Random Musings and Stripes

I have been putting off blogging lately, not only because of unforeseen circumstances but also because of my workload. It grows by the day, unfortunately. Apparently I am studying for the second hardest degree in the country, I think the hardest is most probably Medicine. Anyway, I have done 5 assignments of 2,500 words each since September, so that means I have 2 more to do and 3 exams, then we shall call it a year :) I can't wait! 

So since I've been missing, I've studied hard, shopped harder and also written a guest post for a friends blog.  I have also been getting handy with the kitchen. Although I'm dubbed 'kitchen cleaner', I can actually bake up quite a storm in those 4 walls. Since the little one's birthday is yet again approaching, we've started making party plans 4 months ahead. This is because I will have to fit in my exam studying and revision  within the 4 months. We had initially settled on a Alice in Wonderland and the Mad Hatters tea party, but letting the little one loose with the laptop usually brings a new theme to us everyday. Thank God she has 4 months to decide. We have settled on one thing though, We will cut the cake with the family and she can share some baked goodies with the friends. It will not be a full on party, but more of a girly gathering. As of today, we are on a 'rainbow' theme. Let's not get cosy with it just yet though. 

Elsewhere, I baked cookie dough on the weekend, which I didn't think would turn out to be as good as it did. I forgot to take photos, but hopefully if and when I have time to make it again I will take photos. It was actually quite nice, but there's nothing as good as sitting in Pizza Hut and having it made for you.

Elsewhere, here are a few snaps of stripes to get your head around. When you look between the lines you always get more than you've bargained for. (no pun intended)

These stripes are collected from a range of everyday household things amongst us. Not only does the radiator have a striped effect, so does the bare wood flooring and the raw silk curtains. Even the roman blinds have a striped effect.

This time I captured the stripes in the rug and also the cushions. Although not all the stripes are the same they all have the same repeated pattern but with a different effect.

This picture shows the stripes in the roman blinds more clearly, the rug again has a striped effect. 

Again, spot the stripes for yourself. We foten turn a blind eye to the natural patterns around us, until we hit realisation and everything around us actually made up of stripes.

*All the above images are owned by Tutu's & Glitter, unless otherwise stated*

My Grandpa x

So, it's been 2 years today since my grandpa passed away. That's a total of 730 days since I last saw him. It feel like yesterday since he left us, time passes by ever so quickly. But, the pain is still raw. I miss him now more than ever, he was the best father anyone could have asked for. All we're left with now are memories  I didn't realise that the day he closes his eyes, it will rock my world. You just can't imagine it happening to someone you love, but it does, we all have to go one day. 

My grandpa was more than just a grandpa to me, he was everything any child could ask for. I looked up to him and we shared a close bond. He raised us with all the love and care a child needs. He never let anyone feel left out. Sometimes, there's that one person in your life who keeps your world together like superglue. Once they leave, the world crumbles around you. My superglue went, my world crumbled. All I have now are memories. 

My grandpa was an honest and law abiding citizen, who had a heart made of gold. my memories of my grandpa start from a very early age. Around Christmas, when I was around 4, he came around with a black bag full of Roses chocolate boxes. We all got one each, he was entertaining us and pretending to be Santa. He looked after each of his grandchildren without a spare of love. I spent a lot of my weekends and holidays at my grandparents house. We were spoilt rotten and got everything we asked for. As we grew up, we didn't part, we just grew fonder of each other. For a good few years, when I was in secondary school, I would pack a bag on Friday morning. Because I knew when I got home from school that day Dad would be waiting to collect me. He'd shop on a Friday morning, and would be as excited as me. I would spend all weekend at my grandpa's and then he'd take me back home on Sunday night. All day at school I would be so excited and full of anticipation, I couldn't wait until the bell went off at 3 o' clock. I hated Sunday's. because I didn't want to go back. I also lived with him for a 2 and a half year period. I loved every minute of it. 

Looking back at the memories I have, I often think of what I would have changed if I could go back in time. The first and last funeral I ever went to was my grandpa's, and not only was it a new atmosphere to me, it was unfortunately also the last time I would see my beloved Dad. He had a sudden death, so he left without little warning, only if I'd known. I visited him on the day he passed away and was fortunate enough to make him his last cup of tea. Oh how I yearn to go back to that day and tell him how much I loved him. He passed away 10 minutes after I left him. I have gone through a circle of 'what if's' and always come back to the same point - God gives life and he takes life. x

New month, new thoughts

The first month of the year seems to have flown by, a little to fast. it makes you think how fast life is passing by. How one minute it's new years eve and before you know it, it's Christmas again. What do we do all year round? The same things, each and every year. Perhaps we should put life into perspective, what do we aim to achieve in life? What is your purpose in life?

In my honest opinion, I don't want to be the owner of a headstone without having achieved anything in life. What's the point of doing nothing all your life, and then resting 6 feet under? I want to make a difference. We as a society cannot control peoples minds or actions, but we can demonstrate a purpose in life. We can make a difference, it takes one to set the trend off but usually the rest follow pursuit. I think if you follow someone for a good purpose in life, it is not being a sheep but it is gaining recognition of the difference the leader is trying to set. 

We have all seen society for over a decade or so, what changes have we seen in society  Is society yet exempt of evilness? No, Why? Because we cannot control peoples thoughts and actions. But what can we do? We can help others, I'm sure it's no crime to be compassionate and kind. Has the question of what will happen to disabled children once their parents pass away ever crossed your mind? We cannot control God's decisions, but we can make life better for those surviving.

My aim in life is to make a mark, a positive mark, something which will influence society in a  positive way. Not something, big, bold or loud - the loudest person in the room is always the weakest. To influence  a positive change in society, first we need to influence a change to the attitudes of members of society. What makes a good attitude? Humble behaviour, kindness, a positive image, politeness, good manners, compassion and sensitivity. We as humans, are prone to turning a blind eye to the problems around us. Why? Because we are weak, we can't face the truth. The sooner we start identifying the problems in society the sooner such problems will diminish. We all need to judge ourselves and leave the judging of others to God :) x