Finding That Song That Applies To You… Strong Enough To Be My Man

March 16, 2014March 18, 2014 JoJo BayvelLeave a comment

God, I feel like hell tonight
Tears of rage I cannot fight
I’d be the last to help you understand
Are you strong enough to be my man, my man?

Nothing’s true and nothing’s right
So let me be alone tonight
Cause you can’t change the way I am
Are you strong enough to be my man?

Lie to me
I promise I’ll believe
Lie to me
But please don’t leave, don’t leave

I have a face I cannot show
I make the rules up as I go
Just try and love me if you can
Are you strong enough to be my man, my man?

Are you strong enough to be my man?
Are you strong enough to be my man?
Are you strong? My man.

When I’ve shown you that I just don’t care
When I’m throwing punches in the air
When I’m broken down and I can’t stand
Would you be man enough to be my man?

Lie to me
I promise I’ll believe
Lie to me
But please don’t leave

A Letter To My Parents

November 10, 2013 JoJo BayvelLeave a comment

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Dear Pops & Mumsy,

A few months ago, as you know, I celebrated my 31st Birthday. (Yes, I capitalise Birthday) While I enjoy making the day all about me, the day is really a celebration and reflection on the impact you have made on my life.

Now, you guys probably know me better than most anyone else on this planet and know that I love making my Birthday a big deal because, well, it is a big deal! Birthdays are the days we get to reflect on who we are, the family and friends that surround us, and another year past and recorded down in the books.

But here’s the deal: I want to honor you. 31 years ago, you may have been where I have found myself many times as a young lady. Scared, lost, uncertain, unsure, stressed out, struggling emotionally from time to time, the list really could go on…That’s because as a parent (I am assuming), you never really know if you are doing a good job or not. What really is the metric?

Let me just state for the record: You guys did a great job. I hope you take some pride in that.

I’m not even referring to how you put shoes on my feet, food in my belly, and clothes on my back. That was just what you had to do…as my parents. That’s permission to play in the parenting game if you ask me. You did what you had to do to provide and for that I am eternally grateful. That’s all listed in the job requirements. What isn’t listed, but should be, is the emotional support, encouragement, and unrelenting love you have shown me to help me become the girl I am today.

So today, I want to say thank you. THANK YOU for who you are, what you’ve been to me in my life and all the things you’ve sacrificed over the years to raise me. It takes more than clothing, food, and a home to sleep in to be a good parent. And while you succeeded in those areas in meeting my needs, you truly excelled in the other areas.

I have never felt a day where I was not loved by you. I have never lost sleep over wondering if you cared about me. I have never had a fleeting thought that you wouldn’t support me in my decisions, because you always tend to help me make them. I value your opinions, I respect your place in my life, and I thank you for all of it. Thirty-one years have past since you first heard my cry and I know you still hear it in your sleep sometimes because a good parent always hears their children’s cries in the night.

Your hearts ache when mine does. Your smiles cover your faces when mine covers mine. Joy fills your hearts when you see that mine is full. You cry when I cry. You celebrate when I celebrate. THAT is what makes you GREAT, world-class parents.

You made mistakes along the way and that’s okay. You’re still only human. But quite frankly, you’re some of the best damn humans I’ve had the opportunity and privilege to know. I thank God you were selected and chosen to be my parents because you’ve made some amazing ones.

I’m not trying to say you’ve raised the perfect lady and I probably haven’t always been the best daughter, but I want to just say thank you.

Thank you for all you’ve done. I simply cannot find enough words to say it.

“Thank you.”

Sincerely,

Your Girl … Becky

I want to …. run

November 9, 2013 JoJo BayvelLeave a comment

I feel these four walls closin’ in
Face up against the glass
I’m lookin’ out, hmm
Is this my life I’m wonderin’
It happens so fast
How do I turn this thing around?
Is this the bed I chose to make?
It’s greener pastures I’m thinkin’ about
Hmm, wide open spaces far away

All I want is the wind in my hair
To face the fear but not feel scared

Wild horses I wanna be like you
Throwin’ caution to the wind, I’ll run free too
Wish I could recklessly love like I’m longin’ to
I wanna run with the wild horses
Run with the wild horses, oh
Yea, yea

I see the girl I wanna be
Riding bare back, carefree
Along for shore
If only that someone was me
Jumpin’ head first, head long
Without a thought
To act and down the consequence
How I wish it could be that easy?
But fear surrounds me like a fence
I wanna break free

All I want is the wind in my hair
To face the fear, but not feel scared

Ooh, wild horses I wanna be like you
Throwing caution to the wind, I’ll run free too
Wish I could recklessly love like I’m longin’ to
Wanna run with the wild horses
Run with the wild horses

I wanna run too
Recklessly emboundin’ myself before you
I wanna open up my heart
Telling how I feel

Ohh, wild horses I wanna be like you
Throwing caution to the wind, I’ll run free too
Wish I could recklessly love like I’m longin’ to
I wanna run with the wild horses
Run with the wild horses
Run with the wild horses
I wanna run with the wild horses, ooh

A Safe Haven – It’s Time

October 28, 2013October 28, 2013 JoJo BayvelLeave a comment

Listening to this song makes me realise just how much I need a ‘Safe Haven’. Reading this book at present, the sequel to The Notebook by Nicholas Sparks. Safe Haven is about a girl trying to be strong and independent when in reality although she possesses these traits, she is a soft and gentle soul who needs someone to be her rock, someone to protect her … her Safe Haven. Our similarities amaze and intrigue me.

Music is something that touches me deep down in my soul and the song that accompanies the movie ‘We both know’ by my favourite ever – Gavin Degraw ft.Colbie Caillet – is simply beautiful.

They all say it, all the ones who made it

Once you find the one you claim it
But you’re gonna have to fight

When I think back, the things that threw us off track
We handle like a heart attack cause we didn’t see the light
Uh-uh-uh and I

We both know our own limitations
That’s why we’re strong
Now that we spend some time apart
We’re leading each-other out of the dark
Cause we both know

From this moment, forget what we were scared of
Say you’re never giving up
Say you’ll always try to be my helping hand
Try to be the one who understands
When things don’t go as you planned
We’re still worth it all
Uh-uh-uh and I

We both know our own limitations
That’s why we’re strong
Now that we spend some time apart
We’re leading each-other out of the dark
Cause we both know

What we’re scared of
What we’re scared of
And what dreams are made of
They could take us further than what anybody can see, yeah

We both know our own limitations
And that’s why we’re strong
Now that we spend some time apart
We’re leading each-other out of the dark

We both know our own limitations
And that’s why we’re strong
Now when we spend some time apart
We’re leading each-other out of the dark
Cause we both know
We both know

realbydlb – My Sisters Range Of Must Have Handmade Sterling Silver Jewelry With Online Deals

June 12, 2013June 12, 2013 JoJo Bayvel16 Comments

4 years ago my incredibly talented sister started her own range of handmade Sterling Silver Jewelry.

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I wanted to share a few of these 925 silver pieces on my blog, simply, because, they are beautiful and the only jewelry I wear. (ps I am fussy with jewellery and won’t even walk into the gaudy and kitsch jewellery stores situated in most exclusive malls).
After doing a course in jewellery design and opening a studio/workshop in our garage… much to my chagrin due to the fact that I now have to park outside – of the double garage, Debs started making beautiful pieces, from silver bracelets, earrings, necklaces, rings for women and even mens rings and her range has gone from strength to strength! Attracting popular sites selling jewellery online, wanting to list her sterling silver jewellery to niche jewellery stores wanting to stock her pieces.

Here are a few deals running currently on silver jewelry pieces I love – even silver jewelry wholesale prices are 4 times more!

Sterling Silver Realbydlb Statement Bracelet

There is always that one piece in a jewellery collection that stands out as a “must have” item for girls and ladies! Introducing the realbydlb statement bracelet. Beautiful, Classic, Perfect for everyday wear and its personalised so you make a statement to the ones you love by having their names, important dates or nicknames etched on your keepsake forever!

These are ideal as bridesmaid gifts for wedding jewellery or as a “spoil yourself gift”. These beautiful bracelets come with one disc and you can then select a shape/charm (stars, lovebirds) of your choice to create your real statement bracelet, fill of gorgeous and special sterling silver charms like the heart in the pic below.

LISTED now at 25 PERCENT OFF on www.yesbabydaily.com these bracelets are selling for R 480 !!!! It’s really simple to look classy when you can visit websites selling online jewelry and buy signature pieces!

Click here to purchase

Tiffany Jewellery Style Sterling Silver Jewellery Sideways Cross Necklace

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This handmade sterling silver sideways necklace is the ultimate in chic, trendy and fashionable yet timeless accessories! It can be made as a bracelet… although I wear my necklace everyday with whatever outfit I choose….. from jeans and a vest to corporate suits… to my fabulous winter flannel jammies!
On Sale Now At R 350 save R 30 on orders placed before the end of June. Email debs to order here

Sterling Silver Promise Rings

Instead of owning a huge collection of costume jewellery, that is sold to every Tom, Dick and … Sally and has no sentimental value or wearing cheap rings that break, chip and last a month or two, rather say something special to; or about a loved one with this selection of stamped personalised silver rings made as promise rings not only to a partner but anyone or thing in your life!

My Russian silver wedding bands say “Against all Odds” and I, my sisters, mom and aunts wear them to signify debs battle and victory over Cancer.

My stack rings (also ideal as sterling silver engagement rings or even wedding rings) are etched with the names of my sisters, dogs and a quote I love “The prettiest thing you can wear is a smile”.

And just because “love is not written on paper, for paper can be erased. Nor is it etched on stone, for stone can be broken. but it is inscribed on a heart and there it shall remain forever” I added these gorgeous realbydlb red heart stack rings

Prices range from R 400 – R 1900. Email debs to request a quote here

Must Have Rings For Women Who Are Fashion Conscious And Enjoy Standing Out From The Crowd!

To end this blog off (I will be posting again shortly on realbydlb) remember this blog is about stuff I love – we have this chunky, white peace sign resin handmade sterling silver ring for the ultimate in trendy and shabby chic – It’s my Winter/Summer/Autumn and Spring 2013/14 must have item! Resin can be in your choice of colour as can the symbol!

Email debs@realbydldjewllery.com to request a q uote here

Hope you enjoy!

Love
Jo-Jo

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