A picture that makes you laugh

"Come on kids, lets hop on the couch, scooch together and show of our blindingly colorful and over-sized Crocs!"

I don't think I even have to say anything? Not only do these clown shoes get bigger and brighter by the day, but they come in different styles now! Aaaaahhh!!!

Why? Numerous articles and reports confirm they are not healthy, nor comfortable, instead they make squeaky sounds, you look like an idiot, they don't go with anything and they don't even up your level of cool. And quite frankly, they scare the crap out of me!

What happened to good old fashioned flats and sandals? (Which are actually in proportion with your feet.) Sometimes, when hanging out at the Starbucks downstairs from my apartment, I count the amount of Crocs parading past me. This is not something I'm particularly proud of, but never fails to give me a good laugh.

A picture of the cast from your favorite show

It's obvious to everyone who knows me that FRIENDS has been my favorite TV show for as long as I can remember. I don't even have to consider or think about this one.

When it still aired, I could be found, along with most of the town, glued to our couches, waiting to discover what the writers came up with, and how funny the cast will act it out. From hysterical laughter to Ross & Rachel's break up's, it always made for great TV; it even made you feel that you were a part of it.

One of my most exciting memories was the day my brother came home from working on a cruise ship for 6 months, and he surprised our family with the entire series. Needless to say, no one could get any action out of us until every episode was watched, replayed and discussed. 

It was sad to watch that last episode, which was all everyone could talk about for days. The perfect ending; the cast hanging out in Monica & Chandler's apartment, they leave, and the camera zooms in on the photo frame that's been on their door since forever. The music gives you chills, and before you know it, everyone's in tears!

Since then I have only managed to find a few really good TV shows that I love. My favorites include, Modern Family, How I met your Mother, CSI Miami, Desperate Housewives, Grey's Anatomy and New Girl. Care to share yours?

A picture of yourself with 10 facts

1. I grew up in a typical small town in the country side of South Africa. I have a big family where I consider my friends and their families as part of my extended family. We all grew up playing in the streets, riding our bikes and using our imagination to make everyday an adventure. My mom and dad are really cool. Mom used to bake delicious cupcakes and dad had this special whistle, which every kid on our street recognized as the end-of-our-play-day whistle. It meant, dinner's ready! We grew up happy and carefree.

2.  These days I work as an air hostess for an international airline. Seeing the world and the people living in it broadened my mind and horizons. We tend to focus on ourselves more than we should and neglect those around us. I had a major mind shift and now embrace every culture and every moment.

3.  My favorite color is white. It's happy, light, positive and goes with everything!

4.  The first movie I ever saw in the cinemas was "Snow White & the Seven Dwarfs". It was the most exciting event, as it meant the popcorn was never ending, and a giant soft drink that had to be held with two hands, and endless candy! I was very young and don't remember much of the movie, though I remember the experience and how happy I felt! Naturally I'm still a big movie fan, and enjoy everything from action to rom-com, and sometimes even something scary.

5. I have freckles on my face, mostly across my nose and lightly on my body. (Although, not in a scary way like Lindsay Lohan's...). When I am in the sun, my freckles go out of control!

6.  I love going to the beach; I enjoy the summery feeling, the smell of water and the feeling of soft sand under my feet. I also own more bikini's than I'd like to admit.

7.  My first language is Afrikaans. Now that I live abroad, English has become my most spoken language. Yet, I tend to mix up grammar and pronunciation all the time; don't even get me started on spelling! I'll just say that I use English in my own unique way.

8.  I love making lists! From grocery lists to holiday lists. I make them, read them, get really excited about them, and never look at them ever again or follow them.

9.  I love life. I feel free and happy living it. I treasure happy moments, grow stronger from sad ones and strive to embrace every moment given to me.

10.  My mom once came to visit me abroad. I sent her to buy milk from the convenient store downstairs for tea, coffee and cereal. She returned an hour later with a bag of Lay's chips (lightly salted) and a 2 liter can of pink strawberry milk… she's awesome!

Vienna Calling!

Vienna Calling!

I woke up this morning, snuggled under a warm cuddly duvet cover, my eyes catching a glimpse of the snow outside and I know I am exactly where I’m meant to be.. Vienna!

I absolutely love the whole city experience, especially during Christmas time, where my most treasured and memorable travel moments are inevitably linked to sparkly lights, the smell of fresh Christmas trees, arts & crafts for sale and children eating away on gigantic gingerbread cookies with German holiday writings on them!

Going out with crew is something spectacular, yet hilarious, as everyone from different cultures enjoy different foods etc. And where some are working on their 3^rd “bratwurst” sausage, some are getting tipsy on one glass of “gluwein”

Vienna, like Hamburg, Frankfurt, Dusseldorf, Munich & Zurich are fabulous and “must see places” during Christmas time. You feel the absolute joy & love everywhere and it brings you back to what Christmas is all about!

Blessings & love for everyone during this special time!

Things I live by

1.     What goes around comes around

Never do bad things, or even think bad thoughts of others that you don’t wish upon yourself! Its bad enough that there’s so much hate in the world! Seek the beauty in every person & blessing in every moment!

2.     Start with small things in life, then you will be trusted with bigger things

There are so many things we wish to achieve in life, yet we fall down quick if things don’t immediately go our way! Build a strong foundation and grow from there! You will fail and fall down, but its how you choose to stand up that matters! Get up, learn and grow into the person you were created to be.

3.     Make someone’s day everyday

Whether its your best friend or a stranger, do something everyday that will enlighten someone else’s. Even if it goes un-noticed, it gives you an enormous sense of well-being. Feed the homeless cat outside your apartment building!

4.     Be yourself

ALWAYS be yourself, don’t try to fit in if you were clearly born to stand out! We are all special, smart, weird and fabulous in our own way so embrace it! Don’t laugh if something isn’t funny, stand up for yourself and stay true to what you believe in.

5.     Exercise

I don’t like exercise one little bit, yet the 3 times I’ve been to the gym made me feel wonderful. Try to make it fun, I bought the wii fitness board and it turns exercise into a game. Don’t be fooled, you work up a great sweat!

6.     Go back to your roots

Family is the most important thing in the world; they support you, laugh with you, cry and understand you better than anyone else! Make effort to stay in touch!

7.     Capture the moment

Take lots of photos where ever you go, every moment on earth is so precious and there are many wonders in this world, your friends, nature, traveling! Capture all the memories!

8.     Pray

Always know there’s a “Big Man upstairs” that loves & cares for you more than anything! It’s because of Him that we have this beautiful life, to love, dance, travel, study and so much more! He created you as a “one of a kind” live it & embrace it and always remember to say thank you!!

9.     Embrace nature

Get back to nature every once in a while to discover the power & beauty of the world!

10. Love and love again

Love is the most powerful emotion & feeling in the world, without it you don’t truly exist, with it, you feel like your flying because of all the happiness! Tell people you love them, they like hearing it :-) I love with all my heart!

New girl on the BLOG

Rumor has it blogging is the new facebook! So when i saw the amazing posts people came up with, i just had to be part of this creative & fun world!

People say first impressions last a life time, so not to screw things up on my first blog, ill introduce myself in a kind manner :-)

I am the youngest of 4 kids, needless to say, big families only exists in small towns where moms are  cooking up a storm in the kitchen, dads are hard at work and all the kids from the neighborhood are out causing trouble somewhere.

These days i find myself in a multi cultural country where i stand on my own two feet, working for an amazing company as an air-hostess and loving every second of it!

I look back on the days where my biggest concern was: "what's barbie's profession gonna be today" and now i stretch out to the amazing journey ahead of me!

This blog will open my life to you in a definite fast lane, as i travel to a different country every other day, exploring amazing cultures, food, style and so much more! So stay tuned for fun tips on style, food, love, traveling and so much more!