This is the collection of my unlikely adventures and the tools I discover, make and appropriate to aid and entertain me on my imaginary quests. I often think I bore my friends to death with my show and tell attitude, getting fantastically excited about the smallest things. So I created this space to act as my oddities jar, the kind of special jar you keep your pet snails in as a child and then replace with assorted tokens of all sorts of memories as you grow up.
As far as a bio goes; I am 23 and live in a little garden cottage in Pretoria, South Africa, in a street lined with purple Jacarandas. I share my space with my beautiful black cat, Sabbath. I finished my BA degree in 2010 and I majored in Philosophy, English literature and Visual communication. I also tutor in Philosophy at my university and hold a second job as an administrator. Since I really love being a student as well as working with them I’m continuing with my Honours degree in Philosophy. Another interest I actively explore is design and art, and in my spare time I work on teaching myself design software.
Finally, I would like to add a disclaimer and warning. I discuss adult topics which might not be suitable for sensitive readers. I would never be purposefully rude or lewd, but if you consider yourself a Christian, or even deeply convinced in any religious dogma, I am most likely to offend you, since I strongly disagree with the concepts that are perpetuated through religious doctrines. I am always open for conversation and debate but have no tolerance for ignorance or obtuseness. I would ideally steer clear of labels, but even the most diplomatic individual would label me an enthusiastic atheist. And I’m comfortable with that.
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You are so talented, i’ll love you for ever!!
Looking forward to all your posts!!
: )
Darling, if you were my only reader I would be proud!
Love you everyday!
Such an interesting profile and site you have here.. Living in a garden cottage.. ? Now that sounds exotic, when you are surrounded by a concrete jungle 24/7 ..
BTW, came here from “aktettenborn”‘s site.
Hope to read more posts soon!
Rachana.
Thank you for your flattering comment, I’m so new to blogging every comment sends me over the moon! *blush*
I truly enjoy where I stay, Pretoria is SA’s capital city and finding my little pool side garden haven has been a true blessing!
Exciting to know I can do that to a person even without a degree in rocket science..
And good luck with your work and classes.. Some day, I will request you to tell me what you have learnt in your philosophy course.. It must be so darn interesting to be able to read literature and philosophy as subject lessons, right?!
We live in the suburbs too, because,
a. can’t afford housing and schools in the city and
b. don’t want the fast lane life.
Cheers!
Absolutely, and along with Visual Communication (which is basicly a study of the use of semiotics in the media) I think I have sculpted a very interesting course
And we can chat philosophy ANYTIME!
Keep doing great things!
That is such a nice thing to say! Thank you very much!
I love the story on your blog about how you came across your blog’s title. It’s very inspiring, the first friend of mine that’s (un)lucky enough to hit a crisis is getting the same package.
You are a remarkable young lady and I have to say I’m a little stunned by the visit you paid to my blog. As you could easily tell it’s new and there is not a lot of traffic so a visit was a cool thing to discover this morning. But then I went to your site and within a few short minutes was captured by your perspective on life. How is it that one so young has such flashes of ancient wisdom, common sense and freedom all braided together into one cord?
I will enjoy following the musings of a young sage.
Peace to you my new friend.
I hardly know what to say. THANK YOU! Your comment touched me in a way that is very rare. I hope I don’t disappoint and that I will live up to your kind words.
Your blog might be new, but there’s worth there and that’s what attracted me. So don’t be so surprised when people visit!
I’m learning that to truely live in community requires that we risk touching others and letting their lives touch us back. Fear of being missunderstood fueled by media’s focus on all that is warped in our world leaves people in tiny little boxes closed off from the wonder and magic of a human touch. I hope to live the remainder of my life swimming in the magic.
BTW, my 22 yr old daugher’s name is Danielle. Sometime soon I hope to have her share a post with me.
Your site is original and appealing Everything is spread out so nicely and in a pleasing format. I enjoy your words of wisdom and content.
Thank you!
Love the cat. Looks a lot like my cat Jett… except smaller. lol
Ah cute! Snap
black cats are like a species onto themselves!
The black and white photo of you dancing is adorable, and you should not blush over it.
Thanks for stopping by my blog the other day. I just had a lovely look through your treasures here & I’ll be back again in a while.
“This is the collection of my unlikely adventures and the tools I discover, make and reappropriate to aid and entertain me on my imaginary quests. I often think I bore my friends to death with my show and tell attitude, getting fantastically excited about the smallest things. So I created this space to act as my treasure jar..”
When I read this opening, I understood completely. Thewordwit.com is acts as my “treasure jar” of words. I felt I was “intruding” my conversations with my “show and tell” wordwits, and finally decided to blog them. Blogging is new to me, as well, but I am always thrilled by the comments and enriching voices around the world. It’s beautiful!
P.S. I love your quotes! I am a quote keeper!
Thank you so much for posting some of my things onto We heart it.
You are super fabby for hearting!
Glad you stopped by.
x
My pleasure! They look good there
Hello Danielle …
Thank you for calling into my website and acknowledging that you enjoyed that poem .. I’m pleased to know that you did.
Your mention of jacaranda trees reminded me of the time I lived in Greece … how beautiful are the pools of petals that fall beneath them .. they have a colour specific to them, I think .. hazy blue/ lilac .. jacaranda blue
All good wishes for your interestingly eclectic site ..
Jacarandas are SO pretty and inspiring and your comment made me so jealous! I haven’t travelled much in my life and hope to change that very soon, hopefully I’ll experience the Jacarandas in Greece on one of my journeys one day.
Stunning work, Danielle. Your colours are so vibrant. You can tell you live in sunnier climes!
hi Danielle, I do call myself a Christian but I love your site. It’s not offensive at all (although I don’t necessarily agree with everything.) Everyone who ascribes to a faith should pro-actively read stuff that might question it. A faith or belief that isn’t self-examined continually is dead (or at least in a critical condition). Pravin
Hi Danielle, you’ve created such a great blog. I’m having a very good time reading your posts, pages, checking out some links… I really like your style!
Keep it up!!
Mike
You flatter me. I’m so pleased you had a good time! I’m still surprised by the satisfaction I get when readers enjoy this space. I enjoy your comments too, so post here anytime
“I would ideally steer clear of labels, but even the most diplomatic individual would label me an enthusiastic atheist. And I’m comfortable with that.”
Classic.
Feel very similar, it’s the only label I find myself occasionally even sticking on myself, except that I now write Anti-Theist–a distinction I first heard Christopher Hitchens make–on the label before adhering it to my shirt.
I’ll look that up, thanks for the meaningful comment!
Thank you for “liking” so many of my poems. It’s sometimes good to know that someone is enjoying them and I am not just shouting into the void.
Also, you seem like an interesting person yourself. I’m enjoying your quotes.
~dj
i love your sense of life.. very insightful and very entertaining as well!
nice phrase “i love your sense of life” I might steal it from you
love love! no other words are necessary : )
How sweet! Love back!
Bravo Danielle! And here’s an answer to your comment on my page — Likewise !
Thank you.