Affirmation

Every once in while, one is rewarded with what achievement orientated people refer to as: Affirmation.

noun \ˌa-fər-ˈmā-shən\

The Definition of Affirmation

1

a : the act of affirming b : something affirmed : a positive assertion

2

: a solemn declaration made under the penalties of perjury by a person who conscientiously declines taking an oath

I only explain this term in such a way because for a long time now I have felt as though the term would not apply to me. For so long, I have felt as though my efforts, both socially and in business have been for naught, but I have been wrong. I have learnt more than I ever dreamed possible, more than I feel as though any book or lecture could teach me – which doesn’t mean I wouldn’t mind studying further – but it has all taught me that no matter what, persistence, humility and a dedication to something, that not many have taken the time to understand has developed me as a person, as a businessman and as a contributor.

I love Social Media. I love it, I feel as though I have been molded to do it…even after having a 2 year hiatus in 2007, where I turned off ‘The Facebook’ to have a life…I think that was pretty commendable if you ask me?

Regardless of that, the self education, networking and explicitly long hours that I have poured into this last year and and half have taught me the following 5 things (and by no means are these 5 poofs the only things I have learnt…these are simply the significant ones):

1. Knowledge and Attention is the new currency of the world.
2. Simply ‘building it’ will NOT ‘make them come’.
3. Learn from the best and one day, you may be the best.
4. The art to success is never giving up…ever.
5. “Openness is a survival tactic. As an entrepreneur, whatever you assume when you start out is wrong. ” – Evan Williams (Founder of Twitter) – Something that has stayed with me over the past 2 years…

So without harping on too much — I have been offered an opportunity to work in the Social Media Department as a Community Manager here in Johannesburg. I almost have trouble writing that down and reading it back to myself aloud…pretty strange in that for the past 2 years this – this affirmation – has been what I have been seeking and it’s is finally here.

To those who have given me this opportunity, thank you – you know who you are – And so it begins…

Yes...I will soon be...an Aquanaut!

If those of you are a little perplexed as to what an ‘Aquanaut’ is…it’s the nickname given to those who work at the Digital Agency, AquaOnline…heard of it? Yeah…they win Loeries and sh*t…true story!

Moving on…and moving on I supposed. With regards to my other business interests, I will maintain control over my other interests when I have sufficient time, but for now…I have bigger fish to fry.

I can haz a blog, can you like to Vote?

I said I wasn’t going to campaign for this and here I am…cam-f-ing-paigning — apologies, not, actually…I will not apologise!

If you ‘likey my pikey’ and think that I’ve got the goods to be a South African Blogger Dude, then click on the link, to the right of this post. The post is short, short enough that I can still reclaim a little dignity after this hoo-haa is over!

If you have already voted for me…kiff, you rock and I shall…ermm…think about you when I masturbate? Okay, maybe not the whole time, but just the build up…anyway, thanks again for reading and come back…like soon.

Thanks!

Vote...please? Thank you.

The Official Rules of The Chicken Burger Bet!

Since the beginning of time, people have been waging war and challenges upon one another in the hopes of finding greatness, reward and victory! There is no greater wager that can be made, than that of the one between friends…why you may ask? Well, usually, when a friend places a bet with a fellow colleague, there are usually an array of spectators to witness such a bet.

I’m not sure why people feel compelled to challenge one another in the company of friends, but so be it and I’ll happily admit that I’m quite fond of a little wager every once in a while. With regards to what is at stake most of the time, no one really wants to loose money to friends and this was a debate that my fellow ‘wagerists’ and I have always debated — what would be the ideal wager to be placed on any given bet (be it friendly 99,9% of the time)?

Food…

Yes, how?

Watching me eat the food I just won…

Yesss…what kind…?

And “The Chicken Burger Bet” was born…

Start yerr bets...!!!

Official Rules of The Chicken Burger Bet

This is the official site of The Chicken Burger Bet and listed below are the Official Rules. The Chicken Burger Bet is a form of betting that consists of a wager made between two or more parties where the final payment will be in denominations of Chicken Burgers. These rules govern the application and execution of the Chicken Burger Bet.

There is no monetary value associated with a Chicken Burger Bet. No monetary compensation is ever to be paid. The wager will only be payable in amount(s) of Chicken Burgers.

The parties involved must define the bet and what the results of the bet will be. Further to that the parties involved must define what there winning criteria for each party will be.

The Chicken Burger winnings may only be claimed once the outcome of the wager has been resolved and the winning person has been identified.

Chicken Burger Bets are non-transferable between persons. If I owe a person a Chicken Burger and that person owes me a Chicken Burger. We cannot cancel/nullify the payments due between us. Furthermore 1 Chicken Burger Bet cannot cancel out another Chicken Burger Bet. The bets must be paid out in full as stipulated by the bet.

There are no time constraints on when the Chicken Burger Bet is to be paid.

Prior to compensation of the Chicken Burger Bet, the losing person may request from the winning person clarification of the bet that led to the claim. If the winning person cannot recall or correctly verify the wager, the bet falls away. The bet can no longer be claimed and will be considered disposed.

When paying off the bet, the losing person is required to be present during the compensation of the bet. This includes the actual consumption of the bet.

The Chicken Burger Bet is based on goodwill and honor. Parties involved cannot be forced to payout. But their credibility will be identified and their participation in future Chicken Burger bets may be denied.

Bet parameters:

• The wage/bet must be defined. The persons involved in the bet must define their win loose criteria.
• The type of Chicken Burger needs to be declared. (Eg: Double Chicken Burger with bacon and cheese)
• The vendor/supplier of the Chicken Burger must be declared.
• The bet must declare the number of Chicken Burgers to be payed.
• There wager may include 2 or more parties/ individuals.
• The bet may be made at any time and in any cognitive state. However if intoxicated during the bet a third party moderator is required to verify the bet parameters and act as a bet commissioner.

This website is sponsored by ZAGlamour.

My soft spot for the Gingers…

It’s been a while since I’ve posted something semi-personal so I thought I’d take the opportunity to quickly let you in on a little secret of mine…okay, maybe it isn’t a secret to those who have seen me dampen the front of my trousers whenever I’ve been encountered with a red head. Now, before we go any further…I am not gay and my attraction to red heads purely falls on the opposite sex side of the scale…sorry Horatio, I told you if you carried on stalking me you’d only land up in tears. What? What can I say…that move he makes…(you know which one)…putting his glasses on and taking them off and putting them on and…yah well, that was for me, the hole time…shocking huh?!?

Moving one…I think the psychology behind my mini-obsession for red heads dates back to a prep school teacher I had growing up, but I’m not going to go into those gory details right now, so I’ll just lean towards my other suspicion for my affection towards the fire heads…I’ve never been with one! There, I said it…! I’ve never even kissed a red head and that burning desire to do so has lead me to this point…yes…this dark…lonely…desperate place awaiting A Light Giving Maiden to come and light up my darkness and save me from my wretched lair!

*Ahem* Okay, I’ll shut up now and just get on with it and in now particular order of preference I might add:

1. Isla Fisher.

Australian. Gorgeous. Funny. Talented. Married to Sacha Baron Cohen. Fail. She will be mine…oh yes, she will be mine!

I would be happy to be her man-slave. The end.

2. Julianne Moore.

Beautiful. Alternate. Porcelain skin. And a supposed sex-drive for miles. Come to me my precious!

I have no words...only love for this Ginger.

3. Natalya Rudakova.

Somewhat unknown (Transporter 3′s damsel in distress). Hot as balls. Incredible complexion…yes, freckles and all. Two scoops of that orange flavour please!

Ridiculous I know, right? Woof!

4. Marcia Cross.

Bree and not the cheese. Tall. Toned. Redhead extravaganza…I’d lie in the puddles she’d normally get her feet wet in…

Weak at the f-ing knees I tell you, weak at the knees!

5. Laura Prepon.

Full bodied Redhead. Flawless. Powerful. “That 70′s Show” hottie of note…I’d allow this woman to own my soul.

Just take me away and beat me my mistress!

So now you all know the truth…how does it make you feel that I, as a perfectly functioning human being, would rather make love to one of these Ginger-carrying beauties than burn them at the stake?!

In this I ask…with so much beauty in the world, don’t you think we can cut the Gingers a bit of slack?

ZAGlamour turns over a new leaf…

So, after a year of prodding and poking…ZAGlamour, my labour of love has had the biggest website change to date. The Ora that surrounds me is almost tangible and it feels good to be moving on to the next stage of the businesses development.

This quick post is to pay a small tribute to the people who have made ZAGlamour what it is today. Thank you to my business partners, Juraj and Dewald whom without them, none of this would not have been possible. To our lovely ZAGlamour Models who have stood by us all this time, thank you. To our wonderful photographers for their faith and professionalism and to our supporters who have been shaped (by us) to truly believe (like us) that South Africa has more undiscovered talent and business opportunities per grain of sand than any other country in this world, we salute you!

Here’s to ZAGlamour…Happy Birthday!

One of our most famous images to date…Happy Birthday ZAGlamour!