Quote #29

Some days life will deal you many knocks and bruises and on other days life will reward you with happiness and ease. It's up to you to realize that with every knock and bruise life deals you, the reward will be so much greater.  -Naasirah.M

12 Odd South African Expressions That Drive The World Crazy

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South Africa remains a unique culture with diverse origins, and is so intensely cosmopolitan, that during the time we interact with foreigners, they’re left baffled with some of the things we say. Find out which expressions South Africans find normal but are completely ludicrous to the world.

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Top Five Overused Phrases On Social Media

Something interesting I came across is this post on tonysbologna.com

tonysbologna : Honest. Satirical. Observations

Social Media is a tepid pond filled to its foamy brim with best intentions disguised behind a whirlwind of characters and dancing emoticons. I must ask you something: do you like seeing an overly ambitious timeline powered by overfed and undernourished phrases on social media? Cool, me neither. Assembled below is a *Not so completely serious* list of the top five overused pop culture phrases carelessly farting around on a social media platform nearest you. You’re welcome.

1.) “You’re a gem”

 

To a jewelry man, you know, a bonafide rock man, this phrase certainly must make them smile. “You’re a gem” No you’re a gem. I mean it! Seriously you’re a gem. Holy shit a gem just spoke to me. Am I dreaming. Oh my God I’m not. Oh shit. Wow, a rock just spoke to me. Fuck me, was I drugged? You know what? I was drugged…

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