DEGREE. AMBUSH. WEDDING. DRAKENSBERG. BIRTHDAYS

Okay, so I've had a relatively busy period of life since exams.
Here's a summarised version:

THE DEGREE

So I passed all my exams this semester and because of that, I completed my degree :)

CONFIRMATION OF DEGREE

Rather happy that that's over but it's not fun to be without campus friends and stuff now.
Especially since the gee-eff is in Mozambique since last week.
I feel so alone :/

Took forever to finish campus stuff by the way :/
With the amount of checking and confirming I had to do.
Apart from having to deal with staff replying to my emails with "goway" :|
Seriously. WHO DOES THAT?
Otherwise, it's been job hunting and stuff. Bleh. It sucks. DO NOT LIKE.

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So anyway, the reason that everything's been busy and stuff since exams is not just because of campus stuff or job hunting. It's mostly because my cousin, Reuben, was getting married! (Again, congrats/condolences!)
I have a relatively large amount of overseas relatives so because they were down, we were trying to see them almost every day.
I got to see Mary Rose, Indran and Caelyn. Got to take care of Caelyn for some time this holiday.
Hayley, Sastri, Devak and Jai were also around and we got to see them for a while too :)

Before I got to hang with them and stuff, however, I was ambushed.

THE AMBUSH

It was a dark and stormy night.
Okay, no. It was a calm and relatively average day.
I went to visit Verushka in order for her to help me with my CV and job hunting.
We spent most of the morning doing that. Suddenly and unfortunately, Verushka received some stressful work-related news (her own work, that is) and I decided to stay a little longer and make sure she was okay. Not too long because her family was coming over for supper that evening.
It was getting towards late afternoon and we had just about sorted everything out when SUDDENLY... some family arrived. :/
Panic stained the air.
Thankfully, Trishanta and Yulishka arrived first. I knew them and apart from seeing their disturbing faces, I was okay with them being there.
I needed to escape quickly so I started getting ready and then was struck with another blow when I heard a second car pulling up the driveway.
[Horror movie music starts playing in the background]
Relative after relative was introduced to me. I received stares, nicknames, and then... compliments, jokes, warming smiles.
This family wasn't so bad :)
In fact, they were very much like my own. A large family, but one that I enjoyed being around.
Of course, I was not used to everyone yet, but they seemed like actual good people.
Slightly calmer now, I managed to mingle a little and to even laugh and talk.
All in all, an okay experience.
Perhaps I would not mind seeing these people again.

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ANYWAY, the actual big event. The wedding:

THE WEDDING

Reuben's wedding required us to help out quite a bit and to see most of my family very often. I don't mind seeing my family as I'm very comfortable with most of them.
I would say everything went swimmingly: the bachelor party, nalangu, and the wedding itself.

I don't have a picture of the bridal couple, but I managed to take this delightful pic of Jai feeding Caelyn.

Anyway, glad that everything went well and all the best for Reuben and Kemsila in the future. :)
They do, in fact, make a wonderful couple. (Good luck, Kemsila. You'll need it.)

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DRAKENSBERG

So after the wedding, we were free to spend more time with Indran, Mary Rose and Caelyn.
We actually went to Drakensberg for a couple days. Thought I'd just briefly mention it (LOLbrief).

Caelyn on the swing

Mum, Orisha, Mary Rose, Papa and Indran during our short hike.

 Yep. Was rather entertaining. The little lady kept us busy and when we actually got to spend time with Indran and Mary Rose, they were excellent company as usual. :)

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BIRTHDAYS

After we got back, I attended two 21st birthday events. Yashaar's and my cousin, Brandon's.

The traditional cake photo. (Well, him as well, but I meant the birthday cake that is ON his face.)

Sorry, Brandon. I didn't take any photos at your party :/
Oops.
But another happy birthday for each of you! All the best, God's richest blessings, etc etc.

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Um... I think that's about it for the holiday summary?
Yeah, okay. More posts to come shortly. Then after they're done, they'll appear on this  blog. Yay.

Because YOLO

Thank you, Verushka

Hi.

You know what this post is for.
I don't need to say any more.

12-05-2012

My Lucky Birthday 2012

So, today (11 May) was my birthday.

By the time I finish posting this, it'll probably be well past 12 so I had to add the date.

... So I remember when my birthday was...

No, I'm not that old. I just often have trouble remembering what I'm saying, what I'm doing, what is going on around me, and what I'm saying.

SO...

Was a relatively cool day.

Started off with some special people being the first ones to wish me. You know who you are. :)

Economics reared its ugly head and threatened to ruin the day, but some of my family, my awesome friends and that girl, Verushka decided to save me and stuff.

I was treated to many amazingly-well-thought-out messages.

Then... long story short :

Wasn't a complete disaster, though.

Whoever phoned me, I was able to answer without having to see anything on my broken screen.

In addition, I was able to see some awesome Facebook posts and tweets directed at me.

Of course, I was also able to see a few of my good friends at campus and they made sure to wish me in person. They even forced a Happy Birthday balloon and Nerd-card upon me, a slice of Bar-One cake which i definitely refused until I was forced (Shh! Verushka might be reading this!) and some even went as far as to give me a birthday Unreal Tournament game.

Yes. You, Thomas (Alright. Fine. "Sean.").

Adams waitress girl was pretty amped about it too. :)

Was phoned by Tanusha! YAY. She talked a lot of shit... but faeces is a common topic in our conversation, so that's no surprise.
I really should find out her name...

I was also taken to Spur for supper, where I enjoyed my second favourite rack. (You should know this one.)
Many phone calls throughout the day from people far and wide in the world.

End of the day? Who else could fill that position other than the same Verushka that started my day off?

Thank you for doing what you could for me. Your efforts are appreciated more than you know. :)

Even the smallest ones strike home. :)

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My birthday balloon!

Prashna's "birthday card" (front)

Prashna's "birthday card" (back)

Cava's candle

DAT GUY

So I know I blogged less than a day ago, but today's the 23rd of April :)
That means that I have to blab about Caveshen Rajman for a minute.
I won't overdo it, but I just have to say:

HAPPY BIRTHDAY! :)

MUCH LOVE AND STUFF (H)

Just a simple "card" wishing you an awesome day, from me :3

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GUY LOVE (SCRUBS)

[J.D.]

Let's face the facts about me and you,

A love unspecified.

Though I'm proud to call you "Chocolate Bear,"

The crowd will always talk and stare.

[Turk]

I feel exactly those feelings, too

And that's why I keep them inside.

'Cause this bear can't bear the world's disdain,

And sometimes it's easier to hide,

Than explain our

[J.D. and Turk]

Guy love,

That's all it is,

Guy love,

He's mine, I'm his,

There's nothing gay about it in our eyes.

[Turk]

You ask me 'bout this thing we share,

[J.D.]

And he tenderly replies,

[Turk]

It's guy love

[J.D. and Turk]

Between two guys.

[Turk]

We're closer than the average man and wife,

[J.D.]

That's why our matching bracelets say Turk and J.D.

[Turk]

You know I'll stick by you, for the rest of my life.

[J.D.]

You're the only man who's ever been inside of me.

[Turk]

Whoa, I just took out his appendix.

[J.D.]

There's no need to clarify,

[Turk]

Oh no?

[J.D.]

Just let it grow more and more each day.

It's like I married my best friend,

[Turk]

But in a totally manly way.

[J.D. and Turk]

Let's go!

It's guy love,

Don't compromise,

The feeling of some other guy,

Holding up your heart,

Into the sky.

[J.D.]

I'll be there to care through all the lows.

[Turk]

I'll be there to share the highs.

[J.D. and Turk]

It's guy love,

Between two guys.

[J.D.]

And when I say, "I love you, Turk,"

It's not what it implies.

[J.D. and Turk]

It's guy love

Between

Two

Guys

ARE YOU HAPPY NOW PREV?

Well, it's been a while since I wrote in this 'ere blog.
Forgive me. I was pretty busy recently with tests and shit.
Not busy with SHIT :|
You know what I mean.

So anyway, since Previn is the one that insisted I write something here with "Your blog is looking a little dry, hey?", I guess I should use this post to wish him a HAPPY (belated) BIRTHDAY!

(I wished him before, but obviously not here on this blog.)

Anyway, so since my assessments are a little more spread out now, I'll be able to blog a bit more, maybe? (LOL "spread out")

In other news, Verushka paid a surprise visit to me today at campus. I was OBVIOUSLY busy with other girls and stuff because I'm such a player, and I had to quickly end it and pretend like I was only sitting in the LAN playing Unreal Tournament. She only visited for a short while but it was epic.
She visited last week too, although that was planned.
Was awesome seeing her.
Wait a minute...
DAFUQ?!

*le awesomely-made meme

Sorry, Prev. My bad.
Anyway, 'tis good to have written some shit here again.
Another post soon!