When a wise soul approaches you. . .

So it is still orientation week at university. The main purpose of this is to drink and join clubs. I have joined the swimming club as this is my sport. Oddly enough when walking out of this one textbook store on campus a man approach me , he istanly reminded me of yoda from starwars. He spoke to me of the Yoga club and i think he has convinced me to join, i have not yet made up my mind but he seemed like and old, kind wise soul. I sappose when one studies something as strenous as medicine one will need away to unwind.

Any way, in other news im doing a first Aid course over the weekend.

Quote that got me thinking. . .What ever you do while alive, must be worth dying for, then every moment will be well spent

May your days be full of funny moments that you enjoy.
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What the water gave me . . .

So varsity orientation week is in full swing and I'm loving it, not for the excessive drinking and parties, but for the amazing wholesome vibe on campus that is so energetically inspiring. I join the swim team, I did swimming at school and long distance by myself, but this I feel will some how be different.

Bella and Genna

I went to gym today and swam, then when driving into my drive way the wonderful Bella (goldenretriver) escaped! This resulted in me chasing her up and down the road screaming profound words and simultaniously promising to kill her when i caught her...hmmm maybe that's why i couldn't get her?? It lasted for about 20minutes running up and down our street after a streneous gym sesh. My amazing (take note Bella) labradore Genna just sat at the drive way entrance watching us run like a pair of loons. Genna is such a good dog.

Bella, should of been called inbreed, misfit, useless puppy!

Dont get me wrong I love my muts to bits, they like family.

If you like music, the slightly alternative stuff, Florence and the Machine is amazing, recently been my muse.

My favourite song, its this entries heading.

Anyway im off to sleep...

Hope good fortune comes all your ways

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Make it look it easy, and eventually it will be...

So this odd new found philosophy may sound odd but I really think its possible. I was at Tai Chi last night doing i form i know when my Sifu told me to go lower and work my legs. Initially i thought my legs were going to fall off and dye and i would collapse on my side in pain while my recently lost limbs would cry abuse and throw insults at me and the Sifu. Oddly enough this did not happened, and i tried to be a good student and look undercontroll and eventually this mentality took over and i managed the forms with maintaining my body intact throught the whole process.

The same applied today for meditating, i just couldnt get into it, so i pretended it was working and eventually my mind slipped into nothingness and i was all good.

My point it, we underestimate ourselves ALOT, we are such capable creature without a doubt! and all it takes me is a little acting and my persona switches.

Anyway must share a funny story quick, while running this after noon with my dog bella(2yr old golden retriver) there was a vibrator on the side of the road. Now sadly Bella noticed this before me and i was pulled in the direction of a pink looking stick. Once i came to my senses i hopped clear over it yelping and screaming rather loudly seeing as my earphones were in "nasty nasty, no Bella do NOT fetch'' the neighbours must think im crazy! It was rather odd as she kept looking over her shoulder while we ran. I need to sit down and have the chat with my dog.

Anyway, thats my oddness for the day, who ever is listening, hope you have an amazing day fulled of potential harnessed.

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Feng Shui...and good juju

So this weekend I cleaned out, my friends will tell you my room being this organised is an unusual site but none the less it shall become one. I got ride of a lot of stuff and vacumed like there is no tommorow. I googled a bunch of FendShui rules, altough not all of them possible i did make some changes. I slept very well last night unlike ever before:)

When shit happens, use it as fertiliser....

So we all know life isn't perfect ...duh, but i have always believed the true test of character is how you deal with negativities and how you move on from them.

I'll be honest in the realm of friends life has sucked just a little lately, i have a best friend who is a guy and he has a girl friend. I always got on with her and would go to call her a good friend, but recently she sent me all the hate mail and talk ill of me to my best friend and others. She made horrible accusations and when i wrote her a long sincere letter about how i just wanted to be friends she completely ignored it. I love my best friend like a brother and his girl friend doesnt want me around, Im ok with this as i dont believe in negativity and hatred, but the whole thing has been blown out proportion, involved to many people and many refuse to end it. So i have removed myself. May i loose friends or my best friend? I pray not but i will not be abused and neglected.

I took this fertiliser and now use it to be the better person and grow my character.

I am moving past that, although today may have involved a chocolate and half a burger i still ran and meditated and found my self to be in a sane state.

I will retain my healthyness tommorow indeed!

Any way

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For Better or ....

So today was my first day at varsity! Before the day began i have been really excited about starting, it'll sound weird but i enjoy studying, i thrive off the challenge and i always see the best of me come out in myself. I am no stranger to self sacrafice so the idea of missing a few gatherings with friends to well doesnt scare me off. The thing is im not one of those gifted children that just gets the work, i work very very hard, and occationally preparation meeets oppertunity and im lucky.

So im in the Health Science Faculty doing Bachelor of Human Sciences in the Biomedical track, it offers many oppertunities and is widely structured. I have considered being a doctor but recently been thinking over it since my rejection. I love biology and believe i am compassionate but maybe the 'dr'scene isnt me. This biomed degree offers good subjects so ill do those and then maybe look at physio or biokineticist and kinesiology. The one lady telling us about the biomed really got my friends down and that affected me but i shall stay positive and never give up giving 100%! I have a REVE (dream) i will reacdh it!


Shall meditate on this tonight

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Thank you for everything. . .

I am a very fortunate person, growing up in Africa you are always very close to poverty and the underprivledged so the fact you are so lucky never leaves your concious mind.

My family especially my mom
My friends, Nic, Kris, Monti, Char, Jeff, Mike, Mari, Victor, Brandon, Jean, Lloyd...know ive forgetten someone
My boyfriend(i hate that word) my opposite and assurance. Samuel:)
My spirituality
My health
My mind
My freedom.
My role modules

Off to meditate now.

Tomorow is my first day at university, very excited.

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Cultivate the energy. . .

That is one of the principles of Tai Chi. One huge aspect of my life is Tai Chi , it is a calm defensive martial kept secret for years in China and recently bought out into our globally connected world. In one word I describe it as spherical. It works in every sphere of your life, socially, physically emotionally....and so much more. It has opened my eye to things so simple as how to breath to thing as complex as the intergrated energies of a human body and it is connected t the universe.

I do Tai Chi three times a week and really try to practice each day, 2 nights ago at Tai Chi, my hands started glowing red and white and became very warm. My Sifu says that this is Chi or energy and then called me healing hands he said if i have and sore part of my body that putting my hands there would help. I put my hands on this one lady there who has back problems, she says my hands were like a hot water bottle, really hope it helps.

Any way, enough on Tai Chi.

Life is looking good Im healthy, ran again today, been meditating every day...

A special shout out to my Fairychild, every Waterwitch has a Fairychild and mine is Charne, awesome friend and beautiful inside and out.

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How I'm doing this. . .

Lists, yes laugh all you want but how keep myself in check. iI have a list that must check off every day from an exercise list to a eating list, even a daily todo is kept. it does not in any way limit me or make me a control freak but actually allows me to manange my time so that can harness each moment to its full potential.

Well must be off as have tai chi now but will write later tonight.


Balance to you all, who ever you may  be!
W

The Journey of a Thousand Miles...

So here we are the new year, the year of the Chinese Water Dragon. This is wonderful for me as i love the oriental ways and follow some of their beliefs. So a year of water is always good for me and the dragon has many wonderful connatations or strength, prosperity, wisdom and peace.

This morning started of with a 1,5km run in 13minutes,  fat free vanilla yoghurt topped with muesli and raspberries. Im meeting friends a little later for tea, which shall be herbal for me, but before i get ready im off to meditate!

Soon to follow is my resolutions, goals and dreams for the year of the water dragon.

Let me explain...

Ok so 'The Adventure of Self Discovery of a Waterwitch' has meaning to its name.

Firstly Waterwitch, my definition of a Witch is a female of strong will, ambition and determination that has in her life been through struggle due to being different or alternative, as well as having spiritual connection and pure intentions. Examples are Joan of Arc, Hypatia the philosopher to name a few. I find myself relating to woman like this and highly admiring them.

The Water thing for me is very involved, its my element. Not a day goes by when I don't think about this amazing and inspiring element! It reminds me of my beliefs, character and dreams.

The words Self Discovery is the point of this blog. I have made a promise to myself to become the best me possible, for myself and other. Physically, emotionally, practically and spiritually.

Adventure. This word for me is like rainfall to a dessert. It reminds me about what my life is and who I am.

So this is it now, strangely enough also the start of the Chinnese new year. The year of the water dragon! I am embarking on an exciting but challenging journey!