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September 14, 2016January 23, 2017 Anne J.

I’m quite a stubborn soul.

While I may sit in silence, I remain, looking on from the sidelines,

not resigned but merely resting to revitalize.

© Anna Jailene Aguilar Van Der Merwe

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I'm a Philippine island girl in Africa, a Filipino-South African. A mad banana woman that I am, I live "la vida loca". The banana part isn’t only because I'm Anna (Banana) but because an old boyfriend had observed that although Asian (yellow on the outside) I'm very much Caucasian in my way of thinking (white in the inside) and my actions, too. It's a rather accurate observation. I am that liberal-thinking and modern-acting Filipino... I remain my tragic-comedic self with a day job in slightly more serious field of Finance, Business Operations and Corporate Affairs.

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The beauty of buildings and open spaces under the magical sky. #outandabout #Johannesburg #MelroseArch #buildings #spaces #sky

People are creatures big and small, capable of finding the fun wherever they are. When we are out and about... #Saturday #weekend #fun #posing #selfie #harleyquinn #wrinkles

Art warms my heart and stimulates my mind. Some artworks makes me chuckle and others make me smile. Art is love seen by the eye. Outdoor art installations scattered around Melrose Arch. #Saturday #weekend #gallivanting #MelroseArch #Johannesburg #city #outandabout #art #sculptures #artinstallation #outdoorartinstallation

Saturday is my favorite day of the week. I can sleep in, go slow and still live; enjoying life and all that it offers. #Saturday #weekend #life #livinglife #livinglifefully #familytime #goodtimes #fun #DosaHut #lunch #indianrestaurant #Indianfood #southindianfood

Saturday is my favorite day of the week. I can sleep in, go slow and still live; enjoying life and all that it offers. #Saturday #weekend #life #livinglife #livinglifefully #familytime #goodtimes #fun #DosaHut #lunch #indianrestaurant #southindianfood #Indianfood

Saturday is my favorite day of the week. I can sleep in, go slow and still live; enjoying life and all that it offers. #Saturday #weekend #life #livinglife #livinglifefully #familytime #goodtimes #fun #DosaHut #lunch #indianrestaurant #southindianfood

#nottonight #latergram because #isuckatinstagram #isuckatinsta #Montecasino #fridaynight #drinksanddancing #drinksanddance #cocktails #livemusic #ilovetodance #ilovemusic

#nottonight #latergram because #isuckatinstagram #isuckatinsta #Montecasino #fridaynight #drinks #cocktails #food (but I was having a lot of fun and only remembered to take a pics after eating)

#nottonight #latergram because #isuckatinstagram #isuckatinsta #Montecasino #fridaynight #drinksanddancing #drinksanddance #cocktails #livemusic #ilovetodance #ilovemusic

"I learned that courage was not the absence of fear, but the triumph over it. The brave man is not he who does not feel afraid, but he who conquers that fear." - Nelson Mandela Yes, I have courage not because I feel no fear but because I face the fear and go for it, what 'it' is, despite the fear. I have my basics--my ABCD--down: I am pretty #adventurous, #bold, #courageous and #daring 😉 At least, I'd like to believe so and a few people agree... ...but I still don't have what it takes to go for the excitement that the kiddies had yesterday at #Acrobranch, Melrose. Perhaps, I'm a little fearful my old crunchy bones won't recover should they crack or break. 🤪 #adventure #ziplining #fun #adrenaline #brave

"I learned that courage was not the absence of fear, but the triumph over it. The brave man is not he who does not feel afraid, but he who conquers that fear." - Nelson Mandela Yes, I have courage not because I feel no fear but because I face the fear and go for it, what 'it' is, despite the fear. I have my basics--my ABCD--down: I am pretty #adventurous, #bold, #courageous and #daring 😉 At least, I'd like to believe so and a few people agree... ...but I still don't have what it takes to go for the excitement that the kiddies, or this young woman, had yesterday at #Acrobranch, Melrose. Perhaps, I'm a little fearful my old crunchy bones won't recover should they crack or break. 🤪 #adventure #ziplining #fun #adrenaline #brave

"I learned that courage was not the absence of fear, but the triumph over it. The brave man is not he who does not feel afraid, but he who conquers that fear." - Nelson Mandela Yes, I have courage not because I feel no fear but because I face the fear and go for it, what 'it' is, despite the fear. I have my basics--my ABCD--down: I am pretty #adventurous, #bold, #courageous and #daring 😉 At least, I'd like to believe so and a few people agree... ...but I still don't have what it takes to go for the excitement that the kiddies had yesterday at #Acrobranch, Melrose. Perhaps, I'm a little fearful my old crunchy bones won't recover should they crack or break. 🤪 #adventure #ziplining #fun #adrenaline #brave

"I learned that courage was not the absence of fear, but the triumph over it. The brave man is not he who does not feel afraid, but he who conquers that fear." - Nelson Mandela Yes, I have courage not because I feel no fear but because I face the fear and go for it, what 'it' is, despite the fear. I have my basics--my ABCD--down: I am pretty #adventurous, #bold, #courageous and #daring 😉 At least, I'd like to believe so and a few people agree... ...but I still don't have what it takes to go for the excitement that the kiddies had yesterday at #Acrobranch, Melrose. Perhaps, I'm a little fearful my old crunchy bones won't recover should they crack or break. 🤪 #adventure #ziplining #fun #adrenaline #brave

"I learned that courage was not the absence of fear, but the triumph over it. The brave man is not he who does not feel afraid, but he who conquers that fear." - Nelson Mandela Yes, I have courage not because I feel no fear but because I face the fear and go for it, what 'it' is, despite the fear. I have my basics--my ABCD--down: I am pretty #adventurous, #bold, #courageous and #daring 😉 At least, I'd like to believe so and a few people agree... ...but I still don't have what it takes to go for the excitement that the kiddies had yesterday at #Acrobranch, Melrose. Perhaps, I'm a little fearful my old crunchy bones won't recover should they crack or break. 🤪 #adventure #ziplining #fun #adrenaline #brave

"I learned that courage was not the absence of fear, but the triumph over it. The brave man is not he who does not feel afraid, but he who conquers that fear." - Nelson Mandela Yes, I have courage not because I feel no fear but because I face the fear and go for it, what 'it' is, despite the fear. I have my basics--my ABCD--down: I am pretty #adventurous, #bold, #courageous and #daring 😉 At least, I'd like to believe so and a few people agree... ...but I still don't have what it takes to go for the excitement that the kiddies had yesterday at #Acrobranch, Melrose. Perhaps, I'm a little fearful my old crunchy bones won't recover should they crack or break. 🤪 #adventure #ziplining #fun #adrenaline #brave

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