In less than two months time we are entering a new phase in life, studies for most of us are over, the student and laid back life is something of the past. 9-5 office hours will become our future, financial decisions and grocery shopping will become a norm…we will be thrown into the big bad world and it depends on each of us what we make of it.
Scary…very, very scary but what an exiting time lying ahead, making the choice of what is next, what work I want to do and where I want to be in the next few years time. Each decision that I make from now on plays a major role in my future and what success I achieve in life one day.
But this is all part of life, entering and finish-off phases and memories. And with a heavy beat in my heart and a hundred butterflies in my stomach, I can say…I can’t wait for the next phase to start. So bring it on, I’m ready!
Wednesday, September 23, 2009
Sunday, September 6, 2009
Personal Autonomy
Personal Autonomy is defined as, “Self-directing freedom and especially moral independence. An ethical principle holds that the autonomy of persons ought to be respected.” (find-health-articles: 2009)
Personal Autonomy refers to independence, self-sufficiency and self-determination. This all coming down to the decisions you make and actions you take on how to live your life and who you are and become. It is important that a person is who they want to be, that they stand up and express what they belief in, how they feel and share their opinions. Being all this and more makes you the individual standing out in a crowd. No one wants to be ordinary, everyone strives to be extraordinary and this is your place to start shining, with the world as your stage.
“If you believe that emotional and psychological problems come about because of disturbance to the person's autonomy, that is disturbances to their ability to be Self Determining, then clearly healing which does not respect a person's autonomy is not healing at all. It is more to do with control, and when we respect a person's autonomy the individual themselves must be allowed to be in charge of their own life. Help then, which leads to healing must have as its basic premise, respect for the autonomy of the person. (creative-personal-growth: 2009)
Personal Autonomy refers to independence, self-sufficiency and self-determination. This all coming down to the decisions you make and actions you take on how to live your life and who you are and become. It is important that a person is who they want to be, that they stand up and express what they belief in, how they feel and share their opinions. Being all this and more makes you the individual standing out in a crowd. No one wants to be ordinary, everyone strives to be extraordinary and this is your place to start shining, with the world as your stage.
“If you believe that emotional and psychological problems come about because of disturbance to the person's autonomy, that is disturbances to their ability to be Self Determining, then clearly healing which does not respect a person's autonomy is not healing at all. It is more to do with control, and when we respect a person's autonomy the individual themselves must be allowed to be in charge of their own life. Help then, which leads to healing must have as its basic premise, respect for the autonomy of the person. (creative-personal-growth: 2009)
The joys of living on your own…or so everyone thinks
So you wish you get to that stage of life where you can finally move out of the house and live all by yourself…I got a surprise for you…its not all fun and games as you might think.
When living at home you take a lot for granted, believe me when I say this. There is always milk and bread, you never get to a dirty bathroom or kitchen and your clothes are always clean…and the most important luxury, there is always a deliciously cooked dinner at night, but when you live on your own you realize with a shock that managing all that, work and your studies…living on your own sucks! It’s all about 2 minute noodles, un-ironed clothes and forever cleaning up and washing dishes. Where are you mom?!
Getting hit by the real world, managing your time not only between work and studying but also managing your house and all the chores, one start to appreciating what have always been taken for granted.
When living at home you take a lot for granted, believe me when I say this. There is always milk and bread, you never get to a dirty bathroom or kitchen and your clothes are always clean…and the most important luxury, there is always a deliciously cooked dinner at night, but when you live on your own you realize with a shock that managing all that, work and your studies…living on your own sucks! It’s all about 2 minute noodles, un-ironed clothes and forever cleaning up and washing dishes. Where are you mom?!
Getting hit by the real world, managing your time not only between work and studying but also managing your house and all the chores, one start to appreciating what have always been taken for granted.
Monday, August 24, 2009
Hard work and commitment EQUALS success
“The formula to success is having a dream plus commitment plus hard work equals success. The first requirement of success is to have a dream that you believe is possible to achieve. Without a dream that you long for everyday all day long you will find it difficult to be committed or wishing to work hard to achieve anything.” (helium, 2009)
Everyone has some or other kind of dream to achieve success in life…who doesn’t want success in life. But really achieving that dream takes a lot of hard work and commitment, dreaming is only the start because nothing can happen until you take action. You have to work out a step by step plan for yourself to make sure you achieve your big dream of success and then the biggest challenge of all is sticking with those steps, implementing them and taking action. It is easy to dream but is takes hard work, perseverance and commitment to implement and achieve the success you dream about.
“There are often bumps along the way, but those who are committed to their vision or mission will stay the course.” (helium, 2009)
Hard work + Commitment = SUCCESS – a great equation to achieve your dreams!
Everyone has some or other kind of dream to achieve success in life…who doesn’t want success in life. But really achieving that dream takes a lot of hard work and commitment, dreaming is only the start because nothing can happen until you take action. You have to work out a step by step plan for yourself to make sure you achieve your big dream of success and then the biggest challenge of all is sticking with those steps, implementing them and taking action. It is easy to dream but is takes hard work, perseverance and commitment to implement and achieve the success you dream about.
“There are often bumps along the way, but those who are committed to their vision or mission will stay the course.” (helium, 2009)
Hard work + Commitment = SUCCESS – a great equation to achieve your dreams!
“Bunch of animals” is one comment on CPUT strikes in August. What is yours?
How true or not true is this statement really? Especially from my point of view, someone who is also a student at CPUT, whose life, studies and safety is affected by this.
I can say with confidence that I don’t think what the strikers (students) did this time was acceptable at all. The strikers lost all control on how they behaved and on what they destroyed. Really now, what does the cafeteria have do to with the fact that the registration fees are going up, I see absolutely no reason for cleaning out the cafeteria. And why destroy the property, break windows and throw over pot plants. The more you destroy the more we all have to pay for repares.
The strikers was protesting because registration fees is going up but really with the rate of the strikes and the property being destroyed the last four years, what else can CPUT do than increase costs to pay for all the damage done. How can the strikers think that vandalism and destroying is the answer to their problems?
And then in the end, sadly enough…the strikers win…even if they have destroyed everything, planted bombs and threatened lives. They win…what is CPUT going to do about this issue…because this is a problem for CPUT at the moment. CPUT is currently being seen in a very negative light in the public and current students fear for their lives.
My comment on this is: CPUT I demand you to take action and start responding in the correct manner through proper communication, this is unacceptable. I pay a lot of money to study here, I want to feel safe and get the best possible education. CPUT is getting a negative image in the public eye and work place, and all of us students must get work one day on YOUR account. Start taking action because the strikes are getting ridiculously dangerous!
I can say with confidence that I don’t think what the strikers (students) did this time was acceptable at all. The strikers lost all control on how they behaved and on what they destroyed. Really now, what does the cafeteria have do to with the fact that the registration fees are going up, I see absolutely no reason for cleaning out the cafeteria. And why destroy the property, break windows and throw over pot plants. The more you destroy the more we all have to pay for repares.
The strikers was protesting because registration fees is going up but really with the rate of the strikes and the property being destroyed the last four years, what else can CPUT do than increase costs to pay for all the damage done. How can the strikers think that vandalism and destroying is the answer to their problems?
And then in the end, sadly enough…the strikers win…even if they have destroyed everything, planted bombs and threatened lives. They win…what is CPUT going to do about this issue…because this is a problem for CPUT at the moment. CPUT is currently being seen in a very negative light in the public and current students fear for their lives.
My comment on this is: CPUT I demand you to take action and start responding in the correct manner through proper communication, this is unacceptable. I pay a lot of money to study here, I want to feel safe and get the best possible education. CPUT is getting a negative image in the public eye and work place, and all of us students must get work one day on YOUR account. Start taking action because the strikes are getting ridiculously dangerous!
Monday, July 20, 2009
10 Reasons to be Online...
2. And at the same time you realize how small the world has become on Facebook – thinking you’re the only one friends with someone until you check their mutual friends list
3. Always up-to-date with the latest happenings and news
4. You can become a social butterfly online – closing yourself down to the real world because the cyber world is becoming more and more interesting
5. Provide opportunities in any area that interest you
6. Realizing how easy it is to shop online using a credit card – not realizing how much your spending
7. No more secrets – you know anything or even everything of anyone
8. Giving you Freedom of Speech – saying anything at anytime – making your voice heard, no matter who you are
9. Finding out not everyone is clever – makes spotting plagiarism very easy
10. Opens up your world to new adventures – meeting new people and learning new things on a regular bases
Monday, June 8, 2009
Every day is a good day
“Every day is a good day” is a simple statement, but very few know its real meaning. The “good day” does not refer to a nice day as compared to a bad day. It means the absolute, not the relative, day. Today is the absolute day, the only day in the eternity of time. Today is never repeated. Every day is fresh and new just as one’s life is new each day. Every day is a good day, but the good is not of one’s own making. It is good in the original, or absolute, sense—rain or shine, war or peace, sickness or health. The past is only reference; the future is only hope. Today is real.” This is from Rev. Gyomay Kubose’s book "Zen Koans."
Stop living in the past and wishing for the future, live each day to its absolute fullest, making each day count. We are sometimes so busy thinking about what could have been or should have been or planning so much ahead that we forget the moments that we are living presently. If we live each day to the fullest, enjoying each moment, we will have a good day everyday.
Charlotte Bronte said, “I try to avoid looking forward or backward, and try to keep looking upward”. Everyday can be a good day if you make the right person part of your life.
Stop living in the past and wishing for the future, live each day to its absolute fullest, making each day count. We are sometimes so busy thinking about what could have been or should have been or planning so much ahead that we forget the moments that we are living presently. If we live each day to the fullest, enjoying each moment, we will have a good day everyday.
Charlotte Bronte said, “I try to avoid looking forward or backward, and try to keep looking upward”. Everyday can be a good day if you make the right person part of your life.
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