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Day 2917: Casual Day 2018: Be An Everyday Hero

My life is neither better or worse than anyone else’s it’s just different – that’s my message to the world

It’s 12 : 35 PM on day 2917 of my journey towards independence and I managed to pray, spent time outside, read a Bible verse and do some work

Today is Casual Day – a day when all South Africans wear wacky and wonderful clothing and buy stickers to show their support for the differently-abled – please buy a sticker, wear your casuals and be an EVERYDAY HERO to people with difference of ability but also remember that differently-abled people have the potential to be everyday heroes too. #DifferentIsCOOL!

Day 2887: Women’s Day 2018

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A bird cannot fly with one wing only. Human space flight cannot develop any further without the active participation of women. Valentina Tereshkova

It’s 1 : 03 PM on day 2887 of my journey towards independence and I managed to pray, read a Bible verse and do some work

Today is National Women’s Day on this day 62 years ago more than 50,000 women staged a march on the Union Buildings in Pretoria to protest against the proposed amendments to the Urban Areas Act (commonly known as the pass laws) of 1950 because of what those women did women like me can go where we want to go and for that I will be forever grateful. Thank you to the women of 1956 for taking a stand and making this country a better place.

Day 2840: Winter Break in South Africa and Bending Some Rules (maybe)

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Embrace what is – that’s my message to the world.

It’s 11 : 04 AM on day 2840 of my journey towards independence and I managed to pray, read a Bible verse and do some work

Today is the first day of winter break across South Africa which means both my parents and my brother will be home all day till July 17^th queue my brother’s complaints about me slowing down the WIFI and my mother’s complaints that my music is too loud (usually it’s not music but rather me watching discussions at the UN or Ted Talks but it’s too much effort to explain so I just let her think it’s music) but I’m going to make the best of our time together maybe I’ll ask if we can buy some trees and plant them at a local park (I can hear my dad right now plant trees at a local park? don’t you have anything better to do we’ll probably get arrested? my dad is a very cautious man doesn’t want to make any waves I, on the other hand, came out of the womb making waves I believe laws must be respected but rules can be bent if not broken) I look forward to the next 3 weeks hopefully my parents will go with my flow I really want to make a difference locally but won’t be able to if they refuse to help me.

Day 2833: Youth Day 2018 #YouthDay

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“Each one of us can make a difference. Together we make change.” – Barbara Mikulski

It’s 10 : 07 AM on day 2833 of my journey towards independence and I managed to pray, read a Bible verse, have breakfast and promote my 50 New Feet Campaign benefiting MiracleFeet – A HUGE thanks to Stan Faryna, author of Francesco Augustine Bernadone who donated $50 yesterday and Sharon D Agostino (Founder of SayItForward) donated $500 which brings the total raised to $15 219 only $3 531 more to raise by June 17, 2018 to help 50 kids with clubfoot.

Today being Youth Day here in South Africa – a day that honours the youth of 1976 who fought against the introduction of Afrikaans as the medium of instruction in local schools – with every year that passes this day grows in significance for me. Thanks to the youth of 1976 for their sacrifice.

Day 2824: Be Persistent

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Be persistent it might annoy people but you might also get what want– that’s my message to the world.

It’s 11 : 49 PM on day 2824 of my journey towards independence and I managed to pray, read a Bible verse, spend time outside – it’s such a beautiful morning and I never waste a beautiful morning anymore – have breakfast and promote my 50 New Feet Campaign benefiting MiracleFeet –raised $14 669 only $4 081 more to raise by June 17, 2018 to reach my new goal of helping 75 kids with Clubfoot by June 17, 2018.

Yesterday a certain political party called once again to remind me that June 6^th was the day of the by-election and although their frequent phone calls over the past weeks bordered on annoying I went to vote because I live in the knowledge that my vote was bought with the blood of many and I voted for said political party because I loved their persistence it reminded me of my own.

Day 2788: Albinism Is Beautiful #AlbinismIsBeautiful

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“Our diversity is our strength. What a dull and pointless life it would be if everyone was the same.” -Angelina Jolie

It’s 12 : 37 PM on day 2788 of my journey towards independence and I managed to pray, read Matthew 6:9, have breakfast and promote my 50 New Feet Campaign benefiting MiracleFeet – raised $14 409 only $4 341 more to raise by June 17, 2018 to reach my new goal of helping 75 kids with Clubfoot by June 17, 2018.

Recently I was watching One Day Leader – South Africa’s best youth leadership show – and watching one particular episode I found that in some parts of South Africa people were killing people with Albinism because of their traditional beliefs I was horrified Albinism, after all, is just a genetic condition that causes some people to have little or no pigmentation it’s NEVER something that should get anyone murdered. #DifferentIsCOOL #AlbinismIsBeautiful

Day 2782: Freedom Day 2018

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“My freedoms must mean that I unlock the freedoms of others.” – Catherine Constantinides

It’s 12 : 55 PM on day 2782 of my journey towards independence and I managed to pray, have breakfast, read Jonah 2:6, hang out with very special people, and promote my 50 New Feet Campaign benefiting MiracleFeet – raised $14 409 only $4 341 more to raise by June 17, 2018 to reach my new goal of helping 75 kids with Clubfoot by June 17, 2018.

Today as South Africa celebrates Freedom Day – a day that commemorates the day in 1994 when the first democratic election was held in South Africa – I believe our gratitude for our freedoms can be expressed by what we do with them. How will you use your freedoms to better South Africa and the world? Happy Freedom Day South Africa.

Watch: Social Cohesion Advocate, Catherine Constantinides speaks about Freedom Day and what it means to her:

Day 2771: Always Be Grateful and Seldom Be Wasteful

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Everything I’ve seen affects the way I live– that’s what I was reminded of today

It’s 11: 27 AM on day 2771 of my journey towards independence and I managed to pray, read Proverbs 9, have breakfast and promote my 50 New Feet Campaign benefiting MiracleFeet – A HUGE thanks to Anonymous who donated $100 which brings the total raised to $14 409 only $4 341 more to raise by June 17, 2018 to reach my new goal of helping 75 kids with Clubfoot by June 17, 2018.

This morning as I struggled to finish my breakfast I remembered my brief time in the township (shanty town) and seeing how the majority in my country live and I found myself trying to finish my plate (the things I have seen and the experiences I’ve had have taught me to always be grateful and seldom be wasteful).

Day 2745: Human Rights Day 2018

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“Freedom is never voluntarily given by the oppressor; it must be demanded by the oppressed.” – Martin Luther King, Jr.

It’s 2 : 22 PM on day 2745 of my journey towards independence and I managed to pray, read Psalm 27:4 and promote my 50 New Feet Campaign benefiting MiracleFeet – A HUGE thanks to Anonymous who donated $500 which brings the total raised to $13 159 only $5 591 more to raise by June 17, 2018 to reach my new goal of helping 75 kids with Clubfoot by June 17, 2018.

Today is Human Rights Day here in South Africa – a day commemorating the 1960 Sharpville Massacre which killed 69 people and injured 180 others– every day I endeavor to make the world a more equal place and in so doing hope to honour the fallen heroes of yesterday. Thank you to the heroes of the 1960 Sharpville Massacre.

Day 2711: A New Dawn in South Africa #ZumaResigns

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“It’s new dawn, it’s a new day and I’m feeling good.” – Nina Simone

It’s 1 : 20 PM on day 2711 of my journey towards independence and I managed to pray, read John 3: 16, support the Water Ambassadors programme launch and promote my 50 New Feet Campaign benefiting MiracleFeet – raised $7 481 only $5 019 more to raise by June 17, 2018 to help 50 kids with clubfoot (thanks so much to everyone who has helped out so far).

Last night Jacob Zuma (South Africa’s then President) finally resigned I feel like a cloud has lifted off the entire country he was corrupt, selfish and just generally without honour I’m so glad he no longer has the power to disgrace the Republic of South Africa which I have always been proud, honoured and humbled to call my home. May this be an end of an error and a beginning of an era. Nkosi Sikelel’ iAfrika