Third Time Around – The Versatile Blogger Award

Wow.Third nomination, and I just want to thank http://gjscobie.wordpress.com/ for this award. I know I’m late a bit, but hey, better late than never. I think you have an amazing blog. So anyone reading this, please check it out.

The rules for the Versatile Blogger Award are :

1. Nominate  fellow bloggers.

2. Inform the bloggers of their nomination.

3. Share 7 random things about yourself.

4. Thank the blogger who nominated you.

5. Add the Versatile Blogger Award pic on your blog post.

 

Now here are seven more random facts about me.

1. I would love to try out ballet one day

2. Living in the countryside or having a cabin somewhere is something I dream of

3.I lose myself when playing basketball, it’s like I’m in a different world and I love that it always is a challenge for me.It’s all about competition

4. I really take my quiet time with God seriously. Start your day with God, and everything will go well, have faith.

5.Fanta cocktail anytime

6.I would love to sail one day

7. Thanks to my Mom, I always enjoy watching The Bold and Beautiful, it has been years now.

*One more, a promise is a promise and I do well to fulfill them.

Now Nomination time The following people have amazing blogs. If you have time, check them out!

 

My five nominees:

1.http://lindawillows.wordpress.com/

2.http://1smiles.com/

3.http://weight4us.wordpress.com/

4.http://thoughtsontheatre.wordpress.com/

5.http://crowndope.wordpress.com/

 

Thanks…God Bless

Hope Unites Globally

I feel really honoured to have been nominated for this award. Thank you http://jayjaysfavorites.wordpress.com/ for this award.

Your blog is stunning, and I’m glad you enjoy reading my posts.

Please do follow this link for more information on the award.  This award was created by Connie @A Hope For Today.

Perfection is, but only a moment…The Ballerina’s Dance

Ballerina, ballerina would you stop for a while

And let me smile at you,

With such grace you move with, and beauty like a swan

Oh ballerina, ballerina,

I feel like I’m in a trance.

The gentle, subtle movements of your fingertips

And the way you move those flawless, long pins,

Oh ballerina, ballerina,

I’m amazed at your dance.

With each sudden motion, I’m held with intrigue,

Like an angel from above, your dazzling nature is what I see.

Oh ballerina, ballerina!

How splendid is your grand entrance.

So lovely you spin and twirl, coiled up like the folds in a rose

With the footwork of a pro, and up in the air your pointy nose

Oh ballerina, ballerina,

I’m in love with your elegance.

Oh but wait! Then you fall to the ground

Your face is filled with utter worry and you feel like you’ve let down

Oh ballerina, ballerina,

Where has gone thy immaculate poise?

You turn and wonder if you should continue,

Perfection was your objective but now it’s all in ruins.

Oh ballerina, ballerina,

Don’t be discouraged, let the music be your voice.

Then you get up and gather composure,

One look at the crowd with a piercing stare, once again you’re the desired treasure

Oh ballerina, ballerina,

Back in control, smile and rejoice.

It’s almost the end now, soon you’ll take your bow,

You see now that your perfection was but only a moment?

Such is the nature of the human being; imperfection is perfection

Oh ballerina, ballerina,

Take your final bow, the cheering and praise heard is the beautiful noise.

Pathway to Success

Roses are red, Violets are blue

I endured failure first before success was due…

Where are you heading to?

Sometimes you feel like you’re taking two steps back

Follow your cue, it’s nothing new

Rejection will definitely come and attack

Accept it and move on

Like Bo Bennett said, “Rejection is nothing more than a necessary step in the pursuit of happiness”

And if they ever tell you that you can’t

If they ever ridicule you and play their silly pranks

Nod your head and smile

Success is yours already

Because the first step in going the extra mile

Is believing in your endeavours

It won’t be easy, yes

Life wasn’t meant to be that way

Trials are tests

They’ll keep you on your toes

If you come tumbling down

Get up on your feet and keep chasing your crown

The race never ends unless you decide to quit.

The easiest thing is crossing the finish line, what’s difficult is getting to it.

But achievers have no finish line, that’s for the less ambitious,

Are you going to be cautious or take risks?

Education is the key to success but you must first unlock the door of failure

It’s the only way we’ll climb the other steps to the door of success.

Upon a bed of stones, find your stepping stone

THAT IS FAILURE! It will lead you to SUCCESS, a bed of roses.

IT’S MY BIRTHDAY

I’m really so happy today

It’s my day but I don’t really want anything special

Come what may

I’ll continue to go the extra mile

I’ll give thanks to my Maker for the countless blessings

And he gave me one today, the joy of waking

So today I’m going to be smiling throughout

I have an exam to write, No fears

Cos with victory I will step out

Life is too short to  let people get to you

Why get angry if what they say isn’t true?

Have a clear conscience

And a heart of patience

Today I’m nineteen, and I’m ever grateful

There’s still much more to be seen, and I hope

this day will be beautiful

Please read Philippians 4:11-14

Elsie

–ABC AWARD–

Thank you http://thislittlelight516.wordpress.com/ for this nomination. I’m very pleased. 27th February will be two months since I started blogging.

I’m so happy that I did, that I get to share what I feel with so many people. I really do hope I’m helping make a change in someone’s life, which is my aim. Inspiring people to do better, has always been number one for me.

 

So now the following words are words that I think say a lot about who I am as a person. There are so many more

A) Adventure

B)Beauty

C) Candid

D) Diligence

E)Excitement

F)Fashion

G)Goodness

H)Happiness

I)Idealistic

J)Justice

K)Knowledge

L)Love

N)Nature

O)Opportunity

P)Passion

Q)Quality

R)Resourcefulness

S)Simplicity

T)Trust

U)Undying love

V)Victory

W)Wisdom

X)X factor

Y)Youth

Z)Zeal

 

So my seven nominations are:

1. http://moderndaypaul.wordpress.com/

2.http://lindawillows.wordpress.com/

3.http://hodgepodge4thesoul.wordpress.com/

4.http://thewriteweb.wordpress.com

5.http://bowersa3.wordpress.com/

6.http://momtoldmetowriteabook.wordpress.com/

7.http://breakingtherubberband.wordpress.com

 

Checkout their amazing blogs

 

The Rules are as follows:

1 )Thank the person that nominated you.

2)Share some things about you, using the alphabet.

3) Nominate 7 followers

R.I.P WHITNEY HOUSTON

I was shocked to learn about the death of such a beautiful, talented and gifted woman, Whitney Houston, a legend in my opinion. As a child I grew up listening to her music, thanks to my mother. Two weeks before she died, I was watching a couple of videos of her hits with my Mum. My Mum told me that this is the kind of music people should listen to more, because it makes sense unlike a whole lot of music being put out today.

Sadly the people who try to advise us through their music mostly are the ones with the problems. But let’s not dwell more on the negative side, at least she gave us good music to listen to, and I still sometimes get goose bumps listening and watching her videos.

She looked so beautiful in her “I will always love you video”. That image of her will always be in my mind when I think of her.

She sang with so much confidence and poise, and I feel like the message of any song she sang was always delivered perfectly.

Another song of hers I like so much is the classic duet she did with Mariah Carey, When You Believe.

The lyrics of the song say it all “who knows what miracles you can achieve when you believe…”

If you are afraid to give anything a try in life, listen to “try it on my own” for inspiration.

‘How will I know’ and ‘I wanna dance with somebody’ don’t fail to let you get your groove on.

May her soul rest in perfect peace.

HIS EVERLASTING LOVE

Today I woke up and I was happy

It’s Valentine’s Day so ask me why I’m all giddy

I gave thanks to the Almighty, because he’s shown me love

Not once or twice, but more than enough

I spent time with Him, thanking him for many blessings

Your prayers might not have been answered yet, but each day He gives you a present

If you woke up today, praise Him

If you can still breathe this fresh air, bless Him

If you can see what the blind can’t see, be grateful

And if you still have your family with you, Love Him more.

So what love do you have to give?

This one I know of, is my belief

I believe God will continue to bless us all

He will always be there, whenever we call

So don’t wake up today thinking no one loves you

The true love and the best you can ever get, is that from God

And He will never leave you.

 

HAPPY VALENTINE’S DAY

NAOMI – A BRAVE GIRL

She sat at the seashore just thinking about her life. She was now free. Free from all the hurt and abuse.

An eleven-year old Naomi moved in with her mother and her boyfriend when her grandmother had passed away. Naomi’s mother, Coleen, had refused to take care of her since the day she was born. In fact Coleen had had many abortions in the past, and the only reason that she had Naomi was because her mother had pleaded with her to not abort this baby. Yes even though the circumstances were not right, she would accept the child as her grandson or granddaughter.

Coleen wasn’t the prettiest woman and she had a lot of insecurities. She had put on weight and getting a boob job was a dream of hers. She knew that her boyfriend Chuck wasn’t in love with her. He would party late at night, and sometimes come home the next morning. She wouldn’t dare question him about her suspicions because she was afraid that he would leave her. She felt as if she had to hold onto him because he was the only man she would ever have. It was always about keeping him happy enough to stay with her and that was all that mattered.

Coleen left the house one day to go and see a friend. Chuck and Naomi were alone in the house. They never really talked to each other. Ever since she moved in, Naomi went on with the same routine; wake up, have breakfast, go to school, get home and stay in her room. She didn’t enjoy watching TV. She’d rather stay in her room and draw. Her Grandma loved all her drawings. She missed her dearly. If only she was here to tell her sweet things and comfort her.

That day, he called her to his room. Naomi obediently went. Then he looked deeply into her eyes and said, “Naomi do you know you’re beautiful? You’re like a pretty little flower, and I want to touch you.” He brought her closer and closed his lips on hers. Naomi was unsure of what was happening, next thing she felt a hand up her skirt and her panty coming off. The only time she took off her panties was when she was bathing, having a pee or attending to nature’s call. Was he going to teach her how to do that? He laid her on his bed and undressed himself. It was the first time she had seen a naked man, but why were they both naked and on a bed? She found out in the next few minutes. He forced himself on her and kept kissing her. She didn’t like it one bit, and when she felt him inside her, it hurt so bad and she begged him to stop. He did, only because he was satisfied. “Naomi, this is our little secret. No one must know or else you’ll join Grandma in her grave,” he whispered in her ear.

Naomi was in shock. She wasn’t sure what had happened, but she knew her body didn’t like it one bit. He was going to kill her if she told anyone so she would comply and keep quiet. So sadly this went on for a very long time, until one day Coleen saw her boyfriend on top of her daughter in their bedroom. She was hurt deeply, not because of Naomi’s sake but because this was the ultimate form of rejection for her. When Naomi came downstairs to her to tell her everything, she slapped her hard and threw the glass of wine she was drinking at her. It hit Naomi’s forehead and gave her a deep cut. The blood stained her dress. “Mummy I’m sorry. I wanted to tell you but he told me not to or he would make me join Grandma in her grave” Naomi said crying. “I hate you so much that I wish you actually would,” Coleen said to Naomi. “You’ve taken the one thing that I really love and I will always hate you for that. I regret bringing you into this world and I despise the day you were born. I don’t even know why I allowed my mother to convince me to keep you. I hate you Naomi with all my heart”. Those were words Naomi had not expected to hear. Each one that was said stabbed her in her heart like a knife. Was this really her mother talking to her? She had not intended on doing anything to hurt her, but apparently the sight of her disgusted her mother. She agreed with her on something though. At that moment she wished God had not brought her here. This pain was too much for her. What kind of life was this and was it going to be like this till she died? Tears flowed, but they were not going to solve anything. She was leaving. Where to, she didn’t know but she knew she wasn’t wanted here. Her mother had told her plainly she hated her and Chuck had scarred her for the rest of her life. Every night that she had gone to bed, she had had nightmares of a man pulling her legs apart and in the morning she would find her bed wet which she knew wasn’t normal because she wasn’t a bed wetter.

She went upstairs to her room, looked round and took a hanky. The one her Grandma had given to her on one of her birthday celebrations. It had flowers embroidered at the sides and a rainbow in the middle. She tied it across her head where the glass had cut her. Then she left the house and walked on without stopping. She had reached the beach. She sat down and watched the sun set and the waves roar at her. Now on her own, the worst had already happened to her so she was not scared. She made it a habit to visit the beach everyday because she felt calm and at peace, something she had not felt in a long time. During the day she would find food to eat, and at night she would sleep at the gates of a cemetery nearby.

Days went by and her body revealed to her the changes she had been feeling. Something was moving in her tummy, it was different, not what you felt when you were hungry. Why was the size of her tummy also getting bigger? She hadn’t eaten any decent food for days so it couldn’t be that she was bloated up. There was a sudden tenderness in her breasts. They hurt when she touched them too hard. And why did she feel sick especially in the mornings? Naomi was very young but now she had to prepare herself to be an adult in a child’s body. The sad thing was she didn’t know that the changes in her body meant she was going to be a mother. It was time to seek help. The past month had been tough and she felt she had to be alone because she couldn’t trust anyone. But she knew she couldn’t go on like this; she hadn’t been eating proper food, she bathed in the sea, and she still had on the dress she wore when she had left her mother and her boyfriend. Naomi had always been a smart girl. It was time to move on and be brave. Bravery, is tackling the problems not caused by your own doing but by others. What hadn’t killed her, had only made her stronger.