Something has recently caught my attention, it's nothing I condone really. And honestly, most people wouldn't make much of it. Call me silly but, I don't get why I should pay rent at home as soon as I start working. It disturbs me how this current has become so prevalant, especially in the townships.
I don't understand this trend, and I'd be damned if my mother pulled such a stunt. Actually, I'd slap her. I've never hit anything larger than a mosquito but I had a mean backhand in Squash; I'm certain my actual backhand would leave a face dented if I displayed my violent streak. Leave one begging for dentures. I have no idea why you'd have a kid only to make her pay for living with you 20+ years later. Are you taking revenge for the nine months I was in your tum? The sleepless nights, the swollen breasts and the stupid cravings? It's probably the clothing hey, as well as the good education I received. For all I know, the gods could have whispered in your ears, the possibilties are infinite! However, I'm convinced it's all the poop I couldn't wipe off my backside for a good four years. Yes, that's it, right? I mean, all the mess I consumed from breastmilk to baby porridge, crayons and even bugs! Surely there was MURDER coming out my rear and you couldn't bare it. You had to of course, because "you're Mummy, and Nanny's off." It was in those moments when you devised the cunning plan. To make me pay. One day.
Well, pardon me Mother, and Father. I was being my usual tardy self, I did not think before accusing you of greed, stupidity and insanity. I thought it's only natural for kids to live at home with their parents WITHOUT paying rent, until they want to move out. I really don't think at times, at crucial times actually. Forgive me.
Bless you if you're subjected to such fuckery.
Wednesday, February 9, 2011
TEDxSoweto - Tefo Mokgoro
What is TEDx?
In the spirit of ideas worth spreading, TED has created a program called TEDx. TEDx is a program of local, self-organized events that bring people together to share a TED-like experience. Our event is called TEDxSoweto, where x = independently organized TED event. At our TEDxSoweto event, TEDTalks video and live speakers will combine to spark deep discussion and connection in a small group. The TED Conference provides general guidance for the TEDx program, but individual TEDx events, including ours, are self-organized.
TEDxSoweto 2011, The Future is Inevitable.
The future will shock and surprise in equal measure. Take connectivity. The line between “me” and “we” will continue to blur as ubiquitous links become the dominant feature of life. What form will society evolve into – a network of diversity or a global ubuntu? Augmented reality and artificial intelligence beckon; will we harness technology to transcend our human abilities or will machines become more like us? Traditional institutions break down everyday and new and virtual ones emerge everywhere. Who gets to make the new rules? Where do we draw the new boundaries? Even the amorphous markets are changing shape and form. What new paradigms will govern as we gravitate east? Can we grow our economies without destroying the planet?
TEDxSoweto 2011 will take us on a rollercoaster ride that will bring us face-to-face with our deepest fears and our highest hopes about tomorrow. Teachers, visionaries and thinkers will reveal possibilities about what’s coming. From that, we hope to gain insight into the anticipated twists and turns of this thrilling but sometimes terrifying human adventure.
Welcome to the future.
http://www.tedxsoweto.co.za/
In the spirit of ideas worth spreading, TED has created a program called TEDx. TEDx is a program of local, self-organized events that bring people together to share a TED-like experience. Our event is called TEDxSoweto, where x = independently organized TED event. At our TEDxSoweto event, TEDTalks video and live speakers will combine to spark deep discussion and connection in a small group. The TED Conference provides general guidance for the TEDx program, but individual TEDx events, including ours, are self-organized.
TEDxSoweto 2011, The Future is Inevitable.
The future will shock and surprise in equal measure. Take connectivity. The line between “me” and “we” will continue to blur as ubiquitous links become the dominant feature of life. What form will society evolve into – a network of diversity or a global ubuntu? Augmented reality and artificial intelligence beckon; will we harness technology to transcend our human abilities or will machines become more like us? Traditional institutions break down everyday and new and virtual ones emerge everywhere. Who gets to make the new rules? Where do we draw the new boundaries? Even the amorphous markets are changing shape and form. What new paradigms will govern as we gravitate east? Can we grow our economies without destroying the planet?
TEDxSoweto 2011 will take us on a rollercoaster ride that will bring us face-to-face with our deepest fears and our highest hopes about tomorrow. Teachers, visionaries and thinkers will reveal possibilities about what’s coming. From that, we hope to gain insight into the anticipated twists and turns of this thrilling but sometimes terrifying human adventure.
Welcome to the future.
http://www.tedxsoweto.co.za/
Friday, February 4, 2011
The outcome of the modern Mother's prayer
I call this, Wishful Thinking.
I, [name, surname], on this morning of the [date, month], do take an oath here in this solemn place that I will avoid all strong liquors for the space of [insert age] years to come, being a year for every year that I have lived. And this I swear upon the *Book before me; and may I be stricken dumb, blind, and helpless if I break this my oath.
Notes:
* Book: referring to the sacred writings of a particular religion. E.g. Bible, Koran, etc
I, [name, surname], on this morning of the [date, month], do take an oath here in this solemn place that I will avoid all strong liquors for the space of [insert age] years to come, being a year for every year that I have lived. And this I swear upon the *Book before me; and may I be stricken dumb, blind, and helpless if I break this my oath.
Notes:
* Book: referring to the sacred writings of a particular religion. E.g. Bible, Koran, etc
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