Trying Something New: Vol. 1

As we enter this New Decade i decided to try as many New things possible..... And to overcome all the fears i may still have..... Falling has always been a huge fear for me.... From the time i was a little girl, i've been afraid of heights and falling too. I still to this day (believe it or not) cannot for the life of me do a cartwheel because i always thought i would fall. So because there were so many activities that included falling.... I was just never a huge fan of those....

One of these activities:

Roller skating.

Now thinking back i may have tried it when i was younger and fell and i never attempted it ever again until tonight.

My friend and i decided to go skating with another friend of ours who is basically a pro at this...... A little scary but i told myself that this is the year of giving up those little fears for little victories. So our night of skating began with me afraid to even put on the shoes, to me standing to the side of the rink learning how to balance - afraid but yet trying.....

To me finally taking a leap of faith and holding someone's hand going to the middle of the floor and attempting this. I did however end up on my behind.... A hard hit i must be honest..... But after falling.... i GOT up, dusted myself off and tried again..... this time just a little less afraid.... I guess overcoming fear is never easy! But today i fell and was okay.... I'm trying new things this year. I'm stepping out of my comfort zone and i'm not allowing fear to hold me captive!!!! And when everything else fails..... i've decided to JUST DANCE!!!!


For now..... I'm celebrating Falling..... and getting up again.... Good night everyone! Special thanks to Nicole and monica for their help in getting me out there!!!!! much love lois

These are what pro's wear...... above.... my ammatuer brown/yello boots:)


NIGHT:)

2011.... Let's Just Dance!!!

This Picture was taken on my way to Middelburg Mphumalang.... My hometown..... made me smile....


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I surprised my family after our Nigeria Trip on the 6th of december. My friend Melissa helped me plan the whole thing and i must say it was the best time EVER!!!! One never really relizes just How important family is until yo go away.... and then it hits you....

Spending time with my parents, siblings, nieces, nephews and great niece and nephew really just brought me to a place of realization.... Family is the foundation, and it doesn't matter How fancy the circumstances are when one is building.... if your foundation is flimsy, your building is set to tumble!!! I found such strength in mere laughter with my mom and waltzing with my dad. I found joy in giggling with my sisters. I found contentment in talks with my brothers. I found hope in dancing with all the kids. I found inspiration in singing songs with my family.... i found love with a new engagement, Anniversaries, birthdays, and Christmas.

When we drove to Middelburg, I was taken back to so many trips made to joburg only on holidays and funerals. And now this time driving to visit home.... well what was always home to me... NASARET. Finding it the same and yet so different. For one, our house for more than 25 years was no longer the same.... Our street a little emptier... Quieter... some have passed on, some have moved away like us, some were just on holiday but it just really took me back.... The humble beginnings. Church in mom's classroom for years and soccer at the stadium on sunday afternoons. I was peaceful and yet restless.... excited and a little anxious... Knowing that God has brought me such a long way..... i felt overwhelmed with emotion!!!!

Saying goodbye was hard this time.... Really hard! Normally i just rush in and out... But this time was different. More meaningful, More Memorable..... This time was truly one of the best visits i've had in years! I saw most of my good friends, spent quality time with them! I ate everything South african:) I just lived, loved,laughed and danced

So for 2011.... I'm planning to do just that....

LIVE.... every moment to the full, be present in all situations, enjoy each step of the way

LOVE.... everybody!!!! God commands us to LOVE one another!!! Love deeply

LAUGH... A LOT MORE AT EVERYTHING AND ANYTHING.... don't take myself too seriously!

DANCE.... people don't dance anymore.... we should do it more often....


This holiday i saw how dancing can fill a room with UNITY, JOY and LAUGHTER as i watched all my family dance together.....

My aim is....... TO DANCE MORE!


A PROSPEROUS NEW YEAR TO EVERYONE READING THIS, THANK YOU TO ALL OF YOU WHO HAVE FOLLOWED MY BLOG and tweets AND SUPPORTED MY JOURNEY. I'M SO HONORED TO SHARE A PART OF ME WITH YOU!!! GOD BLESS!!

lois