Back in South Africa

I always do this. I don't come back to something for a long time but then when i do I write a whole lot. And it will never make any sense because the last time I wrote something very different was happening and then I ramble on about something that has nothing to do with anything.

But, point is - I am no longer in England. It is really weird being back and having to adjust to life back here again, but I got used to it very quickly. It was like I had never been away. I have caught up with all my friends, had lekker jols in joburg, I went on holiday with Katie which was really cool, and Christmas time spent with my family was more than I could have asked for. I also saw Rob, that was hard but a friendship may vvery well be potential, if we both try. I just think sometimes you have to let things go, and look at the bigger picture. I miss a whole lot of things, England in general and the friends I made. I miss Roz awfully. But I keep telling myself that its the next step now. :) University soon. Although as much as I miss things that came into my life last year, being back here is really awesome. I realise, jsut driving down my road taking my brother to rowing, that this place will always be home. I have a load of things to put up here, hopefully before I go to uni before I get all busy with dealing with hangovers and writing journalism papers. hahahah, so I will try my best to get them up. Also, I have finished my scrapbook, so think I might put up the photos of it here. Very lazy I know, BUT - it is better than nothing. And pictures always speak a little louder than words sometimes.

But for now, a song to show why I love this place. It may explain it better than I can. - Our Heritage’ – Die Heuwels is Fantasties Feat Soweto Gospel Choir, HHP & JR



*Katz and I at the Vaal Dam*

Verse 1

The spring has arrived in Southern Africa

Not a cloud in the sky

Only flames in our eyes

As if everybody seems to know what time it is

Time for a braai

It's time to have some fun

Chorus

I hear those voices until late at night

All together and we feel all right, all right

I see their faces in the golden light

All together and we feel all right, all right

Feeling Alright, hope you feeling alright people…

Verse 2

We stand united at the bonfire

We raise our glasses to the clear, blue sky

Tell me your story and I’ll tell you mine

Things will be better and I’m feeling fine

Chorus

I hear those voices until late at night

All together and we feel all right, all right

I see their faces in the golden light

All together and we feel all right, all right

I’m alright, are you?

Bridge

Try picturing a whole lotta people out at my place.

Everybody chilling. Re dibusa(getting down) by the fire place.

I'll be in the back. Marinating on the braai vleis

Beer's in the KEG, Pierre is bringing out the wine case

Its a known phrase,O jo re rata go braaya (we love to braai)

If you got no space chessa nyama o kaya (you can go to a public braaing spot)

If you're not disgraced, say it loud "BRAAI DAY IS MY DAY"

Even ka labone(even on a thursday) I treat it like its a friday...

So it’s a fly (so it’s a fly day)

We call it a braai day e ne we do it our way

Cause it’s so mzanzi

Happy times are so naturalle in our county

Re rata sunshine

Pull out your smiles come on lets have a fun time

I'll call Jabba and SGC cause in SA Die Heuwels is so Fantasties!

Chorus

I hear those voices until late at night

All together and we feel all right, all right

I see their faces in the golden light

All together and we feel all right, all right

I hear those voices x4

All together and we feel all right, all right x4

Braai please!!