Jun 16, 2010 (3 days ago)
All About Relationships and You - A Weekend Challenge
from Off The Fence
This is my reply to Saint's challenge - I hope it makes some kind of sense. Apologies if it is a bit serious, but it is all relative to my state of mind and health at the moment.
I am a person who ... tries too hard to consider other peoples feelings often at my own expense.
One of the things I'd like people to know about me is ... I've made many mistakes and have hurt people along the way.
One of the things I have to do to survive is ... hide my true emotions-but did it help me survive? Not so sure.......
All my life, I ... wished I had enough money to live well and spoil my children
It isn't easy for me to admit ... that I did not have a good relationship with my father
Sometimes I feel frustrated when ... I feel trapped in this diseased body of mine
If I didn't care what people thought, I would ... give up on life today
Ever since I was a child, I ... felt like the black sheep of the family (this has changed over the past 10 years)
One of the things I'd like to be valued and appreciated for is ... kindness, understanding, tolerance
One of the things I wish people understood about me is ... that I have worked too hard and played too little
One of the things I appreciate about my parents is ... that they gave me life and values
One of the things that first attracted me to my partner was ... which partner?
I feel especially happy with my partner when ... I dont have onebut if I did it would be when he is feeling good about himself
I feel especially happy with my friends when ... they are happy and enjoying an occasion (whatever that may be)
Saturday, June 19, 2010
Wednesday, June 9, 2010
The Buffalo
This essay was expertly written by my darling son Kieran at the tender age of 14. I have reproduced it without his permission. It is one of my favourite essays that he has scribed.
Ps This passage above was ALSO written by Kieran.
The Buffalo
The massive herd galloped across the barren earth. They rushed towards the river and stopped at the edge of the riverbank.
Their short tails swished as they approached the water cautiously.
There was a loud splash as the animals pushed past each other. The river flowed calmly, disturbed only by the herd. The animals’ harsh grunts silenced the sound of birds chirping in the distance.
The fiery sun scorched my skin and the moist air suggested that rain would soon come to the plains. The earth was bone dry and desperately needed the rain to soak it once more.
The buffalo watched the river carefully, as it concealed many dangers beneath its murky depths. Overhead, vultures circled the area, sensing the peril in the water.
Beneath the river’s surface, long, scaly creatures made their way stealthily towards the unsuspecting buffalo. The malevolent creatures had been starving since the beginning of the drought. They were mere metres away from the buffalo. As they reached the riverbank, the buffalo began to flee the scene.
The buffalos’ powerful legs left a cloud of choking dust behind them. The crocodiles could do nothing but watch as the buffalo vanished as suddenly as they had arrived.
Kieran Van Bosch
Grade 8T September 2004
Monday, June 7, 2010
Die Persoon wat ek die beste ken
This Afrikaans essay was written by my son Jared last year and it really touched my heart. I have reproduced it here with his kind permission.
23 Januarie 2009 Opstel
Die persoon wat ek beste ken is my ma. My ma het kort, swart hare en bruin oë. Sy het ook ‘n mooi glimlag en ‘n verskeidenheid klere.
My ma is baie vriendelik met mense, want sy is gewillig om ander mense te help. Sy is verantwoordelik in haar werk en sy sorg vir haar familie. Wanneer ons iets nodig het is sy altyd gereed om uit te gaan om dit te kry. My ma is sorgvuldig en ‘n goeie rolspeler want sy is betroubaar en verantwoordelik.
My ma kook wel en geniet tuinbou. Sy het ‘n mooi tuin met baie kleurryke blomme. Sy is selfgenoegsaam want sy is gesond en verslap bly. My ma is ‘n baie georganiseerde persoon, want sy kan die huis bestuur en dit netjies hou.
My ma se goeie hoedanighede is dat sy nadruk wel kan bestuur en sy is in haar werk aanvaar. Wanneer sy werk het, sy maak dit altyd klaar en maak seker dat die werk voltooi en netjies is. Sy is regverdig tussen ek en my broer. As beide van ons iets doen wat onreg is, is altwee van ons gestraf. My ma se ander goeie hoedanighede is dat sy sorgvuldig is vir ander mense.
Sy ondersteun en sorg vir my. Wanneer ek ‘n probleem het, my ma is altyd gewillig om my te help. Sy ondersteun my wanneer ek ‘n doelwit of droom het, en die ding wat die meeste vir my beteken is dat sy is lief vir my.
23 Januarie 2009 Opstel
Die persoon wat ek beste ken is my ma. My ma het kort, swart hare en bruin oë. Sy het ook ‘n mooi glimlag en ‘n verskeidenheid klere.
My ma is baie vriendelik met mense, want sy is gewillig om ander mense te help. Sy is verantwoordelik in haar werk en sy sorg vir haar familie. Wanneer ons iets nodig het is sy altyd gereed om uit te gaan om dit te kry. My ma is sorgvuldig en ‘n goeie rolspeler want sy is betroubaar en verantwoordelik.
My ma kook wel en geniet tuinbou. Sy het ‘n mooi tuin met baie kleurryke blomme. Sy is selfgenoegsaam want sy is gesond en verslap bly. My ma is ‘n baie georganiseerde persoon, want sy kan die huis bestuur en dit netjies hou.
My ma se goeie hoedanighede is dat sy nadruk wel kan bestuur en sy is in haar werk aanvaar. Wanneer sy werk het, sy maak dit altyd klaar en maak seker dat die werk voltooi en netjies is. Sy is regverdig tussen ek en my broer. As beide van ons iets doen wat onreg is, is altwee van ons gestraf. My ma se ander goeie hoedanighede is dat sy sorgvuldig is vir ander mense.
Sy ondersteun en sorg vir my. Wanneer ek ‘n probleem het, my ma is altyd gewillig om my te help. Sy ondersteun my wanneer ek ‘n doelwit of droom het, en die ding wat die meeste vir my beteken is dat sy is lief vir my.
Thursday, June 3, 2010
Carpe Diem
Carpe Diem ..... or something like that.
This blog is dedicated to my sister Lorraine, The Late Stork and Ambrosia who in their 'joire de vivre' have left an indelible imprint on my mind.
These three animated ladies, remind me of those puppies one sees at the pet shop; the ones that come running to the fencing, get up on their hind legs, faces smiling and with a look that says "Take me, take me, I have things to do!"
The Late Stork and Ambrosia have kept me so entertained during the past months that I find it difficult keeping up just reading about their experiences. One minute they are travelling to some beautiful location in the Cape, the next they are forming a 'Supper Club' and holding a dinner for some 12- 15 strangers and next you look, they have whisked themselves away to a retreat, for a weekend which requires focus and meditation
Lorraine on the other hand, approaches whatever she does with the same fervour. Her home is always a 'work in progress'. There is always a project on the go to change this, improve that and make an already beautiful home, more so. Add to this her wanderlust as well as her ability to relocate to another country. Lorraine has travelled to more countries than I can name and her spontaneity and ability to adapt to change is to be admired.
When I think about it these ladies have a lot in common. They are each eccentric in their own way (Ambrosia more so), sensuous and compassionate. They are also not scared of failure therefore face new experiences and challenges head on. They have dared to dabble their toes in unknown waters, dive in and swim hell for leather to the other side.
Thank you ladies; I picture you in your old age, happy and laughing away while relating experiences with grandchildren around your knees, listening in awe to the stories you have to tell, which reminds me..........I must rush off, I bet The Late Stork and Ambrosia have a new blog for me to read!
This blog is dedicated to my sister Lorraine, The Late Stork and Ambrosia who in their 'joire de vivre' have left an indelible imprint on my mind.
These three animated ladies, remind me of those puppies one sees at the pet shop; the ones that come running to the fencing, get up on their hind legs, faces smiling and with a look that says "Take me, take me, I have things to do!"
The Late Stork and Ambrosia have kept me so entertained during the past months that I find it difficult keeping up just reading about their experiences. One minute they are travelling to some beautiful location in the Cape, the next they are forming a 'Supper Club' and holding a dinner for some 12- 15 strangers and next you look, they have whisked themselves away to a retreat, for a weekend which requires focus and meditation
Lorraine on the other hand, approaches whatever she does with the same fervour. Her home is always a 'work in progress'. There is always a project on the go to change this, improve that and make an already beautiful home, more so. Add to this her wanderlust as well as her ability to relocate to another country. Lorraine has travelled to more countries than I can name and her spontaneity and ability to adapt to change is to be admired.
When I think about it these ladies have a lot in common. They are each eccentric in their own way (Ambrosia more so), sensuous and compassionate. They are also not scared of failure therefore face new experiences and challenges head on. They have dared to dabble their toes in unknown waters, dive in and swim hell for leather to the other side.
Thank you ladies; I picture you in your old age, happy and laughing away while relating experiences with grandchildren around your knees, listening in awe to the stories you have to tell, which reminds me..........I must rush off, I bet The Late Stork and Ambrosia have a new blog for me to read!
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