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Day 1758: The Way Kids See It South Africa – A Unilever #brightFutureSA film

“Children are the keys of paradise.” – Eric Hoffer

It’s 12 : 20 PM on day 1758 of my journey towards independence and I’ve managed to brush my teeth, pray, read Zachariah 8, publish my Disability of the Day feature, learn one new thing -The biggest wave ever recorded topped more than 90 feet high. The monster wave—which was higher than a ten-story building—was spawned as Hurricane Ivan passed over the Gulf of Mexico in 2004. It never reached land. – and promote my Educate Generations campaign – $3 271 raised so far (thanks so much to everyone who has donated and thanks also to my friends who have changed their Facebook cover photos in support of my campaign) .

Recently I watched “The Way Kids See It South Africa – A Unilever #brightFutureSA film” and I can honestly say if we all saw the world like children did it would be a better place. Watch “The Way Kids See It South Africa – A Unilever #brightFutureSA film” below:

Day 1756: “What we’re here for” by The Afters

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This is what we’re here for.
To show the world how You love it.
This is what we’re made for.
To lay it all down like You did.
When we feel useless, You still use us.
Help us not forget.
This is what we’re here for.
This is what we’re here for.

We’re here to slow down, reach out
and take a better look around.
Just a little bit of time can change a life
So I won’t walk by and leave up to the next guy
I wanna be what I believe all of the time
I’ve got my own life, but it’s not mine.

– The Afters, “What we’re here for”

It’s 12 : 25 PM on day 1756 of my journey towards independence and I’ve managed to brush my teeth, pray, read Zachariah 6, publish my Disability of the Day feature, publish my Kid of the Week feature, learn one new thing –Apollo’s twin sister, Artemis, was the goddess of the woodland and the personification of the moon. Eternally young, she was always accompanied by her warrior virgins, the Amazons.– and promote my Educate Generations campaign – thanks to my friends for changing their Facebook cover photos in support of my campaign and a special thanks to Pamela Eapen for creating a new Facebook cover photo for my campaign for everyone to use (if you would like to change your Facebook cover photo in support of my campaign get in touch with me and I’ll gladly send it to you).

Recently I heard “What we’re here for” by The Afters it’s a wonderful song about the purpose of life. Listen to “What we’re here for” by The Afters below:

Day 1755: Remember Me

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“Our fingerprints never fade from the lives we touch.” – Tyler, Remember Me

It’s 12 : 00 PM on day 1755 of my journey towards independence and I’ve managed to brush my teeth, pray, read Zachariah 5, publish my Disability of the Day feature, learn one new thing – Magenta was named after the Italian town of Magenta, where Napoleon III claimed victory over Austria in 1859. The newly discovered color was the shade of the blood spilled at the battle. – and promote my Educate Generations campaign – Vincent Ang owner of OArtTee, a company that creates printed original art fashion t-shirts, donated $18 yesterday which brings my total raised to $3 253 (thanks Vincent).

Yesterday I watched Remember Me – a movie about two damaged people coming together only to be torn apart by a tragic event in recent history – it was a beautiful yet tragic movie I love a good love story.

Day 1754: Educate Generations Campaign Nine Months Later

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A group of like-minded people with good intentions can make a huge difference – that’s what I keep realizing.

It’s 12 : 16 PM on day 1754 of my journey towards independence and I’ve managed to brush my teeth, pray, read Zachariah 4, publish my Disability of the Day feature, learn one new thing – Sea turtles rarely leave the ocean after hatching, except to nest. Their legs have evolved into paddlelike flippers, which propel them through the water. They swim away and direct their shells toward attackers for protection, instead of retreating into their shells. – feed myself Chapati and egg curry for breakfast and promote my Educate Generations campaign – $3 235 raised so far (thanks everyone 🙂 ).

Today marks the nine month anniversary of my Educate Generations campaign benefiting the Malala Fund so far fifty-eight people (including me and my parents) have made ninety-one donations totalling $3 235 I continue to be humbled by the world’s support. Thank you Juliet Parrott-Merrell and Ann Blackburn-Pann, Nancy Scott, Meg Guegan, Ellen Seidman, Madalina Cristea, Bruce Sallan, Catherine Cook, Stan Faryna, Clare Donaldson, Barbara Royce, Duane Dell’Oca, Priya Thomas, Susan Mazza, Justina Valentine, Simon Magid, Emma Lambert, Sylvia Phillips, Nan Marvell, Nisa Thomas, Laurieann Janssens,Vincent Ang, Sarah Britten, Francoise Van Rheede, Britt Michaelian, Diane Liggett, Wayne Mansfield, Robin Schwartz, Marlene Hester, Jim Mahar, Beverly Bernhardt, Juliana Mullan, Marie Wikle, Rema Mathews, Giuliana Bland, Gaye Crispin, Paul and Kathleen Springer, Julie Faughnan, Paul Angone, Tim Fargo, Niki Chiles, Caryn Gootkin, Jasmin Egner and Martin Langosch, Peter Yobo, Kevin Brooks, Mythri Sharath, Debra Gleason, Athira and chachen, Martin Holmér, Madalyn Sklar,Ronald Rip and everyone else who chose to donate anonymously for your generous donations. Thank you Gaynor Young, Emma Lambert, Stan Faryna, Marianne Tarkusep, Kelly Hengler, Ashlyn Singh, Cazanne’Z, Paul and Kathleen Springer, Giuliana Bland, Sarah Britten, Pamela Eapen and everybody else for helping spread the word about this campaign.

[Update October 3 2015: Campaign over. Final total raised is $5 285]

Day 1753: Great things happening

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Even on your worst day great things can happen – that’s what I realized today.

It’s 2 : 07 PM on day 1753 of my journey towards independence and I’ve managed to brush my teeth, pray, read Zachariah 3, publish my Disability of the Day feature, learn one new thing – Definitions for contradistinction: distinction by opposition or contrast: plants and animals in contradistinction to humans. – feed myself All Bran Flakes with bananas for breakfast, go to the optometrist and promote my Educate Generations campaign – special thanks to my real-life friend, Pamela Eapen, for writing a brilliant article about me and my current campaign in an article titled “My Wheelchair Doesn’t Define Me”: The Amazing Girl Who’s Raised Thousands For Charity .

Today I was having a really horrible day until something great happened just goes to show there’s always hope … even on your worst day great things can happen.

Day 1751: 8 traits of successful people

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“people push themselves through shyness, doubt, and fear. They push boundaries. They push limits. They push beyond what’s expected.” ― Richard St. John, The 8 Traits Successful People Have In Common: 8 To Be Great

It’s 12 : 00 PM on day 1751 of my journey towards independence and I’ve managed to brush my teeth,read Haggai 3, pray, publish my Disability of the Day feature, learn one new thing – A blue whale’s low, rumbling sounds can reach 188 decibels and travel up to 530 miles (850 kilometers) underwater. It’s often a love song, used to attract mates.- feed myself egg with bread for breakfast and promote my Educate Generations campaign – $3 199 raised so far so grateful 🙂 .

Yesterday I watched 8 traits of successful people – a Ted Talk by Richard St. John that walks us through the 8 traits of successful people – I found the talk to be fun yet informative. Watch 8 traits of successful people below:

Day 1750: My Quest for Non-Existent Perfection

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“Strive for continuous improvement, instead of perfection.” – Kim Collins

It’s 12 : 05 PM on day 1750 of my journey towards independence and I’ve managed to brush my teeth, pray, read Haggai 2, publish my Disability of the Day feature, feed myself Appams with vegetable curry and chicken curry for breakfast, learn one new thing – The stately giraffe hardly springs to mind as a beast with a body odor problem, but anyone who’s whiffed one knows better. Researchers have found 11 chemical compounds in giraffe hair, some quite malodorous. – and promote my Educate Generations campaign – $3 199 raised so far (thanks so much everyone I’m so grateful) .

Today I realized that I am my own worst critic I strive for perfection in everything I do even though I know that there’s no such thing as perfect.

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 1748: Opportunity and Going for the Kill

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When you have the opportunity to win you have to go for the kill – that’s what I learned yesterday.

It’s 12 : 35 PM on day 1748 of my journey towards independence and I’ve managed to brush my teeth, pray, read Zephaniah 3, publish my Disability of the Day feature, feed myself egg and avocado sandwich for breakfast, learn one new thing –The Vredefort Dome, southwest of Johannesburg, is part of the largest known asteroid impact site on Earth. The astrobleme, or scar stretches 186 miles wide and is estimated to be some two billion years old.– and promote my Educate Generations campaign – $3 145 raised so far (I’m so grateful thanks everyone) .

Yesterday in a playful situation I learned that when you have the opportunity to win you have to go for the kill I sometimes see opportunities to get ahead but I don’t take those opportunities in the interest of being fair there’s nothing wrong with playing fair but sometimes playing fair gets you left behind.

Day 1747: She Looks So Perfect” by 5 Seconds of Summer

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“Music is the shorthand of emotion.” -Leo Tolstoy

It’s 12 : 30 PM on day 1747 of my journey towards independence and I’ve managed to brush my teeth, pray, read Zephaniah 2, publish my Disability of the Day feature, learn one new thing – China was invited to be the first country to sign the UN Charter, “in recognition of its long-standing fight against aggression.” Forty-nine other countries joined it that day. The charter serves as the foundation of the United Nations, which now includes 193 member states. – make sandwiches for Cynthia’s ( our housekeeper’s) neighborhood with Cynthia’s help as part of Virginia’s Sandwich Run – (thank you sisi Cynthia for all your help) – promote my Educate Generations campaign – $3 145 raised so far with a few months to go – and hang out with my sister.

Recently I heard “She Looks So Perfect” by 5 Seconds of Summer it’s not a deep and meaningful song but I just can’t get it out of my head. Listen to “She Looks So Perfect” by 5 Seconds of Summer below: