Hanson now.
Anyone else surprised that they are ALL GUYS!!!!????
Sunday, August 21, 2011
Then and Now
Hanson as we remember them...
Hanson now.
Anyone else surprised that they are ALL GUYS!!!!????
Hanson now.
Anyone else surprised that they are ALL GUYS!!!!????
Wednesday, June 8, 2011
Connell Cruise: So Small - Review
If Josh Groban were one of the Jonas Brothers, he would probably look and sound a lot like new teen sensation, Connell Cruise.
Connell was first screened in SA on hit reality show, Idols, and has now moved onto the internationally accredited, iShine Southern Starz.
iShine is a hugely successful American based “tween” ministry, promoting music that focuses on the growing need for having a positive effect on today’s youth. The targeted age group is in need of some new, young, fresh pop music, and Integrity Media have opened up a platform for just this. To date, Integrity have signed a few artists to carry the project – of which Connell is one of the first.
As a musician, Connell has way too many musical qualifications to mention! His vast array includes a Grade Eight piano qualification from London’s Trinity School of Music - which is pretty much as high up in piano as you can go.
Not only has he matured professionally since Idols, but musically and vocally as well. When you watch Connell perform, you’ll find an instant connection that a very few artists manage to perfect…let alone a new comer!
The current track making its rounds, “So Small”, is a live recording from one of the shows on One Gospel, DSTV Channell 331. It is a song that elaborates simple truths in a very open and honest way – rounded off by a great performance. With a smooth voice that compliments his melodic music, you can’t help but stop and listen to the message coming through.
With an album on it’s way as well as tours and live performances, expect a new household name throughout the teen and tween market.
This comes as no surprise as Connell happens to have the most charming smile in the business!
Connell was first screened in SA on hit reality show, Idols, and has now moved onto the internationally accredited, iShine Southern Starz.
iShine is a hugely successful American based “tween” ministry, promoting music that focuses on the growing need for having a positive effect on today’s youth. The targeted age group is in need of some new, young, fresh pop music, and Integrity Media have opened up a platform for just this. To date, Integrity have signed a few artists to carry the project – of which Connell is one of the first.
As a musician, Connell has way too many musical qualifications to mention! His vast array includes a Grade Eight piano qualification from London’s Trinity School of Music - which is pretty much as high up in piano as you can go.
Not only has he matured professionally since Idols, but musically and vocally as well. When you watch Connell perform, you’ll find an instant connection that a very few artists manage to perfect…let alone a new comer!
The current track making its rounds, “So Small”, is a live recording from one of the shows on One Gospel, DSTV Channell 331. It is a song that elaborates simple truths in a very open and honest way – rounded off by a great performance. With a smooth voice that compliments his melodic music, you can’t help but stop and listen to the message coming through.
With an album on it’s way as well as tours and live performances, expect a new household name throughout the teen and tween market.
This comes as no surprise as Connell happens to have the most charming smile in the business!
Tuesday, March 8, 2011
My Joburg
Flip, I love my city. There is so much that makes Joburg 'home', and I love it every day. It finds happiness in sadness, and every picture tells of a life - not just a story.
Wednesday, February 16, 2011
This is what Christ meant...
This is one positive story among the thousands of scary ones coming out of Egypt.
Pictured here are a group of Christians encircling/protecting a group of Muslims. They formed the circle so their Muslim friends could spend time in prayer.
I got this from a great blog I follow called 'Jesus needs new PR'. If you're fanatical about the 'rules' of religion, best you give it a miss.
Here are some other comments featured below the article: (http://www.jesusneedsnewpr.net/a-beautiful-moment-in-egypt-amongst-all-of-the-ugly-ones/
"They placed newspapers and towels on the floor so we wouldn't pray on the hot asphalt. I love Egyptian Christians and although I am Muslim, I would die defending any one of them"
"People talk all the time what would Jesus do? This is it. This is what its about. As Christians this is what we should do. We should be there when gays are being persecuted. This should be what we do instead of telling people that they are going to hell for not voting for the “christian” candidate." Bradley Richardson
"This and the photo of the human chain they made around various museums and important cultural landmarks both bring tears to my eyes." Dianna
"'Some Muslims have been guarding Coptic churches while Christians pray, and on Friday, Christians were guarding the mosques while Muslims prayed.'" Colorado Resident
Here is a video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AqXfZTgOCOE
Just as the Muslims did for the Christians: http://www.pickledpolitics.com/archives/11365
Amen.
Pictured here are a group of Christians encircling/protecting a group of Muslims. They formed the circle so their Muslim friends could spend time in prayer.
I got this from a great blog I follow called 'Jesus needs new PR'. If you're fanatical about the 'rules' of religion, best you give it a miss.
Here are some other comments featured below the article: (http://www.jesusneedsnewpr.net/a-beautiful-moment-in-egypt-amongst-all-of-the-ugly-ones/
"They placed newspapers and towels on the floor so we wouldn't pray on the hot asphalt. I love Egyptian Christians and although I am Muslim, I would die defending any one of them"
"People talk all the time what would Jesus do? This is it. This is what its about. As Christians this is what we should do. We should be there when gays are being persecuted. This should be what we do instead of telling people that they are going to hell for not voting for the “christian” candidate." Bradley Richardson
"This and the photo of the human chain they made around various museums and important cultural landmarks both bring tears to my eyes." Dianna
"'Some Muslims have been guarding Coptic churches while Christians pray, and on Friday, Christians were guarding the mosques while Muslims prayed.'" Colorado Resident
Here is a video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AqXfZTgOCOE
Just as the Muslims did for the Christians: http://www.pickledpolitics.com/archives/11365
Amen.
Thursday, February 10, 2011
Saturday, January 29, 2011
Perspective
This week, Nelson Mandela was in hospital...and then he was released from hospital...and now he is at home recovering. As were a whole bunch of other good people. To me, what is incredible about the story is that he is 93. That's good going!Now I would never downplay Madiba's greatness, humility and compassion (etc.), as he is an icon worthy of his status, but he is, too, a man. An old man. A 93 year old man who is sick, and in theory, has passed the average age in every category under which he falls.
My problem is that, as South Africans, and the world, we are expected to stay up until midnight, to light a candle in his honour and, as stated, "regardless of your religious group, pray for his speedy recovery".
The candle part is just rubbish, but I think the praying bit is important. Why though, only for Madiba? When/(If) I pray for the sick, surely he will fall into that category; when I pray for the country, I will thank God for Mandela's role in the peaceful fight for a better SA; if 'his day' is coming soon (yes, we actually have no say in this), I will pray for those dying and that they may have a dignified and pain-free death.
But as for me, today I pray for the family of the unknown man who's body I saw lying on the N3 in front of a car last night. I pray too, for the hungry children less than ten minutes drive away; I pray for the families in distress because of finances; I pray for the safety of my loved ones; as well as discernment for people in power on a small, and large scale.
Why do I do this? Because THAT is what is going to make South Africa a better place to live in.
Monday, January 24, 2011
Mmmm - delicious. Hair.
The Sunsilk hair products are so good, they should start a range of, umm, I'm not sure - you can't really venture too far from hair products. Anyway.My favourite at the moment is the pink one. Not only because it's pink, but because it smells really good. I was a bit dissapointed when I realised it smelt alot like Strawberry Pops...but between that and the gold one, I just keep going back for more.
Even the guy from "Perfume" would be distracted.
Tuesday, January 18, 2011
Google Earth
Even though hand writing a letter may seem like a foreign idea...this might actually make it worth it!
Check this out:
Who doesn't benefit?
Check this out:
Who doesn't benefit?
I'm in love with a website!
Oh wow! I have always expressed my style as vintage/retro, but never had the guts to actually delve in too deeply.
In fear of being too vintage or too retro, or even, I don't even want to say it, too kitsch(!), I tend to end up playing it safe every time. And I'm fine with it - I don't like to be the one who stands out - I like being in the background.
I was looking for some crafty craft ideas and stumbled upon the website: http://www.etsy.com/
Yes - there are a lot of crazy things on it, but there are some amazing things that I love. A lot. I could build my entire planetary life around things found on this site and be in peace in that regard.
The site is a place where you can register a 'company name' and sell any home made goods anywhere in the world. It is American based, so even if you buy something from your buddy next door, it's tons of dollars you have to deal with. Not so keen on that.
We really need something like this in SA...as we're not lacking the talent. We have so many amazing local masterpieces that would keep something like this alive. Anyone keen on starting it up?
Some things I found and love:
In fear of being too vintage or too retro, or even, I don't even want to say it, too kitsch(!), I tend to end up playing it safe every time. And I'm fine with it - I don't like to be the one who stands out - I like being in the background.
I was looking for some crafty craft ideas and stumbled upon the website: http://www.etsy.com/
Yes - there are a lot of crazy things on it, but there are some amazing things that I love. A lot. I could build my entire planetary life around things found on this site and be in peace in that regard.
The site is a place where you can register a 'company name' and sell any home made goods anywhere in the world. It is American based, so even if you buy something from your buddy next door, it's tons of dollars you have to deal with. Not so keen on that.
We really need something like this in SA...as we're not lacking the talent. We have so many amazing local masterpieces that would keep something like this alive. Anyone keen on starting it up?
Some things I found and love:
Back to school!
It is a little surreal really, being back at my old primary school. School is fun. Unless you are a learner.
Hard to believe - by most, including me sometimes, that I am finally working again; being referred to as Miss Faller (or Mr Fellow, by the Grade R's); and running the entire school library. With books, a budget, and everything. I feel important - such a wrong reason to assume worth. But I do.
I get to wear my fancy clothes, but am still at liberty to paint my nails any colour I want!
I get to see every class in the school once a week, which can be a bit daunting, as you can't give the same speech to the 5 year olds as you do the teenagers (or almost), but in a way, that's what I love most about it too.
Many people can't handle the mundane, monotonous things, like checking 700 bar-coded cards on a computer, or sifting through the small print, but to me it is like going to that place where only a good novel can take you. I find it therapeutic.
I like the silence of the library.
I like that I can be 'teacher me' in class, and 'normal me' all the time. I think they overlap a lot!
I get to boss people around - my secret addiction I guess.
There is still a marketer/brander/event manager/advertiser in me.
And I think, that is what makes it even more special.
Oh, and by the way, the magic word, according to the Gr 2s is Dragon! Who knew!!??
Damn, it's good to be back!
Hard to believe - by most, including me sometimes, that I am finally working again; being referred to as Miss Faller (or Mr Fellow, by the Grade R's); and running the entire school library. With books, a budget, and everything. I feel important - such a wrong reason to assume worth. But I do.
I get to wear my fancy clothes, but am still at liberty to paint my nails any colour I want!
I get to see every class in the school once a week, which can be a bit daunting, as you can't give the same speech to the 5 year olds as you do the teenagers (or almost), but in a way, that's what I love most about it too.
Many people can't handle the mundane, monotonous things, like checking 700 bar-coded cards on a computer, or sifting through the small print, but to me it is like going to that place where only a good novel can take you. I find it therapeutic.
I like the silence of the library.
I like that I can be 'teacher me' in class, and 'normal me' all the time. I think they overlap a lot!
I get to boss people around - my secret addiction I guess.
There is still a marketer/brander/event manager/advertiser in me.
And I think, that is what makes it even more special.Oh, and by the way, the magic word, according to the Gr 2s is Dragon! Who knew!!??
Damn, it's good to be back!
Thursday, January 13, 2011
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