The Royal Wedding

So, as I assume most of you know, Prince William and Kate Middleton got married today! The Royal Wedding has spread the wedding vibe around the globe and for the last few weeks there has been such a build up to this wedding that even people half-way across the globe has been getting hyped up about it.

Unfortunately due to all the power cuts in Grahamestown and around Rhodes many of us missed many bits of the wedding, but it was quite funny to watch all the girls in my dining hall throw down their plates and run to the small T.V room when the power came back on. Imagine almost 11 girls squeezed into one tiny room all watching intently…and then the power went out again…Thank goodness for Youtube!!

Many people I’ve talked to claim that they are sick and tired of hearing about this wedding since this event has been wildly over published, but I’m such as romantic that I don’t even care. Almost every girl has dreams about having the prefect wedding and about one day marrying a prince. *SQUEE*

One thing that many fashion die-hards had been waiting for is the revelation of Kate’s wedding dress. Kate’s dress turned out to be an ivory Alexander McQueen wedding gown designed by Sarah Burton and she looked amazingly beautiful! The lace in the dress gave her such an elegant and classical look; just like a modern day princess. 

The new Princess Catherine may have looked fabulous as she walked down the aisle, but walking little behind her carrying her train was a surprise beauty in the form Kate’s sister Pippa, who looked so stunning.  She and Prince Harry should get together. She is would be a step up from his current on-and-off again girlfriend Chelsy Davy. (Who, because she is Zimbabwean, manages to give all us Southern African girls hope that one day we might catch a Prince too.)

Check out that smile!

Speaking of Prince Harry, as usual, looked very dashing in a Blues and Royals officer's uniform. Then again there isn’t a time when Harry doesn’t look absolutely handsome. With young royals being in news lately I suggest you go look up the 20 top young royals. Prince Phillipos of Greece is also quite dashing. I wonder which royals were at the wedding… (PS I totally saw David Tennant in the crowd.)

I know that Kate’s life of being in the public eye isn’t going to be easy,(I mean look at the way in which Diana was stalked and harassed by the paparazzi), but I hope for her sake that the Royal family treats her right and that her life with William is very special. I would hate living a life in which every action of my life had to be so stiff and formal, even if I got to be a Princess. I went back and watched Charles and Dianna's kiss of the balcony and I felt so sad for poor Diana, who looked like she didn't want to be there at all... Kate and William are atleast in love!

Many people may be disgusted by the fact that so many of us are so interested in the Royal Wedding, but I think it is beautiful. With all the negative things currently in the news it’s nice just that watch something positive and sweet.

Have a good day, lovelies! <3

Bloem was here...

One of my first nights here I went out to one of the local clubs here and when I walked into the bathroom the first thing I saw was "Bloem was here" writen on one of the stall doors. It felt like a sign telling me that I was meant to be studing here at Rhodes.  This has also sort of become my slogan for my time here... <3

Starting fresh...

So this is my first blog...I've tried to write a blog numerous times, but somehow when I started to write it came out pretentious or superficial. Then I realized that I can’t be self-conscious about my thoughts, because everyone has opinions and I’ve always enjoyed writing so I’m going give it a shot. PS I’m going to try to write something I would want to read and reflect on later…    

So to get straight into it… the other night at dinner one of my newly-made ‘varsity friends commented on how my things she has experienced in this year so far and it got me thinking. This year is all about “firsts” so I might as well embrace it.

First year of living away from home: check. First year of studying at a university in a different province: check. First laundry disaster: Double check.

Let’s start at the beginning…I grew up in Bloemfontein in the Free State, which I consider the most underrated city in the whole of South Africa, but that’s open to debate. Anyway, I’ve always been interested in Drama and Media Studies, so last year I decided that I had to study at Rhodes University in Grahamestown in the Eastern Cape, which is famous for its Journalism and Drama departments and unfortunately infamous for many other things…

Coming to Grahamestown was such a culture shock, since the Free State is quite conservative. I’ve only been here a few moment and everyday I’m in awe of everything I’ve never experienced before. I’m supposed to be older and wiser, but a part of me is still that girl on the playground trying to make friends or getting nervous when talking to new people...(John Green knows that feeling.)

Truth be told I’ve learnt that you end up making friends in the most unexpected ways. Like doing laundry for example. Why has the simple act of doing laundry become like a rite of passage for so many young people? As my clothes soaked in an excessive amount of washing power a crowd of res. mates had gathered and naturally burst out laughing as I ran around flustered about my sopping wet clothes. Sure I used up all my allowed laundry slots and my clothes only dried three days later, but laundry disasters have the odd way of bonding people. Maybe embarrassing moments makes it easier to relax around other people, because despite the clique, laughter is the best way of making friends.

PS My friends called me Hamster as a nickname in high school and it kind of stuck. I don’t exactly remember why they called me that. It could have something to do with the overbite I used to have, but one can never be sure. ;) PSS The quote next to my photo is my fabourite quote by  a band called Chameleon Circuit, written by Charlie McDonnell...)

Until next time! =D