Day 151... 13 days into the World Cup

So since kick off its been a crazy run for stories and excitement over which country will qualify into the more challenging rounds. Emotions were high on the 11th of June 2010, I can remember how I couldnt think straight that entire day. And yes, plenty stories have been written about that defining moment, about this historic moment.

The opening ceremony wasnt spectacular but at least it had moments of beauty. The opening game was Bafana Bafana's stage for glory and pride as the national team, I hadnt had hope in them ahead of the World Cup but they performed.

Stationed in Witsvuvuzela2010 Newsroom has been mind-blowing. Linking up with international journalism students has obviously taught different aspects of the craft of writing and producing media. Its just been difficult finding stories in a place as limiting as Jozi, then again with the World Cup, theres no such thing as, there is no news. I could make nothing into news. Im not complaining... its great experience. But today, i actually got to a point where I am completely over the World Cup, tired of hearing about it, tired of watching it, writing about it! just tired period!

The thing is, the World Cup is the best thing that has ever hit this country and we should be embracing it, I should be embracing it. Its just easier said than done when you're a journalist and not a fan in this whole thing. I cant remember the last time I lounged and had a bit of leisure time. Pushing hard, working hard... story of my life. Guess i'll rest when Im dead. So im not complaining, I want to go hard and yes, this is cliche, be the best I can be.

Anyway, I dont have much time, I have to go file for the Cameroon and Netherlands match and my day just got worse after my mother lambasted me on the phone, its crazy.

So, I'll leave the rest of my thoughts for tomorrow.

love, light and peace T*

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Day 132... girls are like apples on trees

Girls are like
apples on trees. The best
ones are at the top of the tree.
The boys don't want to reach for
the good ones because they are afraid
of falling and getting hurt. Instead, they
just get the rotten apples from the ground
that aren't as good, but easy. So the apples
at the top think something is wrong with
them, when in reality, they're amazing.
They just have to wait for the right
boy to come along, the one
who's brave enoughto climb
all the way
to the top
of the tree.

Day 131...7 days to the 2010 FIFA World Cup

I remember when the countdown was sitting at 500 days and most people were still oblivious to the fact that South Africa was the first African nation to host this spectacular event.

So timed dragged on along and the foundations of stadiums were remarked, roads restructured and the cities revamped.  Looked like they were taking their damn time to finish but hey its almost done, its a scramble for the last few days but its almost done.

I'm officially feeling the fever, I must say. I'm excited and waiting to share my space with the rest of the world.  Its an opportunity for foreigners to experience this country in its entirety and not the snippets that are portrayed on the international news channels.

They will realize that this country is, please dont mind the cliche, a place of possibilities. Its a country full of colour and explodes with potential.  It has everything needed to produce uniqueness and to mystify.  Its different cultures and languages are certainly enough to fill hearts with pride.  This is home and fills my soul.  This is the place that foreigners are set to connect with for the next month... so they need to see the optimistic picture and they will go back home with lasting memories.

So while they are here, I shall be trailing behind the beautiful men that are the best products from overseas.  See if I can hold some of them captive!... hahaha!

I'm ready for the World Cup and I cant wait for it... so to the greatest football spectacle... Welcome to Mzantsi.

Feel it! Because it is just around the corner...

T*