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How to #17: Get a job

After the 1st interview at mfm I was sure that that was the end of that idea and had a bit of a nervous break down, but on Sunday night when I opened my mail, I saw that I had gotten through to the second round of interviews. So I had my voice test yesterday. It was the most amazing load of fun I have ever had making a mess of something I really want! :D

So the e-mail said that we would have to read the news and an ad, conduct an interview and answer a general knowledge quiz. I had gone into the internet to try find tips on how to use my voice and possibly some general knowledge tips.

I went to the door where we had to sign up for our voice test time about ten minutes early, am, to try and calm myself I read the sheets of paper stuck up on the door, which I had already identified as the same that we had been e-mailed. BUT... dum dum dum... then I saw something that I hadn’t read in the e-mail! We had to prepare our own interview with somebody famous and have 3 informed questions for them!! My first reaction was to possibly tell them that id had e personal crisis and couldn’t make the interview. But I had worked myself up all day. So I sprinted downstairs to the internet cafe, and of course... their network was down!! I couldn’t 'phone a friend' because my cell battery was flippen dead!! So, me being me... I went up to two random guys I spotted from far that were both wearing rugby jerseys. By now I had about 4mins left before I would be late for the interview.

Needless to say, they basically saved the day. I can’t really say that I can now write a biography about him, but I had enough to have a 3 question interview, and I tried to sound as informed as I possibly could. ha ha. What a blast. Let’s see what happens.

How to #16: Be Normal

Stop focusing so hard on being ‘unique’- just like everyone else. Why would you be normal if you can be yourself?

Don’t let yourself be controlled be cliché catch phrases. Acknowledge them and be inspired, but if there is any element that makes you question your morals, write your own catch phrase. Don’t be restricted by the boundaries that others put up.

Every well built structure needs a strong foundation, and to ensure the strength of the foundation, a hole needs to be made. Don’t let others judge you on the downwards, dark parts. Let them see that it is necessary to have the most rewarding final result in the end.

Make effort to stand out. Make a difference by standing for what you believe in and setting an example. Be normal by not trying. Be the best you that you can imagine. The main thing is to keep the main thing the main thing. ;)

[PS: the second round interview was an amazing load of fun. no matter what the outcome, iv learnt alot.]

How to #15: Find your radio voice

So im super nervous for the voice test i have to take today at mfm. i have to read a news bulletin, read an ad, conduct an interview and answer a general knowledge quiz. What kind?! what do i do? how do i prepare? i know myself, im gonna start shivering and stuttering on the spot after having been supr chilled and prepared all day... Help!!!

How to #14: Forgive

He’s not gonna come running after you. He’s not gonna wipe away the tears and tell you that it’s alright. And no matter what he says, he doesn’t understand. But then, as you walk home alone in the dark, you forgive him, because he is no hero from a movie and there is no rough draft for life. As you walk along crying, wondering when being kind and true to yourself became so difficult, you appreciate just the simple things. Like being alive, thanks to the couple that stops next to you in their fancy car to say: “sweetheart, where are you going? We don’t want you walking in the street alone at night, there is a gang of men coming up behind.”

As you sprint into safety, mere steps ahead of a large group of very sketchy guys, for a split second you picture being one of those girls you hear about on campus who will never again be able to go week in the knees from a kiss on the forehead. You realise that there is so much more out there that is important. ‘It’ is so much bigger than you could possibly imagine. So, I forgive you.

How to #13: Write a poem

This bugs me… some times I walk around and think of very poetic lines that are inspired by something I see or hear.  But then I forget it just as quickly as I thought of it, and wish that I could have had it imprinted in my mind to write it down. Mind you, if I sat down and thought for I while, I would be able to think of quite a few poetic lines, I just don’t have the confidence to write down my work yet.  That is what I hoped that this blog might be able to give rise to. I wish that I had more confidence in my writing. I want to write something that matters and that I cannot wait to give to someone to read. But right now, I don’t even right down anything with much meaning. And I only have one loyal follower… :) shout out to S. ha ha.

With regard to the previous post, that is where I hope to get in the end. I wish to become a respected freelance journalist. ever since I heard of the idea that someone could stay in the comfort of the walls which they love, surrounded by the people who need them, and write words that mean something to another, it was like a dream world that could be step into and made realty. It is the happily ever after to the movie called Jana.

But now I must go and study up the heck out of some general knowledge points I pulled off the internet for my act 1 scene 2 in real life tomorrow. but first I must remember to buy “wonir gom” as I stroll aimlessly through the Neelsie so that I can stick up my OLD James Dean poster in my room.

So… until next time I steal a moment from the reality that is my little life, thank you for making my dream matter.

How to #12: become a killer freelancer

How to become a killer freelancer

How to #11: Start again

OH MY SOUL!!!! I just opened my e-mail, and saw that I got a call back interview for the job that I said the wrong frequency to!! That day must have been personally one of the worst in recorded history, and I get a do over... a real life second chance.

So last week when it all got too much, I had a place to run away to. I went home. After 600km, as soon as I got out of the car and ran around to the kitchen to find my mom a feeling of hope rose inside me, and as my bare feet touched, the sweet green grass of home, I knew it was all going to be alright. I had lost all reason for self motivation or optimism.

I have a pile of homework and a ton of things on my mind, but what does it help to worry about it?! All one can do is to take it one step at a time and step by step, to do the very best that one possibly can. And the key is to never forget the power of love. the effect of being surrounded by people who mean the world to you, and who you know you mean the world to, brings back all memory of hope for the future.
Im gonna show this week who's boss

Song of the day

Pack up: Eliza Doolittle

How to #10: Make 'it' better

So I’m having a pretty bad day, and have been thinking very negatively, and have sat at the computer a couple of times, but couldn’t think of anything meaningful to say. But then I thought that the world really does not need another 'world-resenting' teenager. Don’t take life too seriously. Take it one step at a time, keep everything in your stride, and stay in control.

How to #10.1: Make your own day (at your lecturers cost)

• Ask to go to the bathroom in class, when the teacher gives you permission go “Oh, too late, never mind.”
• When you know the answer bounce up and down a go ” OOOHH I KNOW THIS” and when a teacher calls on you say ” Sorry, I forgot”
• Drop your books “accidentally” when there is a quiet moment during class and the teacher is looking elsewhere. Guaranteed to make him jump. Apologize for any offense caused
• Write a note to the teacher about a homework assessment or similar in very tiny writing. When he asks about it tell him you wanted to conserve paper to help the environment.
• Raise your hand eagerly, and when you are called on, say you are suffering from a sports injury in your shoulder and were only stretching.
• Put a permanent marker in amongst the whiteboard makers. This may not pay off immediately but will be all the better when the teacher eventually uses the permanent marker and can’t erase his notes from the blackboard.
• Whenever the teacher makes eye contact with you, bite your lip and smile at her broadly…it looks freaky and they will be trying to interpret your expression.
• Get all your friends in class to start a chain of coughing.
• Call your friends cell phone one by one from an anonymous phone. The class will be interrupted by the buzz of silenced phones, or if you are luck by actual ring tones. Sing along of you can...

How to #9: Get to the top

Start at the bottom,

 and love knowing, that one day, you WILL get there.

How to #8: Stay inspired

I have no idea. Right now, I feel immeasurably insipid. So everybody has this idea of what their supposed to look like. Or rather, everybody wants to look like the ‘IT’ people from the movies. I think that the inspiration for all my opinions, ever, is going to be based solely on the impact that the media has on the generation that I am a part of. Tonight I had a long conversation with the boy that I am in love with about this exact point. The idea that all of us base our plans or dreams for the future on, are based on something we once saw on a movie. I am convinced of it. Life is real.

The world is out there. It exists, it’s not just snap shots put together in time limited reels. Those places have smells. There is a feeling about them. There are people there who have lives that are important to them. Who gets to decide who is important?

How to #7: See In perspective

I am so over eager about this new virtual addition to my life, but it’s so hard to take myself seriously. Our generation has this idea of life one day becoming like the movies. But we can’t all just sit back and relax; we have to make these things happen for ourselves. Can’t just start wearing pretty clothes and expect the ‘quarter back’ to fall in love with the nerdy girl.

This is really annoying, because iv had so many ideas running through my head, that I couldn’t post, because South Africa just isn’t as connected as the movie world. But what can I do to make that movie moment happen? What is going to make people want to read my thoughts? People are so self absorbed. Spending 45mins trying to decide shorts or a skirt in the morning has absolutely no effect on what people may think of you as you walk by. It would/could only boost or lower their self esteem because they will be comparing themselves to you. “Does she look thinner than me?” “Is he more built than me?” “Maybe I shouldn’t eat this, then I could look like that.” “Maybe if I did this, she would notice me.” Boys and girls are so hyper-sensitive. And our parents to get it. How to #7.1(See In perspective): Don’t ever think that your parents don’t get it. They were young once too. they also had crushes and sneaked around doing things that each individual should try and learn from for themselves. BUT How to #7.2(See In perspective): Always remember that your parents don’t really get it. They were never able to look up all 20 names of the drug that they might be able to try at the click of a button right in their hands. they could never discuss absolutely everything imaginable across the continent in just seconds.

There is so much out there. The biggest mistake that our generation could make is to abuse the luxury of having the world at our fingertips by taking the endless possibilities for granted.

How to #6: Blog

Well, I have gone through a couple of blogs to see what exactly it is that I’m trying to do. I know that I want to have a ‘Julie & Julia’ meets ‘How to lose a guy in Ten days’ felling to this blog, where people could, if they wanted to, follow my writing. But how the heck do I get followers?! And I don’t just mean friends and family. This has to be great!

Ok, so I don’t want all the fancy link thingys that I’ve seen on other blogs. This is going to be, besides the obvious technology effect of, well, the virtual world, as much an ‘old school’ feel to it as possible. I fill keep it looking like a classic blog. So that is done. Now, how do i get out there ?

·         Cant advertise on facebook coz i don’t have a credit card

·         Im on Google Buzz (whatever that is)

·         Also just added Twitter.

How to #5: Make a success of a mess

I am already wondering whether or not this blog is a good idea or not. I don’t like doing anything if it is not done properly. I need to get people to read my blog, so I need to make it interesting. I have found step 5:  Research, Research, Research!! Make sure that you know everything there is to know about what you are doing. Don’t be caught off guard... so here i go: Blogging researching.

How to #1: Get ahead

So I decide to get a head start on making my CV Honours-Journalism-Quality and get an interview to work the night shift at the campus radio station. Slat my met 'n nat snoek!! They ask me the frequency of the station and I immediately give them the wrong answer. Worst is, I did it with confidence! And I knew the answer! We can therefore conclude that the first lesson learned is to be prepared, at all times, for the worst. But don’t just be prepared, be over prepared.

How to #2: Get over your first horrible job interview
Learn from it. Hold your head high, and don’t give up.
How to #3: Get ahead (take 2)
Get a computer that does not keep freezing. (i.e.: get a good anti-virus system)