Are you a leader? or a follower? Being a leader is something I believe that an individual is born with. The person is born with leadership characteristics such as being able to delegate, take control, be task driven and in all aspects get the job done. These characters are enhanced through knowledge and experience.
Leadership is an important aspect as they create change and find different solutions to problems. It is simply a skill that you have or do not have, remember not everyone in this world can be leaders, who would the leaders manage then?
I believe that being able to effectively manage people, makes a good leader. At the end of the day it all comes down to being able to relate to other individuals and creating change.
Wednesday, September 22, 2010
My Experience at the Cango Wildlife Ranch
On Sunday 19th September 2010, myself and 3 friends visited the Cango Wildlife Ranch in Outshoorn and the experience was truly an unforgettable one. The Ranch is known to be the Valley of Ancients and an endangered species breeding facility extraordinaire.
The ranch has the oldest and biggest cheetah contact centre world-wide which offers visitors the rare opportunity of interacting with hand-reared cheetahs and getting actively involved in saving this species and others from extinction.
The most amazing experience that I encountered was viewing real life crocodiles being fed, these animals are truly extraordinary and did you know that they are the only reptiles that consider humans as food. I would not want to get to close to those jumping jaws, they are not friendly at all. I also experienced crocodile meat for the first time and it really is not that bad – It Taste like Chicken lol.
I would recommend the ranch to anybody as it is an experience of a lifetime.
Wednesday, September 15, 2010
Draconian Censorship
"A continous stuggle for freedom of expression" First and foremost I believe that the Media Appeals as well as the Protection of Information Bill should be rejected. It feels as if our country would be taking 5 steps back if these laws are passed. Freedom of expressin would not exist and every indivdual would be living in a world where the truth is hidden and we are living in total ignorance. Do we want our children to grow up not knowing how to use their voices and being able to freely express themselves without judgement or punishment.
Government needs to understand that they simply cannot control everything. Television programmes such as 3rd Degree which is investigative journalism would be banned. How can we be a democratic country if the government wants the media to be silenced and report only on things that they feel are suitable to reveal.
"As individuals we have a right to freedom of expression"
Government needs to understand that they simply cannot control everything. Television programmes such as 3rd Degree which is investigative journalism would be banned. How can we be a democratic country if the government wants the media to be silenced and report only on things that they feel are suitable to reveal.
"As individuals we have a right to freedom of expression"
Rock Journalism
The mental journalist is different to your ordinary music journalist, the ordinary music journalist would review the latest jazz album to hit stores over coffee while the mental journalist who you will find alongside another 50 thousand metal heads screaming Maiden Maiden at a life or Death, Promo Tour.
Here are the 10 Commandments of Rock Journalism
Know your music - this is the easiest way to avoid criticism all the time.
Know your metal-Just knowing the theory behind Sabbath will not make you a metal journalist.
Be open to all forms of metal-You may already know this, but metal is the single genre within which one can find the most number of sub-genres.
Listen/watch/read before you write-This is an essential part of metal. Maybe it is due the complexity of the genre. Whatever the reason is please know what you are going to review about.
It’s not just the riff-Metal has a lot of elements within it. The most amateur metal band may produce a demo which can more complex than all the Christina Aguilera albums put together. So, when reviewing metal, draw focus onto every single aspect of it.
Have your say-You are a metal journalist, you are supposed to be loud. And Heck!Why not?Be harsh if you want to, but please be insightful too.
Be you-As obvious as it may sound, being unique is crucial.
Prepared be hammered and hammer back-This is a part of metal. The occassional hammering from whom I would like to call “the third party” may occur at any moment.
Go against the rules-That’s what metal is all about. Do not stick to the traditional “by the couch” reviews.
Finally, Just be Metal-Yes, just be metal, stay true the sound, the vibe, the lyrics, the culture.
Here are the 10 Commandments of Rock Journalism
Know your music - this is the easiest way to avoid criticism all the time.
Know your metal-Just knowing the theory behind Sabbath will not make you a metal journalist.
Be open to all forms of metal-You may already know this, but metal is the single genre within which one can find the most number of sub-genres.
Listen/watch/read before you write-This is an essential part of metal. Maybe it is due the complexity of the genre. Whatever the reason is please know what you are going to review about.
It’s not just the riff-Metal has a lot of elements within it. The most amateur metal band may produce a demo which can more complex than all the Christina Aguilera albums put together. So, when reviewing metal, draw focus onto every single aspect of it.
Have your say-You are a metal journalist, you are supposed to be loud. And Heck!Why not?Be harsh if you want to, but please be insightful too.
Be you-As obvious as it may sound, being unique is crucial.
Prepared be hammered and hammer back-This is a part of metal. The occassional hammering from whom I would like to call “the third party” may occur at any moment.
Go against the rules-That’s what metal is all about. Do not stick to the traditional “by the couch” reviews.
Finally, Just be Metal-Yes, just be metal, stay true the sound, the vibe, the lyrics, the culture.
My Top 200 Achievements
First and foremost allow me to start by saying that although I have achieved many things in my life, it simply does not reach 200. So I am not even half way there yet but really give me a break...
1. Taking my first step as a baby - there are many people who are unable to walk.
2. Saying my first words
3. Deputy Head Girl in standard 5
4. 2nd place for the top 10 students in standard 5
5. Passing standard 5
6. Being accepted at Parow High School
7. Award for Mathematics & Science and Technology
8. Passing Matric
9. Graduating from High School
10.My First Bike ride without falling
11.My First set of rollerblades - I mastered the art of it
12.Being able to read and write - many people are unable to do this
13.Cracking the technique of working on a PC
14.Awarded a certificate in First Aid
15.Passing First Year of Tertiary education
16.Passing Second Year of Tertiary education
17.Passing Third Year of Tertiary education
18.Being accepted to study my BTech
19.Receiving my Learners
20.Receiving my License
21.Learning the art of using a Mac
22.Using Twitter
23.Joing Facebook
24.Worked at a well known publication company
25.Discovering my voice and using it to inform and to empower
26.Learning the art of being a good leader - Project Management
27.Being able to make strategic decisions
28.Making my own chocolate
29.Arranging my very first event - My own 21st
30.My First Car
31.Joining the gym
32.Reading more and watching less television - accomplished
33.Planning my short term and long term goals
34.Finishing the Project Management assignment on Time
35.Having the opportunity to travel
1. Taking my first step as a baby - there are many people who are unable to walk.
2. Saying my first words
3. Deputy Head Girl in standard 5
4. 2nd place for the top 10 students in standard 5
5. Passing standard 5
6. Being accepted at Parow High School
7. Award for Mathematics & Science and Technology
8. Passing Matric
9. Graduating from High School
10.My First Bike ride without falling
11.My First set of rollerblades - I mastered the art of it
12.Being able to read and write - many people are unable to do this
13.Cracking the technique of working on a PC
14.Awarded a certificate in First Aid
15.Passing First Year of Tertiary education
16.Passing Second Year of Tertiary education
17.Passing Third Year of Tertiary education
18.Being accepted to study my BTech
19.Receiving my Learners
20.Receiving my License
21.Learning the art of using a Mac
22.Using Twitter
23.Joing Facebook
24.Worked at a well known publication company
25.Discovering my voice and using it to inform and to empower
26.Learning the art of being a good leader - Project Management
27.Being able to make strategic decisions
28.Making my own chocolate
29.Arranging my very first event - My own 21st
30.My First Car
31.Joining the gym
32.Reading more and watching less television - accomplished
33.Planning my short term and long term goals
34.Finishing the Project Management assignment on Time
35.Having the opportunity to travel
Feeling the pressure
I am sure that the entire BTech class can agree with me, that the last week of last semester was the most stressful time of our lives. Some of us arrived at tech at 7am in the morning to get a fresh start and others left at 9pm at night. It was a crazy time because it simply felt as if the Project Management Assignment and the second year students drained every last drop of energy we had.
Personally I have never experienced so many challenges and stress while dealing with one task and felt so mentally and physically exhausted. Many negatives could be said about the assignment but allow me to focus on the positive as well. The Project Management assignment has taught to have a huge amount of patience, to delegate, take control and find a solution to every problem. It has indeed build character and I can truly say that the experience is one that I will never forget.
Personally I have never experienced so many challenges and stress while dealing with one task and felt so mentally and physically exhausted. Many negatives could be said about the assignment but allow me to focus on the positive as well. The Project Management assignment has taught to have a huge amount of patience, to delegate, take control and find a solution to every problem. It has indeed build character and I can truly say that the experience is one that I will never forget.
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