Love Should Never Hurt

We had our first argument last night and he said a lot of cruel things that really hurt me.
I know he is sorry and didn't mean the things he said because he sent me flowers today.
It wasn't our anniversary or any other special day.
Last night he threw me into the wall and started to choke me. It seemed like a nightmare, I couldn't believe it was real. I woke up this morning sore and bruised all over.
I know he must be sorry because he sent me flowers today.
I got flowers today and it wasn't Mothers Day or any other special day.
Last night he beat me up again.
It was much worse than all the other times.
If I leave him, what will I do?
How will I take care of my kids? What about money?
I'm afraid of him and scared to leave, but I know he must be sorry because he sent me flowers today.
I got flowers today.
Today was a very special day.
It was the day of my funeral.



Last night he finally killed me.
He beat me to death.
If only I had gathered enough courage to leave him, I would not have gotten flowers today...



I received this story on my BBM from a good friend of mine Refiloe Magoai and I couldn't help but get mad and wonder why!
There are so many women who live like this every single day of their lives and I am not in their situation, never have been and I pray to God I never go through it, but it really breaks my heart that they put up with it!
I am not one to judge because I have never gone through it, but I do wonder why they are sticking around!

I did a bit of research and found that people stay in abusive relationships for several reasons including :

1. They are afraid of the other person..afraid of what they will do if they leave.
2. They are afraid the "other person" will commit suicide (blaming themselves for it)
3. They are afraid of being alone, thinking they will not be able to find another person for them.
4. They are afraid of what other people will say or think.
5. They believe the 'other person' will change....this is the last time he hits me.
6. They love the person too much to leave...don't want to 'hurt' the other person
7. They are afraid of not being able to make it on their own... Financially

I pray that every woman who is in an abusive relationship gathers the strength to leave! It may not be easy, but it needs to be done!!
If it is you, talk to someone before it's too late.
POWA (People Opposing Women Abuse) helps a lot of women get through this. They offer Telephonic, Counselling and Legal support!
Here's the link to their site!

http://www.powa.co.za/contact.html




P.S : Love Is Not Supposed To Hurt
Take care of yourself
Pearl

SUN CITY WEEKEND!!

Oh what a weekend!! Sun City - Palace Of The Lost City
But you know what they say... what happens in Sun City...STAYS in Sun City.. sooo..here are a few pics that I CAN actually post..some need to STAY in Sun City..lol...
We stayed at the main Sun City hotel and had a blast of note!

This was the view from out hotel room.. I was sharing with a good friend of mine and colleague Palesa.. she's so full of energy! I could never keep up.. ever!!
How stunning is this view though? Super!



So before we left.. Palesa and I went shopping for swimsuits. We first went to Jay Jay's and being the African girl that I am, I obviously have a smaller top and curvier bottom.. so I would obviously need a smaller bikini top and a bigger bikini bottom.. but Jay Jay's wouldn't budge! They refused to sell me different sized items.. I thought it was bizarre and so inconsiderate..? How in the world was I going to wear a bikini bottom that was 2 sizes smaller??? I was actually quite disappointed and depro about that situation because they're actually one of my favourite stores and they have such cute bikini's... So I went to Edgars and found myself this full swimsuit...I love it! this is me trying it on and I'm nto showing you the full length becuase I wasn't even brave enough to wear it on its own....yah. I'll delve into that some other time...



Here's Palesa, Lee-Roy and I hanging out at the Valley of Waves.
Well you can't really see the waves, but they were there ok!



Lee-Roy and I getting a tan... although I think he needs it more than I do, but what are friends for? I was there for moral support...



Here, he was going for the macho hairy-chested man look with my poor weave that falls out as the prop...lol..and moral support once again. I mean a macho guy has gotta have a hot babe around him right? He's such a great friend.



It was a great weekend filled with clean fun... and a bit of 'work'... It's great having friends to have fun with and who are also there in times of need.I have no doubt that these two have my back...always... Love you guys!

Caviar? Cocktail Sushi? Celeb Sundowners at LiquidChefs

So we were all asked to be there at 18h30 to meet the lucky winner who got the opportunity to spend the night with her favourite celebs and I was honoured to be one of them...
I was one of the first people to arrive and I guess Refilwe (the winner) wanted to make a grand entrance...and she did...45 minutes later! I forgave her though because ey,...it was her night after all...



From left: Me, Tibz,Mika Stefano, Refilwe (the winner) and Claire Mawisa
Pic courtesy of www.wonted.co.za

Oh what an awesome evening it was!! We were treated to caviar and champagne...It was my first caviar experience and uhmm... I didn't quite like it,it just felt really funny in my mouth ( I don't mean to be so graphic, but it tasted like boogers..lol.. Don't ask me how I know what they taste like.. hey, you were once young too!)...and I guess it's so expensive because people like exotic and weird things..it felt slimy in my mouth. I'm open to trying new things especially food, but I wouldn't try it again..no..and the other guests share the same sentiments believe it or not...I guess it's a taste that none of us have acquired.



Look, it even looks like boogers!! lol....

We also tried cocktail sushi...LiquidChefs is introducing this to South African food lovers...and I enjoyed it. I think food tasting could be a great first date experience, just to get to know the other person better.. what they like, what they don't, how they react to new experiences etc...

Here we are trying Cocktail Sushi.. it really wasn't bad.. I would try it again! Warning: It doesn't taste anything like sushi...



Pic : www.wonted.co.za


Here we are again :)


Pic : www.wonted.co.za

It was a pleasant evening and I got a chance to bond with the fabulous blogger Mika Stefano, bubbly TV and radio personality Claire Mawisa, my colleague at YFM DJ Warras, the winner Refilwe, Tibz (he does a lot of things so I won't even start with the list.. awesome guy though) and Tshiamo from WONTED.
Thanks guys!

CELEBRITY SUNDOWNERS

So I'm doing something really exciting tomorrow.... Once a month www.wonted.co.za holds a competition for one of their lucky subscribers to stand in line to win a date/ chill session with 5 celebrities all at once and I'm one of them! So stoked!! I can't wait to meet the winner tomorrow... I'm also excited about chilling with the other celebs that they've chosen to be a part of this. They're really awesome personalities and I've interacted with all of them at some point so no need for introductions when we all meet there. And I really genuinely like them so ey man, I'm looking forward to having a great time!! :)






"Taking place at the much talked about Liquid Chefs in Rosebank on Thursday 31st March." <------------- Liquid Chefs has actually become one of my favourite chill spots, I really like the atmosphere there.

Here's what WONTED had to say about each of us

The panel this month is:

CLAIRE MAWISA the gorgeous television presenter, model and radio personality with a superb personality. We all cannot get enough of her. Gorgeous and intelligent, that's what she is a a lot more!

WARRAS, YFM's Prime Time show 12-3pm. Very funny, opinionated and intelligent dude who is also one of the most outstanding club DJs. Never a dull moment when you with him.

STEVEL MARC, One of the country's most loved male models. In just a short space of time, he has worked on over 10 major campaigns and emceed lots of major events. His charisma is on point, and the girls love him!

Pearl Modiadie, TV presenter and YFM DJ. She also produces some of the TV shows she appears on. This young lady has done what many of her peers couldn't. Very inspirational she is. <-----------------------THAT'S ME!!

Mika Stefano, One of South Africa's top celebrity bloggers. In just a short space of time, he has got a major following with his blog sky-rocketing him into fame. There is a lot about gossip and writing to be learned from Mika.

I'll let you know how it goes!

Xxx

CHUCK NORRIS

Some of the things that have been cracking me up lately are definitely all the Chuck Norris jokes that people come up with.Apparently started appearing on the internet in early 2005. Basically the jokes/facts typically claim that Chuck Norris is a tough, all-powerful super-being... He can do ANYTHING! ANYWHERE and at ANYTIME!

Here are some of my top 10 favourites!!! Get ready to LOL and kwakwakwakwakwakwa hard!!




1. Chuck Norris can SPEAK braille.
2.Chuck Norris can squeeze orange juice out of a lemon.
3.If it looks like chicken, tastes like chicken and feels like chicken, but Chuck Norris says it's beef, the it's freaken beef!
4.Giraffes were created when Chuck Norris uppercutted a horse!
5. Chuck Norris can kill two stones with one bird.



6.Chuck Norris can play the violin with a piano.
7.When God said "Let there be light', Chuck Norris said " say please'
8. Chuck's daughter lost her virginity, nigga went and got it back!
9. Chuck Norris cannot predict the future. The future better do what Chuck Norris says.
10.If Chuck Norris is late, time better slow the 'f' down!





I hope some of these made your day!! :)


Smile.... God loves you
Pearl

Eyeshadow of NOTE!

So earlier on in the week I received an e-mail from a friend of mine.. opened it and I was so amazed at what I saw that I had to call all the women in the office to see it!! I mean, the excitement I felt could only be understood by women who love make-up... ( and I do believe it's actually most of us, some more than others , but fact is ... we love it)!!

This is what the e-mail said before I opened the pictures:

"Check this out! Wow!
How often have you been late for a function due your spouse or
girlfriend saying that she needs to do her makeup?
This must have been designed by a man.
Now ladies no more excuses. "

And I agree!! If this is really possible... if there is a man out there who designed this amazing way of doing make-up, I say Puh-lease show yourself and share this with us....!! If it's out there! I WANNA HAVE IT! I GOTTA HAVE IT!! I NEED TO HAVE IT!! NOW!!! Oh pwetty pwease may I have it?


Here goes nothing..

















Now if these are photos that someone decided to 'create' ... I think he/she is a very mean person!! This is amazing!! Made my week... definitely...

The Power Of The P

THE POWER OF the P!!!
I have no idea what the power of the P is... lol...
I found the big 'P' online and thought it looked cool!
It could be the Power Of Pearl? No?
The Power Of Paper! as in money? yeah?
The Power Of Peace..? sounds cool enough.
The Power Of a Parachute ? Well, if you're gonna skydive , you better make sure that damn thing works!
Ok, settled.. I'll go with The Power Of A Parachute!
That's what the P is for!

Here's what the dictionary definition of a parachute is - A parachute is a device used to slow the motion of an object through an atmosphere by creating drag.

I'm wishing you a parachute-free week!!
So that nothing slows your motion down and gives you a bit of a drag...
It's at this moment when it's ok to sky-dive without a parachute...

Have a productive one!
This Tuesday sure feels like a Monday...

God loves me and He sure as hell loves you too!
Pearl