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Day 2174: 10 Things I love about Catherine Constantinides

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“Maybe life isn’t about avoiding the bruises. Maybe it’s about collecting the scars to prove we showed up!” – Catherine Constantinides

 

It’s 12 : 33  PM on day 2174 of my journey towards independence and I managed to   pray, have breakfast, read Zechariah 2:11, learn one new thing – The colour of the tongue is best described as black, blue or purple with a pink base/back. It is generally assumed that the front part of the tongue has such dark colouration to protect it during frequent sun exposure while eating and prevent the tongue from getting sunburned. –   and work on my  25 Smiles Campaign    –  raised $7 475 only  $5 025 more to raise to reach my second goal of raising $12 500 for Smile Train before Jan 10 2017 (SO SO SO GRATEFUL to everyone who has supported this campaign so far ) .

 

Today is Catherine Constantinides’s birthday and because she is my first and last forever and always superhero I wrote down 10 things that I love about her. Take a look:

 

10 Things I love about Catherine Constantinides

  1. She’s the most humble person anyone will ever meet
  2. She has more courage in her one pinky than most of us have in our whole body.
  3. She works really, really, really hard
  4. She does everything she does with passion and purpose.
  5. She’s a great mom, daughter, sister and friend
  6. She strives every day to be a better version of herself
  7. She lives to serve the planet and its people
  8. She’s very kind
  9. She lifts others as she climbs
  10. She’s always selfie-ready LOL 🙂

 

Happy Birthday again superhero – I’m glad every day that you were born I hope you live to be 100 at least 🙂

 

Everyone check out the great work that Catherine and her team do at Miss Earth South Africa www.missearthsa.co.za/

Day 2155: Happy 16th Birthday Baby Bro

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“There’s no buddy like a brother.” – Unknown

 

It’s 2 : 23  PM on day 2155 of my journey towards independence and I managed to have breakfast, go to the doctor  and and work on my  25 Smiles Campaign   –  Paul and Juliet Merrell of Big Planet Radio donated $50    (thanks SO MUCH  Paul and Juliet)  which brings the total  raised to $7 175 only  $5 325 more to raise to reach my second goal of raising $12 500 for Smile Train before Jan 10 2017 (SO SO SO GRATEFUL to everyone who has supported this campaign so far 🙂 ) .

 

Today is my brother’s 16th birthday and in honour of that I wrote down sixteen life lessons for him and everybody else (not that I know much about life). Take a look:

 

16 Life Lessons

1. Be kind
2. Be Honest
3. Be Yourself
4. Hold on to your character
6. Dream HUGE
7. NEVER GIVE UP
8. Love with all your heart
9. Make a difference wherever you can in every way that you can
10. Stay loyal
11. Be courageous
12. BELIEVE IN YOURSELF
13. Listen more than you speak
14. When you make a mistake admit it, correct it and move on
15. RESPECT yourself and everyone else
16. Try new things and always look to learn

 

Happy 16th birthday to the best baby brother in the whole wide world  – every day I strive to make the world better for you.

Day 2020: Thanks for the birthday love

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The smallest acts of kindness take up the most space in your heart – that’s what I keep realizing.

 

It’s 12 : 07 PM on day 2020 of my journey towards independence and I managed to pray, read 1 John 5,  have breakfast, learn one new thing – In captivity, both crows and ravens have been known to live for about thirty years – tops. In the wild, the average life span of a crow is 7-8 years. –   have breakfast and work on my 25 Smiles Campaign – yesterday Samuel Kochukanayathil donated $50,  a person who i think would prefer to remain anonymous donated $25, Ellyn Harris donated $25 and Jim Mahar donated $25  (thanks so much everyone 🙂 ) which brings the total raised to raised $3 757 only $2 493  more to raise by 10 Jan 2017  (SO SO SO GRATEFUL to everyone who has supported this campaign so far :)  ).

 

Yesterday people from all over the world called and sent messages wishing me a happy birthday I was (and am still) so touched by the love people have for me. Thank you so much to everyone for all the birthday love yesterday I love you guys too.

Day 1966: Happy Birthday Mommy

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“There is no one who takes care of us as lovingly as our mother does. She is our living God.” ― Mohtasham Usmani

 

It’s 12 : 58 PM on day 1966 of my journey towards independence and I managed to pray, read Colossians 3, learn one new thing –Dry thunderstorm refers to thunder and lightning that occur without bringing rain to the ground. In fact, the thunder-bearing clouds do produce rain but the rain droplets have evaporated in the air before reaching the ground. – have breakfast  and work on my  25 Smiles Campaign –  yesterday Athira chechi and chachen donated $50 and today Liesel donated $16 ( thank you SO MUCH to chechi and chachen and Liesel your support means A LOT :) )  which brings my total raised to $1 682 only $4 568 more to raise by 10 Jan 2017  (SO  GRATEFUL to everyone who has supported this campaign so far :)  ) .

 

Today is my mother’s birthday she and I have our moments like any other mother and child but for the most part I feel like my siblings and I won the mom lottery she has more faith and strength in her one pinkie than most people will ever have. Happy birthday mommy. Thank you for everything you have done and continue to do for us. Your legacy is the three of us and the countless lives you have impacted in your career as a teacher. I strive every day to be a good reflection of you and dad and to live out the values that you have tried to instil in us.

Day 1836: Happy 21st Birthday to my Baby Sister

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“If you don’t understand how a woman could both love her sister dearly and want to wring her neck at the same time, then you were probably an only child.” – Linda Sunshine

 

It’s 12 : 21  PM on day 1836  of my journey towards independence and I’ve managed to pray, read John 2,    publish my Disability of the Day feature,  learn one new thing –Leatherbacks are the largest turtles on Earth, growing up to seven feet (two meters) long and exceeding 2,000 pounds (900 kilograms).– and promote my Educate Generations campaign – $5 025 raised so far with 9 days still to go (thanks everyone :) ) .

 

Today is my sister’s 21st birthday (where has the time gone?) my sister and I definitely have our moments sometimes we want to kill each other but when push comes to shove we have each other’s backs. Happy Birthday Neethu I can honestly say something would be missing from the world if you weren’t in it.

Day 1808: Happy Birthday Catherine Constantinides

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“My message to women during Women’s Month and every day of the year is simple; “Women empower, girls compete!” Strive to empower and inspire other women and remember that by lighting somebody else’s candle, it takes no light away from the one you are holding. Never be scared to give credit and praise where it is due.” – Catherine Constantinides, [#WomenInBiz] Nurturing nature, Q&A with Catherine Constantinides

 

It’s 12 : 11 PM on day 1808  of my journey towards independence and I’ve managed to pray, read Mark 14,    publish my Disability of the Day feature,  learn one new thing – Tigers live alone and aggressively scent-mark large territories to keep their rivals away.  –   have breakfast,  and  promote my Educate Generations campaign –Tom Baldwin of Early & Baldwin Solicitors   donated $20 yesterday (thanks Tom you’re ongoing support means the world to me) which brings my total raised to a staggering $4 621 so far (thanks SO MUCH God and everyone I don’t know what I did to deserve such amazing support from everyone around the world I am sincerely humbled by the world’s generosity the amount somebody donated is of little importance to me (although the more the better LOL 🙂 ) the fact that people give the money they worked hard for to help me make a difference is what really means a lot to me 🙂 .

 

Today is the birthday of the extraordinary Catherine Constantinides she’s a business mogul, humanitarian, environmentalist, Lead SA Executive and Executive Director of Miss Earth South Africa by day and a mother all the time Catherine’s accomplishments are probably ten pages long but what I admire most about her is the way she lives I am constantly inspired by her passion, sense of purpose and focus and humbled by her humility. Happy Birthday Catherine I think you’re very kickass (whenever you decide to run for President of our beautiful country please know that I will be first in line at the polling station voting for you because I truly believe that your intention is to make South Africa and the world a better place).

 

Day 1790 Happy 15th Birthday Baby Brother

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“There’s no other love like the love for a brother. There’s no other love like the love from a brother.” -Terri Guillemets

 

It’s 12 : 16 PM on day 1790  of my journey towards independence and I’ve managed to brush my teeth,  pray, read Matthew 22,    publish my Disability of the Day feature,  have breakfast,  learn one new thing –Enervate [en·er·vate] tr.v. 1. To weaken or destroy the strength or vitality. 2. Lacking physical, mental, or moral vigor. “Prolonged exposure to the sun and dehydration enervated the desert racing team.”– and  promote my Educate Generations campaign – $3 441 raised so far (thanks all :) )

 

Today is my brother’s 15th birthday (goodness I feel old I still remember visiting my mother in hospital after she gave birth to him) there’s nothing like having a brother sometimes I want to strangle him and other times I want to hug him. Happy birthday Kevin I know I’m like nails on a chalkboard sometimes but please know that mommy, daddy, Neethu and I will never intentionally steer you wrong in life we love you so much and only want the best for you.

Day 1749: 18 For 18 in Honour of Malala’s Upcoming Birthday

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“I don’t want to be thought of as the “girl who was shot by the Taliban” but the “girl who fought for education.” This is the cause to which I want to devote my life.” ― Malala Yousafzai, I Am Malala: The Girl Who Stood Up for Education and Was Shot by the Taliban

 

It’s 12 : 01  PM on day 1749 of my journey towards independence and I’ve managed to brush my teeth, pray,  read Haggai 1, publish my Disability of the Day feature, publish my  Kid of the Week feature,   learn one new thing – Only male humpbacks produce the species’ distinctive song, the most complex in the animal kingdom. Some scientists believe the song is meant to attract females, but others believe it may be an “acoustic display,” serving the same purpose as horns or antlers. – and promote my Educate Generations campaign– Simon Magid and Wayne Mansfield donated $36 and $18 respectively yesterday ​ (thanks so much Simon and Wayne) which brings my total raised to $3  199 :) .

 

As you may or may not know Malala Yousafzai turns 18 on July 12 I’m hoping to get 18 people to donate $18 to my campaign benefiting the Malala Fund in honour of Malala’s upcoming birthday (Simon donated $36 and Wayne donated $18 so we only need 15 more people to donate $18 each to reach the 18 For 18 goal). Please contribute if you can your ongoing support is very much appreciated as always https://www.classy.org/fundraise?fcid=355198 .

Day 1654: My 24th Birthday

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“Count your blessings.

There are many beautiful things in life to appreciate.

The gift of life is a priceless.”

― Lailah Gifty Akita

 

It’s 12 :  03 PM on day 1654 of my journey towards independence and I’ve managed to  brush my teeth,  pray,  read Ezekiel 14, publish my Disability of the Day feature, learn one new thing – Despite their menacing appearance and fierce name, dragonflies cannot sting and are harmless to human beings –promote my Educate Generations campaign– yesterday  Stan Faryna  donated $24 and this morning  Caryn Gootkin did the same (thanks Caryn and Stan for making this one of my best birthdays ever 🙂 ) which brings my total raised to $2 558   -feed myself egg with bread  for breakfast, chat to family and hang out with our neighbor – our neighbor, Marion, is the sweetest person you’ll ever meet she remembers all our birthdays and brings us gifts this time she brought cupcakes what means more to me than the cupcakes is the fact that she thought of me I aspire to be like Marion she has this way of making everybody in her presence feel like they matter 🙂 .

 

Today is my 24th birthday I am so grateful for all the years that I have been alive to live, love and serve. Thanks to God, my family, friends, medical team and even strangers for standing on the balcony of my life and rooting for me I am deeply humbled by the support and love that I receive on a daily basis.

Day 1602: Happy 49th Birthday Mom

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“My mother… she is beautiful, softened at the edges and tempered with a spine of steel. I want to grow old and be like her.” ― Jodi Picoult

 

It’s 12 : 09 PM on day 1602 of my journey towards independence and I’ve managed to  brush my teeth,  pray,  read Jeremiah 19,publish my Disability of the Day feature, publish my Kid of the Week feature, learn one new thing –1st Mother’s Day: May 10, 1908; Founded by Anna Jarvis; made a national holiday in 1914 by President Wilson  –   promote my Educate Generations campaign– on $1 730 – feed myself egg with bread for breakfast and continue promoting my campaign my campaign – still on $1 730 and still grateful 🙂

 

Today is my mother’s (mom don’t kill me for revealing your age) 49th birthday which is an important day to me because I owe everything that I am and ever will be to God and my parents. Happy Birthday Mom thanks for the love, laughter and lessons.