Geeky Moms

Dear readers  I Patricia a student at Rlabs for three weeks, just want to share my journey with you. My journey start on 14 February 2015. The first week was difficult because i didn't now anybody. Making  friends in Rlabs classes was the easies  thing to do, because you feel at home. Learning is fun. This is the opportunity in a live time.  

I was in awe when I was accepted at Rlabs.I still think that I'm dreaming.Fear drove me never to want to try new things. Now that I have knowledge it make me want to achieve more and want to learn more.I always tell my kids how much potential they've  got but forgot about my own potential and gifts.Inside of me I realized I've got the ability to achieve doesn't matter my age.Rlabs thank you for this  wonderful opportunity.

When i first started at Rlabs i was very nervous because i did know what was expected of me, but as i went along found the classes very interesting and found that i learnt quiet a bit. I must admit that i found it rather challenging because there are many things to remember. I find that others learn faster than others so one has to have a lot of patients.I

My third week at rlabs,what an amazing experience.All the staff at rlabs is very help full.I made allot of friends.We the moms8.0 are like sisters now.I truly enjoy myself at rlabs.Thanking God who declares in his word behold I make everything new and I'm glad I did not let this opportunity pass me by.I look forward to come and learn as much as possible.thank you Rlabs team.

My journey in the moms class has begun on a very high note.I have met new friends and we have become like real sisters to each other.The things i learned so far is what i never thought i would accomplished in a lifetime.After i got divorced and moved to Bridgetown my journey as n single parent begun and i am just so grateful for the opportunity that i got through the scholarship Rlabs has given me,i will take what i have learned so far to better my future and also to empower other woman.My kids will then know that their mom is now gonna go out into our community to help better the lives of other single woman and their children. .Time has gone so quick just two more weeks left.

This is my third week here at Rlabs moms 8.0 and all the people is friendly and helpful I've learned alot in the past weeks how to open a gmail account and now blogging the staff always go out of there way to make us feel at home I just want to thank them for the wonderful work they doing and Patience's they have cant wait to learn more . I'm even more excited to do the moms geeky course when I'm done with this course.

Today the 28th February i am three weeks at Rlabs.Wen i came to Rlabs i had no recollection of a computer.The course I'm doing is moms 8.0.I met fantastic ladies as well as facilitators.For this three weeks i have learned alot of stuff on the computer.One specific lady that captured my heart was Lenaise.The two weeks with her was fun,today its a bit sad knowing she no longer in spirit with us but in our memory.She was a dam good teacher.I know one day i will give back to our community what i have learned at Rlabs through this wonderful experience.RLABS ROCKS!

My journey at Elbas is a very exciting experience.I had no clue about social networking.Now after almost 3wks I have some understanding.At the end of the Moms8.0 course I will definitely find myself around social networking.

I really  enjoy every moment  from  day  1 .Everyone  was friendly  it was a wonderful  experience  at rlabs,All  the tutors explain  so till it very  cl.ear The place is so  beautiful The staff is just  amazing  they got the  passion   and love  for their  job,Keep up  the  good work   May the  Lord  bless you

It has been an interesting journey at Rlabs. I had some interesting experiences there, while learning we had so much of fun. I never knew learning new skills could be so much fun and interesting. I feel that i can do anything. Rlabs gave me a hope for the future, and most of all meeting such beautiful people.

My journey with Rlabs started in 2010 when i started with the moms 2.0 Class and all that I can say now is I'm glad I didn't let the opportunity pass my by. I am today proud to say I'm giving back to my community By just seeing the moms and what they are capable of doing brings joy to my heart  and seeing the smiles on their faces makes me realise that this is why I'm doing what I'm doing.

My journey at Rlabs was so far and exiting experience, and i cant wait to start doing every thing i learned and apply it to my daily life.This is my time now to do the things i always wanted to do,and that u never to old to do these things and reach for the sky. I thing are children look at us as parents     also as role models so we must to practice what we preach.

I   really  enjoyed the past three weeks at rlabs . Reason why is because i have learnt alot about the  computer.  I  now have my own gmail address and now know how  to google .To the tell you the honest truth  things that look like  Deutsch to me , i fully understand. I would like to thank rlabs aca emy as well as the friendly facilitators for having so much patience and guiding us through the course thus far. Only pain full thing was to realise that Samashni Lenaise was not going to  end the course with us because of her sudden death,but will always be in our hearts and minds.She will be sadly missed by all of us.Keep up with the good work  .

Before i came here at rlabs i knew nothing about computers.As the the past three weeks went by i really learnt allot. I now have my own GMail account and i am very impress with the facilitator's here at rlabs for teaching me.What i learned here at rlabs will get me to do what i always wanted to do. That is to be computer literate and running my own business one day. The ladies here at rlabs is very patient with each and every one of us. One of the facilitator's here at rlabs past away and that for me was very sad. The reason is because they all really made an impact in my life. Cause its not everybody that have the patients that they have. For the short period of time that i knew Lenaice she really was one, that had allot of patients and she was a peoples person. So to me its a big-ups for the rlab ladies. To me this is a journey that i can and never will forget.

I have so much fun in my learning experience at the moms 8.0 journey at Rlabs.It is the most wonderful course that i has ever done in my entire life.The most exiting times that i spent at Rlabs is on a Saturday when we come together,

My journey at Rlabs moms start with a Bang!!!!!. A manicure  on the first was very exciting. Really needed one, long overdue! Iv`e learnt so much thus far, things that I wanted to know, but too careful to ask the kids. Google became like a friend to me,anything I want to know I can just Google it. I was so proud of myself, the other someone ask me where is a certain scripture I just Google it. And this person thought I am really sharp. I told her  thanks to Rlabs moms Iv`e gain the knowledge to Google.Awesome staff and awesome ladies in my class.Sadly Lenaise is not with us today.         R.i.p. Lenaise. Thanks to Rlabs I`m ALMOST a Geeky mom!!!

I'm a single mother of two beautiful little girls,i am unemployed and devote all of my time to my kids,I heard about Rlabs by a aunt of mine.The three weeks i have been with Rlabs is amazing,the people I have met are amazing. I have experienced a difficult journey,I battled with a seven year drug addiction,and i am proud two say that I won the battle,I will be clean for three years in November 2015.My short term goals are to obtain my matric certificate an find a good job to provide for my family.My storm is over, now I am just riding the waves.

It's only been 3 weeks with my group and yet it feels like we've known each other forever. The highlight of my journey has thus far been learning new things about the Internet and the feeling of accomplishment after a class. The saddest part of this journey has been losing a facilitator we have just learned to love....Lenaise your presence here today was sorely missed,your commanding voice is something i will always remember,may your soul rest in peace. Time flies so quickly, as we have just 2 more weeks until our course is done,may the journey continue!Thank you Rlabs! PS.....loving the music we work too..thank you Luther!!!

Came looking for a school for my son Nimatullah ,when i saw the banner Rlabs. I was very nosy too know whats it all about. Wow its was a place for moms like me.....inexperience about the new world and for free. I immediately applied,also told my friend Nadia about it. For 3 weeks Im with Rlabs now and enjoying every minute and making the most of it....mwah.Ready  too face the WWW. . Thank-you all who made it possible for me and us. God bless

Today in the Mom 8.0 class the ladies were introduced to world of Blogging and they are using Blogger. The room went quiet once the moms started writing their blog posts, which were titled: My Journey at RLabs . This is the first class for 2015 and the 7th generation of moms. For 7 years we have had women blog on this blog. Please take the time to read the older posts to read what the Mom 2.0, Mom 3.0, Mom 4.0, Mom 5.0, Mom 6.0, Mom 7.0 and Mom 8.0 has written. Each year we have 2 semesters where we have women write their first blog posts on this very blog. We are dedicating this class to Lenaise Titus . She was one of the leads for the moms. We were saddened to have her depart this earth on Tuesday, 24 February 2015. It was sudden and a shock to many. Lenaise just facilitated this very class a week ago and today we had to inform the moms that one of their favourite facilitators is not coming back. Thank you to all the women over the past 7 years that have contributed to this v

good morning my name is Nadia Joseph and i will be blogging about my little girl Imaan. Becoming a mother at the age of seventeen was hard,but i don't regret anything. she brought so much joy into my life.Being a young mother and wife is very stressful but she always makes my day,always makes me smile .I've made many mistakes but she made me change for the better. Made me a better person she is the best thing that ever happened to me.She is my life, my everything Its so amazing how you can love someone so much.i am a better person because of my little girl

goodmorning my name is tashreeqah solomons im 19 years old i fell pregnant at the age of 15  gave birth and got married on the 21st of june im 3 years married now im a very shy person i love encouraging people im still young but i went through alot being a young mother changed me alot i did alot of things in my life that i regret but thats the past now im glad that i changed im also busy with new beggings im doing some courses at rlabs and i learnt alot and enjoying my classes i love spending time with them i love baking and cooking spending time with my family most

when i got my third child i was exciting to find out it is another boy because i love boys.i realised there was something wrong with him because he was delayed in everything at his stage.one day i watched the 0prah show and it was about autism and that day i felt a blow to my stomach cause i knew my son was autistic,from there my journey begun with him.my whole life was about him i was entering an unknown world with him,i had to focus on a husband a marriage ,two normal kids and how im gonna fit him into that world.i thought i had the perfect marriage but when we went for counseling they told us not all marriages survive.obviously with him u must have patience and faith because when u alone u must believe in something.my husband started working alot and after a while with everything that happened we divorced.i had to protect my kids especially my last born because he could not understand obviously it is hard but i would not have it any other way .i can not imagine my life without him

Hi my name Lillian i love funrissing having a dance 24 april r100 tichet come enjoy and have fun God blessdance

My name is Toni-lee and this is the first time I get to facilitate a Moms class. It really excites me to be here as I get to see all the moms learn and grow together. It is amazing to see them not limiting themselves and makes me feel encouraged. I wouldn’t spend my Saturday any other way. Thanks to all the moms, my weekend is always good.

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omie im a grandmother who enjoyed taking the granchildren to playschool and then collect now they are grown up and driving  so i miss all that whitch makes me lazy at times i do walks mornings toand thats it i came to r labs to learn and improve my knowledge about omputer skills and be more advanced im enjoying this but not yet improved myself so think i can get a smart phone

Community Health Care Worker My name is Moira Crowder working at YMCA ATHLONE.I work in my community in Bridgetown. We do patients at home coming from hospitals. We do woundcare, physio, personal hygiene, counselling, administer medication, cdu tablets. I’m a first aider and twenty four seven on duty. It’s an honor and privilege to work in my community.

Hi I just want to share my experiences  at r labs. I first heard about r labs from a friend.I worked with her about 30 years ago .She is 78 years old and she told me she is doing a computer course,and for free.I thought if she can do  this course at her age there is hope for me.My children are all computer literate but they think I should know what they know.Well I am getting there with the help of the wonderful people of Rlabs.Always looking forward to the next session where I can go home and show them what I have learnt

My name is nadia Leggett,my  family and I live with my brotherinlaw.It,s not easy living in house with an abusive man[brotherinlaw] I have  two beautiful boys and a farely good husband.For the past few year’s his been using foul language towards me,and  because my husband don’t like trouble I had to defend myself .We have been to court twice,the magistrate gave us both interdict .. .The  funny thing is he had three wife’s already and that tell’s me he don’t appreciate women

Today is going to be one off the bless days in your life There are so many bad things happening around you but fear not you are not alone And even if the hole word collapse you will  stand tall I WILL TAKE YOUR HAND IN PRAYER  AS  YOU KNOW PRAYER GOT NO DISTANCE   its going every where JUST LOOK UP YOU NEARLY THERE TO SHARE YOUR BREAKTHROUGH  WITH ALL WHO  S  SAD MUCH TO SHARE AROUND FOR LOVE THAT’S SHARE  YOU WILL FIND  RACHEL

A little bit about my daughter Hi there guys i am Leona and my daughter`s name is Nadine. She has just passed matric last year, but the funniest thing is, she always wanted to be a chef but all of a sudden she wants  to be a flight attendant.  Well her dad and i decided she need to make sure what she really want to do. We are checking the internet for a college where she can go to, because she is serious about becoming a flight attendant. We love our daughter so much that is why we want to do the best for her, although children do not always see it that way.

Ek Rozanne het maandag 23 Febraury, My verjaarsdag gevier op die ouderdom van 50 gevier deur die genande van God en dank se`aan my ouers wat nie meer vandag met  ons is nie. Ek is vyfde sibling van 8 kinders. Alby my ouers het nie die voorreg gehad om n ouderdom 50 te haal nie. 0p my ourdom is ek nog steeds bereid om te leer en pret te he.m

Good day my name is Rafeeqah Khan.I stay in Hanover Park.I am married with three sons. As a mother I want to give my kids the best and shelter them from harm as any mother would.But with that comes great responsibility.My youngest son was diagnosed with Autism .When I found out I was shattered.I thought I did something wrong during my pregnancy.As I did research I was surprised to learn that it was not my fault at all.Life as I know  it has changed.I find myself crying a lot because I fear what the future holds for my little ray of sunshine.I fear what will happen to him when I am no longer there.But I have also come to realize that my son is as normal as any other child.Yes he might have a speech problem and struggles to communicate,but he has also made a lot of progress.And therefore I am grateful.

HOLLA Bloggers , I am Sharon and I would like to share some parenting tips and ideas. As a parent, its always best to comm-unite with our children. I believe we need to be our children best friend. Sharing ideas , giving encouragement, motivating them and just being there for them. Our kids a special and they need to be treasured. with all the issues if the world, we need to be there for our kids. being at RLABS, made me realized that i need to equipped and empower myself so that i can be available to assist them when they need me. Our kids always look at us as there idols , so  its all starts with us and I believe we need to set the correct example. A HUG , I LOVE YOU , WELL DONE and I AM VERY PROUD OF YOU , goes alone way. So , parents let just embarrassed being parents !!!

hi my name is carmelita and i am enjoying my classes @ rlabs it's really fun,loving,enjoyable and it feels like you want to come for more classes and you learn more each time more and more so i enpower other mom's out there to come to rlabs .

I started at RLabs 3 weeks ago with an open mind.  My brother said, "Lee, what can Rlabs teach you", my answer was, " What can't RLabs teach me".  I've enjoyed the three weeks thus far as I have learnt quiet a few things which I never knew prior to me attending RLabs.  My family (husband and children) also gave me grief as to why I would want to attend RLabs.  Well I must say that it's been three phenomial weeks and I'm looking forward to last two weeks that lies ahead. Thank you RLabs for giving me this opportunity to be a part of this great journey. Regards Lisle Whyte

I like my kitchen thats where i actually live.I like to try out new recipes and create with food .I like to say im not good with hair but give me a bucket off salad  leaves and i know what to do.Cheese cakes i play with the recipes from coffee to strawberry cheesecakes thats me.

My name is Ronelle and I am 32 years old. I am a single parent of 2 children .Its very hard to raise 2 kids on your own. I just want to thank God for always being there for me. I Lost my mom 3 years ago and she meant the world to me. I lost at a very terrible time.We as her children feel that we failed her.She was an amazing woman full of energy and always had a smile on her face.She was only 59 years old when she passed away.I was the one who found her in her bed dead.I cant explain that to anyone not unless u went through it.I asked why did he have to come fetch her she was ok yesterday what went wrong.I sometimes that ever since she passed away that nothing wants to come right for me.Isad but God gives me hope everyday.My life without her is hard and its daily struggles. 

The first time I heard about their courses I was attending the workshop at Bishoplevis. The same day I notice they did find the best training because of their good attitude. Then it’s when I decide to join them. I already attending three weeks and every day I learn something new. If I can describe them they acting as leaders not as boss because boss always says do it but a leader show you and motivate you and with you slowly but surely you end up good whatever you doing. As for the seven following weeks I am hoping to gain more knowledge. To compare the past three weeks I already learn few things which is great. For now is all I can say.

I love reading.I think it is very important to read. It takes your mind of everything. It relaxes you.Reading is also good for children.It helps them in their schoolwork. It empowers them for work,motivates them and keep them out of trouble. I love going to the library every second week. They have great competitions for children every scool holidays.Children are confident when they read alot.

I was very nervous. The staff was friendly  an gave me motivation  to come  back. I do appreciate what I Know now.Thanks again R labs.

I started at Rlabs a week ago and thus far i must say i am very impressed with all the staff. I will defintely be informing all my family and friends about my experience here.You guys are truly inspirational and extremely helpful in every sense of the word,i will definitely be coming back to do more courses.Each and every one of you guys should be extremely proud being part of this fabulous organization.You guys ROCK!!

I am passionate about food, not just any food. Good food made with fresh ingredients.  Looking back it actually started at a young age in my mother’s kitchen. She was a nurse which a job of long hours and being the oldest of eight children it meant I had to run the household, including putting food on the table for my father and siblings. That’s when the experimenting started with food. Being married and having two daughters just continued the process.  Now years later my girls are married and not being able to get any work because of being either over skilled or too old, I decided take make that passion a career. Those years of experimenting is paying off. I booked myself into a good cooking school for a short course just to get the basics of gourmet food. I learned so much about the different ways of cooking, especially fish. Do you know how many different fish there is. I grew up with hake, snoek, hardes and some fish on a bunch. I only knew about frying, steaming and grill

Helping out in the community Hi there.My passion is to help out in the community.I run a soup kitchen at my house on a thursday.My greatest passion is working with children.I also have madrassah at home for the kids monday to thursday afternoon.On a monday and wednesday morning classes for adults.I also love to learn more things that is why im here at Rlabs and im loving every moment of it! Thank you

Hi im in a difficult life at the moment ,but i know god will come through for me at the moment im waiting for a kidney im 3 days at the hospital a week. I got 3 kids thats very young. But i keep in there and in faith. Thanks

My name is Firouza at the age of 24 I gave birth to the most beautiful baby girl. When I saw her I just fell in love with her my life changed. I never thought I would be able to raise such a tiny person but I did good and I still am. I am proud of myself.  As the years went by I have learned a lot gained experience and I simply adore children even if I just have one. My daughter kept me on my toes by being independent and to stay vibrant and sexy at all times. She’s my inspiration to life and to live life to the fullest. At the age of 12 I am proud to be her mom she’s dedicated to school and she simply loves reading. There are days I just look at her and feeling to have this beautiful, intelligent girl as my daughter. My just hope that she will achieve everything in life and make a success out of it. I am a proud mom

My first day in class was bit challenging as i had so little knowdlege of computer. What was at my amaze i wasnt the only person as we came to learn as i discover i was at the right place. Thanks to all the help of the facilataters my 3 weeks this far was fruitfull.  Sharon Snell

My name is Marlane and I love to work with children .In Delft  we have afterclasses if the children came out of school  they came to our church to do their homework . We call it HOMEWORKCLUB.We help them with their homework  if they don’t understand . We also do reading with them and give them something to eat and drink. Our hours are from 14.00 to 17.30.I enjoy working with  them.

Love a powerful energy-hi my name is Michelle and i am a mother of 3 amazing kids.My children are the most important things in my live.I never thought i could love anything or anybody like i love my boys.They my world, my joy my everything,the reason i wake up in the morning.They make everyday an adventure,they make my laugh just because.When i feel down and out ,i just look in there beautiful faces and they brightens my day

Children to day are very cruel, they think to bully someone is showing that they are above others or inferior.My daughter has severe eczema and she is being bullied for that.Children in her class tell her she is the one that brought the Ebola virus.She came crying to me during the week, saying that she don't want to live anymore. I have been to the school and spoken to the principal and her teachers but, it is still continueing. PLEASE GIVE ME ADVICE

My first day at –labs was so exciting. I was so nervous at first but the facilitators really put us all at ease and made us feel welcome. They even spoilt us by giving us a manicure. I really enjoy the classes as it is empowering me and I do feel more confident when applying what I’ve learnt at home. I must say that the coffee and the doughnuts that we get are also appreciated. My son also comes to leadership and dig-kids classes and now we can share our skills that we have learnt here is so nice that we are on the same level with social media.LOL, they say you never too old to learn. Have a blessed week ladies. Happy socializing and keep smiling.