How Many Things Can You Change In 3 Months?

August – I started an inspiring, thought-provoking course at UCT GSB. Monday evenings are now the highlight of my week and I cannot begin to describe the growth path from then till now. I wont say much more on it but I will say this… One day, don’t believe anyone that says Jinn happened suddenly and its success is inexplicable. Paradigm shifts are happening, every Monday, from 6 to 9 and in my mind for the 6 evenings that follow.

Also changed my hairstyle. Total 180.

September – I moved into my first house! Two bedrooms, with a harbor view, wooden floors and high ceilings. I only just realized how much my spirit was stifled in my previous living box once I was out of it. I have set up my jewellery studio in one of the rooms. A home filled with beauty and inspiration is an absolute necessity. How did I ever live without?

October – I left the twenties! I'm officially 30 and threw a bangin’ houseparty.  The pics tell the thousand word story of the oodles of fun that was had that night. I am so blessed to be walking through my life with all these great people. Such powerful spirits!

Getting down

Vogue

I even got on the decks at one point and laid those ‘90s jams on thick like my dad’s sandwiches. A major highlight of the evening was when my dear friend, Nkoto, stood up and sang for me, impromptu, just after the toast. This woman brings fire.

Tears!

Here are the lyrics to the song she sang, from The Wiz, an adaptation of The Wizard of Oz:

Dorothy
If you believe
Within your heart
You'll know that no one can change
The path that you must go
Believe what you feel
And know you're right because
The time will come around
When you'll say it's yours

Believe there's a reason to be
Believe you can make time stand still
And know from the moment you try
If you believe
I know you will
Believe in yourself right from the start
You'll have brains
You'll have a heart
You'll have courage
To last your whole life through
If you believe in yourself
If you believe in yourself
If you believe in yourself
As I believe in you

If you believe
Within your heart
You'll know that no one can change
The path that you must go
Believe what you feel
And know you're right because
The time will come around
When you'll say it's yours

Believe that you can go home
Believe you can float on air
Then click your heels three times
If you believe 
Then you'll be there
That's why I want you to
Believe in yourself
Right from the start
Believe in the magic
Right there in your heart
Go ahead believe all these things
Not because I told you to
But believe in yourself
If you believe in yourself
Just believe in yourself
As I believe in you

Now those are words we should all live by.

My age, my stage, my location, my capabilities, Jinn's future, my hairstyle, my repertoire,  my level of daily contentment. 3 months. I am rollicking with excitement at the thought of what the next year holds.