a lot of people in our lives daily. People who do amazing things, make amazing things and people who need to be exposed for who they are and what they do (in a good way of course ;-) ). One such person is Imaan Sokhela.<br />
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She is a beautiful 27 year old from sunny Kwazulu Natal. Imaan has an Honours Degree in Psychology and works for a company called Khulisa Social Solution and she hopes to get an MBA in Psychology soon in'sha Allah. I got an opportunity to interview her and this is how it went.<br />
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<b><span style="font-size: large;">What is the name of your collection and when did you start?</span></b><br />
The name of my brand is called Tapestry Accessories. I started making the accessories more than 14 years ago, but only started marketing the creations in March of 2014.<br />
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<b><span style="font-size: large;">The name, Tapestry Accessories, where did you get it from?</span></b><br />
I just understood that it's a special type of cloth... and I thought, well, why not use it?!<br />
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<b><span style="font-size: large;">Why did you start making these accessories, I mean you could have done something else?</span></b>Growing up as a child, I fell in love with fashion and the concept of designing things and making them from scratch. However, when it was time to choose a course to study, my mom felt that fashion or designing would never give me a steady income. While I was studying, I would make things and sell and whatever small thing I made, it would sell fast. When I make these items, I feel happy and relaxed. I don't know if I'm making sense, but designing for me is not a career, but I believe its my talent and something I'm very passionate about.<br />
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<b><span style="font-size: large;">What type of resources (fabrics/materials) do you use and are they easily accessible?</span></b><br />
For the jewelry, I use beads and wires a lot and some material. They are not easily accessible because I usually travel to cities to get material. For the bags, I use leather and it's also not easily accessible because there are very few people selling it and it's very expensive.<br />
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<b><span style="font-size: large;">Seeing that you're resources are quite costly, are your pieces affordable? Who is your target market?</span></b><br />
Yes, they are affordable. I'm targeting mostly middle class and anyone who thinks they can relate in anyway with my work.<br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b>Where do you see yourself and Tapestry Accessories in a year or two?</b></span><br />
I see myself having accessed markets in African countries and also employing at least two people and supplying to shops. Most importantly, I see Tapestry Accessories running smoothly with a healthy cash flow in'sha Allah.<br />
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Now I know you can't wait to see some of her pieces, so... behold...<br />
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Now I don't know about you, but where have you been all my life?!<br />
Every fashionista needs to rock African print and design.<br />
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Don't let anyone tell you that you'v got too much baggage. I need you in my life, Miss-Oh-so-stunning-smooth-leathery-chunky purse.<br />
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Well, that's all I have for you.. be sure to visit <a href="https://www.facebook.com/pages/Tapestry-Accessories/621511111252633" target="_blank">Tapestry Accessories</a> for more of Imaan's creations. I really must get myself that body jewelry. Oh, I didn't show you? Click on the link NOW, if you want to see more.<br />
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backgrounds and from different walks of life together. One such social media
platform is good ‘ol Facebook. I have to say, I’ve met many people on Facebook
who either added value to my life or who just brought irritating pokes,
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matter. One such person is the
beautiful-kind-hearted-free-spirited-outspoken-stylish-muslimah, Fatima Teigh
Mathe. Today’s edition of the OOTD features her and her killer modest street
style. What better way to kick start the year other than with her. <o:p></o:p></div>
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This was her birthday look, inspired by the 80’s. Yeah, we
looooove the 80’s fashion. The off-white vintage blouse belonged to her late
aunt and so Fatima felt it was a good idea to have a piece of her memory on her
special day. Unfortunately, you can’t
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To go with the blouse, she added an African print maxi
skirt, because she (and I alike), love African print. Getting in touch with our
African roots. The shoes are an heirloom, her mom strutted her stuff with these
back in the 90’s and passed them on to her daughter. Again, adding a piece of
family to the look. The look is completed with a cream coloured scarf and a
statement necklace, cos’ who doesn’t want to make a statement on their special
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You’ll be seeing a lot more of Fatima and her outfits on
OOTD ft. so this is not the end. Hope you liked what you saw and will get an
idea or two on what to wear to your special occasion. Don’t forget to check out
your moms, aunts or even gran’s wardrobes, coz you never know what you might
find. <o:p></o:p></div>
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Till my next blog, peace, love and unity: Mwahugs ;)<o:p></o:p></div>
Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15716639423743645948noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8322141133912003212.post-70805852277862548442015-01-16T03:25:00.002-08:002015-01-16T03:25:25.988-08:00Happy New yearThis is my first post of 2015 ('',), yippeee<br />
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Assalamu alaykum/Peace be upon you<br />
Hello again to all you awesome people. I'd like to start off by thanking everyone for the support shown last year. I started the blog mid-October and I've gained over 1000 views and it's all thanks to YOU. Writing has always been a passion of mine and hence, I have decided to use this passion to the best of my ability. Whether it will change your life for the better, or just add some finesse, I'm glad to be of help.<br />
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This new year will bring lots of new things to the world of Le Mimz and I want to share it all with you. In fact, the year got off to a good start when I found out I had been chosen to be a TV presenter for an Islamic Magazine show, An-NUR, The Light. The first episode of the new season will air on the 17/01/2015 so you better make sure you don't miss it.<br />
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I can't wait to share more fashion and beauty tips with ya'll and also more OOTD ft my oh-so-stylish friends. Oh yeah, ya'll need to eat too, so you can also expect more recipes... in fact, just expect more of everything.<br />
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I wish everyone a prosperous new year. Make it happen and make it big. Remember 2014 was and 2015 will be.<br />
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<span style="color: cyan;">***till my next blog</span></div>
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<span style="color: cyan;">mwahugs***</span></div>
Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15716639423743645948noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8322141133912003212.post-14578860213906906922014-12-13T01:09:00.000-08:002014-12-13T01:09:11.530-08:00SUMMER: EXPECTATION vs REALITYSummer starts when December starts, because before that, it's November and still spring. You know it's summer when you leave the windows open at night and have some rather 'expected' visitors (mosquitoes). You know it's summer, when you see short shorts on women... and men. You know it's summer, when it's officially no work or school =) and all play :D<br />
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With the promise of summer comes great expectations; sunshine, freedom,
relaxation, and endless days to make lotsa memories. You
and your bff's spend weeks (even months) planning out all your amazing summer
plans, but let's face it, all those parties, outings and adventures, don't really go as planned. All is not lost, however because sometimes it's the unplanned events that make the best memories. With summer, comes great expectations, but also a painful reality. Behold:<br />
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EXPECTATION: Planning an awesome summer vacation<br />
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REALITY: Just chilling at home, complaining about how bored you are, how hot it is and what you gonna next summer.<br />
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How often does the above happen? I'll say almost ALL THE TIME. We plan and prepare, but when the time comes to execute the plan, things just never fall into place.<br />
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EXPECTATION: Chilling at the beach, basking in the sun, enjoying the cool drinks and light summer breeze.<br />
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REALITY: Binge watching those series you missed all year round in your hot room and a coupler snacks here and there. It's okay, but just don't overdo it, cos, I mean really?! Everyday and night? No!<br />
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EXPECTATION: Sleeping in summer has never been a breeze, especially if you don't have an aircon or fan. You expect to sleep like sleeping beauty, but...<br />
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REALITY: ... you end up sleeping like this...<br />
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EXPECTATION: You're finally gonna get to go to the beach, yaaaay totes exciting. You expect to find the beach like this... of course it will be right? I'm sure everyone else is going elsewhere?!<br />
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REALITY: ...no, everyone is NOT going elsewhere. Sadly, they're going where you're going and the beach is one place you have to share. Go early to find a nice chilling spot. Or perhaps you might find someone willing to share their space with you and you might just get a new bff, romance or bromance :) <br />
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Whatever you're planning on doing this summer or wherever you plan on going, do it safely. <br />
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<li class="first-child">Tell someone that you are going out and what time you expect to return</li>
<li>Try to vary your route and schedule as much as possible</li>
<li>Avoid heading out at dusk or at night</li>
<li>Avoid non-savoury areas</li>
<li>It is advisable not to listen to music while out as you may not hear an approaching car, truck, suspect or even a dog</li>
<li>Wear bright reflective clothing at all times – a simple reflector on your shoes will not suffice</li>
<li>Carry some form of identification</li>
<li>Carry your mobile phone with you</li>
<li>Carry small change in case of an emergency </li>
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Have a lovely summer vacation, stay safe and don't anything I wouldn't do :) ;)<br />
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<span style="color: #3d85c6;"><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">Till my next blog... toodles :) </span></span></div>
<br /><br />Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15716639423743645948noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8322141133912003212.post-81896787635005689672014-11-24T03:27:00.002-08:002014-11-24T03:27:25.571-08:00Friend, Foe or Frenemy!<br />
Friendships are really important in a person’s life. There are different levels of friendship which are never really obvious on the surface; it is only when you reach a crisis point in your life that you find out just who your true friends are. Friends are not just those creatures that God put on the earth to do crazy things with; to paint the town (and faces) red; to ward off those stalkers or to talk you into doing something you'd never imagine you'd do; but they are sometimes family as well. Of course we have our best friends who are often closer to us than family; they share all of our secrets and know us inside out. We all have ‘fair weather friends’ who help us to celebrate and only arrive on our doorsteps when they need something from us, and then there are invisible friends who aren’t really there at all! In life we face a number of challenges and unfortunately, one of those challenges is a fake friend. Now, if you're one of those people who tend to see the good in others and are often faced with the fake friend dilemma, here are tips on: <i>"HOW TO SPOT A FAKE FRIEND"</i><br />
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<b>They are selfish</b> <br />
Typically, a fake friend will only call you when they want or need something. Rarely, will they call for other reasons. You often get the impression that they are only calling you because no one else was available.<br />
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<b>They thrive on gossip and drama</b><br />
If someone enjoys gossiping about others, then they may be gossiping behind your back as well. Gossiping and spreading rumors has serious consequences and is at the base of relational aggression. You find yourself agreeing with them so as to keep the peace and not get into an argument. Avoid friendships with people who thrive on gossip and drama.<br />
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<b>They require you to pretend</b><br />
<b></b>The hallmark of a healthy friendship is that you can be yourself. If you feel like you have to wear a mask or can’t be real, then that is the sign of a fake friend. You don't have to talk or dress differently in order to fit in. Fake friends also resort to peer pressure.<br />
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<b>Fake friends lie</b><br />
Many times, fake friends do not feel good about who they are so they lie about their accomplishments, their clothes, their possessions – anything to make themselves look better. And if they lie about themselves, they will lie about you too. If you catch a friend in multiple lies, it’s probably not a healthy friendship.<br />
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<b>Fake friends are critical</b><br />
<b></b>If their friends are constantly criticizing them, it is time to take a closer look at the friendship. Real friends are supportive and encouraging, but fake friends often criticize. Girls in particular are guilty of being critical about weight, dress-code, looks, etc.<br />
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<b>They are not happy when you succeed</b><br />
If your friends have something insulting to say every time time you succeed, then they are not real friends. Real friends celebrate one another’s accomplishments.<br />
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<b>You have never felt comfortable enough with them to tell them a secret</b>. <br />
Usually, good friends will keep one another’s secrets. Real friends don’t tell the world who you are crushing on. If your friends is always spilling the beans, then it’s time to start considering that they are not friend-worthy.<br />
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<b>Fake friends rarely have your back</b><br />
Real friends will stick up for one another, especially when faced with a dilemma. Meanwhile, a fake friend will either be a quiet bystander even take part in the the whatever is happening to avoid becoming the next victim. If this is a regular occurrence, start looking for another group of REAL friends.<br />
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Take the 'Fake Friend Quiz'<span style="color: red;"> <a href="http://www.seventeen.com/fun/quizzes/fun/fake-friend-quiz">here</a></span> and find out if you have a fake friend that you need to get rid of.<br />
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Remember, fake friends are toxic and once you have them, prepare for disaster (just kidding), or not!<br />
And if you're the fake friend reading this, honey, you might wanna change your ways especially if you don't wanna end up alone & friendless with no one to tell about your crushes, with no one to go shopping with or with no one to lift you up when you're down (yeah, all that and more, you get the picture).<br />
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<span style="color: #3d85c6;"><i>That's all for now. I'll be back in a jiffy! Mwahugs! </i></span></div>
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<br />Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15716639423743645948noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8322141133912003212.post-31088225494930990552014-11-20T01:57:00.000-08:002014-11-20T01:57:16.370-08:00The South African Lingo Book: A Guide to Our Slang pt3I'm back with part three :). I hope you have familiarised yourself with A-J and now know how to use them and when to use them. Let's recap a little:<br />
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"Ek se bra, I'm gatvol of this Pretoria weather, let's go to Durbs instead?"<br />
"Jaa-nee, Saturday's jol was great hey!"<br />
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I'm sure you know what that means :)<br />
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Here's the rest of it<br />
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<b><i>K</i></b><br />
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<b><i>kasi</i>:</b> [kaa-see] Shortened form of <i>lokasie</i>, "location" in Afrikaans, the older word for township. Refers to the low-income dormitory suburbs outside cities and towns to which black South Africans were confined during the apartheid era.<br />
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<b><i>kak</i></b>: Literal translation : shit. crap, rubbish, nonsense (vulgar), of very wide usage. Also used as a way of further expressing one's feeling in language.<i> </i><br />
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<b><i>klankie</i></b>: [clunkie] unpleasant smell. Also said as just "Klank". <i> </i><br />
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<b><i>klap</i></b>: [clup] to smack. (From Afrikaans). "He got klapped in the bar". Like a <span style="color: black;">"b**ch-slap"</span>.<br />
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<b><i>kif</i>:</b> Cool, neat, great or wonderful. From the Arabic <i>kayf</i>, meaning enjoyment or wellbeing.<br />
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<b><i>knobkierie</i>:</b> [k-nob-kee-ree] A fighting stick with a knob on the business end. From the Afrikaans <i>knop</i> ["knob"] and the Khoi-San <i>kirri</i> or <i>keeri</i>, meaning "stick". <b> </b><br />
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<b><i>koeksister</i>:</b> [kook-sister] A traditional Malay and now also Afrikaner sweet, made from twisted yeast dough, deep fried and dipped in syrup.<a href="https://www.blogger.com/null" name="kugel"></a><b> </b><br />
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<i> </i><b><i>kwaito</i>:</b> [kw-eye-toe] The music of South Africa's urban black youth, a mixture of South African disco, hip hop, R&B, ragga, and a heavy dose of house music beats.<br />
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<b><i>kwaai</i></b> – cool, excellent (Afrikaans: "angry". Compare the US slang word <i>phat</i>.) <br />
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<i><b>L</b></i><br />
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<b><i>laduma!</i>:</b> [la-doo-mah] A popular cheer celebrating goals scored at soccer matches, from the isiZulu for "it thunders".<br />
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<b><i>lappie</i>:</b> [luppie] A cleaning cloth.<br />
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<i><b>laaitie</b>:</i> [lie-tea] a younger person, esp. a younger male such as a younger brother or son.<br />
<i>Sentenc</i>e: "that's my lighter you talking about!" <br />
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<b><i>laanie, larny/larnies</i></b>: (n) boss, used in a different tones. (adj) fancy/rich<br />
Sentence: "Oh the larnies are here." <br />
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</b> <b><i>lekker</i>:</b> [leck-irr with a rolling r] Nice, good, great, cool or tasty.<br />
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<b><i>M</i></b><br />
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<strong><i>Madiba</i>:</strong> [maa-dee-baa] An affectionate name for former
President Nelson Mandela, and the name of his clan.<br />
<strong> </strong><br />
<strong><i>make a plan/ maak a plan (Afrikaans)</i> :</strong> devise a way to overcome difficulties. "Leave it
to me, I'll make a plan."
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<i><strong>mal:</strong></i> [mull] Mad, from Afrikaans.
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<strong><i>mampara</i>:</strong> [mum-puh-rah] An idiot, a silly person. From the
Sotho languages.
<a href="https://www.blogger.com/null" name="mampoer"></a><strong> </strong><br />
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<strong><i>mampoer</i>:</strong> [mum-poo-er]
Extremely potent brandy made from peaches or other fruit, similar to American
moonshine. <strong></strong><br />
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<strong><i>mealies</i>:</strong> [me-lease] Maize or
corn. A <em>mealie</em> is a maize cob, and <em>mealie meal</em> is maize
meal, the
staple diet of South Africa, which is mostly cooked into pap. From the Afrikaans <em>mielie</em>.
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<strong><i>moegoe</i>:</strong> [moo-ghoo] A fool, buffoon, idiot or simpleton.
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<strong><i>moffie</i> – </strong>male homosexual (derogatory)<strong> </strong><br />
<strong></strong><br /><b><i>mos</i></b> – Afrikaans, implies that what has been said is well known or
self-evident (a formal part of grammar, the closest English equivalent
would be <i>"duh!"</i>).<br />
<i><b>Sentence</b>: "Mos I said I'm coming at 2"</i>. Used at the end of a <b><i>sentence</i></b>: <i>"...Jy weet mos."</i> (<i>"...Obviously, as you know ... "</i>)<br />
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<strong><i>muti</i> :</strong> [moo-ti] Medicine, typically traditional African
medicine. From the isiZulu, <em>umuthi</em>.<br />
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<strong><i>Mzansi</i>:</strong> [m-zun-zee] A popular word for South Africa.<br />
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<i>N</i><br />
<strong><i> </i></strong><br />
<strong><i>naartjie</i>:</strong> [nar-chee] The South African word for tangerine,
<em> Citrus
reticulata</em>.<br />
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<strong><i>nappy</i>:</strong> A baby's diaper. <strong></strong><br />
<strong><br /></strong>
<strong><i>nca</i>:</strong> Fine, beautiful. Pronounced with a downward click of the
tongue.<br />
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<strong><i>nê</i>:</strong> [neh] "Really?" or "is that so?" Often used sarcastically.
<strong> </strong><br />
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<strong><i>nogal</i>: </strong>of all things. Term expressing a measure of surprise<strong>. </strong><br />
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<strong><i>now-now</i>:</strong> Shortly, in a bit or in a moment.<br />
<i>Sentence:</i> "I'll be there now-now."
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<i>O</i><br />
<a href="https://www.blogger.com/null" name="oke"></a><strong><i> </i></strong><br />
<strong><i>oke, ou</i>:</strong> A man, similar to "guy" or
"bloke". The word "ou" [oh] can be used interchangeably.<br />
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<b><i>ousie</i></b>: [ow-see] Term used to refer to a maid, usually a black female; Also used by black females to call/refer to each other as in 'sister'. <br />
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<i>P</i><br />
<a href="https://www.blogger.com/null" name="pap"></a><strong><i> </i></strong><br />
<strong><i>pap</i>:</strong> [pup] The staple food of South
Africa, a porridge made from mealie meal (maize meal)
cooked with water and salt to a fairly stiff consistency, <em>stywepap</em> being
the stiffest. "Pap" can also mean weak or tired.
<strong> </strong><br />
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<strong><i>papsak</i>:</strong> [pup-suck] Cheap box wine sold in its foil container,
without the box. <strong></strong><br />
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<strong><i>pasop</i>:</strong> [pus-op] An Afrikaans word meaning "beware" or
"watch
out".<br />
Sentence found on someones outside fence: "Pasop vir die hond!" (Beware of the dog) <strong> </strong><br />
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<strong><i>pavement</i>:</strong> South Africans walk on pavements and drive cars
on the road [at least that's the idea]. The pavement is the sidewalk.<strong> </strong><br />
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<strong><i>potjiekos</i>:</strong> [poy-key-kos] Traditional Afrikaner food,
generally a rich stew, cooked in a three-legged cast-iron pot over a fire. The word
means "little-pot food" in
Afrikaans.<br />
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<strong><i>puffadder</i>:</strong> A viper or adder of the species <em>Britis
arietans</em>. From the Afrikaans <em>pofadder</em>.
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<b><i>R</i></b><br />
<strong><i> </i></strong><br />
<strong><i>rand</i>:</strong> The South African currency, which is made up of 100
cents. The name comes from the Witwatersrand (Dutch for "white waters ridge"), the
region in Gauteng province in which most of the country's gold deposits are found.
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<strong><i>robots</i>:</strong> Traffic lights.
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<strong><i>rock up</i>:</strong> To arrive somewhere unannounced or uninvited. It's
the kind of thing friends do: "I was going to go out but then my <a href="http://www.southafrica.info/travel/advice/saenglish.htm#china">china</a> rocked up."<br />
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<strong><i>rooibos</i>:</strong> [roy-boss] Afrikaans for <em>red bush</em>, this
popular South African tea made from the <em>Cyclopia genistoides</em> bush is
gaining worldwide popularity for its health benefits.<br />
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<strong><i>rooinek</i>:</strong> [roy-neck] English-speaking South African, from the
Afrikaans for <em>red neck</em>, but without the connotations given the term in
the US. It was first coined by Afrikaners decades ago to refer to immigrant
Englishmen, whose white necks were particularly prone to sunburn.
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<strong><i>rubbish bin</i>:</strong> Alternatively dustbin or dirt bin. Garbage can.<br />
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<strong><i>samoosa</i>:</strong> [suh-moo-suh] A small, spicy, triangular-shaped
pie deep-fried in oil. Originally made by the Indian and Malay communities, samoosas
– known as <em>samosas</em> in Britain – are popular with all South Africans.<br />
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<strong><i>sangoma</i>:</strong> [sun-go-mah] Traditional healer or diviner. <br />
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<strong>sarmie:</strong> Sandwich.<strong> </strong><br />
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<strong><i>shame</i>:</strong> Broadly denotes sympathetic feeling. A South African
admiring a baby, kitten or puppy might say, "Ag shame!", to emphasise its cuteness.
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<strong><i>sharp</i>:</strong> Often doubled up for effect as <em>sharp-
sharp! </em>, this word is used as a greeting, a farewell, for agreement, or just to
express enthusiasm.<br />
Sentence: "How are you? I'm sharp and you?"<br />
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<a href="https://www.blogger.com/null" name="shebeen"></a><strong><i>shebeen</i>:</strong> A township tavern, illegal under the apartheid regime, often set up in a private house and
frequented by black South Africans. The word is originally Gaelic.
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<strong><i>shongololo</i>:</strong> Large brown millipede, from the isiZulu
<em>ukushonga</em>, meaning "to roll up". I hate theses shongololos, they make me jumpy.<br />
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<strong><i>sjambok</i>:</strong> [sham-bok] A stout leather whip made from animal
hide.
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<strong><i>skebenga</i>:</strong> [ska-beng-gah] Gangster, crook, criminal. From
the Nguni word for gangster. See also skelm.<br />
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<i><strong>skelm:</strong></i> [skel-lem] A shifty or
untrustworthy person; a criminal.<br />
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<strong><i>skinner</i>:</strong> [skinner] Gossip, from Afrikaans. A person who
gossips is known as a <em>skinnerbek</em>: <i>Sentence</i>: "Jislaaik, bru, I'm going to donner that skinnerbek for
skinnering about me." Translation: "Gee, my friend, I'm going to hit that guy for
gossiping about me."<br />
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<strong><i>skollie</i>:</strong> [skoh-li] Gangster, criminal,
from the Greek <em>skolios</em>, meaning <em>crooked</em>.
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<strong><i>skop, skiet en donner</i>:</strong> [skorp, skeet en donner] Action movie.
Taken from Afrikaans, it literally means "kick, shoot and beat up".
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<strong><i>skrik</i>:</strong> Fright.<br />
Sentence:"I got a big skrik yoh" means, "I got a big fright".<br />
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<strong><i>skrik vir niks</i>:</strong> Scared of nothing.<br />
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<strong><i>slap chip</i>s:</strong> [slaap chips] French fries, usually soft, oily and
vinegar-drenched, bought in a brown paper bag. <em>Slap</em> is Afrikaans
for
"limp", which is how French fries are generally made here.
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<strong><i>smaak stukkend</i>:</strong> Love to bits. In Afrikaans
<em>smaak</em> means "like", and <em>stukkend</em> means "broken".<br />
<i>Sentence</i>: "Ek smaak jou stukkend."<br />
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<strong><i>snoek</i>:</strong> [like Snooki, but without the 'i'] A popular and tasty fish, often eaten
smoked. A snoek braai is a real South African treat.
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<br /><strong><i>sosatie</i>:</strong> [soh-saa-tee] A kebab, often lamb on a stick.<br />
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<b><i>sommer</i></b>: for no particular reason, just because. <br />
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<strong><i>span</i>: </strong>[spun] work or workplace.<br />
Sentence: "I'm going to span man."<br />
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<strong><i>spaza</i>:</strong> Informal township shop.<br />
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<strong><i>stoep</i>:</strong> [stoop] Porch or verandah.<br />
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<strong><i>stompie</i>:</strong> A cigarette butt. From the Afrikaans
<em>stomp</em>, meaning "stump". The expression "picking up stompies" means
intruding into a conversation at its tail end, with little information about its content.<br />
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<strong><i>struesbob</i>:</strong> [s-true-ss-bob] "As true as Bob", as true as God,
the gospel truth.
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<b><i>T</i></b><br />
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<strong><i>takkies/tekkies</i>:</strong> Running shoes or sneakers. "Fat takkies" are extra-
wide tyres.<br />
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<strong><i>tannie</i>:</strong> [taan-ni] An Afrikaans word meaning "auntie", but also
used to refer to any older female of authority or mother.<br />
<i>Sentence</i>: "My tannie's coming now-now."<br />
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<strong><i>taxi</i>:</strong> Not a metered car with a single occupant, but a minibus
used to transport a large number of people, and
the most common way of getting
around in South Africa.
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<strong><i>to die for</i>:</strong> An expression popular in the affluent suburbs of
Johannesburg and Cape Town, denoting enthusiastic approval for an object or person:
"That necklace is to die for."<br />
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<strong><i>toppie</i>:</strong> Old man or father.<br />
<i>Sentence</i>: "Ek se bra, my toppie said I can't go."<br />
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<strong><i>townships</i>:</strong> Low-income dormitory
suburbs outside cities and towns – effectively ghettos – to which black South Africans
were confined during the apartheid era.<br />
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<strong><i>toyi-toyi</i>:</strong> A knees-up protest dance.<br />
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<strong><i>tsotsi</i>:</strong> A gangster, hoodlum or thug – and the title of South
Africa's first Oscar-winning movie.<br />
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<strong><i>tune grief</i>:</strong> Cause trouble.
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<b><i>U</i></b><br />
<strong><i> </i></strong><br />
<strong><i>ubuntu</i>:</strong> Southern African humanist
philosophy that holds as
its central tenet that a person is a person through others.
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<i>V</i><br />
<strong><i>vaai</i>: </strong>slang for "to go". Durbanites like to say "Hey, let's vaai pozzy." = Let's go home<br />
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<strong><i>veld</i>:</strong> [felt] Open grassland. From the Dutch for "field".
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<strong><i>vetkoek</i>:</strong> [fet-cook] "Fat cake" in Afrikaans, vetkoek is a
doughnut-sized bread roll made from deep-fried yeast dough. Mainly served with a
savoury mince filling, it is artery-clogging and delicious.
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<strong><i>voetsek</i>:</strong> [foot-sak] Go away, buzz off.
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<strong><strong><i>vrot</i>:</strong> </strong>[frot] Rotten or smelly<strong>.</strong><br />
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<b><i>vry</i></b> – to make out or courting (equivalent to American "necking", British "snogging" or Australian "pashing")<br />
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<strong><i>vuvuzela</i>:</strong> [voo-voo-zeh-lah] A large, colourful plastic trumpet
with the sound of a foghorn, blown enthusiastically by virtually everyone in the crowd
at soccer matches. According to some, the word comes from the isiZulu for "making
noise".<br />
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<i><b>Y</b></i><br />
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<strong><i>yebo</i>:</strong> Yes. Used to show agreement or approval. From
isiZulu.
<em>SAinfo reporter. Additional information sourced from </em>Wiktionary<em>, Wikipedia and the Rhodes
University Dictionary Unit for
SA English.</em><br />
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<em><b><i>yoh</i></b> – </em>an expression of surprise e.g., "Yoh, that was rude" "Yoh,
you gave me a fright!", (Police-chief talking about the poor physique of
his policemen) "They should look at our men and say "yoh!"<em>. </em><br />
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15716639423743645948noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8322141133912003212.post-64163700573763056902014-11-14T04:03:00.000-08:002014-11-14T04:05:05.962-08:00Outfit Of The Day: Maseeha MoolaI came across pics of this little cutie on my Whatsapp contacts list so I got permission from her mom to use them for todays take of 'OOTD ft'.<br />
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Her name is Maseeha Moola and believe or not, she's only 6 years old, but already making waves. She is the daughter of designer slash, cook slash, teacher slash, super mom, Fazeela Isaacs. Little Maseeha is known as the '1st Lady of Zee' to her mom. She loves talking, (so I've been told), has a keen interest in cellphones, tablets, laptops and other cool gadgets. She enjoys reading and creating her own stories.<br />
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Her look is from the 'Maseeha' range and it was inspired by her awesomeness and positive diva-like attitude. It was also an early birthday gift from her mom who slaved the night away to have it ready (Super Mom I tell you). I have never had the opportunity to meet this little miss Diva, but I will soon in'sha Allah and I know she will be everything I expect her to be and more :) (the pics tell 1000 words- so they say). Young Moola baby ;)<br />
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The colours compliments her skin tone. I must say, Mummy Zee sure knows her stuff. Ya'll can check out her work on facebook- <a href="http://www.facebook.com/www.maseeha.co.za">Maseeha Clothing</a> <br />
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That's all for now and until next time, Peace, Love and Happiness. By the way, like my facebook page, <a href="http://www.facebook.com/LeMsMimz" target="_blank">click here </a><br />
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15716639423743645948noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8322141133912003212.post-3549462519139514202014-11-11T02:18:00.001-08:002014-11-11T04:14:26.132-08:00My Makeup style & tipsI like makeup and for those of you who don't know me well enough, I love art/drawing/painting etc. My face is my canvas and I use to it to practice my makeup, unless I have a willing volunteer which is rarely the case. Oh sister, wherefore art thou?!<br />
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Makeup can turn an ugly duckling into a beautiful swan or a man into a woman. It can take you from drab to fab ,but if not done properly, it can make you look ghastly. I think everyone should develop their own style because what works for you, may not work for me and vice versa, but it also helps getting tips from the pros. I'm a huge fan of highlight and contour and I've watched a lot of videos tryna get tips and tricks to do it. I decided to get my gadgets and doohickeys together and practice the highlight contour on this little canvas of mine. Here are the results.<br />
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Oops, wrong pics... nope, those are supposed to be there. This is what I look like on a daily basis, face moisturizer, kajol and lipgloss and I'm good to go. If you see me walking down the road or driving around, this is the me you're gonna see, so let it sink in.<br />
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as you can see, a little, foundation, powder, eyeshadow, eyeliner, mascara and lip colour goes a looong way.<br />
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Is this the same person in the first three pics? Yes it is. This is the highlight and contour I've been going on about. The tips to get a great highlight and contour are simple: get foundation in your shade, in a few shades lighter than your own and in a few shades darker than your own. It should look something like this (p.s. I'm not the person in the next pic ;))<br />
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see what I mean? :) The first and last pics tell a whole new story.<br />
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Follow these tips to get the highlight and contour to suit your face and play around a bit to get the look for you. I did and I'm still doing & having fun with it. <br />
<span style="font-family: Times, "Times New Roman", serif;"> <span style="color: #3d85c6;"> </span></span><span style="color: #3d85c6;">Until my next post mwahugs :)</span>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15716639423743645948noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8322141133912003212.post-82138360724020432522014-11-10T04:23:00.000-08:002014-11-10T04:23:28.842-08:00Motion Sickness: The good, the bad and the vomiting!You know that queasy-uneasy-heavy-hot-world-swaying feeling, when everything seems to moving in circles and it makes you nauseous. Flying is quick, effective and sometimes fun, but there is nothing fun about flying for the first time and getting sick along the way or going on that cruise you planned for months and having to throw up for most part of the trip, or what about those road trips?! This is all caused by Motion Sickness <br />
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What is motion sickness? <br />
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Motion sickness is the feeling you get when the motion you sense with your inner ear is different from the motion you visualize. It is a common condition that occurs in some people who travel by car, train, airplane or boat. Many people suffer from this condition if they ride on a roller coaster or other similar amusement park rides. Motion sickness progresses from a feeling of uneasiness to sweating and/or dizziness. This is usually quickly followed by nausea and/or vomiting. <br />
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Motion sickness is caused by the mixed signals sent to the brain by the eyes and the inner ear (semicircular canals). If you cannot see the motion your body's feeling, or conversely, if you cannot feel the motion your eyes see, then it is likely that the brain will get mixed signals and the person will develop some aspect or symptom of motion sickness. <br />
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I remember the first time I got motion sickness from the dreadful amusement park ride... talk about a sick date. After that ride, I wanted to do nothing more than to throw up and go home (yes, in that order). I hope to never get motion sickness again and if I do, I'll definitely be taking these with me and following these tips.<br />
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<b>Crackers<i></i></b>: Take these snacks along and nibble on them every couple of hours to help prevent nausea and vomiting. An empty stomach makes it more likely that you will get sick.<br />
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<b>Ginger<i></i></b>: Ginger has long been known as a herbal remedy for nausea, but modern science has proved this spice has merit, especially for motion sickness. One study discovered that ginger was actually better than over-the-counter motion sickness meds. Make a ginger tea to take along with you when you're traveling by cutting 10 to 12 slices of fresh ginger and placing them in a pot with 1 quart water. Boil for ten minutes. Strain out the ginger, and add 1/2 cup honey for sweetening if you like. You can also get any other form of ginger. Just ginger up.<br />
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<b>Low-fat foods<i></i></b>: If you eat a low-fat meal before you head out on your trip, you may avoid getting sick. Eating something before you leave makes your stomach more capable of handling the ups and downs of the road. Experts say not eating destabilizes the stomach's electrical signals, making you susceptible to nausea and vomiting.<br />
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<b>Peppermint flavoured sweets or lozenges<i></i></b>: If you start feeling sick, get out the mints. Not only will you end up with fresh minty breath when you arrive at your destination, you'll also calm your queasiness. And if you're traveling with little ones, try placing 1 drop peppermint oil on their tongues before the trip. It may quash the queasies.<br />
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<b>Tea<i></i></b>: Sip on some warm tea if you start feeling sick. Warm beverages tend to be easier on a nauseated tummy than a tall glass of cold water. Go for the decaf brew; caffeinated drinks aren't a good idea for unstable stomachs.<br />
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<b>Apple juice:<i></i></b> Drink a glass of apple juice with your pre-travel low-fat meal. Giving your body a bit of sugar with fluids before you start your journey should help you down the road. And if you start feeling ill, sipping (not gulping) some juice may help you feel better. Almost any non-citrus juice will do. Citrus juice irritates an already unstable stomach.<br />
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I hope these tips will help us all travel fun and free from that queasy nauseating feeling until we arrive our destinations. Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15716639423743645948noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8322141133912003212.post-38157942461000412782014-11-07T05:16:00.001-08:002014-11-07T05:16:26.812-08:00Outfit Of The Day: Annisah Nini MzathuI've got a passion for fashion, but I've also got friends with that same passion. I decided to do things a lil different and put the spotlight on my friends a bit. This is the first official 'OOTD' and it's by my good friend/sister: Annisah Mzathu. She's a beautiful, crazy, cool person with a killer sense of style. She was awesome enough to allow me to use her pics for this post. Check it out :)<br />
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Annisah's look is inspired by fresh bright summery colours. She's keeping it clean with a plain white tee and a pretty in peach maxi skirt. She's also keeping in mind her modesty, so she finishes the look off with a plain white hijab and some accessories for extra pizzaz. Now isn't she looooveely :)<br />
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<i>Peach maxi skirt: Mr. Price<br />
White long sleeved tee: Mr. Price<br />
Peach Pumps: Models own<br />
Accessories: Mr. Price</i><br />
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Keep a look out for more OOTD inspired by my lovely friends. Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15716639423743645948noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8322141133912003212.post-32605689002530993462014-11-06T04:06:00.002-08:002014-11-06T04:06:59.877-08:00The South African Lingo Book: A Guide to Our Slang pt2.I hope you have mastered part 1 by now, because there is still more to come... pt2, pt3, maybe pt4 as well. Nevertheless, I am happy to be sharing this with you. It makes me Proudly South African.<br />
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dagga: [daah-gha] this is most the commonly used word for marijuana.<br />
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deurmekaar: [dee-ur-muh-car] Afrikaans for confused, disorganised or stupid. <br />
<i>Sentence</i>: "I think he's a bit deurmekaar".<br />
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dinges: [den-ghes]something. Also known as "thingamabob, a wotzit or a whatchamacallit"<br />
<i>Sentence</i>: "what's that dinges called again?"<br />
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doek: [dook] A head scarf worn to protect a woman's hair.<br />
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domkop: idiot, stupid or dumbhead.<br />
<i>Sentence</i>: "Stop being a domkop and answer the question."<br />
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donner: [don-ner] to beat up. Remember "bliksem", they have similar meaning. <br />
<i>Sentence</i>: "I'm going to donner you after class"<br />
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dof: stupid or slow to understand.<br />
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dop: alcohol or to drink alcohol. It is also associated with failing. <br />
<i>Sentence</i>: "Let's go for a dop" or "I'm gonna dop that test."<br />
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dorpie: [door-pee] small town<br />
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Droëwors: [dro-ue-vors] Afrikaans for 'dry sausage', similar to biltong.<br />
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Durbs: The city of Durban. South Africa's playground.<br />
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eina: [ay-nah] Ouch! Can also mean "sore".<br />
<i>Sentence</i>: "Eina! my leg!" or "I've got a big eina."<br />
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eish: [aysh] Used to express surprise, wonder, frustration or outrage.<br />
<i>Sentence</i>: "Eish! That cut was eina!"<br />
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ek sê: I say! or Excuse me<br />
<i>Sentence</i>: "Ek se, what time we going there?"<br />
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frikkadel: [freak-kuh-dell] A traditional meatball.<br />
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flou: an unfunny joke (from the Afrikaans word for weak), can also refer to weak coffee or tea. A person that is weak.<br />
Sentence: "Haha, what a flou joke."<br />
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fray: kiss/make-out. <br />
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gatvol: [ghut-foll] Taken from Afrikaans, this means "fed up". <br />
<i>Sentenc</i>e: "Eish, my china, I'm gatvol of working at this place." Translation: "Gee, my friend, I'm fed up with working at this place."<br />
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gogga: [gho-gha] Insect, bug. From the Khoikhoi xo-xon.<br />
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gogo: [goh-goh] Grandmother or elderly woman, from isiZulu.<br />
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gooi: [goy] throw, chuck or to someone.<br />
<i>Sentence</i>: "gooi the ball."<br />
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heita: [hay-ta] "hello" or "hi".<br />
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hey: This popular expression can be used as a standalone question meaning "pardon" or "what"<br />
<i>Sentence</i>: "Hey? What did you say?" Or it can be used to prompt affirmation or agreement, as in, "Great game, hey?" It can also be used to greet, especially when chatting via social networks.<br />
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hoesit, hoezit, howzit: [hoos-it/how-zit] derived from "How is it going? – contracted to how's it?_In English SA context, 'howzit' is more a greeting of "hello" rather than "how are you?".<br />
<i>Sentence</i>: "hey howzit, long time no see."<br />
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is it: [as one word: izit] An expression frequently used in conversation and equivalent to, "Is that so?"<br />
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ja: [yaa] Yes.<br />
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jislaaik: [yis-like] An expression of outrage or surprise.<br />
Sentence: "Jislaaik, I just saw Elvis! Actually, it was just Elvis Blue."<br />
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jol: [jawl] A versatile word with many meanings, including "party", "disco", "having fun", or just "thing".<br />
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Jozi: [jo-zee] The city of Johannesburg, South Africa's largest city, which is also known as Joburg.<br />
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just now: If a South African tells you they will do something "just now", they mean they'll do it in the near future – not immediately. <br />
<i>Sentence</i>: "I'll be there just now."<br />
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ja-nee: [ya-nia] literally "yes-no", an expression of positive confirmation.<br />
Sentence: "ja-nee, it's okay, you can come."<br />
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jislaaik! : [yas-like] expression of surprise, can be positive or negative. Often used when you get a fright, but equally often during particularly exciting parts of a game. Or to express anger/frustration.<br />
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Keep a lookout for pt3... coming soon to a computer/mobile screen near you!<br />
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15716639423743645948noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8322141133912003212.post-44851079847001091802014-11-04T02:50:00.001-08:002014-11-04T02:50:49.961-08:00The South African Lingo Book: A Guide to Our Slang pt 1.Sooo, you've decide to come visit the beautiful Republic of South Africa... (Yeah, we are a Republic first). You're soo excited about your trip that you research on all the awesome places to see, the delish food to taste, the types (I'm talking culture here hey) of people to meet and the languages to learn, but somehow you just forgot to research on our 'slang'. Worry not good people, this guide will help you get through the lingo woes so that you can be on top of your game and have an awesomazing time.<br />
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South African English has a flavour on its own, borrowing freely from Afrikaans, which is similar to Dutch and Flemish, as well as from the country's many African languages.<br />
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abba: to carry a child secured to one's back with a blanket/towel/or any other piece of cloth that works. <br />
<i>Sentence</i>: "why don't you abba him, maybe he'll stop crying".<br />
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amasi: [pronounced "aa-maa-see"] A popular drink of thick sour milk. From isiZulu. An alternative name is maas.<br />
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antie: [ant-ee] an older female authority figure.<br />
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apartheid: [a-part-hate] Literally "apart-ness" in Afrikaans, apartheid was the policy of racial separation, and the resulting oppression of the black majority, implemented by the National Party from 1948 to 1990.<br />
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ag: [agh] Generally used at the beginning of a sentence, to express resignation or irritation or even a sigh. <br />
<i>Sentence</i>: "Ag no man, you again!"<br />
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aweh/awe: [aaah-weh] said in excitement. <br />
<i>Sentence</i>: "Aweh; my boss said I can go home early today"<br />
It is also used as a greeting.<br />
<i>Sentence</i>: "Aweh ma se kinders (hello mates/friends/family)" or "Aweh, aweh, aweh, howsit?"<br />
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babbelas: [bah-bah-laas] A hangover. <br />
<i>Sentence</i>: "It's Monday and you're babbelas?"<br />
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bakkie: [buck-key] A pick-up truck. <br />
<i>Sentence</i>: "That's a nice bakkie you got there hey!"<br />
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biltong: [bill-tong] This South African favourite is dried and salted meat, similar to beef jerky, although it can be made from ostrich, kudu or any other red meat. <br />
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biscuit/biskuit: In South Africa a cookie is known as a "biscuit". The word is also a term of affection. <br />
<i>Sentence</i>: "Pass me the biscuits please" or "What's up my biskuit".<br />
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blerrie/bladdy hell: [bler-ree/bloody] damn<br />
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bliksem: To beat up, hit or punch; or a mischievous person. <br />
<i>Sentence</i>: "I'm gonna bliksem him" or "Hey, there's that bliksem, catch him."<br />
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blomming: Hanging out. <br />
<i>Sentence</i>: "Ag, I'm just blomming outside and you?"<br />
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bobotie: [buh-boh-tee] A dish of Malay origin, made with minced meat and spices, and topped with an egg and milk sauce.<br />
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boerewors: [boor-uh-vors] Literally, "farmer's sausage". A savoury sausage, also known as 'Wors' developed by the Boers (farmers), boerewors is South African food at its most traditional.. Great with pap and relish. <br />
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boet/boetie/boeta: [boot/bootie/boota] From the Afrikaans word for 'brother', this is exactly what "boet" is all about, Brotherhood or best friends (guy friends).<br />
<i>Sentence:</i> "My boet is not well hey"<br />
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bonsella: Surprise gift, something extra, or a bribe. From isiZulu.<br />
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bosberaad: [borse-bah-raad] A strategy meeting or conference, usually held in a remote bushveld location, such as a game farm.<br />
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braai: [braa-eye] a barbecue, grilled meat, used as a mainstream word in South African English.<br />
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bredie: [brear-dee] A traditional South African mutton stew, first brought to the country by Malay immigrants. It now refers to any kind of stew.<br />
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bru: [brew] A term of affection, shortened from Afrikaans broer, meaning "brother". <br />
<i>Sentence</i>: "Hey, cheers bru?"<br />
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bunny chow, also known as kota: Delicious and cheap food on the go, bunny chow is curry served in a hollowed-out half-loaf of bread, generally sold in cafes.<br />
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cafe: [kaf-fee] The small neighbourhood convenience store, often found on street corners or someones house and stocks cigarettes, cold drinks and newspapers.<br />
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cherry: cute girls "meddie".<br />
<i>Sentence</i>: "Are there nice cherries?"<br />
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chill: Relax. Take it easy.<br />
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china: To most people, China is the world’s most populous country, but to a South African it can mean something entirely different. China means "good friend".<br />
<i>Sentence</i>: "heyyy, howsit my china"<br />
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chommie: Friend, from the English word, "chum".<br />
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cool drink, cold-drink: This is the common term for a soda, such as Coca-Cola. Ask for "a soda" in South Africa, and you will receive a club soda, so rather ask for a 'Coke', 'Fanta' or 'Sprite'<br />
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15716639423743645948noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8322141133912003212.post-41340682597470142842014-11-01T02:40:00.001-07:002014-11-01T02:40:14.998-07:00It's Derby weekend! Manchester City vs Manchester UnitedThe Soweto Derby has been postponed until further notice, however, there is another derby that ya'll can look forward to this Sunday. I'm talking about the Manchester Derby ;). Manchester United's Wayne Rooney takes on Manchester City Sergio Aguero at the Etihad. The first meeting between the two teams occurred on 12 November 1881. As of 31 October 2014, there have been 167 competitive meetings between the teams. United have won 69 and City 48, the remaining 50 games finishing as draws.<br />
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The biggest victories have been to City who have won 6–1 on two occasions in the official league (both times in the away fixture at Old Trafford) on 23 January 1926 and 23 October 2011. So don't forget to tune in tomorrow to find out who will come out tops when these two teams meet on Sunday 2/11/2014.<br />
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I'll definitely be in front of the telly with popcorn and drinks (don't think I'll get much eating done though) to support my Man United. Here are some of the faces you can look forward to seeing :)<br />
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Angel Di Maria, born on February 14, 1988. Plays for Manchester United as well as Argentina National football team. For some reason, Di Maria looks like someone I went to school with. <br />
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Tyler Nathan Blackett, born on April 2, 1994. Defender for Manchester United. <br />
Daley Blind is a Dutch professional footballer, born on March 9, 1990 who also plays for Manchester United as a left-back and defensive midfielder. <br />
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David de Gea Quintana is a Spanish professional footballer who plays as a goalkeeper for Manchester United. Born on November 7, 1990.<br />
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Radamel Falcao is a Colombian footballer who plays as a striker for Manchester United, born on February 10, 1986.<br />
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Marouane Fellaini, is a Belgian footballer who plays for Manchester United and the Belgium national team. Born on November 22, 1987. I don't think I'll ever get used to seeing Fellaini without his fro... <br />
Ander Herrera is a Spanish professional footballer who plays as a central midfielder for Manchester United. Born on August 14, 1989.<br />
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Adnan Januzaj is a Belgian professional footballer who plays as a winger for Manchester United. Born in Brussels, he began his career with Anderlecht before joining Manchester United in 2011 at the age of 16. Born on February 5, 1995. He got good hair... <br />
Juan Mata, is a Spanish footballer who plays for English club Manchester United and the Spain national team. Born on April 28, 1988.<br />
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Marcos Rojo is an Argentine professional footballer who plays for Manchester United and the Argentina national team as a defender. Born on March 20, 1990. The commentator should really stop saying 'MaRojo' coz it sounds like 'morogo' :D<br />
Rafael da Silva, is a Brazilian footballer who plays for Manchester United. He normally plays as a right-back, but can also play on the right side of midfield. Born on July 9, 1990. This guy is so versatile and he has a twin, Fabio. :)<br />
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Luke Shaw is an English professional footballer who plays as a left-back for Manchester United and the England national team. Born on July 12, 1995. <br />
Antonio Valencia, is an Ecuadorian footballer who currently plays as a winger for Manchester United and the Ecuadorian national team and he was born on August 4, 1985. This guy is known for getting the funkiest injuries.<br />
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I must say, red looks good on you guys. <br />
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... and on the enemy lines... behold..<br />
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Sergio Agüero is an Argentine professional footballer who plays as a striker for Premier League club Manchester City and the Argentina national team, born on June 2, 1988.<br />
Edin Džeko is a Bosnian professional footballer who plays as a forward for Premier League club Manchester City and the Bosnia and Herzegovina national team for which he is captain, born on March 17, 1986.<br />
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Vincent Jean Mpoy Kompany is a Belgian professional footballer who plays for and captains both English club Manchester City and the Belgium national team.<br />
Frank James Lampard is an English professional footballer who plays as a central midfielder, attacking midfielder or defensive midfielder for Manchester City.<br />
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Samir Nasri is a French professional footballer who plays for English club Manchester City and the France national team.<br />
Yaya Touré, is an Ivorian professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for English club Manchester City and the Ivory Coast national team. He has to be on of my fav African football players. <br />
Yeah I admit, I only put the few you can look out for. <br />
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Hope ya'll enjoy the derby. Win or lose, as long as the game was a good one :)Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15716639423743645948noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8322141133912003212.post-15843404796775995162014-10-30T02:35:00.002-07:002014-10-30T02:35:57.553-07:00Behold... THE BURPEEErr, what's a burpee?<br />
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The burpee is a full body exercise used in strength training and as an aerobic exercise. The basic movement is performed in four steps and known as a "four-count burpee":<br />
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1. Begin in a standing position.<br />
2. Drop into a squat position with your hands on the ground. (count 1)<br />
3. Kick your feet back, while keeping your arms extended. (count 2)<br />
4. Immediately return your feet to the squat position. (count 3)<br />
5. Jump up from the squat position (count 4)<br />
I haaaate burpees. Whenever I have to do burpees in an exercise routine, I always end up doing like 2 or 3 or 5 (cheating in-between). Burpees are actually good for you and one of the best exercise routines, why? Because:<br />
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1. They work your entire body.<br />
Unlike isolation exercises like biceps curls and triceps kickbacks, burpees are a full body exercise. That means you’ll work pretty much every muscle in your body while doing them, so you’ll actually burn more calories in less time when you do burpees.<br />
Do them quickly with intensity and you’ll get an even bigger calorie burning effect that will last all day long.<br />
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2. You can do them anywhere.<br />
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Since burpees require nothing more than your own body to do them, you can really do them anywhere. Such exercises like burpees are awesome because they give you no excuse not to work out.<br />
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3. They’ll get you stronger.<br />
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Burpees are the ultimate example of functional fitness, meaning they'll not only help you meet your weight loss and fitness goals, they'll also help you perform better during everyday activities like carrying groceries, lifting a suitcase over your head, carrying a bucket of water (when the water woes start) etc.<br />
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With every rep, you’ll work your arms, chest, quads, glutes, hamstrings, and core muscles. After a few sets of burpees, your legs will feel a bit like lead, your arms will shake and you’ll feel your muscles getting stronger. (My body always feel like jelly).<br />
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4. They boost your endurance (no treadmill necessary).<br />
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Want to get fit in a hurry? Whether your goal is to train for a race, try a new sport, get in shape for spring hiking season or just to look good, burpees will get you there, fast.<br />
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In fact, burpees are one of the best exercises EVER to boost your conditioning and endurance for sports and other activities. Even just 10 burpees in a row will make your heart pound and your breath get quicker. Do them consistently and watch as your conditioning level skyrockets!<br />
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5. They’re a great addition to any workout<br />
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Burpees are a dynamic, fast-paced, never-boring exercise, and a perfect addition to any workout, whether you’re doing a HIIT-style workout or need a quick tabata workout any time of the day.<br />
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Okay, okay, the burpee does wonders, I still don't like them. Well, I guess I will try the burpee challenge.<br />
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<i>DECLARATION</i><br />
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I, Mariam AM, vow to take and complete the burpee challenge to commence on the 1st of November 2014. <br />
I challenge ya'll to join me in my quest for 'liking the burpee' <br />
It will do wonders for all of us, so why not. :)<br />
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