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Day 1869: Animal Farm by George Orwell

“The creatures outside looked from pig to man, and from man to pig, and from pig to man again; but already it was impossible to say which was which.” ― George Orwell, Animal Farm

It’s 12 : 05 PM on day 1869 of my journey towards independence and I’ve managed to brush my teeth, pray, read Acts 14, publish my Disability of the Day feature, learn one new thing –Norway along with Sweden and Denmark make up Scandinavia. – do some research on a potential future project and listened to music.

Two day ago I finally finished reading Animal Farm by George Orwell the book is about the transformation of the animals of Manor Farm after they overthrow their human master I think all of us can relate to the book sometimes while fighting against something we become that which we are fighting against.

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 1867: Stressed and Blessed

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I’m stressed because I’m blessed – that’s what I’ve realized recently.

It’s 12 : 06 PM on day 1867 of my journey towards independence and I’ve managed to brush my teeth, pray, read Acts 12, publish my Disability of the Day feature, publish my Kid of the Week feature, learn one new thing –there are three different main cocoa varieties: Forastero, Criollo and Trinatorio – go to church, have breakfast and listen to music.

Recently I realized I’m stressed (sometimes) because I’m blessed I’m blessed to have passion, purpose and a little influence. Thank you God for all my blessings.

Day 1866: Temple Grandin: The world needs all kinds of minds

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“I am different, not less.” ― Temple Grandin

It’s 3 : 35 PM on day 1866 of my journey towards independence and I’ve managed to brush my teeth, pray, read Acts 11, publish my Disability of the Day feature, learn one new thing –The longest place name in Ireland is Muckanaghederdauhaulia, in County Galway. – have breakfast go shopping with mom to buy things for my local project and go visit family.

Last night I watched “Temple Grandin: The world needs all kinds of minds” the message of Temple’s Ted Talk was that different is cool which is one of the messages of my life as well. Watch “Temple Grandin: The world needs all kinds of minds” below:

Day 1864: “Light Me Up” by Hunter Hayes

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Music is well said to be the speech of angels. – Thomas Carlyle

It’s 12 : 26 PM on day 1864 of my journey towards independence and I’ve managed to brush my teeth, pray, read Acts 9, publish my Disability of the Day feature, learn one new thing –Shampoo was invented in India, not the commercial liquid ones but the method by use of herbs. The word ‘shampoo’ itself has been derived from the Sanskrit word champu, which means to massage. – have breakfast and continue working on my local project.

Yesterday I heard “Light Me Up” by Hunter Hayes again and it’s been on repeat ever since I just LOVE LOVE LOVE this song. Listen to “Light Me Up” by Hunter Hayes below:

Day 1863: Collaborate don’t compete – My message to world leaders

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Collaborate don’t compete – that’s my message to world leaders.

It’s 12 : 02 PM on day 1863 of my journey towards independence and I’ve managed to brush my teeth, pray, read Acts 8, publish my Disability of the Day feature, learn one new thing – Onerous [on·er·ous] adj. Involving heavy obligations. Involving a burdensome amount of effort and difficulty. “The court’s stipulations were onerous.” – have breakfast and continue working on my local project.

This morning I was thinking about the state of our world right now we as humanity are like a bunch of two-year-olds we want to be better than everyone and we want what we think is ours but I think the world would be a better place if every President and every Prime Minister just decided that being the best country means doing everything they can to protect the human rights of every human being (I know, I know my egalitarian views are somewhat naive but I live in hope that I will live to see the day when all human beings in all corners of the globe have the same opportunities).

Day 1862: Doing what scares you

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If something you’re doing scares you and gives you the I’m-going-to-puke feeling you’re definitely on the right track – that’s what I realized today.

It’s 12 : 31 PM on day 1862 of my journey towards independence and I’ve managed to brush my teeth, pray, read Acts 7, publish my Disability of the Day feature, learn one new thing –The male great horned owl is smaller than the female and has a much lower-pitched call. – have breakfast, continue working on my local project – it’s no wonder people these days only have a few kids I was checking out the prices I was actually shocked to see that teddy bears and dolls cost R100 or more (I kid you not) but I will make a plan I think I already have – and read Catherine Constantinides… an incredible South African focused on positive change! by Brent Lindeque – it’s a great article (ok fine maybe I am more than a little biased because the article is about Catherine but I still say it’s a great article that everybody should read).

Today thinking about the local project I’m currently working on it occurred to me that I’m doing exactly when I’m supposed to be doing because 1) it scares me and 2) it gives me the I’m-going-to-puke feeling – which are the signs that you’re having an experience that is growing you as a person.

Day 1860: My New Experiences in 2015 (So Far)

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You can have everything you want you just have to actively work to get it – that’s what I keep realizing.

It’s 12 : 15 PM on day 1860 of my journey towards independence and I’ve managed to brush my teeth, pray, read Acts 5, publish my Disability of the Day feature, publish my Kid of the Week feature, have breakfast and learn one new thing – When traveling through water, sound moves around four times faster than when it travels through air – have breakfast and hang out with family,

Last night I was thinking about how at the beginning of this year I wanted new experiences and how to a certain extent I had had those new experiences I so desperately wanted I’m so grateful for everything i’ve been able to do so far this year. Take a look at the list of new experiences I’ve had in 2015 (Note: These experiences range from really meaningful to inconsequential).

My New Experiences in 2015 (So Far)

Raised $5 000+ for the Malala Fund by 3 October 2015 [more than double my original goal] [thanks SO MUCH to everybody who helped out I will be forever grateful]
Visited Josh Minter, his staff and the kids at UThixo Ulungile Ministries [it was one of the best days of my 24 years of life]
Played a role in an orange tree being planted in our garden
Played a role in getting blankets for some people in our housekeeper’s neighbourhood [I’m honoured and privileged to be in a position to serve special thanks to my parents who backed this project]
Read 9 new books
Had Tim Tams [ delicious Australian biscuit brought to us by my cousin from Australia]

Day 1858: Picking the right people for your life journey

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Know who you are, pick a few people whose values align with yours and stand with them for the rest of your life –that’s my message to my generation.

It’s 12 : 36 PM on day 1858 of my journey towards independence and I’ve managed to brush my teeth, pray, read Acts 3, publish my Disability of the Day feature, learn one new thing –Doleful [dole·ful] adj Expressing sorrow; mournful. “A doleful look.” Causing misfortune or grief. “Doleful consequences.”- have breakfast, make sandwiches for the kids in our sisi’s (housekeeper’s) neighborhood with sisi’s help as part of Virginia’s Sandwich Run (thank you sisi for all your help today) and spend time outside – I LOVE being in nature my favorite thing to do is stare at the big, blue sky I don’t know why

Recently I realized that as a direct result of knowing who I am I have subconsciously or otherwise attracted into my life people who share my values and now that they are in my life I won’t let them go for anything they don’t even know it but they are the people I choose to stand with for the rest of my life (I will be there cheering them on and helping them even when they don’t ask me to).

Day 1857: “A shift in thinking will change the world” by Emily Penn

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“We’re living on borrowed sunlight.” – Emily Penn

It’s 12 : 22 PM on day 1857 of my journey towards independence and I’ve managed to brush my teeth, pray, read Acts 2, publish my Disability of the Day feature, learn one new thing –Rubies are found in shades of red, from rich darkish red to pigeon blood red and pinkish red. The red hue comes from traces of the mineral chromium.- have breakfast and listened to music.

Yesterday I watched “A shift in thinking will change the world” by Emily Penn (thank you Gill Tiney for recommending it to me) it’s an interesting Ted Talk about Emily Penn’s travels across the globe and how a shift in values and mindsets can preserve our planet. Watch “A shift in thinking will change the world” by Emily Penn below: