Well, I decided to do something that didn’t require leaving the house or doing something crazy but something that is right in front of us yet we take no note of. I decided to try speaking Afrikaans and only Afrikaans. Seen as I am English and I failed Afrikaans in matric I thought this would be somewhat of a challenge.
I have come to find many Afrikaans friends and my boyfriend is Afrikaans so the opportunity was right there to grab and hey, maybe I’ll actually learn something. Although I made a complete fool of myself and made no sense to the Afrikaans people around me I spoke Afrikaans the whole day. I found it extremely difficult and felt very judged which took me out of my comfort zone in a huge way.
I have to admit I did try my best but the language was just not as easy to learn as I thought . My friends thought I was hilarious but they also taught me as I went along and made more mistakes, which of cause you can only imagine was even funnier to them. After suffering to make sense and being the joke of the day I can honestly say I learnt a lot about a language that is around me every day. Surprisingly enough I feel good about the fact that I tried and now I have learnt the basics of another language.
Friday, October 30, 2009
what an exparience?
Unlike most people I’m not so outgoing or spontaneous so if I have to do something out of my ordinary I would have to pushed quite hard or just find myself in the situation. Working at the St Mary’s dining wasn’t my idea of fun or something I would even doing. I am quite content eating there but never thought that one day I would play a role behind the scenes. 20 hours of community service is what got me into this tight fix. After a night as playing the typical Rhodes student and acting the full in res I was wiping dishes and preparing food for peers. As much as this was punishment I tried making it as enjoyable as ever, mind you I had my friends there with me so it was quite funny. Well at least at first it was. The job grew to be more of a burden as was intended. The days grew quieter and the kitchen staff grew louder and in all honesty all I could do was listen at the stories that unfolded in our Grahamstown community each and everyday but because I was consumed by the happenings of Rhodes university had never heard. The stories of lost children, not literally but lost into crime alcohol and drugs and the numerous cases of teenage pregnancy that left most of these ladies taking care of families as big as ten people on a measly level 4 salary. People in Grahamstown are not getting the better life they seek for because the driving ambition is not a feature in their lives. The people of this small town are quite content with the impoverished lifestyles the have. A degree is a distant dream for most and the human capital goes as far as working at Pick ’n Pay or Better Yet Rhodes University. What makes this people not want to push for more?
Silencing of the Lambs - The Girlfriend Experiment
01tito - twitterDue to the continuous nagging and annoying whining, and general irritating behaviour made by my girlfriend I decided to conduct an experiment which would either annoy her into submission or result in me being physically assaulted. What that means in plan English is that I was going to provoke her in few different ways and see how she responded to them and yes, if the response was violent she would be restrained in which ever non painful way which was available to me. In order to gain an accurate measure of the success of the experiment, I was forced to include two more unsuspecting victims, my two friends; one male and the other female.
Before you take me to court I must say that the participants involved did consent to these actions and did some a somewhat dodgy but acceptable indemnity form, stating that I would not be held responsible for any grievous bodily harm.
To begin with I started by performing the age old “wet willy” experiment, whereby I put a little bit of spittle in on my finger and proceed to put it in the ear of my lab rats, while I held their hands. Sadly it was not as effective as I hoped. Hence another more inspiring method had to be employed. So I decided to continuously poke the subject with a finger to see how long it would take before they attempted to slap me or assault me with a choice weapon. One subject proved to be highly responsive to this method and proceeded to bite me. I was immediately forced to restrain her by taping her hands and feet together with masking tape and putting her against the door of my room. Seeing this opportunity the other two test subjects began launched an attack on me resulting in minor injuries to the laptop, cell phones and various other objects that were within the line of fire.
Ultimately the experiment failed dismally with no actual results recorded but a significant amount of masking tape was used to subdue and quell the efforts of the mutinous test subjects. An hour well spent.
Before you take me to court I must say that the participants involved did consent to these actions and did some a somewhat dodgy but acceptable indemnity form, stating that I would not be held responsible for any grievous bodily harm.
To begin with I started by performing the age old “wet willy” experiment, whereby I put a little bit of spittle in on my finger and proceed to put it in the ear of my lab rats, while I held their hands. Sadly it was not as effective as I hoped. Hence another more inspiring method had to be employed. So I decided to continuously poke the subject with a finger to see how long it would take before they attempted to slap me or assault me with a choice weapon. One subject proved to be highly responsive to this method and proceeded to bite me. I was immediately forced to restrain her by taping her hands and feet together with masking tape and putting her against the door of my room. Seeing this opportunity the other two test subjects began launched an attack on me resulting in minor injuries to the laptop, cell phones and various other objects that were within the line of fire.
Ultimately the experiment failed dismally with no actual results recorded but a significant amount of masking tape was used to subdue and quell the efforts of the mutinous test subjects. An hour well spent.
Monday, October 26, 2009
Liquid license
In light of the current situation of alcohol serving stopping by midnight thanks to liquor license restrictions...there is certainly a need to highlight this highly aggravating situation. Although it is done to reduce the levels of drunkenness on campus and the surrounding areas it has to be said that the exact opposite effect is occurring. For instance, now there is a higher need to get drunk earlier at the any form of pre-drinking activity. In all honesty it makes perfect sense, why drink slowly and then plan to get drunk at one of the local watering holes, for a larder cost to yourself, than just buy a bottle of Black Horse for R40 odd and get as drunk faster and cheaper?
To some smart minded people, this is the obvious solution to the problem hence there is far less incentive to spend lots of money at one of the bars or clubs due to this beverage restraint. Most people I know, including myself are far less interested in buying drinks in clubs or bars due to the fact that it becomes an inconvenience when you want to continue the good times but the bar is closed.
It really makes no sense for the local government or whoever it is enforcing such a law to continue defending it because it is a nuisance to both us, and them because the police are then involved in continuously checking bars and clubs to see if people are serving alcohol. The solution, relax the law and put yourselves under less pressure.
To some smart minded people, this is the obvious solution to the problem hence there is far less incentive to spend lots of money at one of the bars or clubs due to this beverage restraint. Most people I know, including myself are far less interested in buying drinks in clubs or bars due to the fact that it becomes an inconvenience when you want to continue the good times but the bar is closed.
It really makes no sense for the local government or whoever it is enforcing such a law to continue defending it because it is a nuisance to both us, and them because the police are then involved in continuously checking bars and clubs to see if people are serving alcohol. The solution, relax the law and put yourselves under less pressure.
The truth and nothing but the truth
Why do we choose to study journalism? Is it to become the new voice of South Africa or just so we, as individuals, can be heard. Well, for me, it was about writing what I wanted to write about and to do so by writing the way I wanted to. Shortly after I got to Rhodes I realized that this was not how it was going to be.
I thought being a journalist was about writing about our personal feelings and emotions on a certain topic but it seems to appear completely different. To be a journalist one has to be completely objective and show no emotions. What happened to knowing the truth? Isn’t that what journalist were there for, to tell the people the truth? If the people cannot even get the truth out of the journalists then there is no way the truth will ever be revealed.
It disturbs me to know that journalist couldn’t care about the right thing to do or have a conscience about the lies the make people believe. It’s not only journalist but the whole world. I sometimes sit and wonder about what the world would be like if everyone told the truth and nothing but the truth. The lives of many have been jeopardized by the over exaggerated “truth” written by journalist just to make money. I am one of the most honest peopleand I just don’t understand how people can go about living their lives as a complete and utter lie! That really ticks me off!!
By Storm
Friday, October 16, 2009
Droughts in Africa
The East African drought has now been running for five years, population is decreasing along with food, resources and livestock. In other words, East Africa is slowly but surely dying away. It is the worst drought Africa has seen in a long time. This story has even been covered by overseas newspapers such as The Washington Times and VOA (Voice of America) therefore indicating this is a serious matter right? So why is it that not one of these other countries, writing about OUR issues, are actually helping Africa?
I admire the fact that the first world countries are taking interest in Africa but we don’t need publicity but rather unselfish, compassionate financial aids. I find it very unfair that these countries feel that they have the right to write about such issues and not try their utmost to save the lives of the children that are the future of this world. I agree with the fact that it is not America’s responsibility to keep Africa alive but if we all work together and become one, poverty and crime levels will drop as there will an even distribution of wealth and health.
It offends me that other countries ‘feel sorry’ for Africa, instead of actually helping the poor people. It just shows how selfish and inconsiderate our world has become. So yes all these articles have angered me due to one fact, if writers can take the time to research and write an article on Africa why have none of them tried to help out in some way?
By Storm
The East African drought has now been running for five years, population is decreasing along with food, resources and livestock. In other words, East Africa is slowly but surely dying away. It is the worst drought Africa has seen in a long time. This story has even been covered by overseas newspapers such as The Washington Times and VOA (Voice of America) therefore indicating this is a serious matter right? So why is it that not one of these other countries, writing about OUR issues, are actually helping Africa?
I admire the fact that the first world countries are taking interest in Africa but we don’t need publicity but rather unselfish, compassionate financial aids. I find it very unfair that these countries feel that they have the right to write about such issues and not try their utmost to save the lives of the children that are the future of this world. I agree with the fact that it is not America’s responsibility to keep Africa alive but if we all work together and become one, poverty and crime levels will drop as there will an even distribution of wealth and health.
It offends me that other countries ‘feel sorry’ for Africa, instead of actually helping the poor people. It just shows how selfish and inconsiderate our world has become. So yes all these articles have angered me due to one fact, if writers can take the time to research and write an article on Africa why have none of them tried to help out in some way?
By Storm
Friday, October 9, 2009
Monday, September 28, 2009
Flaming testicles has the power to make your world turn upside down; this blog will profess without a shame some of the things you’ve been longing to have said and some that you’ve never heard before. We tell only the truth, good or bad. We will take on a ride of sexual self discovery; everything from immorality to the good things and about experiencing sexual freedom. Being a student comes with a lot of challenges and sexuality should be the last of your worries. Flaming testicles comes to you to inform you about sexuality so that you can make you sexual choices and learn to stick by them. Like they say: IF YOU DON’T BELIEVE IN ANYTHING YOU WILL FALL FOR ANYTHING. You can make free choices that you can back up from valuable opinions from flaming testicles. Hey, we your new best friend…
We value your opinion on our blogs and the crude facts that we give you in order for you to make your decision about sexuality. This is a part of life that consumes each and every living creature. You and every other person should experience it in a unique way. This blog gives you the platform to determine your own sexual experience. This is the space to for you to get inspired and prove yourself creative to your partner and more especially yourself. We give the refreshing knowledge of knowing what your needs are.
Young as you are don’t allow yourself to be fooled or duped into a life without direction. Have a valid reason for every life choice you make and make for damn sure that who you are is the epitome of a life well lived. Part of this is that you must be the envy of every being and a role model to many… by reading this blog you will be responding to the call to be a leader in your own life.
The flaming testicles team will ensure that you remain entertained by this blog. Playing is an essential part of the working process. Humour is the order of the day on flaming testicles after all we must find the balance between the heart wrenching stuff and the wildly hilarious stuff. Sorry if the joke is on you, but it might as well be if you not reading this blog make sure that you are totally in the loop for this one or you’ll find yourself feeling very small in a very big world. Empower yourself now and make the most of it.
mishoneydew
What is sex? Is sex as simple as a flea bite, as essential as a vegetable, or as precious as India's jewels? To some it may be a "uniting in the living walls of a flea" or "lingering in the walls of one's bedroom". Regardless of what sex is, time plays a significant role in the consecration of it. Just reading or saying the word, sex, demands attention. Sex is one of the most important thing for the human race. Humans rely on sex for reproduction, affection, and pleasure, most of all pleasure. The surprising thing about sex is the amount of responsibility and consequences that it involves.
Speech is the basic vehicle for communication of beliefs, thoughts and ideas therefore this blog is about speaking your mind on any topic what so ever. In order to find truth to anything, one must make multiple suggestions, ask many questions, and sometimes ponder the unspeakable such as sex. Due to the fact that the bloggers of this blog are first year Rhodes students studying journalism, most of our blogs will be to help all you other suffering first years. For all you other suckers that are intending on joining the cane train through Grahamstown on a daily basis our blog will give you a little insight on what shit REALLY goes down at Rhodes. This blog will not be for viewers over the age of 30, so guys keep your ballies away from your computers when we have your undivided attention.
We do understand that there are the odd few of you who are generally sincere about coming to this absolutely awesome and free-spirited university based on academic purposes so we would like to be there for you guys in a way an older brother or sister would. We have survived our first nine months here so I am sure what we have to say will only help you to be at ease with the decisions you have or will make. This blog will at some point offend you or someone you know but keep in mind that what is posted on this blog is the truth and nothing but the truth.
So, my promise to you is many hours of laughter, rages and tears but most importantly a friend. Three students trying to make it big in this world and looking for a time and place to get our feeling and opinions off our chest and onto someone else’s shoulders just like you. Isn’t that what we are doing when we tell people our feelings? Anyways, if you have juicy gossip or love to hear juicy gossip this is the blog for you, after all the is what journalism is about right?
Be safe
Sth2009
Speech is the basic vehicle for communication of beliefs, thoughts and ideas therefore this blog is about speaking your mind on any topic what so ever. In order to find truth to anything, one must make multiple suggestions, ask many questions, and sometimes ponder the unspeakable such as sex. Due to the fact that the bloggers of this blog are first year Rhodes students studying journalism, most of our blogs will be to help all you other suffering first years. For all you other suckers that are intending on joining the cane train through Grahamstown on a daily basis our blog will give you a little insight on what shit REALLY goes down at Rhodes. This blog will not be for viewers over the age of 30, so guys keep your ballies away from your computers when we have your undivided attention.
We do understand that there are the odd few of you who are generally sincere about coming to this absolutely awesome and free-spirited university based on academic purposes so we would like to be there for you guys in a way an older brother or sister would. We have survived our first nine months here so I am sure what we have to say will only help you to be at ease with the decisions you have or will make. This blog will at some point offend you or someone you know but keep in mind that what is posted on this blog is the truth and nothing but the truth.
So, my promise to you is many hours of laughter, rages and tears but most importantly a friend. Three students trying to make it big in this world and looking for a time and place to get our feeling and opinions off our chest and onto someone else’s shoulders just like you. Isn’t that what we are doing when we tell people our feelings? Anyways, if you have juicy gossip or love to hear juicy gossip this is the blog for you, after all the is what journalism is about right?
Be safe
Sth2009
Friday, September 25, 2009
Comments on self reflexive exercise
The first thing you learn about yourself is that you can be defined in more than one way, and in each way you can choose to display one aspect of your personality when you feel like it. Sort of like the way in which a chameleon changes colour according to its surroundings.
Another important aspect of the self is that we are multifaceted. We have many qualities about ourselves that overlap onto each other, for instance we can use the word reliable to describe ourselves to someone we want to work for and to describe ourselves to someone we may have met.
Finally most importantly, we are in total control of how the world perceives us by how we demonstrate the characteristic features of ourselves that we deem as necessary. It seems that in our day to day encounters with each other, we show strangers our representative and only reveal our true selves much later on to them if they continue to interact with us.
Teekay
Another important aspect of the self is that we are multifaceted. We have many qualities about ourselves that overlap onto each other, for instance we can use the word reliable to describe ourselves to someone we want to work for and to describe ourselves to someone we may have met.
Finally most importantly, we are in total control of how the world perceives us by how we demonstrate the characteristic features of ourselves that we deem as necessary. It seems that in our day to day encounters with each other, we show strangers our representative and only reveal our true selves much later on to them if they continue to interact with us.
Teekay
Tuesday, September 22, 2009
Welcome Testes!!
Giving you what you need
Tweet – 01tito
Welcome to the controversially named flaming testicles blog! We aim to shock, surprise and thrill you with interesting thought inspiring posts. The team that will be contributing towards your reading pleasure will consist of three all out liberal junior journalists in their first year of their degree. Our aliases will be revealed as we begin to add posts and allow you to see our varying personalities that will come through in our blog.
As you may expect with such a lavish name, we aim to discuss various issues related to youth and the varsity experience that will be appealing both to current students and students that are yet to join the varsity experience. We write in a dynamic seemingly naughty outspoken way that will also be quite funny for those who don’t want to take life too seriously. Our blog won’t just be about run of the mill nonsense to do with journalism, media and life in general, we also aim to teach you buggers a thing or two that will be useful to you if you decide to do Journalism and some solid life knowledge. We are pretty sure that most of you are a bit tired of reading “brochure” type information t do with Journalism we may be the solution. Our brute honesty and savage truths will give you the real nitty gritty story about Journalism from our varied experiences.
If you have read anything to do with the varsity experience thus far, forget about it. You have been a victim of gross generalisations and soft treading information about how varsity is; you have been given the “bed of roses” treatment. Wake up! Read something real now. The world is not as sweet and cuddly as the little teddy bears you sleep with every night, its cut throat. Yes sure there are a lot of lovey-dovey moments that put a smile on your face such as watching that nonsense Twilight but ultimately we don’t like each other, we are mean, selfish, self-centred, arrogant, loud, rude, obnoxious bastards ready to pounce on anyone that dares to cross our lines!
So why read our blog? I mean there are millions out there right? Well if you have found the blog already, then there is nothing stopping you from reading it is there? No just joking. We offer valued entertainment at the expense of everything you giggle around corners chatting about, all the stuff you say behind closed doors about what’s really going on. It’s your chance to read something that YOU agree with, something that gets right in there with all the good stuff that you need to know. So basically this is blog is what you need in your life, period!
See you soon
Team testicles!!
Tweet – 01tito
Welcome to the controversially named flaming testicles blog! We aim to shock, surprise and thrill you with interesting thought inspiring posts. The team that will be contributing towards your reading pleasure will consist of three all out liberal junior journalists in their first year of their degree. Our aliases will be revealed as we begin to add posts and allow you to see our varying personalities that will come through in our blog.
As you may expect with such a lavish name, we aim to discuss various issues related to youth and the varsity experience that will be appealing both to current students and students that are yet to join the varsity experience. We write in a dynamic seemingly naughty outspoken way that will also be quite funny for those who don’t want to take life too seriously. Our blog won’t just be about run of the mill nonsense to do with journalism, media and life in general, we also aim to teach you buggers a thing or two that will be useful to you if you decide to do Journalism and some solid life knowledge. We are pretty sure that most of you are a bit tired of reading “brochure” type information t do with Journalism we may be the solution. Our brute honesty and savage truths will give you the real nitty gritty story about Journalism from our varied experiences.
If you have read anything to do with the varsity experience thus far, forget about it. You have been a victim of gross generalisations and soft treading information about how varsity is; you have been given the “bed of roses” treatment. Wake up! Read something real now. The world is not as sweet and cuddly as the little teddy bears you sleep with every night, its cut throat. Yes sure there are a lot of lovey-dovey moments that put a smile on your face such as watching that nonsense Twilight but ultimately we don’t like each other, we are mean, selfish, self-centred, arrogant, loud, rude, obnoxious bastards ready to pounce on anyone that dares to cross our lines!
So why read our blog? I mean there are millions out there right? Well if you have found the blog already, then there is nothing stopping you from reading it is there? No just joking. We offer valued entertainment at the expense of everything you giggle around corners chatting about, all the stuff you say behind closed doors about what’s really going on. It’s your chance to read something that YOU agree with, something that gets right in there with all the good stuff that you need to know. So basically this is blog is what you need in your life, period!
See you soon
Team testicles!!
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