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Day 2123: Thankful to my Challenges

We should all be thankful to our challenges for it is those challenges that have made us who we are today – that’s what I’ve realized.

It’s 12 : 33 PM on day 2123 of my journey towards independence and I managed to pray, read Acts 18: 9-10, have breakfast, learn one new thing – Sharks have eyelids, but they do not blink because the surrounding water cleans their eyes. To protect their eyes some species have nictitating membranes. This membrane covers the eyes while hunting and when the shark is being attacked. -and work on my 25 Smiles Campaign – Teresa donated $50 (thanks so much Teresa appreciate your support 🙂 ) which brings the total raised to $6 595 only $5 905 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 I can’t help feeling unbelievably thankful to my challenges because every one of those challenges were the making of me.

Day 2122: “The art of being yourself” by Caroline McHugh

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The key to living an extraordinary life is being yourself and knowing your reason for being.– that’s what Caroline McHugh taught me.

It’s 12 : 18 PM on day 2122 of my journey towards independence and I managed to pray, read Romans 12: 9 , have breakfast, learn one new thing –It is a common misconception that bears hibernate during the winter. While bears tend to slow down during the winter, they are not true hibernators. Black bears, Grizzly bears and Brown bears do go into a deep sleep during the winter months, known as torpor. Hibernation is when animals “sleep” through the winter.- go visit the Sunshine Childrens Home – special thanks to Nomzamo, Lauren and everyone for being so welcoming – and work on my 25 Smiles Campaign – raised $6 545 only $5 955 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 : ) ) .

Yesterday I watched “The art of being yourself” – a Ted Talk by Caroline McHugh – Caroline taught me that the key to living an extraordinary life is being yourself and knowing your reason for being. Watch “The art of being yourself” below:

Day 2121: Self-Conscious Me

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The things we are self-conscious about are often not a big deal – that’s what I realized recently.

It’s 12 : 15 PM on day 2121 of my journey towards independence and I managed to pray, read Galatians 5: 3 , learn one new thing – Each of us has 60 – 90 trillion cells so our DNA is very, very tiny when coiled up. If you could take it out of a cell and stretch it into a line, our DNA would be more than six feet long. That’s almost two meters.- have breakfast and work on my 25 Smiles Campaign – raised $6 545 only $5 955 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 : ) ) .

Recently I realized that the things we are self-conscious about are often not a big deal I used to worry about the clarity of my speech all the time but as it turns out it’s not as big of a deal as I thought it was.

Day 2120: Blended

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Nothing you enjoy doing is a waste of time – that’s what I keep realizing.

It’s 12 : 45 PM on day 2120 of my journey towards independence and I managed to pray, read 2 Corinthians 5: 7, have breakfast, learn one new thing – Covering an expanse of over 6.6 million square miles, Russia is the world’s largest country by landmass, beating out runner-up Canada by around 2.8 million square miles. It includes nine different time zones and shares land borders with 14 neighboring countries.- and work on my 25 Smiles Campaign – raised $6 545 only $5 955 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 : ) ) .

Yesterday my sister and I watched Blended – a funny and heartwarming movie about the hardships of blending two families (starring Adam Sandler and Drew Barrymore) – I really liked the movie it’s perfect on days when you just want to switch off your brain and escape into another world.

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Blended Official Trailer

Day 2119: “Say” by John Mayer

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Have no fear for giving in

Have no fear for giving over

You’d better know that in the end

It’s better to say too much

Than never to say what you need to say again

Even if your hands are shaking

And your faith is broken

Even as the eyes are closing

Do it with a heart wide open (a wide heart)

– John Mayer, “Say”

It’s 12 : 30 PM on day 2119 of my journey towards independence and I managed to pray, read Ephesians 3:12, learn one new thing –Just as the tree of life illustrates, all organisms, both living and extinct, are related. Every branch of the tree represents a species, and every fork separating one species from another represents the common ancestor shared by these species.- have breakfast and work on my 25 Smiles Campaign – raised $6 545 only $5 955 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 🙂 ) .

Recently I heard “Say” by John Mayer I love the song because it’s about being brave and speaking your mind. Listen to “Say” by John Mayer below:

Day 2118: Being more

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I can do and be more than I think I can do and be – that’s what I’ve realized recently.

It’s 12 : 25 PM on day 2118 of my journey towards independence and I managed to pray, read Psalm 119: 45, learn one new thing – The Australian pound, introduced in 1910 and officially distinct in value from the pound sterling since devaluation in 1931, was replaced by the dollar on 14 February 1966. The rate of conversion for the new decimal currency was two dollars per Australian pound, or ten Australian shillings per dollar. – have breakfast and work on my 25 Smiles Campaign – raised $6 545 only $5 955 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 🙂 ) .

Recently I’ve had experiences which have made me realize that I can do and be more than I think I can do and be.

Day 2117: Write Your Own Story

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“Let go of perfection. Get messy, make as many mistakes as you can, help as many people as you can. Love more, hate less and let go of guilt & regret. Reverse engineer your life. By the time you leave this planet, what did you want to experience?

There is no life ahead of you, there’s only right now, you. The experience we are having right in this moment “IS” our life. The action we take or do not take right now IS our future. Pay attention & invest yourself fully in each moment…and it’s in these fully lived moments that we weave a truly extraordinary tapestry to clothe ourselves in old age and share with the world what a difference one life can make.”

– Tamara McCleary

It’s 12 : 17 PM on day 2117 of my journey towards independence and I managed to pray, read Isaiah 61: 1 , have breakfast, learn one new thing – Okapi slightly resembles to zebra because of the stripes, but it shares much more similarities with giraffe. It has long skull, large black eyes and very long, purplish tongue, just like giraffe. Okapi’s tongue is 18 inches long and it can reach both its eyes and ears.- and work on my 25 Smiles Campaign – yesterday Catherine Cook donated $25 (thanks so much Catherine appreciate your support always always 🙂 ) which brings the total raised to $6 545 only $5 955 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 🙂 ).

This morning I was reminded that my life is a book and I am the author of every beautiful page.

Day 2116: Me on MetroFM with Criselda Dudumashe

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It’s important to do something you’ve never done – that’s what I realized yesterday.

It’s 12 : 00 PM on day 2116 of my journey towards independence and I managed to pray, read Galatians 5: 1 , have breakfast, learn one new thing – Alongside cats and tigers, foxes are solitary hunters. There has been the rare sighting of a vixen hunting with her cub, but in general they will forage and hunt for food alone. Although a fox is classified as a carnivore they are omnivorous and will eat almost anything including fruit and vegetables.-and work on my 25 Smiles Campaign – raised $6 520 only $5 980 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 : ) ) .

Last night I was on MetroFM being interviewed for the first time it was a new experience I learned a lot about myself and had lots of fun (thanks Criselda Dudumashe for making me feel so comfortable you did a fantastic job 🙂 ). Listen to my interview on MetroFM below (thanks Jess for recording the interview and putting it up):

Day 2115: Mastering Fear

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“Do what you fear and fear disappears.” – David Joseph Schwartz

It’s 12 : 21 PM on day 2115 of my journey towards independence and I managed to pray, read John 8: 36 , learn one new thing – The name Greenland comes from Scandinavian settlers. In the Norse sagas, it is said that Erik the Red was exiled from Iceland for murder. He set out in ships to find land rumoured to be to the northwest. After settling there, he named the land Grfnland (Greenland), possibly to attract more people to settle there. – have breakfast, go visit Josh and the kids at UThixo Ulungile Ministries @ Stoney Drift – it was so much fun the kids are so sweet – and work on my 25 Smiles Campaign –Daleen Barnard donated $25 (thanks so much Daleen) which brings the total raised to $6 520 only $5 980 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 I realized that if I don’t master my fear I will be enslaved to it so from now onwards fear won’t stop me I will use it as fuel to perform at my best.

Day 2114: Life and Going with the Flow

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Life doesn’t always work out the way you plan you’ve just got to grow up and get over it– that’s what I’ve realized today.

It’s 12 : 37 PM on day 2114 of my journey towards independence and I managed to pray, read 1 Timothy 6: 17, have breakfast, go clean my teeth – Dr. Stander did a fantastic job cleaning my teeth (thanks dude I promise to keep brushing my teeth twice a day (no cavities yay) ) – learn one new thing – Venison is the meat of a game animal, especially a deer. Etymology:The word derives from the Latin vēnor (to hunt or pursue). This term entered English through Norman in the 11th century, following the Norman invasion of England, and the establishment of Royal Forests. -and work on my 25 Smiles Campaign – someone who I think would prefer to remain anonymous donated $15 (thanks Anon) only $6 005 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 I realized that life doesn’t always work out the way you plan you’ve just got to grow up and get over it