Fish falling from the sky

Fish falling from the sky is pretty gross if you think about it. Imagine walking down the street, strolling along, enjoying the beautiful weather and all of a sudden fish start falling from the sky. Imagine walking out of the hairdresser, you just had your hair done and you’re looking like a million bucks when all of a sudden fish start falling from the sky. It doesn’t matter whether they’re raw or cooked, dead or alive – fish falling from the sky is gross. (Scarily enough there have been reports of this REALLY happening in a few parts of the world. Click here if you don't believe me)

Besides the disgusting sight, think of the stench that all that fish would bring. It would be so hard to breathe. What a view astronauts would have! The earth would be surrounded by a thick green haze - hot lime green air circling the globe, something like you’d see in the cartoons.

The safest place you could be would be indoors with the windows closed so the falling fish don’t find their way inside and with the curtains closed so that you wouldn’t have to see all the shiny, slick fish bodies lying outside. Driving would be insane, flying would be disastrous...no no no your best bet would be definitely to stay indoors.

On the positive side, fish falling from the sky would feed the hungry. They might end up with protein poisoning though...

...I hate to end in the air like this but I need to go cancel my sushi date...

Laters guys!

Behind the Music

Rap music is definitely not what it used to be. Originating in the 1970s, its purpose was to positively express the voices, joys and struggles of the African-American population. Those days are long gone and now rap music is better known for its explicit sexual and violent lyrics. You know, like how many women they had sex with at once or how they killed someone for breathing the same air as them, that kind of thing.

 

The real problem is that the listeners are not just listening anymore. They want to live what they see and hear. 50 cent raps in his song 'Many Men', "I put a hole in a n---- for f---ing with me / Better watch how you talk, when you talk about me / 'cause I'll come and take your life away."   

 It’s no wonder that with these kinds of artists sending out messages into the world, so many unnecessary violent acts are being committed. The sad part is that all the crap they rap about has become a reality. Things that sound so far-fetched in songs, you best believe that people are going out and doing it. Children and teenagers are the ideal target market for the industry, especially those that come from disadvantaged or poorer communities. They have the strong need to identify with role models. They need a superman that they can look up to. 

Picture this: Money falling down from the sky, a pool filled with champagne, expensive clothes and jewellery. Life is just one big party. Sounds good right? Young people covet the lifestyle they see in music videos and will do anything to chase the rappers dream. Newsflash! Standing on corners and selling drugs is more likely going to get you thrown in jail than a record deal.

Many hip hop/rap artists have been involved in various crimes yet they do little to highlight the serious consequences that come with breaking the law. 

With famous rappers glamorising and promoting violence, it can be understood why their young fans frequently cross the fine line between image and reality.

Love Strawberries

One of my favourite childhood memories is picking strawberries with my grandmother in her garden. She used to put on her big red garden hat, I would carry a small basket and off we’d go to hunt for strawberries. I absolutely loved every second of it!  My grandmother – or Ma – as I called her, used to pick the strawberries and I had the very important job of putting them neatly into the basket. Needless to say, a lot of the strawberries never made it into the basket as soon as my Ma turned her back. But at eight years old, I thought I was being cleverly sneaky without realising that the strawberry stains on my face linked me directly to the crime.

My Ma passed away a couple years later and for a long time I missed our special strawberry time. I missed the talks we had, the things we laughed about and just being around her. To this day I still wish that I could go strawberry picking with my grandmother. What things would we talk about? What new life lessons would she pass on to me?

Besides being the best fruit ever, strawberries are one of the best memories I have of my grandmother.  Naturally I can’t recall every detail about our times together but I do remember that she taught me to always love and be thankful in life and of course, she taught me to love strawberries : )

What is the colour of the wind?

I think that the weather depicts the colour of the wind. In winter, I picture the wind to be an ice blue colour, drawing out the cold and dark feeling that the season inflicts on us. There’s a slightly eerie and calming feeling about the sound of a strong winter wind. If you listen closely, you can even hear that ice blue colour thrashing about outside, knocking everything out of its way.

With the turn of spring, the wind turns a very light green shade. Light green because it softly starts waking up the flowers, sleepy birds and little insects that are still wrapped up their cosy winter slumber. The wind blows in a fresh, new feeling into everything around it.

In summer, the wind is yellow, glowing as it blows softly over sun kissed skin, ice cream cones and umbrellas. The wind is light-hearted in summer so it laughs as it blows away hats and ruffles skirts. At sunset, the wind is relaxed and drifts about in a warm orange-red tone, perfectly complimenting the mood the sun has set.

Autumn is the season where the wind changes into its earthy tones. There’s nothing too striking about the colour of the wind during autumn. It represents a natural, bare and simple period – almost like the calm before the storm.

Gir'ls Night Out

Isn’t a girl’s night out just the best? The laughing, the make-up, the outfits, the cocktails… aahhh the memories! J anyway, while it’s all good letting your hair down there are a few things that you should keep in mind:

DO dress to kill – there’s no law against that!

DON’T dress like you’re going to work the corner for the rest of the night

DO have a fab make-up look that highlights your features

DON’T get too excited with make-up, you’re not doing a show on Broadway

DO call a cab to pick you and your friends up, if you don’t have a designated driver or a car

DON’T hike to the club or drive if everybody is going to drink

DO have your I.D on you when you get to the club

DON’T try and use your student card to get in

DO have a few rounds of your favourite drinks with the girls

DON’T announce that you’re buying rounds for the whole bar – your bank account won’t be smiling with you tomorrow

DO buy your own drinks and keep an eye on them throughout the night

DON’T let the greasy old man, licking his lips in the corner buy you drinks

DO dance and wave your hands in the air like you just don’t care

DON’T take off your bra and wave it in the air

DO make sure that you all get home safely

DON’T wave goodbye to your friend, while she gets into a car with a guy she just met

DO hug your friends before going home to sleep

DON’T fall asleep “hugging the toilet”

DO make sure that you have a house key when you get home

DON’T break a window so that you can get inside

DO have another awesome girl’s night out again at your favourite spot

DON’T get banned from coming back to your favourite club again

With all that said and done...

Cheers Ladies!

XxX

If I were a boss...

I would want my employees to be happy. Of course, we all have our days when we don’t feel like coming into the office but it’s a bad sign to feel like that every single day.

I would treat my employees with trust and respect. I’ve found that bosses and managers so easily forget that their employees are also human. How can you expect greatness from your employees if you treat them like crap?

I would get to know my employees on a personal level. It’s actually pathetic not knowing the little things about your employees. Once you understand the type of people you’re working with, you’ll know how to communicate with them on all levels.

I would insist on having regular team-building activities. This is a great opportunity for fellow employees to get to know each other better, which will ultimately improve their work relationships. I think being happy and comfortable in the workplace is so important. Life isn’t all about deadlines and how much profit can be made.

I would instil a relaxed atmosphere in the office. We’re not inmates so why have a stiff and strict environment? Employees on all levels should feel comfortable voicing their opinions in the workplace. I want everyone to feel that their contributions to anything are valuable. Unnecessary pressure in the workplace is stupid. Why stress your employees out for no reason? A creative atmosphere is the best space to be in.

Say Whaaaat???

I can’t stand rude people! They are so….well….rude. But why? Like this morning, I tried printing some class notes in the library but the printers weren’t working.  So I asked the “computer lab policeman” if there were any other printers working. He looked at me like I had asked him the same question for the past hour and started saying something sarcastic. That’s when I looked straight at him and said: ”Excuse me but I only asked you a simple question. That’s all.” I should’ve snapped my fingers three times in the air before walking away but I didn’t.

Besides getting an uncalled for reaction from somebody, another thing that really REALLY upsets me is derogatory comments that people make. Some people make obnoxious comments, thinking they’re strong individuals because they speak their mind. Well, I’m sorry but that just makes you an idiot. Others just don’t stop and think about the words that come out of their mouths. Plain and simple, it all boils down to people being selfish and inconsiderate. It’s a very ugly quality to have.

Here’s a seven step process you can follow to resolve any situation with a rude person:

Step 1: Put your hands on your hips and say :”Oh no you di-ent!” (Wave your index finger for more emphasis)

Step 2: If you’re wearing earrings, ask a friend standing nearby to hold them for you

Step 3: Slowly put down any other items you’re holding so that your hands are free

Step 4: If you’re wearing a long-sleeve shirt, roll up the sleeves

Step 5: Crack your neck loudly

Step 6: Make a fist

Step 7: Ding ding ding….Round 1….FIGHT!

Yeah…okay so maybe that isn’t the best way of handling things. Click here for a much more mature way of dealing with rude people. I don’t believe in stooping to their level and majority of the time I stay as cool as a cucumber or I simply ignore what they just said. However, the rare occasion does arise when I just feel like following the above seven step process. Dynamite does come in small packages, I’ll have you know J

Have a great weekend guys

Peace, love and positive energies

xxx