Easter Holidays fun

Don't know what to do this Easter weekend, I have put together a few things that might be of interest to you.

If you are in Cape Town:

The Twelve Apostles Hotel is hosting Easter Sunday Lunch and High Tea. Hosted at the elegant Azure Restaurant, the special lunch, which starts at 12:30pm, features a decadent buffet spread with all the trimmings. What’s more, while parents relax after the feast, the little ones will be kept entertained with an exciting Easter egg hunt and the search for chocolate-y treats. Aside from the lunch, over the holiday weekend (from Friday, 3 to Sunday, 5 April 2015), the hotel will be offering a special high tea that includes an assortment of Easter-inspired pastries and snacks matched with a fine selection of fragrant brews – this will be available both in The Leopard Bar and The Café Grill between 10am and 4pm. COST: The Sunday lunch costs R R415p/p for adults and R215p/p for kids under 12 years of age. Booking for this is essential, and reservations can be made by contactingrestaurants@12apostles.co.za. The special Easter-themed high tea is priced at R195p/p.

The V&A Waterfront together with the Easter bunny will be entertaining kids with Face paintings, photo takings, meet and greets and a lot of other activities. There is no charge for this event so even if you are on a no budget, you can still take the little ones to have fun.

If you will be in Jozi:

The Rand Easter Show starts on the 3rd and carries on until the 12th April. This event has grown over the years and features shows and perfomances from various artists as well as exhibitors who showcase furniture. A true family outing as mommy can do her home shopping while the young ones run around enjoying all the activities.

The Nissan Easter Festival is being held at The Kyalami Equestrian Park, 1 Dahlia Road Kyalami at the moment and will end on the 6th April. A village market type of set up with plenty of food, jumping castles rides and entertainment for children. There will also be a display of all nice and fancy cars for the car enthusiast. 

These are just the few events I am aware of. Please, do share what you will be doing this weekend with our fellow trolls.

by Queen Troll

Hot Boyz

There's something about a good looking man that makes me weak at the knees. Whether whats attractive to you lies in the appearance, the way  he dresses, he smells, a great body, smart mind or a HUGE bank balance.We can all admit, well some of us can, that these God given creators can turn our worlds right side up, give us butterflies in our tummies and make us forget any form of logic.

This is just a list of a few African hotties in the spotlight, although I wouldn't date any of these  (hot boys scare me), I don't mind drooling over them every now and then.

Andile Gumbi

Andile Gumbi: Acts as Zweli; the son of Bhekifa the king; on iSibaya. He is also a singer, dancer and model. All I can say is he can gerrrrrit. skoen too! He also acted in The Lion King In Australia.... 

Andile Mxakaza

I first started noticing him on Zone 14. Turns out he is a mode; need I even mention this with a body like that? He is now parading his hotness on iSibaya as Fezile; Qondi's ex. I hate seeing their scenes because I loved them as a couple, they were so cute.

D'Banj

 An award winning Nigerian Singer/songwriter, recently rumored to be dating Bonang Matheba. I wonder what happened to that. His name is actually a combination of his name Dapo and surname Oyebanjo.

Djebril Didier Zonga

This hotty is well known for being the face of Aramis.... Yummyness all over nje

Iyanya Onoyom Mbuk

 But this guy could have played around with his name too, like D'banj. Anyway, you can't be hot and be expected to be practical with life things. This Nigerian singer/songwriter rose to fame after winning the 2008 MTN Project Fame West Africa. 

Lulo Cafe

 Sbari, stoko samo gae is a well-known club and recording DJ. He is more known for his Casanova ways and soft lips. Not forgetting having and hiding a relationship with actress Omuhle Gela who hit back at him by cheating and later going on to beg an honest man who paid her back by buying her an apartment, something our Casanova isn't capable of. Anyway, he can still gerrrrit or got it la ekhaya!

Maps Maponyane

 Before I knew much about him, I thought he was related to Robert Marawa. To me they look so alike; I am not starting anything here, just saying nje kiiiiii; yet are not related. He is the son of the legendary Marks Mponyane. Maps is a presenter and model. Can he gettit ladies?

Wizkid

A Nigerian recording artist. A hot one at that.

By Me

Basic Rules of Table Manners

A few tips and rules for basic table manners...

Napkins should be placed on the lap as soon as you are seated. When you get down from the table, leave the napkin, unfolded on the table, to the left of the place setting.

Sit a comfortable distance away from the table, so that with the elbows bent the hands are level with the knives and forks.

Sit up straight, sit square with hands in the lap and do not fidget. Do not put elbows on the table.

If you are served a meal that is already on the plate, wait until everyone has been served before picking up your cutlery, unless invited by your host to start.

Make sure others have been offered anything they might want from the table, such as butter, water, salt or pepper. Help yourself last and never stretch across people.

Do not begin eating until everyone has been served, unless the host or hostess gives their permission for diners to start.

Eat at a relaxed pace and pace yourself to match your fellow diners.

Keep your mouth closed and try to avoid making noises of any kind while eating, either with implements against the plate or teeth, or with actual ingestion of the food, eg slurping soup.

Talking while there is food in your mouth should be avoided at all costs - even when you have a conversational gem up your sleeve.

When you have finished, place your knife and fork - with the tines facing upwards - together on your plate.

If you are confronted with a plateful that is not to your taste, try to soldier on to avoid hurt feelings. Always compliment the cook.

- See more at: http://www.debretts.com/british-etiquette/food-drink/table-manners/basic-rules-table-manners#sthash.BX8zligE.dpuf

And if you are going to be hosting... Here are a few tips on how to set up your table.

Shout out to google!!

By Lufuno

My weekend round up

 Happy Monday, hope we are all well rested and no debit orderes bounced in the name of Turn' ups.

My weekend: started off with a shot'left nyana on Friday to spend some time with my mother's side of the family. Always so refreshing to be centre of attention. The main reason though for this shot'left was not all good news, turns out my mom is having a serious cancer scare and is having to go to tests and as we wait, the family feels it time to bond just in case the worst is revealed. Of course as families go, peace is always a myth but I'm glad my gran allowed me my seat by her skinny curve and I could still sit and we did the traditional stuff where she tells me about my childhood. Took a drive back to Jozi on Sunday, got home and attempted to watch Sunday TV.

Watched Miss SA2015, OPW and then a bit of Rockville Season Finale. All I can say about the latter is soccer age has made it shem.  

TOLAH would like to congratulate Liesl Lurie for winning Miss SA 2015. What do you guys think of her as the reigning queen of SA?

By Queen Troll

Never lose yourself, YOU all you have...

Its very easy to blend in, and let things slide, but in that process we tend to lose ourselves, our personal goals in life, and our personality. We become like "the rest." Do things because that is what considered "okay." Be consumed in the trend...

Friendship (Philos Love)

Latest trend is people saying "I keep my circle small." That's one thing, it can be a good thing if you have selected the right circle, and not accepted the few that you have not been able to get rid off. We all need that one person you trust, and you know will support you with your personal journey and vice versa. Be careful of mimicking someone else's goals as your own. Be a good friend by allowing yourself to be you and the other to be them...

Family

This has to be the hardest relationship to manage and still be able to remain sane. The expectations of us may hinder us from achieving the goals you have set for yourselves. They can be financially, emotionally, and somewhat spiritually draining. They are not going anywhere, we love to hate them. This is that time you learn to say NO! Family can be the most manipulative human beings EVER!

Romantic (Eros Love)

Love neh... Greatest mind F*ck of all time!! expectation in this department is intense!! We are mostly advised that compromise is the only way to make this work. Trick is to differentiate compromise and sacrifice... The amount of compromise between partners should be balanced, because if not, it ends up being sacrifice on one end. Ensure your partner puts in the same amount of compromise as you do. If you are always getting your way, you must know that at some point your partner will give in, and it will be it! Its over! Its all about managing our expectations.

Spiritual (Agape Love)

We all want to believe in something! Its almost a need! But do not be swallowed in it. Let it guide you... Let it heal your heart and soul, but remember, its an evil world we leave in... We have different beliefs, and that is okay... learn to deal with people, and learn to stay focused to what YOU want... LET YOUR SPIRTUALITY SUPPORT YOU not burden you, not push you back and definitely NOT define you (this is debatable)!

Be kind to one another...

By Lufuno

Guess Who???

Initials: PR 

Year of birth: 1990

Describe yourself in 3 words? - Loving, Sensitive, Nurturer

What are your fondest childhood memories? - Christmas day. The smell of new clothes and always being number one in class. I was quite a clever lil’ bugger back then. Also playing in the streets until I got all sorts of dirty.

What is your favorite body part? – My bum. Mother nature has been kind to me.  Wait, how does one go about insuring such assets konje?

What are your weakness and strengths? - I care too much. I love unconditionally and always see the best in everyone.

What do you find attractive in a man?  - This will give me away….. but money is definitely one of the things that make me get weak at knees. A good sense of humour too. Looks play a serious role. I'm over kissing frogs. Tatoos are everything, especially if he's fair-skinned.

Given a chance to spend 24 hours with someone who has passed, who would it be and why? - The decision-making ancestor of our clan. He needs to explain why my blessings are delayed.

Worst fear? – The zombie apocalypse

What great lesson would you teach your children one day?  - To respect all humans regardless of colour and background. To minimize judgment and to always say please & thank you.

Describe what love is to you: - selflessness. Butterflies in the tummy. Endless supplies of hugs and kisses.

Pet peeve? – Someone who asks “why” before giving you an answer to whatever you asked them.

Biggest lesson in life?  - People will talk, it is their nature, do you! Get your own, never rely on others!

Best Thing about being part of the TOLAH Family? – I get to share, cry and laugh with everyone like they were a real family. I feel like I have found a family in y’all. It is ours and about us.

Travelling in the CBD

Whether by car, taxi or bus, most of us have no choice but to find ourselves commutting in Central Business Districts. I know from experience that these are the busiest and most dangerous areas to find yourself. A place where a CEO of a company and a gang leader of a Nyaope crew can be found fumbling about trying to get to their points of business.

 This is a place where; unfortunately; you as a person become ispani. Where your belongings become the surrounding community's. Your phone can easily get "asked" for and your wallet can grow legs. Many have fallen victim to the dwellers of the CBD streets whilst enroute to attend their duties. Here's how I manage to always make it out the commotion with all my belongings intact:

-Knowing where I am going. I never leave home not knowing exactly where I'm going and how to get there. Criminals are always on a lookout for someone who doesn't know their surroundings. Also, looking for directions might lead you to getting directed to a point where a criminal will find it easier to corner and take advantage of you.

- Don't be too friendly. When walking in the CBD, it is expected of you to not greet or smile with the people around you. Friendliness open up a chanel for criminals to find your weak point and pounce on it to their benefit.

- Keeping baggage to a minimum. When you know you are going to a busy place like the JHB CBD, it will help you to keep luxury items away from prying eyes. Flashing your phone, tablet or even ipad means you are ready to share because one way or another, you become a target market instantly.

- Wear comfortable clothes; put your heels in a bag and walk in flats if you have to. Nothing says target market or newbie like a person trying to make it through all that commotion in sky high heels. Trying to keep your balance while maneuvering through the crowds can be a bit tricky.

- If driving, concentrate. Get off your phone. I once saw a guy's phone get snatched emarobotini through an open window.

- Keep bags and other items you don't need in the boot of your car. Honestly, getting a window smashed for a purse is not worth it.

- If at some point you have to drive and park your car in the CBD and walk somewhere please take note to make sure your car is locked. Otherwise you will come back and your car will be cleaned out or just gone all together, car jamming is real, you will find yourself searching for your car under a brick.  Also, park in well known paid-parking as opposed to the side of the road, it is safer.

- Avoid bargains that look too good to be true. I've heard of posers who scout for victims in shops, offer to sell them stuff via back doors just to rob them of their money nje.

 By Queen Troll