Getting inked...The Cape Town International Tattoo Convention

I promised myself a tattoo when my third film hit the big screen and although it has not been released yet, we did have a screening of 'The Good Man' this friday evening at The Labia Theatre in Cape Town. So its time to put on my big girl panties and seriously question "to Ink or not to Ink" or rather "What to Ink". So a visit to The International Tattoo Convention in Cape Town was most definately in order and oh so much fun...
My favorite artist Laura Juan...

 I was just completely blown away at her exquisite skill

There were so many brilliant artists, local and international 

for every type of person, for every taste, shape and size, 

as well as many interesting people...

although brilliantly done some were scary...

Some where beautiful....    

So sweet to see support through the pain...

There was also the option of colouring your hair, lips, 

eye lids, lashes and more....

 This lady had been going for five hours and was about half way there, I asked if she was ok and she replied that the pain gets worse with every minute, that did not help my nerves...

 

There was serious old school, no gun, no electricity, needle and ink...

Time to shop :-)

 I love hearts, definitely would love one of these to add to my heart wall

(Yes, I am creating a wall of hearts in my home)

 Enter the gallery...
I realized that this culture is made up of individuals that recognize that as human beings we have the ability to be living breathing works of art, they very bravely "create" themselves in an extremely visual way. 

Vintage Levi's

 I didn't have enough time to see and do everything I wanted to, so I will try and pop back tomorrow but, if you love the tattoo culture or are curious about it, then head down to City Hall in Cape town, it is so worth while and the talent will blow you away.

Being a chameleon and someone who is ever changing and discovering new things about myself and at such a constant speed that honestly, I feel scared and very hesitant to add any imagery onto my skin, I could get sick of it, or realize its not really me - I mean this is permanent ink after all! 

But that said, there are words that will never change, that I want within me and my life always... so yes, I think I am really close to making the final decision, whatever I do will be feminine, delicate and discrete and now 

I just need to find the right artist for me...

A very big Thank You and Congratulations to Allan on an awesome convention

Definitely worth a visit, or two!

http://www.capetattooconvention.co.za/

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Fascinated by the beauty of Aurora lights, a must see natural wonder of the world

Before I die, I want to see all the wonders of the world, one of which is Aurorar Borealis or Northern lights, I have always been fascinated by their beauty... 

 The exquisite play of colorful lights created naturally by our incredible universe...

 So I decided to find out what causes these exquisite mind boggling visions...

The aurora borealis is caused by particles from the sun blowing toward the earth with the solar wind. When these particles hit the earth's magnetic field, the crash of atoms and molecules creates a beautiful sight. Oxygen atoms reflect green and red light. Nitrogen atoms give off a blue and red glow. The lower edges of the lights are usually about 100 kilometres above the Earth, which is about ten times higher than a jet aircraft flies. The top of the lights sometimes reach over 350 kilometres above the Earth! In the spring and fall, when the lights are very strong, crackling noises can be heard. This sound is actually the earth's magnetic field, but you have to be far away from city noise to hear it.

explanation taken from http://www.funtrivia.com/askft/Question25477.html

Hope you enjoyed these exquisite images as much as I did

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Paying it forward as Mama Clause - Santa Slosh gift delivery, Thanks to Pampers, Avent & Freshline Spar!

Since Christmas is a time for giving, 

in december I decided to play Mama Clause

Every child deserves a gift, a celebration and a little party, so I popped over to the creche I support in Gug's and helped them have a little Christmas party...

Me and my lovely inspirational friend Mumzie

Thanks to my dear friend Natasha Clark from http://littleandbunny.blogspot.com/
amongst the gifts were bottles and sippy cups from Avent; stationary, fruit and snacks from Freshline Spar and lastly 100 nappie's from Pampers! 

Natasha's Boys with the nappy delivery :-)

We celebrated their end of year progress and they all received certificates 

It was a wonderful day filled with love, laughter and excitement and it made me feel so grateful for being able to share an afternoon with my "Gugs Family" and my good friend Mumzi.

This year I hope to assist in finally
buying the property so that we can
finally create a self sustaining
community centre. I will keep you
posted on how you can all help soon!

I was then contacted by The No Danger Diary Men (http://nodangerdiaries.wordpress.com/) who had received a donation of eighty Christmas gifts from Santa Slosh and I was tasked with finding them a home two days before Christmas! Challenge Accepted!

What a lovely and well run home, it is a place of safety for abandoned, abused, neglected or orphaned children, many of whom have been affected by the HIV/Aids pandemic or have HIV/AIDS themselves. You can see straight away that Roselie who started it did it for the right reasons and continues to run it with love and integrity. Check out there website and if there is anything you can do to help please contact them it will be hugely appreciated.

http://www.baphumelele.org.za      

Baphumelele 

Z118 Dabula Street

Khayelitsha 7784

South Africa

Phone: +27 (0)21-361-8631 Fax: +27 (0)21-361-2695

And....

http://www.zanokhanyo.org/

Baz and I arrived at the wrong time so unfortunately most of the Kids had gone on an outing but we left the gift with a lovely Gogo that was there and this little girl who we both had such fun playing with and loving.

Zanokhanyo Children’s Safety Home 
Khayelitsha, 
Cape Town, 7784
South Africa
Section 21 registration number: 2006/005397/08
Childrens Home:
Phone: +27 078 347 2721 
South African contacts:
Phuthi Shale 
Cell: +27 82-852-8845 
Email: phuthi@zanokhanyo.org
Candice May
Cell: +27 76-702-3635
Email: Candice@zanokhanyo.org
International contact:
Tom Kagerer
Cell: +41 79 74 52120
Email: tom@zanokhanyo.org

                                                           

Baz was my partner in crime on this one so after delivering the gifts he came into Studio to chat about our gift giving day, it was such fun. Thank You Super Baz and No Danger Diary Men, you Rock!

Tash, Thank You so much for your help and coming into studio to chat too, unfortunately the pod cast was corrupted when downloaded so I cant put a link up but I hope this blog is enough :-) Pampers, Avent and Freshline Spar thank You so much for your contribution and lastly thank you so much to Mumzi and the Gug's community for allowing me to be a part of your wonderful family.

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