Thank you 20-4-me

Lulu Dikana, the South African songstress passed away and I became numbed because I was asking myself how can life end so soon. A few days later a great friend of mine reminded me that this has been my best year by far. When she explained why I saw it for what it was. I have been laughing from the belly out, all year long. Sure there were those confused moments, we all have them, but mostly I had to give thanks to God for all the great things he brought my way. So thank you Amelia Perumal for reminding me of our Father’s greatness.

God came and swept me off my feet this year. I was so doubtful having left a two months job that I had received after I got retrenched. I was very frail and to be honest I wasn’t eating much due to the fact that when I have no income I never draw myself to making a meal. Instead I plough all my efforts to getting out of this bad situation. I had come to the end of me when I came into studio for a voice over and spoke to my old boss and we got talking. He employed me and in March 2014 the adventure began. I was converted to the “Happy” team.

Family was excited to see me happy again but nervous because when I work, I work nonstop. My mother and I didn’t create a schedule but instead she gave me the family car and said to me I must go do all the things I was made to do. That I should make my mark while I have the time and opportunity too. Needless to say family time hasn’t been more prevalent in my life than this year. My cousin got a baby and my niece was born 6 days after my birthday. I chose to see that as my gift from God. Images of her and I are all over my social media. She is beautiful. My sister made mom and I proud and is changing schools next year. I can honestly say family has been my happy soft spot to land on. I am blessed.

My friends. Where do I even begin to express the joy I get from my angels and bugs. The calibers of people I chose are the kind that make you laugh and make you forget all the worries of life. Some of my old friends and I started new ventures. Some of my new friends created a new definition of fun. There were Social Media friends who became my family and those people who had too much to say, you are loved and appreciated as well. To my friends new and old you have been my greatest source of refuge, wisdom, laughter but mostly love.

My job has become my professional passion. I have longed for a place where I can grow and shine. I wanted a space where my voice was heard and appreciated. Work did that and more. I have interacted with amazing human beings and seen amazing places. 2015 will have me enjoy more of this and I actually cannot wait. Social Media, my other friend, has always excited me. In 2014 I made incredible friends from Social Media, but also called on plenty people off Social Media to help me with expert advice. To everyone who liked, replied and inboxed, may my father in Heaven bless you this festive season until we meet again.

To those of you who had time to read my blog entries and other posts I have this to say; you have kept me going. May you never grow weary of doing good. Exercise kindness and love because it has been the greatest gift you have given me. Have a good rest, return and blossom in all that you do in 2015. With all the love I have to give, yours in soul Silindile Mbali Ndlovu.