Don't you worry, don't you worry child... See this weekend's got a plan for you...

After a week that seemed to be stuck on one day, Groundhog-Day-style, and all the drama of taking care of a sick dog (more stress than a child I predict)  it's such a relief to be looking forward to a weekend filled with friends and outdoor activities (with a much needed rejuvenation in the bank account!)

On Sunday my friends and I will be going to Swedish House Mafia One Last Tour. Although unknowingly I've liked their music for about a year or two (with Who's Gonna Save The World Toniiiiigghhht and further back From Miami to Ibiza) I've only been grabbed by them since my mother started putting the TV on full blast whenever their latest video comes on. Here's what Wikipedia says about the group:

"Swedish House Mafia is a Swedish electronic dance music trio consisting of three house djs and producers, Axwell, Steve Angello, and Sebastian Ingrosso. The group officially formed in late 2008. The supergroup placed at number ten on the DJ Magazine Top 100 DJ Poll 2011 and have been called "the faces of mainstream progressive house music." On June 24, 2012, the group announced via their website that their current tour would be their last together."

I haven't been to a major concert since Kings Of Leon, so I'm really looking forward to letting my hair down and dancing till my feet scream blue murder at me. On that note there's only one thing left to do..."it's the weeeeeeeeeekkkkeeeeeeeeeennnnnnnnnndddddddd BABY!"

How Not To Suck At Life And Other Useful Tips

Most people think that because of my sunny disposition and smiling nature that I am an optimistic and agreeable person. This is only "half" true. While this might be the case 97% of the time, the other 3% I am either a cynical realist or just a cold-hearted [insert expletive of your choice - my mother has her favourites, I can't say them as I cannot spell most of them]. I wasn't always like this, I blame my interactions with other humans for my general attitude that "ëveryone is stupid until they prove otherwise". Most people use the saying "life is short, live it fully"; I like to say "life is too short to be stupid". Before I get bashed for calling people stupid, I'm not talking about formal education, I mean the everyday things that people do that annoy others but no-one ever says anything... till now:

1) As Much As You Want To Believe It You Are Not Better Than Anybody Else
You might have more money, brains (I use this term loosely), possessions, friends and hair than the next person but unless you are the Mother Theresa to their Hitler, you are equal in every single way. Therefore, stop bragging... It's annoying and just makes people think you're stupid.

2) Your Facebook Album Titled "Me" Will Never, Ever Be A Portfolio
Sigh. This might surprise you, but unless your profile picture is a dumb car we already know what you look like we don't need 205 pictures of you in various bathrooms and dressing rooms (with phone in hand, and clothes you have yet to pay for or just about to put back on the rack). Real classy!

3) So You Only Listen To Underground, Undiscovered, Under-rated Music Aren't You Just The Cool Kid?
So what if other people like music with words in it and not just bass and noise? So what if it's "commercial" as you snobbishly say. I didn't know there were so many Doug Morris's (CEO of Sony Music) and professional music executives running amok. Also, whenever an artist comes to perform [in SA] stop the "Since when is everyone a fan of ********??" get a ticket and go or shut up and don't.

4) Freeways Are For Driving, Not A Leisurely Stroll At 75km.
Ok, this is perhaps just an outlet for my road rage, but please, it's 7.15am and there's nobody in front of you for atleast a km, let me get to work and beat the traffic!

5) It's 2013, Stop Dressing Like It's 1993
There's no excuse for having no sense of style, I'm not saying you have to join the Armani Army, just lose the red skinny; red t-shirt; weird, ornate belt buckle and red Chucks combo - you look like recession, skinny Santa :/

6) Not Being Familiar With Sarcasm, Humour or Popular Culture
PLEASE read a book, or just watch the news, or do something slightly educational... Your "LOL" responses in convos are the bane of my existence.

7) Justin Bieber has a Lambo, What do you have Hater?
This constant need to "hate on" celebrities confuses me, unless your criticism is directed at Bafana Bafana (who now seem to think everyone loves them) it falls on deaf ears... Get a life!

Now go forth and be awesome!

Just for some laughs:
"Overheard" in the office this week so far:

"For R6K he can atleast give some tongue, or just a top lip lick" - Name Withheld (On Meet and Greet Justin Bieber Tickets)

"Who flirts by saying 'Salaam a laykum'??? That's like saying "Jesus Christ" in a sexy voice" - Faiza (My new token Indian)

2013 The Year of the Me, Myself and I

2013 is just over a week old, which means that most of you have already forgotten your Jan 1^st 2:37am resolutions – including “no more searching for the one”, “I’m gonna start going to gym” & the infamous “I’m never drinking again”. This year I’ve decided to just skip the part where I make these empty, sweeping statements and instead: just start doing.

If the Chinese are right, which they almost always are, then this year of the snake is supposed to be the yang to the yin of my 2012. I’m choosing to believe that all the hard work, blood, sweat and tears (all literally btw) of last year will finally come to some sort of glorious fruition this year.

I only have 11 weeks and 2 days left as an intern, and then, I’ll either be happily chained to a desk for the rest of eternity or unemployed at home watching Dr Phil in my snuggy… (I don’t have a snuggy). My career will take centre-stage in my life this year, I have my dreams and this will be the year that I start making them a reality. With this as my starting point, I've also decided to start putting myself first for a change. I'm done being a push-over and allowing people to abuse my niceness. (Thank-You Assertiveness Course) Ultimately, I aim to be the same anti-blue-jellybeans;  pro-choice;  staunch Man-Utd supporter;  best daughter ever - person I am, just... better. Much like that Dr Seuss saying I've been seeing all too-often lately, "Today you are You, that is truer than true. There is no one alive who is Youer than You."

I don't think I've ever been as excited for a year to start as this one. There are so many things to look forward to this year, and so many things to do! And just a few things I vow to do... (these will not be called resolutions)

1) Use my passport and leave SA land

2) Start my novel

3) Stop making excuses (go to gym)

4) Date without lowering my standards

5) Listen to less Taylor Swift songs :/

Here's to 2013 bringing lots of luck, love, success, happiness and nice smelling people to us all!

My Vision Board for 2013 - Visualizing Goals Make them Easier to Achieve

 Some Pins from Pinterest that will be inspiring my 2013: