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Day 1980: 21 Icons season 3 episode 21: Simphiwe Dana

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“I use my music to heal, I use my music to inform, and I use it to bring out that warm feeling inside, so I think I’m doing quite well with my freedom.” – Simphiwe Dana

 

It’s 12 : 03 PM on day 1980 of my journey towards independence and I managed to pray, read 1 Timothy 5,  learn one new thing – Cold weather will cause some trees to explode by freezing the sap, because it contains water, which expands as it freezes, creating a sound like a gunshot. The sound is produced as the tree bark splits, with the wood contracting as the sap expands. –have breakfast,  and work on my 25 Smiles Campaign – yesterday Tinuchechi and Jerynchachen donated $250 (thanks SO MUCH chechi and chachen your support means a lot 🙂 ) which brings the total raised to  $2 637  only $3 613 more to raise by 10 Jan 2017  (SO SO SO GRATEFUL to everyone who has supported this campaign so far :)  ).

 

Last night I watched season 3 episode 21 of 21 Icons (the last episode of this season) featuring Singer and Song Writer Simphiwe Dana I love that Simphiwe endeavours to use her music to heal.  Watch “21 Icons: Simphiwe Dana: Short Film” below:

Day 1973: 21 Icons season 3 episode 20: Siya Xuza

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“I am an example of what happens when you give young South Africans opportunities.” – Siya Xuza

 

It’s 12 : 04 PM on day 1973 of my journey towards independence and I managed to pray, read read 2 Thessalonians 1, learn one new thing – Despite its thick ice, Antarctica is classified as a desert because so little moisture falls from the sky. The inner regions of the continent receive an average of 2 inches (50 millimeters) of precipitation—primarily in the form of snow—each year. More rain falls in the Sahara desert. – have breakfast  and work on my 25 Smiles Campaign – yesterday Stan Faryna donated $25 (thanks SO MUCH Stan  your ongoing support means the world to me :)  )  which brings my total raised to $2 082  only $4 168 more to raise by 10 Jan 2017  (SO GRATEFUL to everyone who has supported this campaign so far :)  ).

 

This morning I watched season 3 episode 20 of 21 Icons featuring engineer and industrialist Siya Xuza I love Siya’s resourcefulness.  Watch “21 Icons: Siya Xuza: Short Film” below:

Day 1967: 21 Icons season 3 episode 19: Terry Pheto

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“Storytelling has the power to make people forget their reality and – whether it’s film or television – for those 30 minutes or 2 hours, you can learn someone else’s story.” – Terry Pheto

 

It’s 12 : 32 PM on day 1967 of my journey towards independence and I managed to pray, read Colossians 4, learn one new thing –The shortest known gestation is that of the Virginian opossum, about 12 days, and the longest that of the Indian elephant, about 22 months. – have breakfast  and work on my  25 Smiles Campaign –  yesterday two people both of whom prefer to remain anonymous donated $25 and $10 respectively  ( thank you SO MUCH you guys :) ) which brings my total raised to $1 717 only $4 533 more to raise by 10 Jan 2017  (SO  GRATEFUL to everyone who has supported this campaign so far :)  ) .

 

Recently I watched season 3 episode 19 of 21 Icons featuring world-renowned South African Actress Terry Pheto I absolutely love Terry’s proactive approach to life.  Watch “21 Icons: Terry Pheto: Short Film” below:

Day 1960: 21 Icons season 3 episode 18: Kopano Matlwa Mabaso

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“To be South African is to inherit a painful but courageous history. South Africans are always looking at how we can do things better and I love being a part of that.” – Kopano Matlwa Mabaso

 

It’s 11 : 35 AM on day 1960 of my journey towards independence and I managed to pray, read Philippians 1, learn one new thing –The Moon is neither a star or a planet, it is Earth’s only natural satellite. Thought to have formed 4.5 billion years ago, scientists believe it is made from debris left from an impact between Earth and a large planet. It orbits our planet around once every four weeks, with one side of the Moon always facing Earth.- have breakfast  and work on my  25 Smiles Campaign – yesterday Paul and Juliet Merrell of Big Planet Radio donated $40 and today Beverly donated $25   (thanks SO MUCH  Paul and Juliet and Beverly  your ongoing support means the world to me :) )  which brings my total raised to $1 235 only $5 015 more to raise by 10 Jan 2017  (SO SO SO GRATEFUL to everyone who has supported this campaign so far :) ) .

 

This morning I watched season 3 episode 18 of 21 Icons featuring author and physician Kopano Matlwa Mabaso I LOVE Kopano’s passion for social justice we need more people like her in this day and age.   Watch “21 Icons: Kopano Matlwa Mabaso: Short Film” below:

Day 1952: 21 Icons season 3 episode 17: Caster Semenya

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“You can’t wait for someone to push you – you have to know your game. I think that’s what made me survive.” – Caster Semenya

 

It’s 12 : 43 PM on day 1952 of my journey towards independence and I managed to pray, read Galatians 5, learn one new thing –Daphnia are an extremely important part of aquatic food chains. They eat primary producers such as algae, yeast, and bacteria. Daphnia are the prey of tadpoles, salamanders, newts, aquatic insects, and many types of small fish.– have breakfast, spend time outside – it’s such a beautiful day I thought it would be a shame to waste it  🙂 – and work on my  25 Smiles Campaign – $1 080 raised so far (SO GRATEFUL to everyone who has helped out and continues to help out. Thanks SO MUCH everyone I’m truly humbled by your support thank you for backing this girl who has a desire to make a difference, a laptop and pretty good Wi-Fi 🙂 ).

 

Last night I watched season 3 episode 17 of 21 Icons featuring athlete Caster Semenya I so admire Caster’s focus and determination.   Watch “21 Icons: Caster Semenya: Short Film” below:

Day 1903: 21 Icons season 3 episode 13: Jolynn Minnaar

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“I’m focused on trying to understand how we can tell stories and allow other people to tell stories, and in doing so, better understand the South African identity.” – Jolynn Minnaar

 

It’s  12 : 48 PM on day 1813 of my journey towards independence and I’ve managed to brush my teeth, pray,  read 1 Corinthians 4, publish my Disability of the Day feature, learn one new thing  – Camels have two rows of thick eyelashes to protect their eyes from the desert dust. They are also able to close their nostrils and lips to keep out the dust. –  have breakfast and hang out with family

 

Yesterday I watched season 3 episode 13 of 21 Icons featuring filmmaker Jolynn Minnaar I love that Jolynn is using her art to make an impact. Watch “21 Icons: Jolynn Minnaar: Short Film” below:

Day 1896: 21 Icons season 3 episode 12: Kyle Shepherd

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“What I love about jazz and improvisation is the freedom it gifts you. It allows you to be yourself.” – Kyle Shepherd

 

It’s  12 :  08  PM on day 1806 of my journey towards independence and I’ve managed to brush my teeth, pray,  read Romans 13, publish my Disability of the Day feature, learn one new thing – Confluence [con·flu·ence] n. The act or process of merging. A flowing together of two or more streams. “A fortunate confluence of factors led to his success.”-  have breakfast, hang out with family

 

Last night I watched season 3 episode 12 of 21 Icons featuring accomplished pianist Kyle Shepherd I loved Kyle’s passion for his art and the respect that he had for the elders in his industry. Watch “21 Icons: Kyle Shepherd: Short Film” below:

Day 1882: 21 Icons season 3 episode 10: Ashley Uys

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“For me, success is what makes you happy. Everybody should move towards that.” – Ashley Uys

 

It’s  12 :  19 PM on day 1792 of my journey towards independence and I’ve managed to brush my teeth, pray,  read Acts 27, publish my Disability of the Day feature, learn one new thing  –Pontificate [pon·tif·i·cate] v. To speak or behave in a pompous or dogmatic manner. “He pontificates at great length in political matters.”– have breakfast and work on my future project.

 

Last night I watched season 3 episode 10 of 21 Icons featuring biotechnologist and entrepreneur Ashley Uys – Ashley developed a self-testing malaria kit – people like Ashley give me hope for South Africa he’s young, smart and hard working. Watch “21 Icons: Ashley Uys : Short Film” below:

 

Day 1868: 21 Icons season 3 episode 8: Ludwick Marishane

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“Success is the ability to pursue your own challenge, and having the ability to focus only on that challenge.” – Ludwick Marishane

 

It’s  12 :  30  PM on day 1868 of my journey towards independence and I’ve managed to brush my teeth, pray,  read Acts 13, publish my Disability of the Day feature, learn one new thing –Definition of tremulous 1.(of persons, the body, etc.) characterized by trembling, as from fear, nervousness, or weakness.2. timid; timorous; fearful. 3. (of things) vibratory, shaking, or quivering. – have breakfast and some work – i cannot say anything about my third (sort of) job it’s nothing illegal or immoral it’s just private.

 

Last night I watched season 3 episode 8 of 21 Icons featuring entrepreneur Ludwick Marishane – the inventor of DryBath, the world’s first non-water based bath substitute – I so agree with what Ludwick said about self-education if you’re humble enough to admit that you don’t know everything and willing to learn the world is your oyster. Watch season 3 episode 8 of 21 Icons featuring Ludwick Marishane below:

Day 1861: 21 Icons season 3 episode 7: Thato Kgatlhanye

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“When you walk a journey there are always people around you, and embracing that sense of community is how you get far.” – Thato Kgatlhanye

 

It’s  12 :  42  PM on day 1861 of my journey towards independence and I’ve managed to brush my teeth, pray,  read Acts 6, publish my Disability of the Day feature, learn one new thing – Provenance [prov·e·nance] n. The beginning of something’s existence; something’s origin. The place of origin or earliest known history of something. “An exquisite vase of Chinese provenance.”- have breakfast and do some research for a local project i’m working on – who knew baby clothes were so expensive (thank you God for all that you’ve already given me please God give  me the resources to bring a little Christmas  joy into these kids lives).

 

Yesterday I watched season 3 episode 7 of 21 Icons featuring social entrepreneur Thato Kgatlhanye through Rethaka (the company that she co-founded) Thato and her team repurpose school bags from plastic bags included in the school bags are solar lamps for children to be able to study at night. Thank you SO MUCH Thato and team for what you guys do it’s environmentally-friendly and very innovative I absolutely LOVE it. Watch season 3 episode 7 of 21 Icons featuring Thato Kgatlhanye below: