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Have ever been in a situation when u felt like ending ur life. I went through that this weekend. I took eight pain tablet i felt like ending it all. God came and lift me up out of my dark place. I felt i have no purpose in life. I never use to depend on anyone for anything. So i felt that i lost my independence. I have learned to depend on God. If u ever feel like i felt just remdmber u got a friend name Jesus. Thank u God for saving me

today  is  a realy  specail  day  for  me  im realy  enjoying  myslelf  here   at  rlabs  and its a real  priviledge  being  here  im  realy  excited  to  be  here   im  learning  a  whole   new   chapter

I have decided to post a video done by Lance and I, it was a challenge for me to attend this class because of all the technical things I had to learn, but at the end it was worth our time and commitment. In class the first thing we had to was come up with a concept. Then we had to do a story board this is were we do our drawing and write about the movie that we were to shoot. When the class started there were about 16 students attending the   video editing class, there was four groups of four people in a group as the weeks went on some of the students dropped out and we ended up being only two groups. and at the end the only people left in class was Lance and I. So have a look and see what the Rlabs have equipped us with

Good morning GOD morning all i trust that you all had a blessed weekend.SPRING is here you breathe it you see it you smell it so take it its yours.

Women needs to be carefull with who they gets involve with what is important when meeting someone is to first check the person out his history which is very important. I had a cousin who did get married to a guy who already was married and she only find it out the day when she came from her honeymoon and its a very sad thing because it can destroy a persons entire life in a way where you wont ever trust someone  women be carefull and watch out who you are getting involve with.   

Thinking out of the box : u can do many things with simple things and then question yourself is it the correct thing to do let it be a solution to something worthwhile for yourself record the ideas and choose the one that will work for you dont draw back. To spend quality time with youself is very relaxing and ideas will start to form and write it down be inspired by it and by the ideas of others. I always use to think how did that person come up with  idea like that why could'nt I come up with ideas like that, but be inspired by it.

Whatever I've learnt here really motivated me. I've learnt that I can look at life differently. Whatever you want to do you'll be able to do to the end. My ideas I put to good use and if it's successfull I'll share with others. This give me the chance to have lots of me time. I discovered that I was more willing to learn from others and not scared of making a mistake.I feel free to give my opinion about anything.

On arriving at our class last week, we found ourselves in darkness.  We were not sure what we were going to do because everything goes around computers.  We proceeded to do something different, and the project was about "thinking out of the box".  Our thinking has been influenced so much by the Greeks and it was so good to hear more about application, which is the Jewish way of thinking. We were given a bag of goodies to have a look at and see what we could do with it other than the norm.  It was so interesting to see what people came up with.  We have been so conditioned to the fast world we living in as most things just happen with the push of a button that we tend to become lazy.  I've personally applied some of the pointers we we given last week.  I took time out for myself.  After leaving the class on a Saturday I normally go home and get into the swing of things, like cooking for the family.  My husband thought out of the box, instead...

Last week RLabs had no electricity so we had a session with Rene thinking out of the box. It was a great session. we had to pick 6 objects and had to find other functions other that the purpose of the object was normally used for it`s amazing what the ladies came up with. few of the things Rene spoke about was like she was just speaking to me alone I don't know how every one else felt but it was a good experience.

Attended a conference last Saturday. the theme was growing in love and faith. spent lots of time in groups debating various topics. Were blessed by youth  delegates who were very vibrant and knowledgeable.

Be willing to make mistakes when you have try somthing new, dont be worried if you get it wrong as you can try till you get it right...think for yourself . 

Spring is the most beautiful season of the year as it is the blossoming of nature. It is awesome to see the rebirth of the life of nature taking place, new beginnings. Spring also creates the atmosphere of new life. Well I love spring and i love flowers as i was born in the month of spring 13 September and I was reborn also in the same month which was 16 September, birth to new life and rebirth to a greater life. AWESOME!!!

Last week we where exposed to Rlabs team clearly and dynamically exposing our social media class to thinking out of the box. We had no electricity and to many people that could mean cancellation of our social media class. However we had a seminar on thinking out of the box! This class allowed us an opportunity to explore, thinking on ur feet, being flexible. I enjoyed the activity we did where we where given household items and challenged to find other uses for the item, or create and design new objects with these household goods. This was alot of fun, as we where all exposed to how others think and formulate ideas about a particular item, and in this instance one of the principles of thinking out of the box was being revealed. Finding inspiration in others.

Last week was so wonderful it really goes with the saying...You are never to old to learn. To me it was a great experience of not only learning new ideas but also how you can save money by making use of any small objects. We can create many things if we just put our mind to it ja...another saying great minds think alike.

When I was a teenager books and reading was my way of escaping reality and the mundane tasks of the day. I loved reading as it gave me a sense of adventure and my imagination could take its own course. Lately though my taste in reading has changed somewhat dramatically. I enjoy reading more christian novels as well as broadening my knowledge of life especially pertaining to my walk with God. This walk with God is also an adventure but I don't just have to read about it, I can live it!!!!!!

MEN!UUH dont ask me about them because in my own world they are the center of our planet earth,the strong and the intelligent,the leaders that the mighty god chose to create first before us women. With all those qualities you are bound to rely on them and put your life in their hands,well you can if you think it is the right thing to do,but be forewarned,they are also the most unpredictable creatures,one moment they are as cold as ice and the next they supprise you by kneeling down infront of you and asking you...will you marry me when you least expect it,well if you say yes to Mr unpredictable means you are prepared to stand the flactuation of moods,that is a man.

Saturday is about all the other ladies doing more and learning the easy way is to brain through it.Maybe just to relays more.

Spring is here,warmer days is coming. This is a very exciting time of the year, lots to do and lots to see.Enjoy the smell of fresh flowers and their awesome colours.

Hi everyone finely Spring is here wow, what a good feeling. It has bring new things in my life. While we were in winter it looked like Spring will never come. This gives me hope that when I 'm going through some thing bad its not for ever it will pass, and some thing good is on the way. Winter was so cold and rainy. Now we see this beautiful flowers because Spring has finely come. Mourning may last for the night but joy comes in the morning. I enjoy the Spring very much, thank you Lord for the seasons. More for Spring is not cold or hot. Is fresh and cool. SPRING

Days when i feel like escaping my present reality, I love looking at clouds and imagine various images that possibly would not materialze. It's a wonderful way of escaping and I feel like Alice in Wonderland. Yeh, young and youthful and all the strength in the world to face my daily challenges. And then I take my head out of the clouds and feel like i can face the day even chase Michael (14 mo) around. The day before my mom died I had the urge to go to the beach and just sat there and let the waves wipe away the fear of loosing my mom. Strange enough my mom use to love sitting there at the beach and watch the waves. Makes me wonder if she ever felt the way I did and let the waves wash away the emotions you feeling at that time, that are trying to strangle you. I love the beach it has many healing qualities. It's also a place that reminds me of untapped potential and the amazing grace of God, infinite, because it is as wide as it is deep. Grace fathomless as the sea,...

I really enjoyed walking the streets of Bridgetown speaking to people of the community.The first person I approached was a teenager who was very friendly and outspoken.Her name is Ashleigh she was on her way home from the shop where she purchased washing powder to do the laundry.The electricity at home was off and she had to do it at a friends home.To her it did'nt seem a big deal that the electricity was off but at the same time we spoke about Rlabs and also told her about our youth programme on a friday at the impact centre.We asked her what the youth are up to and it was sad to hear that our youth everywhere are busy with drugs&alcohol. It really came as a surprise to me that people from the community have never heard of Rlabs.Some people was very reluctant to speak but once i started speaking about social media suddenly there was a great interest.All the areas in Brigdetown was'nt affected by the power cut so most of the people i spoke to heard about Rlabs and they we...

3rd Sept 2011. I missed the class last week, so I missed an excursion through Bridgetown. I believe the ladies had a fabulous and a very educational experience about the neighborhood.  The thing that upset everybody was the fact that open spaces was used as dumping grounds.I am sure that if we all keep our neighborhood clean , all our areas will look like GARDENS.

Today would have been my Anniversary and My late husbands Birthday. No I'm not sad as we had a good life together and my niece was also born on our wedding day, so I have a reason to celebrate Thank God.

On Saturday 27th August while most of the younger and fitter R-Labs students walked to the mall to do their interviewing, Rae, Gail and I remained behind and did our interviews from in front of the Impact Centre in Tarantaal Road. 1. Norman Whyte with his brother Charles make a living by collecting scrap items in their trolley and selling them. They make about R40 a day. They were on their way to collect what they could find on the "dump" in the field alongside the Impact Centre. 2.Mpo, aged 17, said that he was in matric at Bridgetown High School and was on his way to Saturday classes to improve his english marks. Next year he will be taking a gap year so as to improve his C.V. and do research on job opportunities.

I had a very exciting and sad week.I got a wonderful opportunity to apply for 3 bursaries.Is that not great?Sadly I lost a client who meant such allot to me.I missed out on a very exciting R LABS last week.Here are some proof of what I missed out.

On Saturday 27 Aug in the morning we all arrived at RLabs for our computer class.But unfortunately we had a power failure. Our facilitators decided that we should all partake in a walk- about media exercise in Bridgetown in the streets surrounding RLabs. Ienjoyed seeing the houses and meeting and talking to the residents Im happy to report that almost all the residents had made structual changes; some had beautiful gardens and enchanting murals painted on thier exterior walls;The residents informed us that they were all happy living here One resident said that they would carry her out in a wooden box

Mr Wazeer Davids works for the City of Cape Town,Electricity Department. On Saturday,27th August 2011 our electricity was shut off because the city was doing maintenance work on the transformers. He went on to explain that  they will be maintaining some and replacing some transformers.At the time he was on his way to do maintenance on the transformer.at the Re-Able Centre in Tarentaal Road,Bridgetown.He also went on.to say that the whole area's electicity supply.this could only be donewhen there is no water around because they work with 11 000 volts.A similar upgrade will be done in the rest of the area . A word of thanks to The City Of Cape Town for the upgrades.

The electricity was down last Saturday and we moms at rlabs took to the streets to find out how people will spend or use their time. Not many residents were stirring yet but we did our interviews.The first person who spoke to us was a gent by the name of Grant.He is a guy who started his own panelbeating business.He was not too worried about the electricity because he had a generator. One gent was not too sure what he was going to do but I am sure there was something he found at the end of the day. Ladies were still in there gowns and refused the photos to be taken but we could still have a chat with them. It was really a very entertaining morning.

This is our environment there is big signs showing no dumping but despite our people they still go ahead and still dumping.Our kids is growing up in this environment but the people don't understand its making the children sick and it makes our place looks unhealthy . Everyday the people do the same thing dumping their rubbish that they don't need,they don't care we they dumb it would  be much easier if the community works together. We as the community,and all the other citizens would really appreciate if they all work together we will have a healthy and clean environment on the end of the day. Have a clean free and healthy environment

 This is one of the pictures we took of the dogs whilst doing interviews with people the community op Bridgetown.

The Upper section of Bridge Town Had no electricity due to upgrading. We at Rlabs then went  out in the community to interview some of the residents. Our first interview was with  Grant the Panel Beater in Cornflower Street whose premises are at the garage . He had a very quiet morning as he said that business is very slow, probably a good sign as that means there are not many accidents. His business is very slack at the moment and is battling to make ends meet.  Ironically while we were talking to him a car pulled up at the garage with such speed and went into the wall.That I am sure must have been an answer to prayers another job for him. We then proceeded to Kalkoen Weg where we asked various people about their activities for the day as seeing there were no electricity.  It was good to see the children riding their bicycles and playing games outside showing the life and vibrancy of the community. We were very impressed with the houses in Vink Weg.  It was l...

It  was the   best  experience  this day  when  we  went  into  the  community  to  interview  people  of  their  daily  living. I  was  emotionaly  disturbed  of   how  people  had  to  make  their   daily   living   working   from  home.    They  sometimes  dont  have  the  best knowledge  to uplift  then   out  of  the  poverty  situation  they  living  in  . Im  realy  proud   of   being  part  of  the  Rlabs  academy  team   because  they  empower  people  not  to  lose  hope  and   to always   be   proud   of  what  they  do  and  ...

On Saturday 27th August 2011 due to a power failure at RLabs Academy, the Facilitators decided to take us, the Geeky Moms, on a walk through Bridgetown.  From Tarentaal Road we turned into Valk Road.   We walked passed a big School and was informed by one of our Colleagues, who is a resident of Bridgetown, that the School is called Bridgeville Primary School.   She advised us that her daughter attended the School and that it was a very good School.   She said the children were also taught Computer Lessons. We continued our walk along Valk Road until we reached Cornflower Road.  At the corner of Valk and Cornflower Roads, we came across a Petrol Filling Station.   There are workshops at the petrol station.   We spoke to a Mr. Grant February, the owner of  Nadeen's Spray Painters, specialising in Vehicle Spray Painting, i.e. Vandal Scratches, Minor Dents, Stone Chipped Paint, Scuffed, and Colour Coded Fading Paints and Co...

Hi everyone good to chat at least once a week .Word of advice if you love your community always keep it clean

Why is it when there is a sign that states no dumping the community still dumps. The air smells terrible and is not good for the environment. We as the community need to stand together and not participate in dumping. The garbage trucks do come around every week and we pay for there service so why don't we make use of it. The people in the community walk far to come dump here and they do it at night when no one sees them. So now they can't identify the culprits. There is men that come around to your house to ask for any scrap or rubbish and they charge you. So the thing is you pay them actually to take the scrap and they come here to dump it. At end of the day we just as guilty and the ones who dumps. We need to think of our children and there children  because they are the future. Please lets take care of Bridgetown. looting and polluting is not the way hear what Captain Planet has to say. THE POWER IS YOURS

While out on our walk last week, we passed a field on which a lot of garbage had been dumped. The sight was very disturbing.The City has provided many places where rubbish can be off-loaded. Then there are the trucks which collect the rubbish.Therefore there is no reason for these awful blemishes in our communities . We have to take responsibility for the way we are treating our environment. The only way forward would be to teach our younger generation a love for nature. Maybe they will be able to influence their elders.We must be good stewards of the earth in which we live.

We the Geeky moms went with rlabs team to do same journalism.As we came past the field there were a big sign that was saying no dumping.It is terrible to see how some people in the community just dump their rubbish where other people has to walk past.We need to take pride in what we have and the area that we live in.

Last Saturday the electricity was off in this area where RLabs is.. but all was not lost as innovatively we were all encouraged to take a walk and really SEE the area. I took photos of the Vangate Mall and The Transportation Board tho as I was not with the crowd. I did not interview anybody. On my way to the mall I passed the Ma'roof Islamic Centre where lots of good community work is done including a Day Care for children. At the P.D.S.A [a hospital for sick animals] there was a long queue with people and their dogs that I thought were all sick but, I was told that Free food is given to animals. Because I'm scared of dogs I did not get out of my car to take photos there. As I pulled up at the Mall I realised just how many businesses are outside. As I entered there were 2 children enjoying themselves on the Stationary Toy Rides. I asked their Dad's permission to take pics., those rides are so short-lived, but kids enjoy them anyway. Because it was a few days before Eid ther...

i just got back from the movies with my eldest daughter who is turning 19teen in 2months time. We had a great time together. I just want to emphasize on the importance to spend time individually with our children. I have 3girls ages 12,17 and 19. Each one with their own personality. Sometimes its difficult for me, because its three phases that I have to deal with daily. I have the youngest one who is in puberty stage, the middle one who is teenage stage, and then there's the young adult who is slowly but surely making her own decisions/choices in life. At first it was very hard for me when the two was in their teenage stage, I had no idea how to handle it. As you all know, our parents were never really that open with us when we were young. They never discussed anything with us. We had to find out things for ourselves. I told myself that I won't make that mistake with my girls. As parents we decided to leave the door open for any discussion, whether it be sex, boys, frie...

At Rlabs class on a Saturday morning we have lots of laughter and fun. There we do our social media course. Rlabs had no electricity,so we told to take to streets to do a review on the senior citizens . Off we went to something which I seldom do is to walk but I really enjoyed the walk,and will do it again. The community in Bridgetown we took on was very new to me so I didn't know what to expect. As we walked I felt very safe because the people were very friendly. The first lady I met standing at her gate was just enjoying the fresh air and sunlight, her name was Mrs Hammer and I asked her how she liked her stay in the community and she replied she had two kids and reared them all by herself. They are grown-ups today and doing well for themselves, had no problems with the neighbors, people or the area, just happy for having God in her life. She also mentioned enjoying her retirement and would like to meet up again with me. We ended up chatting about our children, church, husband...

I am very thankful that God chose me to be a wife and mom. I enjoy both very much.It is hard work and I'm sure all those who are wives and moms will agree with me. I know we all had our fair share of disappointments and struggles with both, however I know we're never alone because we have God on our side. He allows the right people to stand by us and support us when we need to talk and share our feelings. We really need to take courage from all the elderly, like our moms and those who are still standing strong and firm in marriage. They went through hardship with their husbands as well as their children. Some of them were abused by their husbands physically, verbally, emotionally etc.... but yet they remain faithful. Some had to face abused from their children, manipulation, controlling and domineering but yet they never gave up, because they knew the real meaning of what marriage is all about as well as what it takes to be a mother.And yes they were abused, bu...