Johannesburg, South Africa

Assignment #6 Privilege
August 7, 2008 - Johannesburg, South Africa
Well, I think that this assignment is a bit of a no brainer.  The question asked was if I, as YIIPer am privileged. I'm actually offended that this question was asked.  How is it at all possible I am not privileged?  (Or any other tourist, intern, or traveler?  YIIP is for the priviledged.  Not only are you in university, you get to spend...
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Assignment #5 Gender
July 23, 2008 - Johannesburg, South Africa
It's been over a month since my last post and I've done a bit of exploring and living since then.  Thankfully, (for my own sanity) I have been able to get away from the computer and the office for a lot of that time. On to the assignment! I can't really comment on the differences on gender because well, I really haven't noticed that much of...
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The Cane Train
April 28, 2008 - Johannesburg, South Africa
After a monster 14 hour flight from Sydney we touched down in Johannesburg.  After hearing all the stories of car jacking´s and rampant crime in Jo´Burg we were a little hesistant as we walked out of the arrival terminal.  But we were greeted by Deed´s cousin, Rob, and went to his and his wife´s brand spanking new pad in Bedfordview. ...
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What happened this Youth Day
June 16, 2008 - Johannesburg, South Africa
Ah, the long weekend. It was a beautiful day. You know, one of those days where I actually wanted to go out on a long walk. (Well get out of the apartment anyway) Francis, you hate walking. You’re right. But I hate sitting around more. The sun was shining, the sky was clear. I just needed to get groceries and stretch my legs. And...
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Heatache vs Heartburn
June 11, 2008 - Johannesburg, South Africa
Just for fun: Heartache: Cause: Lingering feelings Symptoms: Heavy feeling in the heart, possible lack of appetite, inability to get out of bed Relief: Coating of love, a new love, time Time Line: Too long, but generally 1/2 the length of the relationship Side Effects: Not wanting to see anyone, wanting someone new or wanting that person back...
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