Category: Change moments
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The Day the Rugby Won My Irish Heart
My parents, both Irish passport holders as well as proud South African citizens, were too settled in their suburban lives during Apartheid to bother getting me that passport that would enable to me roam the world in my later life.
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How I lost the Mighty Battle to be the Number One Rugby Fan in the House
I used to pride myself on being able to tell you exactly why a referee was blowing up play a nano-second after he did so, but I bit my tongue ever since I called offside and she told me it was because the game had ended.
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Do I Really Need Another Baby in my Life? Maybe, baby.
Changing my mind on marriage took about six years of tea and a lot of courage, but it still hasn’t prepared me for the next big question that’s been cropping up now and then: “So, are you going to have a baby?”
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Help! It’s My First Week at Work, and I’m Already Overloaded!
It’s perfectly all right to feel overwhelmed in your first week at a new job. If you’re not feeling overwhelmed, you’re not trying hard enough. There’s a lot to learn. Information overload is a very real thing.
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The Terror of Dealing With My Terrible Tenants
One gentleman not only didn’t pay rent, and so eventually had to be asked to leave, but he also took all the curtain rails with him. As well as all of the shelves from the cupboards. To this day I’m not sure what he planned to do with them.
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When I’m the DJ at a Party, You Need to Call the Paramedics
At a party not that long ago some teenagers stared in bewilderment at the old vinyl turning around, unable to believe that the sound they heard emanated from this black shining disc that was being stroked by a needle. With a diamond in it!
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Thanks Mom, for Teaching Me to Love Sport & Ignore the Haters
The representation of a sport-loving female demographic was always prevalent, thanks to my mom. I never felt weird or threatened for loving sport, because to me, it was just the normal thing to do even if you were a woman.
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The Crazy, Non-Stop World of TK, Joburg’s Most Famous Tweeter
Live in Joburg? On Twitter? There’s a good chance you’ve interacted with Tumelo Komape, without even being aware of it. He is the guy responding to your complaints, helping you find solutions for your queries, and occasionally poking fun in a job where there’s no such thing as time off.
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True Confessions of a Rugby Ignoramus
At the mention of rugby, I’m likely to be found in a corner somewhere, preferably under a blankie, in the foetal position, gently rocking and humming. Simply put, I’m not a fan.
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Seven Ways to Fall Head Over Heels in Love With Rugby
If you’re new to the joys of the game, or if you just want a handy refresher, try this guide to some of the codes and flavours that will have you cheering, on the sidelines or on the couch.