I was so excited about taking part in the Bridal Fair.
Firstly since I opened up the show – that to me was huge!!!
Just knowing that I set the scene for the whole show – that alone gave me the chills. I was a little nervous because the last time I was on stage before the Bridal Fair was when I was crowned Miss PE and the nerves I had that day ( walking on stage ) was the same as what I felt at the Bridal Fair….

Luckily, for me I gained some confidence because I was wearing a dress by Jason Kieck. Who wouldn’t feel great in a Jason Kieck Bridal Gown?
The whole weekend was fabulous…and since I am such a sucker for romance I definitely enjoyed it.
The fair also gave me guidelines (from wedding gowns, bouquets, photographers, cake etc.) for one day when I decide to get hitched :)

What do you wish for?

As human beings we all have wishes that we want fulfilled, and we may not realise that the things that we have are things that other people wish for.
I also have wishes and one of my wishes is to see the Khayalethu boys being educated, being disciplined and being successful.
There are so many things that we have that we don’t use, things we keep that we don’t need. How about putting one morning or one afternoon aside and go through all those things you may not use or need. The feeling of giving is magnificent. It will be hard work going through all those items, but in the end it will be worth it.
“Good Samaritans" let us put a smile on these kids’ faces and in turn warm our hearts.
Below is a List of things that Khayalethu needs, from a Minibus, toothpaste to second-hand clothing. Any donation, big or small, will be appreciated.
There is a quote by Maya Angelou; it says “When we give cheerfully and accept gratefully, everyone is blessed.”

1) Clothes

· 35 x Jeans
· 35 x 2 Socks
· 35 x 2 Briefs
· 35 x 2 T-shirts
· 24 School Jerseys
· 35 x Takkies
· 24 x School Shoes
· 35 x Shorts
· 35 x School Rucksacks
· 35 x Towels (Same Colour)

Need urgently for the winter
· 35 x Blue Wind Breakers
· 35 x Track suit pants
· 35 x Track suit tops

2) Other Important Needs:

· 35 x Chairs
· 8 x Steel Tables
· School Stationery (Pritt, Pencils, Pens ect)
· Urn
· Large Pots
· Microwave Oven
· 35 x Pillows
· 35 x Duvets (Same make/kind)
· DVD Player
· 2 x Lounge Suites
· Kombi / Minibus
· Lockable Trailer
· 3 x Ceiling Fans
· Tiles for Bathroom and Kitchen (Approximately 200 square metres)
· 4 x Extractor Fans for Bathrooms
· Video Contract during winter

3) Monthly requirements for the boys:

· Toiletries = R800
o 35 x Small toothpaste (monthly)
o 35 x Roll on Deodorant
o 35 x Spray Deodorant
o 35 x Soap
o 65 x Toilet Paper
o 4 x Vaseline

4) Petrol for transporting the boys to and from the different schools = R2 500 per month.

5) Medication

· Flu injections – (+/- R50.00 per child)
· Panados
· Dispirin
· Med-Lemon
· Plasters
· Betadine Ointment
· Coughing Mixture
· Bandages
· Antiseptic Wound Cleaner

6) Cleaning Material

· Jik
· Handy Andy
· Dishwashing Liquid
· Jeyes Fluid
· Domestos
· Doom
· Steel Wool
· Sunlight Laundry Soap
· Washing Powder

7) Other Necessaries

· Equipment to keep buildings in good condition
e.g Drill and Drill Bits, or any other equipment (Tools)
· The children’s bathroom needs an upgrade and need to be painted
· Tiles for the bathroom
· Eight of the boys will go in June for their National grading (first Dan in Black belt) in Karate. The cost will run R500.00 per child