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31 Things I have learnt turning 31!

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They do say that the “Dirty Thirties” are possible the best years of your life, you “discover” who you really are, you learn what you want and what you REALLY don’t want etc. etc. etc.

I decided to share 31 things I’ve learnt in my 31 years on this planet, “Ode to the wisdom of the aged”, – some of these are fun, some important, and some just plain outrageous!

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1. You don’t always learn from your mistakes, you will most likely repeat them over and over.

2 .Less is more in terms of Make-up and Hair Styling.

3. Clothing is meant to show class not ass.

4. Your gut instinct is worth more then anyone’s word or even Google for that matter.

5. The men you have loved and lost (in my case lost not loved) may have hurt you or disrespected you but they only made you a stronger and wiser person. No Regrets.

6. Your relationship with your family should be nurtured and treasured these people are in your life forever, through the good times and bad and if you treat them right they will never let you down.

7. Friends come and go let the ones who judge and belittle you go, keep the ones who jump in the gutter when you have fallen in yet again!

8. Animals are selfless creatures that just need love and attention don’t forget about them as they get older always remember they devoted their whole lives to loving you

9. Don’t try define yourself as black and white because there’s so much hiding in the grey areas that could surprise even you!

10. Men may come and go, which worries the older girl, but instead of holding onto the wrong one, wait for the man who will hold your hand and heart forever.

11. I have a problem with owning too many clothes and then getting dressed and never having anything to wear.

12. Did I mention I have a shoe addiction?

12. I have become a jeans, vest and slip slops kind of girl. It’s me, it’s comfortable and my dog prefers it.

13. You don’t always have to look for the most intelligent and recognized individuals (by the world) to find a hero and mentor, most often they exist within the people you interact on a daily basis.

14. Don’t drink and drive you never know how it could effect your life and that of another person in the future – it takes a second for an accident to happen which could leave a child fatherless forever!

15. When someone gives you a compliment say thank you and then shut-up!

16. Everyone has insecurities, surround yourself with people who make you forget yours.

17. If you believe in something with your whole heart never give up on it.

18. Never let anyone tell you,you can’t do anything ! You CAN as long as your heart is willing!

19. You stay in shape by training and keeping a healthy diet not taking medication and other substances.

20. Reading stimulates your mind ,no one can take education away from you! If you find yourself bored go read some books peeps you will find it more healing then a coffee and gossip session.

21. You will be disappointed often in life. Pick yourself up, learn from the experience and keep smiling.

22. The only thing worry and stress achieve are more wrinkles!

23. Treat people the way you would like to be treated even if they don’t appreciate it you will be the happier person

24. Be well groomed but don’t hide behind a mask of good looks, looks fade but laughter doesn’t

25. Faith will get you through anything! Be still and know that He will love you always.If a door is closed you are not meant to enter!

26. Don’t let resentment live in your heart it will ruin only you!

27. Chocolate should be a banned substance ! Okay no wait …….. Yip banned !

28. Be thankful everyday to the man who came up with the idea for sushi

29. Learn something new everyday and find someone who wants you to teach them what you have learnt.

30. Keep healthy, one day when you want to have babies remember everything you put in your body is absorbed by theirs!

31. Don’t let people tell you that the “clock is ticking”, hold out for you hero, the man who will love you when you look your worst, who will understand PMS and who lets you cry on his shoulder even if he watches TV whilst doing it. Let him be the man who loves you for your smile, quirkiness and intelligence not your hair and underwear!

Live, Laugh, Love and Enjoy… life is just beginning!

My secret garden … Meaning ….

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Being in digital marketing & having to be active on “social media” which means I am forever posting pics, updates and comments. These are mostly “surface level” I am a really private person. Yes, an extrovert but for me to expose my true soul takes a trust rarely found… I don’t let people in …
Hence my chosen song ….
I think this is one of the most beautiful love songs ever written, probably because it is so applicable to me…. the meaning isn’t always obvious to everyone.

It’s about a woman who wants to be deeply in love with a man, but will she ever let him close enough to see the real her. She’s always that little bit scared to let her guard down, because she can’t completely trust anyone yet she is capable of a beautiful and gentle love.
She needs more from him, before she can let him all the way in. Basically like any relationship he’s got to prove that he won’t hurt her before she gives her everything to him. “But into her secret garden, don’t think twice” that’s me in a nutshell … Will I ever trust enough to fall.. I hope so … Here are the lyrics … Music video here

She’ll let you in her house
If you come knockin’ late at night
She’ll let you in her mouth if the
Words you say are right

If you pay the price
She’ll let you deep inside
But there’s a secret garden she hides

She’ll let you in her car
To go drivin’ round
She’ll let you into the parts of herself
That’ll bring you down

She’ll let you in herheart
If you got a hammer and a vise
But into her secret garden, don’t think twice

You’ve gone a million miles
How far’d you get to that place where
You can’t remember and you can’t forget

She’ll lead you down a path
There’ll be tenderness in the air
She’ll let you come just far enough
So you know she’s really there
She’ll look at you and smile
And her eyes will say
She’s got a secret garden
Where everything you want
Where everything you need
Will always stay a million miles away

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Epic Fail on Nedbank on-line Mail server Homepage…. The Click through does not work.

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It is not often that I would pick out or blog about something I find in the digital/on-line marketing and advertising industry.

After all I have worked for a large corporate whose social media etiquette and pages leave much to be desired (something which has given me grey hairs a few years before they should appear.) Believe me I know people have picked up on, gossiped about and used as case studies the failures on this portfolio I ran. Yes, I did as much as I could in 8 months and increased stats, but STILL nothing was up to my standard of work and what I expect from social media and on-line marketing in 2012. One person can only do so much and checking copy and click thru’s when you are busy with strategies and concepts for 30 different products and departments is left to that 25th hour…. the one that doesn’t exist. So of course agencies are hired, for social media, copy writing, media placement, design, SEO, Google Adwords et al. and yet we still have these blunders. To me it is a case the Client Director meeting the client, pitching for the account, attending a few meetings and after awhile handing over to a graduate. Well in the case of digital marketing you can have several qualifications which will help but nothing beats experience and naivety is going to be an issue.

This is all said without malice as there are agencies I have worked with and dealt with who are BRILLIANT. Prezence, MoTribe, Lighthouse Digital, Aqau Online, Puruma, Text 100 and apurimacmedia.

BUT when opening my Yahoo mail and coming across this I was shocked. All click through buttons worked besides the “Get Started” button. For me its not to hard I will explore and try click the entire page… for the non tech savvy generation whom this ad is aimed at? Money down the drain, no ROI and I would love to know the click through rate.

Anyway here is the pic… what would you do if the “Get Started” button didn’t work?

Nedbank yahoo on-line page takeover

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How to look good when you have a cold or flu this winter….

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Nothing knocks you down and out quite like a bad cold. Just because you don’t feel great, doesn’t mean you can’t look great. Follow these tips from makeup guru Bobbi Brown to look healthy, well and rested.

Double up on moisturizer
Sick skin means a dry, dull complexion. For an instant fix, Brown advises wearing two moisturizers at once. Apply a lightweight hydrating cream first, then layer on a rich balm. We like: Neutrogena Oil-Free Fresh Ultra-Light Moisturizer and Decléor Aromessence Essential Balm. “This combination smoothes and plumps skin, leaving it luminous and fresh,” says Brown. Be sure to down plenty of water— it will keep you and your skin hydrated.

Use concealer to hide a sleepless night
If you were up all night coughing, fake a restful night’s sleep by using a yellow-based concealer to neutralize any redness or darkness under your eyes. We like: Bobbi Brown Cosmetics Creamy Concealer Kit. Use a concealer that is one or two shades lighter than your foundation then layer on a yellow-toned powder on top. If you are porcelain pale, use a white-toned powder—yellow tones look unnatural on super-pale skin.

Stick to the makeup basics
The last thing you want to do when you’re feeling ill is apply a full-on face of makeup. Skip the excess cosmetics and just do the basics. Brown recommends spot-applying foundation to camouflage a red nose and swiping a peachy blush on the apples of your cheeks to fake a healthy flush. Finish off with a quick coat of mascara and a touch of gloss for a healthy and polished look.

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