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Why is my chai different from yours

I am one of those annoying people who behave as if my world would end if I don't have tea and I also often believe that that one cup of tea is the answer to most if not all my problems that I encounter during the day .I don't mean to make a huge deal out of one cup of tea but I swear I am not exaggerating or placing undue importance on that one cup of tea. I just wish everyone could experience the emotions I associate with tea. So I am  going to make an attempt to explain myself in the hope that by the end of this post you try a cup of chai yourself.......

Being a passionate tea drinker you would assume its the first thing I do upon rising however it is actually done after I have woken up extra early to complete chores before work so that I have ample time to make the tea and sit down to have it .The reason for the tea dead line being that I would like to have done what I had to before leaving the house by the time I sit down to that one cup of tea before  facing the crazy day .It is a time I choose to reflect on most things, dread some and look forward to some parts the day ahead. Most importantly it is a time that I spend entirely with myself and of course with my thoughts that flow so freely whilst drinking in that beautiful bit of caffeine .....heaven in a cup and all the motivation needed to begin the day.

I make sure that this is a time I spend entirely with myself therefore getting up extra early or getting to bed abit later is a small sacrifice that gives me an opportunity to reflect upon my actions and the path my life seems to be taking. The only person you should always be in total peace with is yourself and for that you have to spend time with you .You are special, you make mistakes that you need to correct, you are unique and most importantly you are you and you should enjoy being that person without the need for acceptance from anyone .All this can be realized and reinforced by spending that little quality time with yourself each day.

So.....the next time someone seems to be in a hurry to have that special cup of tea do remember why we passionate tea drinkers seem to think that ............."our chai is different from yours"

TRAFFIC................

Often people have writers block but i have been experiencing some sort of traffic with regard to how much i would love to write about!.So many topics so little time.......

Please look out for the following during the week :

A short but direct post about the questions i have received from people about the boycott of Woolworths.

A very frank hardcore approach to why people resort to suicide.....not for the faint heart.

The apple of my eye ,the most innocent amazing little creature with eyes that melt my heart and assure me i am  loved every time i look into them......my furry friend.....bunny.

Thanking god for the gift of good girlfriends....

My really disappointing year....cliche but i guarantee you it is seasoned with a unique take that will leave you feeling great !

A good cuppa........makes the world right .Why is my chai different from yours .....

Till then.....toodles my lovelies.Today's parting shot.......

"There is nothing sexier than an intelligent conversation"

Its not logic,its scary,its heartbreaking ,its brutal,it has no mercy.........it is CRIME

I am every bit the patriotic South African ,i am incredibly proud of my land .However the reality of our country is that it is currently poverty stricken and crime infested.Having being a victim of  crime many times myself i have lived through it and learnt to now live with the fear of having my life threathened when i least expect it.We are all in danger even in the vicinity of our own homes.Since we are all in the system one would assume we would be understanding of each others situations however this is not always the case .After my ordeals i was incredibly grateful to be safe and alive by the good grace of god I had many people who had supported me and helped me to deal with the fear and trauma however there were those few that just didnt quite get it.The random "why did you not do this rather or why were you there at that time"questions always suddenly popped up amongst the" we gald you okays and god is great"

Here is the thing really........when you have a gun held to your head by a  few men who are twice your size rational thinking kind of abandones you for a while.It is really that simple......a gun,a knife to your throat and you are helpless.Please do remember that before you speak to anyone who has been a victim of crime.Understand what a victim of crime means .....it means having your life flash right before your eyes,it means having your dignity ,confidence and ability to reason stripped from you in  a matter of seconds.Do not be someone who has to experience something in order to understand it .I would never wish that  for even the people i dislike.It is not a feeling anyone should have to feel .Its injustice and it is heartbreaking to feel so helpless at the hands of people who call themselves human beings.

Empathy is a beautiful feeling because it means you took a few seconds to place yourself in the other persons shoes. As South Africans who love our country and want to live here we can emphatise with fellow citizens when it comes to fearing crime and the safety of us and our loved ones. This being said I, along with many South Africans hang onto the hope of a crime free nation in a beautiful country that we hold very close to our hearts.