The Lady Hooligan’s Page

In the 80’s here in South Africa, that was a catchphrase. It was supposed to be the opposite of being high on any other substance, especially those that society deemed unacceptable… However, I have realised that being high on life can be crazy, be fun and sometimes people even think you’re drunk! Rather ironic, since I rarely drink anything alcoholic!

Today was one of those crazy days. Yes, it was a Monday and it was also the Winter Solstice here in the sunny, extremely cold, south of Africa. But besides the weather, I just felt like celebrating. After all, I have food in my tummy, a roof over my head, clothes on my back, petrol in my car and a job to go to each morning, whether I feel like it or not! Besides, being a bit nuts really rubs off on others.

I don’t go around being a Polyanna. I know bad things happen to people. A woman burst into my library today in a state of terrible anger and bitterness because her car was stolen earlier this month and she lost her wallet with all her cards and other documents in the process. I knew what she felt like, because I had been stolen from before, myself! That doesn’t mean that I plan to go through life with a negative, bitter outlook! I don’t plan to be a racist, either! (I’m a spietkopsist, but that doesn’t count!)

Only downside to my day today was that I have to attend a meeting tomorrow morning. I’m going to go, but I’m putting it on record now that if it hasn’t started by 9:30, I’m going to leave. As it is, it’s going to take a lot of little voice management for me to be present… AND in the moment!