VIA BBC/ICECREAM!

I really love this song. Open your mind to new adventures. Music is the one!

When I think of my dreams to fulfil my destiny, it sometimes makes me wonder; if it really is possible. Every time I sense a slither of self-doubt, I simply listen to my heart and remember why I choose to listen to the wisdom encapsulated by its every-beat. The heart knows the truth. The truth that gives leverage to the infinite possibilities associated with 'freedom of choice' and 'capacity to act'. The capacity to fulfil your potential in this world and the ones that we have yet to conquer. It is difficult to hear the word of the soul, for the heart possesses a deafening voice that only those who dare to pursue its awakening (the voice), are privileged to hear. It is not always clear in its intentions, but the beauty in having conversations with your heart is that: they never end. We can only push ourselves as far as we want to in this life and the next. I am constantly in search of inspiration; whether it be from the "upper-class" gentleman who attends the same gym as I. Or the lady at the filling station who allows for us to exchange in brief moments of inspirational energy. Human interaction should have been classified as the eighth wonder of the world; I think more of us would be of a higher appreciation for it, than we are today. We need to have a deeper yearning for learning about each other, our desires, hopes and fears. The only way in which my dreams will fail to come true is if I stop believing in their fruition. The moment you stop believing in yourself, is the moment that you lose a sense of your self-worth and pride. If you 'believe and act as if it were impossible to fail', you will fail forward until you are able to succeed. 

They say that time waits for no man; yet, mankind created the concept of time. Manifest on your own. Engage with those who make your soul fly. Build from within.

Jummah Mubarak!

Best,

Khaleesi of the *UNIVERSE*

P.S. In case anyone was wondering: My dream-job is to be Pharrell Williams's personal chef... Watch this space, watch the throne!

THE MEATLESS WAY!

 

Vegetarian tagliatelle served with a: creamy-tomato, onion and baby marrow sauce; topped with some crumbed feta cheese.

 Bon Appetit! 

Best Love,

Khaleesi x

P.S. "All that is worth having, is well-worth waiting for" - ?



ANOTHER ROUND!

"Don't you go holding back your love, don't you go holding back..."

Bom Dia!

Love,

Khaleesi x

P.S. L'amour s'emporte - Love prevails.

A Message From Glass Table Girl:

For Mmaphuthi "Motswako" Morule.

In the year 2011, I was sitting in the bedroom of my beautiful God-Soul-Sister, aka Pharrell's ex-sister-in-law, Muptee. I actually remember this day. I woke up in my own house, hopped into my car (pyjamas and all) and drove to go and have a play-date (which was really just a duvet-day) with one of my favourite people in the world. 

I remember expressing my frustration to her about my failure to remember the ways in which I prepared food and telling her how much I wanted to start some sort of blog (because it was the in-thing to start a blog at the time); whereby I could write about my heart's desires and record my recipes as they flow.

I am so happy that she pushed me to start my blog, especially considering that I was not really sure of what the hell a blog was, at the time. She actually inspired the name of this site, Glass Table Girl. We had had a relatively wild weekend before that, making insane beats with a friend in the stu, playing in the streets of Johannesburg (which I have grown to appreciate more this year). It was on that weekend, that Mmaphuthi introduced me to The Weeknd's "House of Balloons/Glass Table Girls". - At one of her legendary house-parties, of course. We had the song on repeat all night, much to the dislike of fellow party goers, but as the saying goes: "No hair don't care".

So, whilst we were (she was) setting up the blog, we ran through a list of possible names for the blog. I remember the look on her face when I said: "MOGWANTS, CAN I CALL IT GLASS TABLE GIRLS"... Silence filled the room, as she looked at me in an awkward stare. Her response was: "But Mogwants, there is only ONE GIRL running this blog. So I dropped the 's' and boom shaka, my blog was born and it will be running for three years, come June 21st! To think that I almost backed out of this commitment, thank goodness she stopped me from trying to do so.

I would like to thank this woman for always inspiring me to be myself. For understanding me, even when she is unsure (which is most of the time, ha ha) and for pushing me to be outchea (wow, there is a time and place to use that word for the first time). Mostly, I would like to thank Mmaphuthi for keeping me young and always making sure that I am up to speed with my street credibility and technological game.

Without you, there would be no other.

Merci, ma soeur! 

Gros L'amour,

Khaleesi Ipeleng of the *UNIVERSE* x

P.S. That same weekend, whilst making beats, I almost fell through a glass table, because she made me laugh so hard, that I rolled over the back of the couch and landed head-first in the gap between the glass table and the front of the couch; so the title of my blog is ever-so-fitting! Ha, Good times indeed!

Morning Has Broken!

I present to the world:
1 x three-egg-white omelette filled with: ginger onions, spinach, fresh tomato and a hint of balsamic reduction; garnished with: fresh pepper-dews, sprinkled feta cheese and dried parsley.

When I was a child, I realised at the age of nine, that I dislike egg yolk with all my heart. I believe that it has to do with the texture of the yolk itself; whether it be soft or hard... Even though I have found the latter, to be more edible, I have never enjoyed anything to do with the yolk of an egg. The egg white, NOW WE ARE TALKING! White is right, good people, white is right. If we were to look at this from a biological perspective, I must inform you that the yolk of an egg contains a very high volume of cholesterol. Hypercholesterolemia is a disease which is slowly taking over the human race. Women are known to suffer from this more-so than men and it is a disease that is often overlooked, because nobody believes that they could ever have high cholesterol. Just as people still believe that they could never contract the HIV... 

GET TESTED!

 This (high cholesterol) is something which is frequently considered to only be common amongst the obese members of our global population. Well I have some news for you in saying that you are wrong. Hypercholesterolemia (High cholesterol) is a disease that should be treated in a more serious manner. 

I was working for an IT company, the year before last. On one of the mornings, we were privileged to be assisted by an amazing medical team; in having our routine check-up performed in the gym (The perks of the corporate world). It was then that I was informed that a. I seriously need to wear spectacles... A thought which had occurred to me five years prior. b. I have high cholesterol. I was flabbergasted at the thought that a 19 year old ;) could have high cholesterol... What a shame. As I understand it, the average woman's desired level of cholesterol should sit below 5.2 mmol/L and that any level that reaches up to and beyond 6.2 mmol/L is way too high. Alas, my cholesterol level was sitting at 6.4 mmol/L at the time that I took the test and that worried the doctors, I could see it in their eyes.

At the end of the day, it is up to us to correct our bodies, minds, hearts and souls. I have indulged less in the habits that I enjoy so very much and more in those that come naturally to me, such as: A meat-free diet (fish only), consistent exercise (running, walking, yoga, riding, dancing and other outdoor activities) and I have prayed over my body; for it is the vessel that carries my soul. A good body, creates the platform for the development of a great soul, so look after yourself as often as humanly possible.

Best Love,

Khaleesi x

P.S. Mmol is the unit measurement, used in chemistry, to define Moles. This is the amount of any substance which contains as many fundamental entities as there are atoms.

PLAYTIME IS THE BEST TIME!

This is one of the best festivals that I have ever been to. If you happen to be in Tofo, Mozambique, over one of the festive seasons... You should definitely check out the Oceanfest, which takes place over the New Year period, every December: At Fatimas. This festival gave me life. 

One of the beauties in travel is the many connections that you are able to make, given yourself the opportunity to indulge. A few years ago, I travelled to this very space with a few friends of mine and I recently arrived back from ROUND TWO! of what happens to still be my favourite holiday; thus far. 

I was highly amazed to reconnect with souls that I had previously encountered and even more-so privileged to share so many special moments with individuals who have touched my heart in the past; as well as, those who touched my soul, in the present moments that we exchanged with each other.

There is much little value in the appreciation of the experience of human exploration and the development of the energetic connectivity of the soul. We need to form a deeper, more soulful sense of encountering one another, in order for our forces as a species to penetrate and surpass the negativity that we fight so hard against (most of us, I hope), every day of our complacent existence.

This video is so beautifully composed, because it was created by two beautiful souls who deserve for their everlasting happiness to remain unharmed by the fear of that which is unknown. I feel privileged to have been in their presence :)

Salute, Yair and Danielle. Toda Raba for the music :)

Best Love,

Khaleesi of the *UNIVERSE*/ GlassTableGirl x

P.S. THIS SONG WILL BE ON REPEAT! ALL DAY... ALL NIGHT!

WORD OF THE DAY!

prude

pruːd/

noun

1. 1.

   a person who is or claims to be easily shocked by matters relating to sex or nudity.

   "the sex was so ambiguous and romantic that none but a prude could find it objectionable"

   synonyms:

   puritan, prig, killjoy, moral zealot/fanatic, moralist, Mrs Grundy,Grundy, old maid, schoolmarm, pietist, Victorian, priggish person;More

Buenos Noches,

Khaleesi x

P.S. I had to highlight my favourite of all of the aforementioned synonyms: 'Killjoy', ha ha. 

Empty Thoughts... 

1. What do you do when your world is so open that you cannot begin to explore the perplexities and the nature of its multifaceted complacency. I use the term complacency here, because the world as a whole, is occupied by a complacent atmosphere. I do not know what fuels my feeling towards complacency, but I assume it to be one of the most incoherent states of being. 

2. Maybe it is a form of insecurity that is possessed by the world; due to the constant harm that is inflicted on it and its inhabitants, consistently, without fail.  

3. It is said that one should not fear mediocrity. This statement should be extended to: "Do not fear mediocrity, fear complacency". It would be fitting for the balance of the message as a whole, do you not think?

... Just a few thoughts.

Happy Weekend!

Best,

Khaleesi of the *Universe* x

P.S. Everything happens in Allah's time. Jummah Mubarak! 

TOILET-TALK-TUESDAYS!

RULE NUMBER 1: Do not sneeze whilst squatting over a public toilet.

Bonne Nuit,

Khaleesi x

P.S. Bra-less Sundays, coming to your streets soon :)

SWEAT, SWEAT, SWEAT!

Happy Days lie ahead... Take them as they come :)

This song reminds me of dancing under the moonlight with some very special friends in, Mozambique... Island-style living is the best kind, ek se!

Best,

Khaleesi x

P.S, I want to be the girl in the white pants and bright halter... She is rocking this party!

GUESS WHO'S BACK!

I present to you: 1 x egg white omelette filled with - Rosa tomatoes, spinach and Parmesan cheese. This is served with some Fish-fingers, a Home-made Bean Salsa and Hummus :)

Bonne Annee Mes Amis!

I trust that you have all had a safe and happy entry into yet another year. I recently came back from the most amazing vacation, by the seaside (my favourite), in Mozambique. In one of our Yoga classes, we were asked to direct our energy towards one focus for the year. For most of us, it is difficult to focus completely on one aspect of our lives. We have so many options presented to us on a daily basis and where we are able to, we try our best to control the nature of those options; in the hopes of acquiring complete satisfaction. I was paired with a woman whose ideal focus was to find a sense of resolution within herself; mine was to love more openly. We were instructed by our instructor, Reanne from Amsterdam, to consider the other person's desire to fulfill their wish for the year and the exchange herewith was simply magical. In that moment, we felt the intensity of placing focus on the goal of another human being. It was one of the most selfless, inspirational tasks of my life thus far. We are so quick to wish and pray for our own happiness, but when it comes to others, we find it that much more difficult to carry their hopes and dreams at the same level as we do our own.

Best Love,

Khaleesi of the *Universe*/ GlassTableGirl x

P.S. 'Dream as if you will live forever, live as if you will die tomorrow.' - James Dean.