Living here in North America - I have been Americanized. When I go back home now, there are things that I have far less tolerance for in South Africa. We've come such a long way in terms of race relations and the economy as well as people's willingness to move on. There are still a lot of things that are frustrating about being in South Africa.

I read that when cats are cuddling and kneading you, and you think it's cute, they're really just checking your vitals for weak spots.

However you learn and whatever your circumstances, an education that prepares you for the world is every child's right.

Anything is possible - even the most far-fetched idea can come to being through a series of seemingly small decisions and actions.

Singing in front of people. It's like having your heart beat outside of you.

The quiet of the morning offers a perfect time to do a meditation and yoga practice. It also allows time to be creative or to contemplate before the business of the day.

Celebrate yourself. Follow your passions and eccentricities, because they are yours alone. You are unique! If everyone did that, I'm pretty sure there would be world peace.