My birthday at Heatherdale

This year instead of doing my usual party party party I decided to spend my 22nd birthday with the kids at Heatherdale. 

I started the day off with some art and crafts supplied by House of Crafts www.houseofcraft.co.za or visit their Facebook page House of Crafts.

The kids enjoyed a morning session of Art and crafts and it really started the day of on a good foot because we got to bond and get to know some of the kids. 

The kids had fun, and it was something to remember us by. 

A few years ago I would have never have thought that I would be celebrating my birthday with kids from Heatherdale, but it was worth it and I am now making it my goal to celebrate it every year with kids in need. I realized that no matter how down and out you may be there is always someone who is worse off. 

After the art & crafts we went off to play on the jumping castle, soccer, cricket and some swimming. And our own mini photo shoot. 

What can I say, I couldn't have asked for a better birthday. To the kids faces light up and have them sing to me, was the highlight of my day. 

I would like to thank all my friends and family and Jarryds family for spending my 22 birthday with the kids at Heatherdale Children's Home. 

I would also like to thank New Kidz because if it wasn't for them allowing me to do a makeover at Heatherdale, I would never have met these sweet little kids. 

As I write this post I think about my beloved Aunty Rashieda Khan née Abrahams who passed away just 3 days after our birthday and because of her my birthday was more special as we both love kids so much and even though she was stuck in bed fighting for her life, she would've been there with us. 

    Happy Birthday to us 11th Jan 2014

Hope my birthday post has inspired you to good rememeber that you should always give to charity, but not just money,  give your time too. 

Till next time...

Dating a Sound Engineer

When we started dating the odds were against us as he was a Sound Engineer and I was a hostess at a club. Both our weekends were hardly ever our own and we would see make time for each other in the week when we had free time. 

I was sceptic about starting a relationship I knew I hardly had time for, but I gave it a chance, we had a lot of ups and downs and meaningless fall outs but in the end we overcame every obstacle that life threw at us. 

There are many pro's and con's in dating a Sound Engineer but the pro's out weigh the cons. 

I get to go to events for free, and travel the country and go sightseeing while his working, I was able to visit Port Alfred, Jeffery's Bay a few times, Plettenberg Bay, and sometimes meet international Djs. 

Of course it's hard been in a relationship with someone who's work schedule is forever changing and sometimes requires him to just pack up and go, but it's the spontaneity that always gets me to go with. Yes sometimes driving to venues that are far out that takes hours to get there can be tiring and sometimes I'm not in the mood to go but who else will drive with him, I prefer he doesn't drive home alone.

As I'm writing this post he is currently working on a setup in Jbay and I am sitting here writing and feeling very proud of him.

I guess what I'm trying to say is if you date a sound Engineer you have to have a lot of patience which i have grown to have and Also with every second girl hitting on him you have to control that green monster inside of you as you are with him not them and not forgetting you have to be supportive and understanding especially when it comes to going with him to an event which is 1000 miles away from home or when it means you have to jump into your car and drop something off for him because he is to busy to do it himself.

How we keep our relationship strong and healthy?

We are always communicating with each other and we always set date night where it's just me and him however this industry is so demanding that his phone is constantly ringing that eventually you tell him to turn it off or take it away from him. 

Now that it's season I also have to understand that his not always going to be home early and I'm probably going to be sleeping by the time he gets home but that doesn't mean I don't worry or support him, it just means i can no longer keep my eyes open and I fall asleep. 

So before you ever consider dating a Sound Engineer you have to remember that you need to have all the above mentioned qualities else it's just not going to work. Like Jarryd likes to say "I appreciate and admire you more cause its not easy to date a Sound Engineer especially cause I take my frustrations out on you" My reply is always " I learnt how to take everything with a pinch of salt and as it comes" 

Till Next time... 

True Blogger Style

As I sit in front of my screen procrastinating, I look to my right a desk stacked with catalogues and price lists just waiting to be checked and approved. 

Buzzing in the background is my moms cooking (snoek and hot veg and my favorite of course a side salad), my baby brother watching Jurassic Park for the hundredth time and waiting for my boo and brother to come home from a long days work. 

For the past couple of weeks I've given my blog a rest as I was busy working and traveling up to Jeffery's bay and back home in less than 3 days. 

But my time spent in Jeffery's bay wasn't a complete waste it allowed me to refocus and to get back on the path I was on just a few months ago. 

I remember starting my blog wasn't to be noticed by the fashion industry or even to  become a fashion or beauty blogger as recently most of my blog posts have been about. It was to take everyone through my journey of dealing with my Bipolar, Relationships and my work with NewKidz on The Block and just reality in general.   www.newkidz.org.za

I love following fashion blogs and beauty blogs, but that was never my passion, yes I will still write about my fashion ideas and what suits my body, because remember not everybody has the same body shop, what I think about everything fashion and beauty but I will not be focusing my blog on Fashion and Beauty. 

I have noticed in these past couple of months, that most blogs have turned into advertising particular events. Going to events and then blogging about it after to boost the brand. Don't get me wrong a lot of the posts are interesting but a lot of the posts also show to people who are less fortunate than they are that they are showered with gifts from designers or fashion labels and most of us bloggers can afford to buy what we want. Yes the marketing strategy is right because thousands of people read the blog posts and like it or follow the particular blogger but how much of those thousands can afford to live in lap of luxury. 

Yes, Many bloggers have worked their ass off to get where they are today and never had anything handed to them on silver platter. They are the ones I personally admire. 

But I feel a lot of blogs have turned into an advertising campaign that gets written for free, if you give them a freebee. 

I believe in working hard for what I want and I believe if I want to go to high Society events, If I get a free ticket then I'm Lucky but if not I will pay for what I want as that is how i was brought up, "not to expect anything for free".

So what inspired me to call this post true blogger style?? well because this is what true bloggers use to write about, they use to write about their hard times, stuff that just popped to mind they would find a reason to blog about it and now it just seems like they all sheep.

From now on I am going to be true to myself and my blog and I am going to continue writing about my Bipolar and how frustrating it is to live with us sometimes but also how passionate we get about something that truly means something to us. 

I have found someone who understands me and my Bipolar and even though we argue and sometimes ends up me almost being in tears(my bipolar) he understands when it's one of those days(Women's Monthly's times that by 100). He will always be that person that I turn back to and realize that my world is perfect and I couldn't ask for anything else. He encouraged me on my new business venture and he has stood by me through my ups and downs. I guess this section is a token of appreciation to him as I'm not really a person who can show my true feelings. 

My mom has also helped a lot by encouraging me to continue my blog and encouraging me that if my message at least helps one person it helped someone who never would've gotten that help.

I would also like to thank everyone who continues to support me, even though sometimes I just write crap and babble, you guys are the ones that keep this blog alive.

Also to everyone who reads this post this is a bit of my advertising, Please follow the following facebook pages:

https://www.facebook.com/ZarahSaysBlog?ref=hl Zarah Says-Blog Pg

https://www.facebook.com/HouseOfCraftsSA?ref=hl House of Crafts

https://www.facebook.com/Unique.Sound.SA?ref=hl Unique Sound

https://www.facebook.com/fashionhousect Fashion House Cape Town

Why these four in particular??

1. Is Zarah Says Blog Page and will keep you updated on all the new posts etc.

2. House of Crafts is a company I like because its all about Art and Crafts :)

3. Unique Sound because Jarryd Bont owns it and I think you guys will need a sound and lighting guy once in your life.

4. Fashion House Cape Town well because Firdows Jardien is someone I have always admired

Till next time...

Food Fendi: Woolworths Cafe

           

         

Jarryd decided to treat me to breakfast on Saturday morning as a little belated Anniversary Present.

Wow 7 months with the most amazing guy in my life.

We dressed up as it was a surprise breakfast and I felt like wearing a Track pants as that is one of my must have items. 

We had to walk ourselves to our table because it was so busy and I guess. The Ambiance and smell of fresh strong coffee lingered in the atmosphere and right there and that was exactly when I feel in love with Woolworths Cafe. 

The Organic and natural atmosphere was so inviting, the kids laughing and little whispers everyone had among themselves made my breakfast even more special. From husband and wife, granny and grand kids to the whole family breakfast showed that woolworths Cafe is definitely for all ages.

Our Waiter arrived to ask us what we would like to order and i opted for a burger with extra cheese and I chose the omelette with Oven Roasted Tamoto and matured Cheddar cheese. 

With the Atmosphere and quality of food, WOOLWORTHS has worked it's way to my heart and my top ten list of places to eat at. 

Bill: R150

Atmosphere and Layout: *****

Service: ****

Menu: ****

There is one thing I would like to have then change about there menu though, is to add a completely Halaal and kosher menu to the existing menu. 

Till next time...

Wedding Vibes

Yesterday I attended my First Wedding of the season with my boyfriend Jarryd.

The wedding was beautiful with the Bride looking stunning and the groom Handsome. 

Jarryd had the privilege of been there wedding DJ and to my surprise as it was the second time i saw him in action at a wedding, he rocked it.

With lots of smiles and laughter and little tears the wedding was a smash and I just had to write a blog post about it. 

What Im wearing: 

Infinity Dress- Monsoon

Shoes-Call It Spring

Blazer- Jakes Clothing Store

Clutch Bag- Aldo a/w 2012

Necklace- Mr Price

Bracelet- 21st Gift

Hair Done by- Tash @ XFendi In Landsdowne 

Polkadraai Strawberry Farm

One Hot Sunday Afternoon we set off to Polkadraai Strawberry Farm for some strawberry picking and a picnic.

We set off on our journey with our picnic basket packed and our sun cream lotion on. 

Picking strawberries and laughing at each other as the joke's roll. 

What a perfect way to spend a Sunday afternoon.

What I'm Wearing:

Dress: Thailand

Hat: Woolworths

Sunglasses: Bondiblu

Shoes: Crocs

                   

Till next time...

Jt One Pop Up Store V&A Waterfront

Woolworths just launched their JT one pop up store in waterfront, and even though I was not invited to attend, it did not bother me as I got to shop till I dropped in a relatively empty shop with far less people then was at the launch.

The JT one pop up store will be open for 3 months and i will definitely be having fun in that store. 

Even though I'm a La senza girl, I have always had a soft spot for JT one. 

I left the shop paying only +-R700 and believe me as my boyfriend would think that was a lot of money to me it was money well invested. 

I walked away with new summer pj's

What my shopping bag included:

polka dot cotton shorts R120

Coral Playsuit R170

the original Jt vests R99.95

2 bra's and 3 hotpants

So why put this all on my blog? because I want all you beautiful people to know about the specials they are having like "buy 3 and only pay for 2". 

For the first time I can also be very happy that i can wear Jt one bra's and its sexy and playful, with all the pretty colours and even lace for people with big boobs like mine. 

I can never find my actual size that makes me feel like a woman and sexy and not like I'm stealing my grannies bra's.

Thank You Jt one for finally having bigger size bra's that are sexy, fashionable and bright. 

Till next time...