Waka Waka: World Cup!

It's been four years since the last world cup( time flies) i remember it like it was yesterday, I had tons of fun watching and cheering my favorite teams on.
This time the thrills and exciting moments will all be happening in Africa! Wow!

The FIFA concert was the bomb! I had goosebumps the whole time( welllll not really, you can take out the part where some performers almost bored me to death with their performances) Black eyed peas rocked the stage and Alicia Keyes performance of 'Empire state of mind' was simply moving. The concert reached fever pitch with K'naan's performance of 'Waving flag,' but what shook the entire place up was Shakira and Freshly ground's Waka Waka! Men! that was something! It was a colorful scene to see Africans and the world at large having fun with one common goal: WORLD CUP!

The only thing that cut my joy short was the news of death of the great grand-daughter of the Legend and icon Nelson Mandela. Really sad! My heart goes out to him and hope he finds comfort in knowing that our prayers are with him. I was kind of hoping the 'Bafana Bafana' would win their first match for him, but i guess a draw is all good, maybe they have better things in store for later.

I have a lot of love for Africa, the display of culture at the opening ceremony is exactly what makes Africa, Africa! It was BEAUTIFUL! God is an African!

What Drives You?

I don't know about you, but i know that when it comes to me, sometimes i breakdown in the midst of all the chaos going on around me: It can be tough to try to create your very own identity and go about what you think is your mission or purpose on earth, it's sooooo hard when you are faced with countless decisions that need to be made;decisions that may or may not contribute to the grand plan of your life.
One thing that i do know is that, like a car after some miles on the road i undergo maintenance that just keeps me going. My driving force is God, it can be hard sometimes just operating on faith...sometimes it feels easier just to exist than actually live, but i try hard everyday to depend on his unconditional love for me and how he is going to bring me to my beautiful expected end. Oh! It's so hard but I know the God I lean on! On a daily basis i hurt him but He encourages me to fuel up on his grace and keep going. What drives you?

DAY ONE

I must say that I'm glad to finally have my blog( something I've been putting off for sometime now). My expectations are that, this will be a place for me to channel my inner most thoughts, feelings and just let loose!

For my first day I'd like to share one of my favorites poems by: C.W Longenecker

The Victor

If you think you are beaten, you are.
If you think you dare not, you don’t
If you like to win but think you can’t,
It’s almost a cinch you won’t.

If you think you’ll lose, you’re lost.
For out in the world we find
Success begins with a fellow’s will
It’s all in the state of mind.

If you think you are outclassed, you are.
You’ve got to think high to rise.
You’ve got to be sure of yourself before
You can ever win the prize.

Life’s battles don’t always go
To the stronger or faster man.
But sooner or later, the man who wins
Is the man who thinks he can.

ENJOY!