Olympia Magazine Issue 2

issue 2

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From PowerPoint to Adobe Illustrator 8
The Butterfly Effect 11
The Beauty Behind Photography 15
Kate Gottgens 16
OOPS! We Made a F*ck Up! 18
Western Marriage is a Strange Cocept 22
Time to Go For a Drive 25
Down the Mountain & back up again 26
Relax, Read Some Poetry 28
Beauty & Fashion 43
Bringing Back Vintage 49
Have You Eaten Today? 51
YOGA with Kat 56
Music and More 61
Cinematography & Film 66
Your Sun Sign Horoscope 70
Painting Interpretation Competition 72
A Big Thank You 74
Your Guide to Understanding Mental
Health 34

With our first issue
launched, the pressure
was on to create a
better issue each time after the
next. Even though some mistakes
were still made, we decided to
focus on the future issues and
improving and perfecting our
magazine than beating ourselves
up.
We can admit our mistakes,
and with this we can laugh it off
and continue to work and grow
towards an almost perfect future.
We would also just like to thank every
single one of our readers for taking the time to read our magazine
and for those who gave us feedback. Negative or positive, we
used the feedback to fuel our engines and needless to say, we are
fullspeed ahead and ready for anything.
Even though only a month has passed since our first issue, so
much has changed, staff has rotated, doors have opened to new
and exciting opportunities, and we’ve been able to allow more
people the opportunity to feature in our magazine.
We’ve been hussling and bustling and this is only the
beginning.
So welcome; to the next issue of Olympia Magazine.

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MEET
T, one of our brilliant team members. His
tranquil personality creates a peaceful
and comforting environment, and he is an
exceptionally brilliant writer.
His amazing writing style, and free-spirited
nature brings excitement to the team and
makes him an absolute pleasure to work
with. With his creative and intelligent mind,
creates an easier environment for positive
change and growth.
QT has consistently been inventively determined thus the plan to be a
part of a group of imaginatively determined individuals to begin a creative
magazine intrigued him. He isn’t just a writer, but a poet, a musician, a
photographer and from time to time a drawer and to end up in a creative
work environment of which he can share his creativity with made him eager
to take a leap on the magazine with us.
Besides being as creative as he is, he is also highly
intelligent. Working with QT has created
space for learning as well as space for
intellectual growth which is very
important within our team.
Thanks to his amazing writing
ability and friendly nature, we
couldn’t be happier to have
him on board!

Photo by Olivia Connell on Unsplash

By QT
From finding her passion in a simple Office program, to building a business single-handedly
during a global pandemic.
Shan-Marie is twenty two
years old, born and raised
in Nelspruit.
From PowerPoint to
Adobe Illustrator
When she was given a task to
create a PowerPoint in primary
school her passion for design was
ignited. She had an undoubtable pull
to design which nothing else matched.
Throughout her primary school and high
school years she never had a doubt in
her mind that design is what she wanted
to study after school.
She graduated and studied at Unigrad
College in Nelspruit. She found
that Unigrad was highly beneficial
and overall found that her journey
through college was really fun. The
competitive nature and camaraderie of
the students helped Shan-Marie grow
as designer. Although the critique was
tough being constantly pushed by her
peers and mentors drove her to create
better art. She really enjoyed learning
about Computer Application and found

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that her Entrepreneurship class as well as
her previous job experience helped her
gain a lot of confidence in creating her own
business. She truly believes that you are
never too young to start a business.
Shan-Marie started Juniper Graphic Design
in the middle of June. She had the idea to
start Juniper Graphic Design for quite a
while, but the push from COVID-19 was
all she needed to get started in creating
her own business. Shan-Marie said that she
was very lucky to have many friends and
family members offering their support in
the launch of Juniper Graphic Design. She
feels excited by the challenges in which new
clients will bring, she loves to push herself
to create the best design for the client.
For Shan-Marie it is not about the money,
it is more about her passion for design, she
is more focused on creating artworks that
the client can be proud of as well as herself.
She aims to create a well-established, wellknown
business that people recognize and
know that they can come to for high quality
designs. She also stated that she would
rather have partnerships than be a boss
because she believes that working as equals
alongside one another will help cultivate a
healthy and efficient work environment.
When asked everyone’s favourite question,
where do you see yourself in five years?
She told us she wants to build an office
with the best equipment possible so that
she can put out as high quality designs as
possible. She hopes to help young students
who are passionate about design and have
been placed at a disadvantage pursue their
dreams.
Overall Shan-Marie has an overwhelming
love for what she does and strives to be the
best designer she can be.

Photo by JoelValve on Unsplash

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The Butterfly Effect
The Butterfly Effect was something
I always use to notice whilst going
about my day. When you become
aware of how the small things you do can
inadvertently have a large impact on your
day or someone else’s day you start to live
a very conscious life. My understanding of
the Butterfly Effect used to be very surface
level but when I started to research it for
this article I began to realize it was a lot
more intricate and complex than I had
originally thought.
You see, what I understood was merely
from the common phrase “ A butterfly
flapping its wings can cause a hurricane.”,
what I didn’t know was that the Butterfly
Effect came from the Chaos Theory which
is a branch of mathematics that focuses
on the study of chaos. Because this is a
mathematical theory, it hurts your brain to
try and wrap your head around it and the
excessive amount of complex terminology
does not help one bit.
However, in Chaos Theory the butterfly
effect is the sensitive dependence on initial
conditions in which a small change in one
state of a deterministic nonlinear system
can result in large differences in a later
state.
The sentence took me a worrying amount
of time to decipher but essentially what it
means is that the Butterfly Effect highly
depends on the time in which a small
change takes place in a system which is
predictable, yet random which causes large
changes in the future.
For example, planting a tree would be a
deterministic nonlinear system because we
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think we know what will happen when we
plant a tree, but there are all these random
variables which if they were to happen at a
certain time would alter the predicted end
result of the tree. So there you go, now you
can sound pretentious while explaining the
Butterfly Effect to one of your friends or
colleagues.
I think once we learn to understand that
we are a variable in the end result of the
world or the result of how someone feels
at the end of their day we can then become
more aware of how we treat others as well
as our beautiful planet. Don’t go driving
yourself crazy thinking that you might
accidentally cause the apocalypse, not
saying it’s impossible but I don’t think
it’s something you should worry about. I
find a strange comfort knowing that all
my small actions do have an effect on my
future. For me at least, it reinforces the
feeling that everything happens for a reason
through some crazy
culmination of
mine and others’
actions and
where I am,
is where I am
supposed to be.

By Kat Bernickow
Izaan Theron has a beautiful eye for visual imagery. At the age of
eighteen she’s already captured the most astounding images I have ever
seen. She mainly specializes in capturing landscape, action, and portrait
photography.
“Some of my favorite photographers are Conner Franta and Will
Darbyshire.” She claims. It was clear from that moment on after seeing
their work that she knew that that was what she wanted to do. Their art,
she feels has been wildly inspiring to her.
The Beauty Behind Photography
Depending on the subject of the photograph, determines on the
mood felt by her. An example said by her is that when she captures in
landscape, it gives her an emotion of peace and calmness and when she
captures macro photo’s it shows her how truly beautiful things are.
She of course definitely would love for photography to be a part of
her life. Although, she wouldn’t see it as being her career, but more a
hobby.
Izaan is absolutely brilliant in how she captures the world as she creates
an imaginative beauty in just one photograph. With that being said,
it’s the beautiful moments that surround us which motivate her
to photograph the world around us. She mainly finds
solace in capturing nature. She finds it to be
scary that if she doesn’t, she may never
experience such a beautiful moment
in her life ever again. And with the
beauty she has created, she feels
it important for everyone to
see it too. She feels that her
experiences in the beauty
of photography should be
experienced by everyone else
as well.
For more information, you can
contact Izaan via:
Email: izaantheron@gmail.
com

By QT
The Big Rip
Oil on Canvas
150 x 150 cm
2018
“...My paintings are concerned with
psychological nuance, atmosphere,
ambiguity and the impulses of human
nature.”.
Kate Gottgens
Kate Gottgens was born in Durban, South Africa, 1965. She studied
at Michaelis School of Fine Art. I was very interested to know if she felt
Michaelis to be hindering her creativity. She responded saying “Michaelis
offered a good foundation in cultivating a consistent studio practice. There
was freedom to explore one’s ideas while also receiving critical feedback,
but most importantly it connected me to fellow students who became peers
with whom to exhibit and collaborate.”
She always felt drawn to creating art, even taking it as a subject in matric
but it was not until a trip abroad when she saw the works of the 20th
century giants that she decided she wanted to study art. Most of her
artworks include a human figure or something that resembled one, I was
curious to know why; she responded saying , “I have occasionally made
entirely abstract works that I think have meaning and complexity but I rely
quite heavily on the human figure to create narrative, scale, perspective
and to communicate to the viewer something relatable. My paintings are
concerned with psychological nuance, atmosphere, ambiguity and the
Eternity in Days
150 x 150 cm
2020

The Collectors
Oil on Canvas
170 x 170cm
2020
impulses of human nature.”.
Although she said that she has pieces she definitely prefers over others; she said it’s
the case of engagement with the piece; “The work in progress in the studio is the
connection point, the favourite you are trying to beat into shape.”. I wanted to gain
insight into Gottgens process, she explained that it normally starts with an image, it
is not so much as much thinking as it is responding and exploring what is possible to
create to do with the image in paint.
We all experience moments where our creativity seems to elude us, Kate offered us
her advice on what she does when she gets into a slump, do research into your field,
read literature, gather images and cleaning your space is a really good way to reset
your mind.
Lastly I asked her what advice she would offer to young artists, she kindly said,
“Commitment and grit. Keep your studio practice going. Don’t give up. Sometimes
there are years of inaction or seeming invisibility, but make sure you stay believing
in yourself, you’re unique and original voice. It’s the hours you put in, it’s not all
inspiration and talent.”

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By Gerhard Scheurkogel
OOPS! We made a f*ck up!
In our first issue we noticed that we had a few grammar and spelling errors, as embarrassing
as this is, we chose to rise from the ashes and admit our mistake. Take a look at these four
software solutions to spelling and grammar errors, so that don’t make the same mistakes we
did.
As creatives we are not as perfect as many people
think; we all are just human. In our first issue there
were some grammar errors that our team missed.
Thank you to those of you who brought it to our
attention, we really appreciate it.
We have implemented a new system on ensuring that
this does not happen again. We as Olympia Magazine
accept out f*ckups, as we are creatives that can admit
our mistakes.
Part of this article we would like to share apps that
help you to improve and ensures that you have correct
spelling and grammar. Let’s dive in to these apps that
makes life easier for us.
ProWritingAid
price plan is divided into three categories – free,
Premium and Premium Plus. This can range from $20
per month to $399 for a lifetime subscription.
Grammarly
Grammarly is one of the most wellknown
grammar apps out there.
They call themselves a writing
assistant. I have used them a few
times for college essays, they
truly live up to their self-named
status as a dependable writing
assistant. The app is very friendly to
use and easy to use. They autodetect spelling and
your grammar. They do give suggestion on grammar,
spelling, punctuation and style changes in real-time.
ProWritingAid is a grammar checker
and style editor for content creators
and writers. It helps you to quickly
edit your grammar and punctuation,
removes errors and improve your
word choice. ProWritingAid also
gives you a detail report on how you
improved your writing skills.
They only have two pricing plans – free and premium.
The free version covers your basic grammar, spelling
and punctuation with a fun tone detector feature.
The Premium start off at $11.66 per month (1-year
plan billed as one payment of $139.95) or $19.98
per month (quarterly plan billed as one payment of
$59.95).
ProWritingAid is intergraded with Google Docs,
Microsoft Office and most web browsers. A Desktop
app is available for both Windows or Mac users. Their

WhiteSmoke
WhiteSmoke is a grammar and
proofreading software that
corrects not only simple spelling
mistakes, but everything under the
sun of writing.
WhiteSmoke also has a translator and
dictionary for more than 50 languages, over 100
built-in templates, as well as video tutorials, error
explanations, and a plagiarism checker. Its products
are based on NLP (Natural Language Processing)
technology, featuring unique algorithms and AI for
text analysis. The tool offers a mobile app for Android
and iOS and also works with Windows, Mac OS, and
all web browsers.
Unfortunately, they don’t have a free version, only
paid-for version. They have a web plan that starts from
$3.47 to $5 per month. On this plan you can only
use it on the web interface. The premium plan starts
from $5.55 to $6.66 per month, this will include
integration with Google, Microsoft Office and a
desktop app.
Ginger
Ginger Software is a grammar
and spelling checking system
that helps people to write
faster and better. Like the above
mentioned app this app offers
additional features including text
reader, sentence rephrase, dictionary, a translator
with over 50 languages, and a personal trainer feature
to improve your English.
Ginger can be downloaded on your Safari or Chrome
browser and it works on Microsoft Office. It doesn’t
stop there, they have a desktop app that can be
installed on both Windows and Mac or on your
Android or iOS.
They have a free plan and a premium plan. The
premium start from $6,66 to $30,97 per month. The
premium plan offers more than 50 language, text
reader, sentence rephases and more.

By QT
Western Marriage is a Strange Cocept
Personally marriage is something that has
never appealed to me; not to say I do
not want to be with one person for the
rest of my life. I just feel as if marriage loses
its meaning when you have to declare it to a
third party; so they can make it official.
One’s declaration of love should be the
choice to stay whilst still having the options
to walk away.
The one thing that does entice me to get
legally married is all the monetary values
the government as well as its respectable
successors offer. For example cheaper
insurance and many tax laws that lean in
favour of married couples.
So now you may be asking why I feel the
need to accuse western marriage of being a
“strange concept.”
Throughout my life; I’ve only ever seen
marriage as something that keeps people
together because leaving seems too strenuous
and expensive. Leaving is never going to
be easy no matter the circumstances but
a divorce it seems, is a lot harder than a
breakup.
Or maybe it’s the romantic in me, the belief
that true love is something that only needs to
be declared through one’s words and one’s
actions not signed into legality.
However the romantic in me has always been

a little ignorant and it is hard to ignore, even
though it pains me to admit, the monetary
values are highly beneficial and I cannot deny
that money runs the world.
Love is something that we seem to think we
understand; that there’s a blueprint for love.
It is the same with marriage. At the end of the
day you define how important marriage is to
you and how much importance it holds in the
truth of your love. If you want to get married
for monetary benefits, get married for
monetary benefits! If you want to get married
because you like signing legal documents,
get married because you like signing legal
documents! If you don’t want to get married
because you think it has no value, don’t get
married!
What I’m trying to say is that a marriage
should be because it’s a decision between two
people, not because it’s a reaction on societal
and traditional pressure. Get married because
you want to, besides nothing stops you from
having a wedding without the contract!

Time to Go For a Drive

By Ross Savory
Down the Mountain & back up again
If you are a citizen of Nelspruit, you know exactly just why
Kaapschehoop is such a great place to be in. but, for those
outsiders, here is a good reason why you should consider
going to this small town.
First of all, just by being in this place makes you feel
comfortable and rested. The mere sight of this place sets you
in the mind set of peace and tranquility. If it’s a sunny day or
even a rainy, gloomy day, you can never feel unsettled in this
place.
Driving to Kaapschehoop gets you exited for the rest.
You drive on a twisty road surrounded by mountains and
beautiful nature. Getting close to town you see horses on
the side of the road just minding their own business, so just
watch out for them. Arriving at the town, on the side of the
road you will see a road sign to be aware of surrounding
animals, but on the road sign is not your ordinary animal, it
depicts a faery and that just automatically tells you what you
are going to find here.
You will find the town on your left, but I would recommend
stopping on the right side of the road
first and you have to trust me on
this. what the eye can see
on the right side of the
road is a cemetery
containing the
deceased who
lived there
before, but
if you look
closer you
will find a
footpath
heading
to the left
towards a
cliff. You
want to
follow this
road. I have to
admit it is kind
of a difficult path
so I’d recommend packing in your walking shoes. Well, you
are going to need them regardless. This path will get long,
but don’t worry, it is all going to make sense in a minute or
twenty.
At the end of this path you will be greeted with the most
magical phenomena on this planet. A waterfall. This is not
just your regular waterfall, oh no, this is waterfall right in
the crack of a mountain and it serves a marvelous scene.
Surrounded by rocks, the sound of the waters crashing
and just the feeling of the mist cooling you down. This is a
place to chill with friends or even if you are alone and in the
meditation mood. You will not be disappointed.
When you are don with the waterfall you can now head back
up that difficult road and now you can actually head to the
town. But the fun does not stop there. You get into town and
it is filled with kind people and dogs, a lot of dogs. There
are a lot of restaurant where you can sit down and just have a
nice cold drink after hiking what feels like a mountain, well…
it was. After the drink and maybe a snack or five courses, you
walk around the rest of the town. No cars are needed, you
can leave it at the towns entrance, it will be safe. Amazing
antique shops are available and I insist you go check them
out.
You walk further and surprise, another trail that I am going
to insist you take. And this one is going to be worth the
while because you are going to work out those calves and
end up at the edge of the mountain. Don’t worry, its safe.
A breathtaking view that cannot be missed. You can see
everything up there and the weather definitely is different
up there. The wind, the trees, everything is just so magical
about that spot
if you think that what I am writing does not make sense and
I’m exaggerating a bit. Well, you might be right on both of
those things, but go check it out for yourself, you will not be
disappointed.

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Kaapschehoop
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K a a p s c h e h o o p av e .
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Relax, Read Some Poetry
“A poet’s work … to name the
unnameable, to point at frauds,
to take sides, start arguments,
shape the world and stop it
from going to sleep"
-
Salman Rushdie

Photo by averie woodard on Unsplash
By Kat Bernickow

By Dominic Carlisle
Do you miss me?
Do I cross your mind for a brief second?
Just a moment,
a quick ripple in the ocean that is your
thoughts.
Do you think of me,
just a glimpse and then forget?
Do you remember me when you
experience a certain moment?
Do you dream of me?
Do I cross your mind at all, as you
cross mine?
Or do you feel at ease now that I’m
gone?
I guess you do, I guess you don’t miss
me,
I guess I can’t expect you to.
I was awful at the time,
I would’ve hated me.
I did hate me.
I do hate me.
See, because of my own recklessness,
because of my own darkness,
I ruined you.
I broke you into a million pieces
and scattered them in the sea,
So that they’d be lost.
I guess I did it because I wanted you to
feel what I was feeling...
And I couldn’t explain with words,

So I had to attack you.
As a cry for help I wanted to show you
how I was destroying myself,
so I destroyed you,
in the hopes that you’d have the
strength to rebuild us both.
But I was careless, I was stupid.
I should’ve used my head,
but my head was the one feeding me all
this bullsh*t.
And that’s when you left.
You left to go fix yourself in peace,
because every time I broke you,
you would just fix yourself and leave me
broken.
I couldn’t fix myself, I didn’t know how,
so once you started mending and I
didn’t,
I would tear you apart again.
Because remember you need to feel
what I feel.
And that’s when you left.
Maybe if I had been patient, maybe you
could’ve helped me,
but when you walked away
I learnt to fix myself.
And for that I am forever thankful,
I love you.
But I know you’re happier without me,
so I’ll let you stand on your own and let
you be.
Because with me you weren’t happy,
and that’s okay, I understand why.
And not once did I say sorry,
but today...

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By Dominic Carlisle
The cold is comforting, almost as if I’ve grown to
feel the nonexistent warmth trembling in between each
shiver
The light has long since left
And the demons have long since lost interest
And at this point I’ve grown so use to the darkness; I can
almost see
Every single day my mind seems to
Feel the need to remind me that I’m still not good enough
And that I’m just a burden for everyone else to carry
How dare I ask for anyones help?
I don’t deserve it.
Do you know how it feels to
Foresee the week ahead and then just think,
“I’m not gonna make it”
“This week might be the death of me”
Because everything you have to do seems so terrifying and
big...
And you can’t do it.
You can’t get out of bed,
You can’t do your projects,
You can’t meet your deadlines,
You can’t pretend every single thing in your life is fine,
because it’s not fine...
I... am not fine.
I am terrified of what I’m becoming,
I am horrified by what I see in the mirror.
This is me. This is the best I could do? This?
Pathetic.
“Stay positive”
“Think positive thoughts”
“Just don’t be sad”
Right, because it’s that easy.
Do you even know what it feels like
To drown in air?
To feel like your one hand is constantly above the water
while the rest of you is submerged?
And you can’t just float back up
And there’s literally nothing holding you down
But your mind that keeps telling you, you can’t swim
So you just stick out your hand and you hope someone
pulls you out
Until you realise you’re surrounded by thousands of
people
Drowning just as you are
And you realise the odds of someone saving you
Are zero to none.
Because everyone else needs saving too
And you don’t really want to be a bother
So you just pull your hand down with the rest of you
And as the sun baked your hand it now feels
Extra cold in the water
And you just give in to your mind
And you sink down to rock bottom
And you stay there.
Because no one even noticed how you slipped under,
So you kind of just blow out your last breath
And before all the bubbles explode at the surface
Your lungs gasp
But you stay down
Your vision darkens and your head goes silent for the first
time in your life
And you hear nothing but the sound of your slowing
heartbeat
And as you automatically draw a breath
Your lungs fill with water
And...
and that’s it, then right before
The sweet release of death
You find yourself back at the top with your hand baking
above the waterline in the sun,
And you just experience this over and over again
And this all while you’re sitting in your chair, lying in your
bed, at a party
Surrounded by loved ones and people you genuinely give a
sh*t about.
Funny how depression kinda just doesn’t give a damn
where you are or whether it’s 3am...
Or 3 pm.
Funny how you can’t do anything about it
And how you just need to keep it to yourself
Because you refuse to be a burden
And bother people with your struggles.
Funny how that’s not funny at all.

messy beds
longing hearts
the sun beckoning at the horizon
excitement for sleep
rush of blood
a mind so awake
yet tired of over stimulation
nothing but a dream
nothing but the carrier of a forsaken soul
unknowing of the divine it is surrounded in
choice for ignorance
knowledge close to touch
simulated rain and thunder clouds
slow heart beats in rhythm to a corrupted mind
the animals are at rest
but you are stuck in your mind
By QT

Your Guide to Understanding Mental Health

By Kat Bernickow & QT
What is Nihilism?
Nihilism is one of many philosophies. It is the belief
that all values are unsubstantiated and that nothing
can be known or communicated. Nihilism is regularly
connected with outrageous negativity and an extreme
suspicion that censures presence. A genuine Nihilist
would have faith in nothing, have no loyalties and
no purpose in life. A couple of philosophers claim
to be nihilists, but nihilism is best connected with
philosopher Friedrich Nietzsche. It is contended
that its destructive impacts would in the long run
annihilate all ethical, strict and magical feelings
and accelerate the best emergency in mankind’s set
of experiences. In the twentieth century, nihilistic
themes-epistemological failure, value destruction,
and cosmic purposelessness- have preoccupied
artists, social critics, and philosophers. The fear of
Nihilism stems in the move towards Atheism because
without religion individuals control their own belief
as well as what good morality is to them. Nihilism
was popularized in 1862; this makes it clearer to see
why this philosophy caused fear.
Why is Nihilism not all bad ?
Like most philosophies you control the extremity into
which you believe it. The beauty of philosophy is
that it is human; it is not created by a “higher power”;
philosophy is made to be criticized. Philosophy
is an offering rather than a command. Nihilism
does not only offer us pessimism; the rejection
of religious and moral principles in the belief that
life is meaningless can inspire one to live the truest
version of their life. The more we feed into the fear of
judgement from a “god” or the people that surround
us we stray further and further away from who we
are, because we fear that who we truly are is not
“acceptable”. If you believe that life is meaningless,
why wait to do the things you want to do? If
sensation is only held in the time you live on this
planet, why not chase it ?

On today’s episode of “wtf is mental health”, we’re discussing
DISORDER FROM A BIPOLAR MIND
By Kat Bernickow
Bipolar disorder is so much more than what the media
portrays it to be. It is not just about being catatonically
depressed or being so manic that you want to jump off
the top of a building, because you think that you can fly.
Bipolar affective disorder is probably one of the most
misconceived mental illnesses out there.
Just like everything else, bipolar disorder falls on
a very grey scale. What we see in the media is very
much in black and white. No two people experience
bipolar disorder exactly the same way, but the feelings
and symptoms of those suffering with the illness are
relatively similar. There are many types of bipolar
disorder and mainly what we see on TV is barely
scratching the surface of bipolar disorder type 1. There
is bipolar disorder type 2, cyclothymic disorder, etc.
Like I said, it is not just in black and white.
So, from a bipolar mind, what is a form of bipolar
disorder really like?
Having bipolar disorder is very much like being in a
toxic relationship with somebody who has not a clue
what they want. It mainly consists of trying to figure out
your feelings. It is difficult wondering if you are sad or
if you are happy and when you are happy there will be
that gnawing voice at the back of your head asking if
this is real happiness or if it just the mania. The mania
is definitely not better than the depression. It is a scary
space to be in from a logical point of view. From a manic
point of view, it feels exciting in the moment. It is as
though you are high on cerebral drugs. You can clean
your entire house and redo all of your cupboards as if it
is the most exciting thing to do. Personally, as an artist
my best work comes out of a manic episode. I can write
almost thirty chapters in less than a day. When you are
manic it feels as though the world is moving at a much
faster pace. Everything feels funnier and it is definitely
true that you feel as though it would be possible to
do things that are humanely impossible. When you
are manic it can seem as though you are the life of the
party when in reality you are in a very dangerous and
destructive state of mind.
The fall down from that is excruciatingly painful.
Sometimes it does not immediately lead to a depressive
episode. Sometimes, there is a period of stability and
it will then feel like a safer fall down. The period of
stability is not as amazing as one would think. The
thought that the depressive episode is inevitable is not
a pleasant thought to have. Although, once you are in
the depressive episode, it brings forth a safe feeling of
hollowness. But you still ask yourself the question, “so
what now?” Being in a depressive episode brings along
lots of feelings of embarrassment more than anything
else. Embarrassment about what might have happened
during the manic episode. Being in the depression is
very confusing because you are very harsh on yourself
to stop feeling that way, but you also do not want to be
manic and cause more destruction.
Bipolar disorder is a confusing disorder. You are never
sure if being manic or being depressed is better than the
other in terms of how you are feeling. Having bipolar is
much like being on a seesaw. Somedays it will be more
up and down constantly, and you dangerously switch
through the episodes quite rapidly. Somedays you are
just sitting in the middle, and then somedays you will
either sink to the very bottom or be stuck right at the top
with no safe way down. Sometimes being in the middle is
the very best place to be, but the only reason it is hated
so much is because it is only a matter of time before the
seesaw starts moving again.

By Kat Bernickow
I first came across Equine Therapy when a family
member with severe clinical depression was admitted
to a place of healing in nature. It was here where she
began her healing journey and part of that healing
was working with horses and caring for them and
participating in the Equine healing process. Yes, even
cleaning up their poop!
Ah! The power of horses, so beautiful, so majestic.
Horse is a creature representing success and selfactualization.
When you know what drives you and
puts the awareness of your motivations to work,
you can get much further and faster than you ever
imagined possible. Carl Jung suggested Horses
symbolize personal power, the things you master in
your life, and your natural gifts.
The horse as a Spiritual Guide, as your Spirit Animal,
appears to you as an omen, one indicating a call for
freedom is galloping into your world. If you find
yourself in an unhappy relationship or what feels like a
dead-end job, Horse’s mantra is “Stop horsing around;
it’s time to choose a new path forward!”
Likewise, Horse’s repeated appearance is a message for
you to allow Horse Energy to gift you with the power
and endurance you need. The Spirit of this trusty steed
can carry you down the right path to breaking free of
whatever bonds hold you back for achieving mental
clarity, growth, or success.
Horse is believed to be a benevolent Spirit Animal
Guide that can facilitate your spiritual awakening and
growth by teaching you how to establish an energetic
symmetry between duty and independence. There
is a time to rest, a time to run, and a lot of living in
between. Horse encourages you to enjoy the sweet
apple that falls from the tree, engage in those sweet
moments in your life, before embarking on your next
challenge.

People who identify with Horse as
their Totem Animal enjoy freedom of
expression, and it will seem nothing
short of miraculous. Horses are
Animals of family, friendship, power
and adventure. With Horse as a Totem
Animal, jumping life’s many hurdles
comes easier to those who walk in this
powerful creature’s Energy.
There is more to the horses magic than
just jumping hurdles, the horse has a
laser-sharp focus, one that helps them
in determining how and when to jump
over such obstacles. It is rare for Horse
to remain stuck in a rut. Horse Totems
are all about going in a new direction!
Is it time to move on? Should you get a
new home or travel to places unknown?
Carry a Horse Totem when you seek
answers to those kinds of questions.
So how exactly does the healing process
with horses work?
“ Equine-assisted therapy (EAT)
encompasses a range of treatments that
involve activities with horses and other
equines to promote human physical and
mental health.[1][2] The use of EAT
has roots in antiquity, and EAT applies
to physical health issues in modern
form dates to the 1960s. Modern use
of horses for mental health treatment
dates to the 1990s. Systematic review
of studies of EAT as applied to physical
health date only to about 2007, and
a lack of common terminology and
standardization has caused problems
with meta-analysis. Due to a lack of
high-quality studies assessing the
efficacy of equine-assisted therapies for
mental health treatment, concerns have
been raised that these therapies should
not replace or divert resources from
other evidence-based mental health
therapies.” (Wikipedia)
According to the Ranch of Tennessee,
Equine Assisted Psychotherapy (EAP) is
one of the fastest-growing segments in
the mental health field. EAP has proven
to be an extremely effective form of
therapy that can be implemented in
tandem with other more traditional
modes of therapy:
Equine Assisted Psychotherapy
“Unlike traditional therapies,
Equine Assisted Psychotherapy
(EAP) takes place within an arena
or barn setting with horses, a
mental health professional, and
an equine professional. Through
structured and mutually respectful
activities, EAP utilizes the horse
to both provoke responses from
the client and then mirror that
client’s behaviour. EAP is not “play
therapy”, nor is it some existential
experience. Rather, the therapist
facilitates the session and monitors
the client while the equine specialist
monitors the horse in order to
infer and interpret the subtle
ways the horse’s body language
communicates comfort, discomfort,
and incongruence in the presence
of the client. Using specific exercises
and scenarios, and with the aid of
the treatment team, EAP clients
learn about themselves and others
by processing the horse’s response
and their own feelings, behaviors,
and patterns during the session”.
The ultimate goal of Equine Therapy
is to build skills such as personal
responsibility, assertiveness,
non-verbal communication, selfconfidence
and self-control, while
debriefing “stuck” emotions. Equine
therapy is seen as part of a holistic
approach to helping individuals
work through various problems. It
is often part of the holistic healing
for Addiction.
BENEFITS OF EQUINE THERAPY
According to The Arbor, “A
significant body of evidence has

shown that animal therapy offers a variety of benefits
that foster psychological, mental or emotional growth.
As many different forms of therapy include horses, the
benefits vary based on the intent of the program.
Communication
Horses are sensitive to non-verbal communication and
respond accordingly. This is especially helpful for those
suffering from anxiety. The non-verbal communication
between the horse and handler is effective even for those
who may have speech or language barriers.
Trust
Horses are huge! For the individual, learning to trust
such a large animal aids in building or restoring trust
for those who have a history of trauma or abuse. Horses
are unbiased and non-judgemental but react to the
emotions and behaviors of the human.
Impulse control
Horses respond to non-verbal cues, thus communicating
with a horse calmly and effectively requires emotional
awareness and regulation, and self-control. EAT has
been demonstrated to help those with mental disorders
or developmental delays reduce aggressiveness and
agitation. It also helps patients to learn how to establish
healthier communication techniques that can be applied
to their human relationships.
Relationship boundaries
The relationship between the rider and the horse
requires mutual respect. People with a history of abusive
or controlling relationships learn to manage relationship
and behavioral boundaries by working with the horse.
They later use these skills to better manage their human
relationships.
Relationship skills
There is a multitude of reasons a person may have a hard
time establishing and keeping healthy relationships.
Mutually respectful boundaries are a start, but a
relationship also requires trust and communications.
Horses are non-judgemental. However, much like
humans, horses do not offer unconditional acceptance.
They respond authentically to their human “partner”
and can sense when a person is trying to control them.
A horse will comply out of fear but this isn’t a healthy
connection.
Successful communication with humans is also largely
non-verbal. In fact, 55% of communication is body
language, and 38% is tone. Thus only about 7% of how
people communicate is done with words.
Horses respond to both verbal and non-verbal
communication. The horse then chooses to either
comply, resist, ignore or connect with the person. Just as
the horse can sense when a person is trying to dominate
or control them, they can also sense when a human
wants a truly heartfelt connection. As the human
learns how to form a sincere emotional bond with the
horse, these skills can translate into healthier human
connections.
Stress reduction
Getting outdoors and playing, participating in activities
that include equine riding and games, reduce stress and
bring fun and joy to people. This can help clients release
over-controlled emotions and gain some spontaneity.
Riding a horse in the fresh air, experiencing the beauty
of nature, can be a spiritual and relaxing activity.
Source, The Arbor.
There are healing powers all around us in our universe,
we sometimes just have to stop and look, feel and
breathe. Animals, trees, plants, birds, oceans, sun, moon,
stars and I guess I could go on and on. And yes, it all
starts with Love!

Beauty & Fashion

PICTURESQUE
Legend has it that eyes are the first things we
notice in people. ‘They are the
windows to the soul’. Want your eyes to really
stand out? Colourful eyeliner does the trick!
Wings
No one perfects something overnight, but by
practicing this tutorial on creating the perfect
wing, your eyeliner will be sharp enough to
cut!
1. Take a piece of
tape and place it
symmetrically from
your eyelid corner to
your eyebrow’s end.
2. Draw a slanted
line against the tape
and connect it to the
upper parts of your
eyelid.
3. Fill in the gapped
spaces of the
eyeliner & you’re
popping!

INDIE
ROCK
BY TAY WATSON
CROWD-DIVING HEAD FIRST INTO
WHAT INDIE ROCK IS, HOW IT CAME
TO BE & WHY THE HELL IS IT SO
COOL?
REBELLIOUS, AVANT-GARDE, DARK
& WILD. THESE ARE ALL WORDS
USED TO DESCRIBE THE ICONIC ERA
OF INDIE ROCK.
THE 80’S GAVE BIRTH TO A BRAND
NEW REVOLUTION & THE TASTY
GENRE THAT IS INDIE ROCK. THIS
GENRE WAS CREATED BY COLLEGE
RADIO STATIONS THAT BOOMED
ROCK MUSIC ALL OVER
CAMPUSES. IT WAS WHEN BANDS
LIKE ‘THE SMITHS’ & ‘R.E.M’ MADE
APPEARANCES ON RADIOS & ON
TV, LEAVING AN ENTIRE
BLOSSOMING GENERATION OF
YOUTH ROARING FOR MORE.
INDIE ROCK FOR THE UNCULTURED
INDIE ROCK EMERGED FROM POST-PUNK, NEW WAVE
& ALTERNATIVE MUSIC. (ALT) IT STARTED IN THE
UNITED KINGDOM, WHERE RECORD LABELS HAD
STARTED MASS-PRODUCING NEW SOUNDS.
THE APPROACH BEHIND THE SOUND WAS CHAOTIC,
LOUD, RUDE, CRUDE, PARTICIPATORY & ANARCHIC.
THE IDEOLOGY BEHIND INDIE ROCK WAS THAT
ANYONE COULD GET TOGETHER & FORM A BAND,
PLAY VARIOUS INSTRUMENTS & TOUR THE WORLD.
INDIE ROCK, IN MY OPINION, IS EVERYTHING THAT
WE THINK WE CANNOT DO. IT LETS US DREAM. OH, &
REMEMBER KIDS, IF IT’S TOO LOUD, YOU’RE TOO OLD!
IN THE 90’S, ROCK BAND ‘NIRVANA’
MADE THE ENTIRETY OF YOUTH
SUBCULTURES WANT MORE. “WE
WANT MORE SEX, WE WANT MORE
DRUGS & WE WANT MORE ROCK
& ROLL!” WAS WHAT ONE COULD
IMAGINE THE MINDSET & VIBE TO BE
IN THIS TIME AMONGST YOUTH.
LEAD SINGER FROM NIRVANA, KURT
COBAIN, MADE AN
IMPRESSIONABLE APPEARANCE ON
VARIETIES OF SHOWS, WITH HIS
GRUNGE FASHION SENSE: DARK
T-SHIRTS, RIPPED JEANS & SNEAKERS,
TOPPED WITH A HEAD OF MESSY
HAIR. THIS IS THE AESTHETIC OF THE
90’S.

KOREAN
STREETWEAR
BY TAY WATSON
THE VERSATILITY OF KOREAN STREETWEAR.
IT COMES TO NO SURPRISE THAT KOREA HAS
BECOME ONE OF THE LEADERS WITHIN THE
DIVERSE FASHION INDUSTRY. FROM KAWAII
(CUTE) TO A MORE HARDCORE, EDGY
STYLE, KOREAN
STREETWEAR PROVES THAT LOOKING
GOOD IS NOT SET TO ONE BEAUTY
STANDARD.
ONE CAN VISIBLY NOTICE HOW BROAD &
VERSATILE KOREAN STREETWEAR CAN
ACTUALLY BE. WHETHER YOU ARE A ‘SLAY
QUEEN’, A SOFT GIRL, AN E-BOY, A SAD
BOY, KAWAII,
HARDCORE, OR IF YOU JUST WANT SOME
STYLE INSPIRATION, THIS PROTEAN STYLE HAS
SOMETHING FOR EVERYONE!
WHEN HIP-HOP, ANIME & STREETWEAR GOT
SLAPPED TOGETHER, CLOTHING MARKETS
OPTED FOR A MORE CUTTING-EDGE, FRESH
& FIRE STYLE OF FASHION.
A STYLE CONSISTING OF PRINTED
GRAPHIC TEES, RIPPED JEANS, CHUNKY
SNEAKERS, RAINBOW JACKETS, FRILLS &
THRILLS, SCRUNCHIES, &
EVERYTHING IN BETWEEN, PROVING THAT
STREETWEAR CAN REALLY WORK FOR
ANYONE!

Oh, how they said, “history repeats
itself,” and oh, how they were
right.
History, as we know, has repeated
itself quite vividly in the 21st century.
Although, it is 2020, it feels as though
we have entered a parallel universe
and we’re right back to the 70s. Oh,
the 70s, the beautiful era of wild hair,
fashion ICONS and most importantly,
the insanely tasteful music.
Take a look at these four 70s fashion
trends to hop back onto in 2020
1The Corduroy Pant
Surely, we cannot always let bygones
be bygones. The pant has found its way
back into the 21st century as the perfect
weekend fit, and it is well worth it. The fit
is slimming, and comfortable enough for a
stay at home weekend.
2
The Clog
What an absolute shocker. Clogs? The
wooden-soled shoe has become a craze yet
again and with the perfect fit, it would be a
desired fashion fad. Do not be scared, opt for
them!

By Kat Bernickow
3The head scarf
The dream of a headscarf. Not only is
it now made that simple to cover up the
fringe you have cut horribly wrong, it is
desirably stylish. Oh, and it is one of the
best accessories to do a reenactment of our
beloved Elizabeth Taylor.
4The crochet tops
The perfect summer fit has bounced back,
remixed, and compelling. It is perfect for those hot
days and beach visits.
From those relaxed fits to circular sunglasses, it is quite
clear that we are about to experience a resurgence
of the iconic era of the 70s. Not to mention, vinyl’s?
With almost every modern musician selling versions
of their albums in the form of vinyl’s too, it
is time to ask your parents for their old
turntable that is stored away and
channel your inner Led Zeppelin and
David Bowie. Welcome to the 70s!
Bringing back vintage

Have you eaten today?
THIS IS YOUR FRIENDLY REMINDER TO GO EAT SOMETHING AND TAKE CARE OF YOURSELF

BY THE GOOD HOUSEKEEPING TEST KITCHEN
Jun 26, 2018
YIELDS: 2 servings
TOTAL TIME: 0 hours 5 mins
We’ve got 4 delicious summer smoothie recipes that are perfect for a
quick breakfast!
DIRECTIONS
1. In blender, puree the ingredients until smooth.
2. To make smoothie bowl: Make Razzle-Dazzle Smoothie and transfer to bowls. Top with kiwi
slices, coconut flakes, and raspberries.

INGREDIENTS
Mango Madness
1 c.
orange juice
1/2 c.
coconut yogurt
1 1/2 c.
frozen mango
1
medium carrot, coarsely grated
Strawberry Fields
1/2 c.
coconut water
1/2 c.
coconut yogurt
1 c.
strawberries
1/2 c.
frozen peaches
Green Goddess
1/2 c.
unsweetened almond milk
1/2 c.
honey yogurt
2
bananas, cut into pieces and frozen
3 c.
baby spinach
Razzle-Dazzle
1/2 c.
low-fat milk
1/2 c.
nonfat Greek yogurt
2 c.
frozen raspberries
2
bananas, peeled and cut into pieces

MAKE-AHEAD EGG AND CHEESE SANDWICH
BY THE GOOD HOUSEKEEPING TEST KITCHEN
Oct 2, 2019
4 servings 0 hours 10 min
INGREDIENTS
DIRECTIONS
4 large eggs
Kosher salt and pepper
1 tbsp. olive oil
2 oz. extra-sharp cheddar
cheese, coarsely grated
4 English muffins, toasted
2 c. baby spinach
In a bowl, beat eggs with 1 Tbsp water and ¼ tsp each salt and pepper.
Heat oil in a large non stick skillet on medium heat.
Add eggs and cook, stirring with a rubber spatula every few seconds, to
desired doneness — 2 to 3 minutes for medium soft eggs.
Spoon onto bottom half of each muffin and top with cheese, spinach, and ham (if using).
Sandwich with remaining muffin top.
TIP: Wrap prepared sandwiches in a damp paper towel, then foil. Place in freezer bags
and freeze for up to one month. When ready to cook, remove the foil (leave the towel) and
microwave for 1 minute. Flip and microwave another 1 minute to 30 seconds. (The damp
towel, adds a touch of steam.)
4 thin slices ham (optional)

Yoga has been recreated in many different forms over
many years. There are many, many types, but my
favorite is the Ashtanga primary series.
Benefits of ashtanga yoga: primary series
Ashtanga yoga is a healing yoga sequence that builds
strength and detoxifies the body of physical and mental
toxins.
Physical benefits:
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Ashtanga yoga helps with hip opening,
improving our flexibility.
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Ashtanga yoga increases our physical strength
in helping us balance ourselves and sometimes
props, such as yoga blocks.
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The best way to get the tone you’ve been
wanting, is a regular routine consisting of the
beautiful, rejuvenating sequence.
55
Our cardiovascular fitness increases, as the
sequence is challenging enough to keep our
heart rate up.
55
If you want to get that blood pressure down, the ashtanga series is a perfect start.
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For runners, or anybody active, a perfect prevention of injuries would be to properly stretch
out those muscles with a nice, refreshing sequence.
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Finally, it is well worth doing if weight loss is your goal.
YOGA with Kat
Mental benefits:
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Ashtanga yoga is a beautiful sequence to help reduce stress and anxiety. The series of
yoga poses is lovely to do as a starting point for your day, as your stress and anxiety of
yesterday can be put to ease for the start of a new day.
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For the artistic mind, ashtanga yoga is absolutely perfect
for that creativity boost.
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A great way to start focusing on the work you’ve
been struggling to do is most definitely the
ashtanga yoga series. This series increases
the brain functioning through balancing
asanas and helps us to focus.
To start the Ashtanga yoga primary series, the
best fit would be any fitted, stretchy clothing. The
series consist of lots of movement, so comfort is
definitely key. That, and your yoga mat is all you
need to get moving! The sequence is perfect for
anything and can be done at anytime for as much
time as you feel is necessary. Now, hop on your
mat and start moving!

Warrior II — Virabhadrasana II
(veer-uh-buh-DRAHS-uh-nuh)
— is a standing yoga pose that enhances strength,
stability, and concentration. It’s named after the Hindu
mythological warrior, Virabhadra, an incarnation of the
god Shiva.
Warrior III — Virabhadrasana III
(veer-uh-buh-DRAHS-uh-nuh)
To bring a sense of freshness back to your practice,
try taking a new approach to Warrior III. It’s a pose that
challenges your body with both backward- and forwardbending
elements. It also builds power and grounding in
the legs while offering chances for lightness and play.
Downward Dog — Adho Mukha Svanasana
(ah-doh moo-kah vriks-SHAHS-anna)
Downward Dog Pose, Downward-facing Dog Pose, or
Adho Mukha Shvanasana, is an inversion asana in modern
yoga as exercise, often practised as part of a flowing
sequence of poses, especially Surya Namaskar, the Salute
to the Sun.
High Lunge — Utthita Ashwa Sanchalanasana
(OO-TE-TAH-AH-SH-WAH-SAN-CHAL-AN-AS-ANA)
But High Lunge is a great pose to practice for working
on squaring your hips, creating isometric strength in your
legs, and toning your pelvic floor. It works well before
coming into variations such at Crescent Lunge, Twisted
Lunge, or even Virabhadrasana 1.
Revolved Side Angle Pose — Parivrtta Parsvakonasana
(par-ee-VRIT-tah PARSH-vah-cone- ah-suh-nuh)
The revolved side angle pose strengthens the legs and
stretches the chest, shoulders, spine and groins. This
pose also stimulated the abdominal organs, improves
circulation and balance, and increases stamina.

Music & Film with Starburst Promotions
IN PARTNERSHIP WITH STARBURST PROMOTIONS

Music and More
By QT
A brief background of Faraway George taken from his website
farawaygeorge.co.za,
“Born in Pietersburg (Polokwane), Faraway George was greatly
influenced by Jazz as a young boy and started playing the guitar as
a teenager. He signed up to study architecture but halted his studies to
pursue a career in music. His debut EP, ‘Vir ’n Vreemdeling’, was released
in 2016.
These days, he listens to a variety of genres, including modern folk,
Afrikaans, alternative, Blues and Americana. He draws inspiration from
stories. “Sometimes it’s my own story; other times it belongs to someone
else. At times, I imagine stories and make them real,” he muses.”
I am someone who is very picky when it comes to the music I choose to
listen to, so understandably I was very nervous to sit down and listen to
a full album that I may or may not like, however I was very pleasantly
surprised to find that I enjoyed every song on this album!
This album is the perfect mix of relaxing music as well as music that
wants to make you get up, sing along and dance. I found it very hard
sitting down writing this article because all I wanted to do was get up
and bounce around my room. This album has everything you want from
beautiful melodies, jammy guitar and guitar solo and who does not enjoy
a good guitar solo? The album flows coherently and it is a great example
of how many artists have lost the beauty of music in over complexity
but Faraway George sticks to his roots and provides a stimulating and
enjoyable listening experience. If you are looking for a taste of Faraway
George I would recommend, Sugar Cane, Hey sister and Willow.
This album is perfect for anyone who enjoys music, no matter your age
! I will definitely be giving it download when I need something to listen
to, when I need a reminder of the beauty of life and when I just need to
remember to take a look around, take a deep breath and just let go.

By Tay Watson
When listening to pop-singer Nathan Smith’s new album titled “Here’s
to The Now”, expect to be transcended into a soulful & melodic state of
audio- euphoria.
Nathan Smith grew up with musical influences surrounding his life. His
father, Pat Smith, taught him how to play the guitar at the young age
of eleven. Nathan then started writing his own lyrics to songs & started
performing shows at various venues as well as on national television.
Whilst listening to his new album, it is evident that Nathan has two
highly-contrasting types of sounds: the song, Plastic Man, has an upbeat,
hardcore thrashing of his electric guitar, as opposed to his song titled
Closer, which gives listeners a more real, emotional & even a spiritual
connection, thanks to the soft strums of his acoustic guitar as well as the
soothing, safe sounds of his voice. In the song Scientists Say, Nathan
almost seems to “challenge” the ideology of evolution, asking rhetorical
yet stated questions like “So, I’ve come from a monkey then?” & “Why
are there still monkeys then?”. This song is in complete contrast to his
song Closer, which tells his story of his love & connection to the Almighty.
Nathan claims that original music & lyrics has always been the
quintessential aspect of his passion & love for music. Based off listening to
this album, his passion is evident in all the songs that he writes. Whether
you enjoy a good rock-out & air guitar session, or if you are looking for
a mellow, chillout session, “Here’s to The Now” is guaranteed to have a
song for everyone.

BY STARBURST PROMOTIONS
When musicians who have known each other for a long time decide
to make music together, you can look forward to a remarkable end
result... and BLY JY HIER is the perfect example to prove it.
It is a gripping contemporary duet by the brand-new Afrikaans group,
Ariose (meaning - “a melody”)– which consists of Xander Filmalter,
Renier Henning and Heidi Henning – and can be described as a
conversation between a couple trapped on opposite sides of the same
circle.
“BLY JY HIER is about those difficult times in every relationship that
leave couples feeling isolated from one another, even though they
are closer than their inner world allows them to experience in that
moment,” explains Xander, who wrote the song. “It is not meant to be
experienced only as a sad theme, but rather as a message of hope
that victory can be achieved in difficult times. The melody creates a
light foundation on which the interplay between the two characters
take place and the different emotions are also evident in the lyrics.”
Ariose is a passion project that was established in October 2020 to
create high quality Afrikaans music and also to separate the artists’
existing music careers from this new initiative. “Ariose’s goal is to
make good Afrikaans music. Our music is written and created with an
acoustic guitar and during production other elements are added such
as electric guitar or piano,” says Renier.
The music video of the single was produced by Xander and Renier
during level three of lockdown. The video was filmed at Heidi and
Renier’s house and shows different shots of the group performing
the song. Xander’s serious performance is in sharp contrast with
Heidi’s fun and energetic style, which represents the two sides of the
relationship circle that is one of the main themes of the song.
“Because of lockdown, we were not allowed to go out to film the
video. We shot it at home one Saturday afternoon,” the guys reveal.
“Initially we wanted to use a humorous theme, but the performance
shots worked so well that everything just fell into place. We are very
grateful for the energy that Heidi brought to the video, which we did
not necessarily have.”
“Grendeltyd het gemaak dat ons baie kreatief moes wees oor hoe ons
die video benader. Ons moes dit by die huis skiet, omdat ons nie kon
uitgaan nie en het dit een Saterdag by die huis opgeneem,” verklap
die manne. “Aanvanklik wou ons die tema humoristies maak, maar
die vertoningskote het so goed gewerk dat alles net in plek geval het.
Ons is baie dankbaar vir die energie wat Heidi na die video gebring
het, wat ons nie noodwendig gehad het nie.”
Xander and Renier have been friends for many years. Xander has also
recorded quite a few of his songs at Renier’s studio. After Heidi and
Renier got married and she started spending more time with them in
studio, they realized that Xander and Heidi’s voices complement each
other very well.
“Xander and Heidi did a cover of the Bryan Adams hit, Star, for fun
and the reaction was very positive. So, we have been talking about
collaborating for many years, but we have always been too busy. At
the beginning of 2020, we decided that it was now or never. Xander
was looking for the opportunity to focus on his singing without having
to worry about playing instruments and I agreed to handle that part
of the project,” Renier explains. “Heidi has done backing vocals for
Xander in the past and I have always felt that their voices work well
together. So, we decided to give the duet a go and it turned out very
well.”
According to the group, they really enjoyed working together on BLY
JY HIER and are looking forward to sharing it with fans. “Because
we are all such good friends and have always enjoyed making music
together, the recording process was effortless,” says Heidi. “We
all understand and support each other very well and bring unique
characteristics to the table.”
THE PEOPLE BEHIND THE MUSIC
Pieter Filmalter, better known as Xander Filmalter, grew up in the
Vaal Triangle and played in bands since he was seventeen. He used
to make up new lyrics for existing melodies, until he saw one of his

Photo Credit: Heidi Henning
friends playing guitar at a school concert. He immediately fell in love
with the instrument and taught himself to play on his grandfather’s
guitar… in the same way in which he would later go on to teach
others the same skill.
He has been working in the music industry for the past twenty-oneyears
and is the former lyricist and guitarist of the English rock band,
AvenFall. The singer, who originally only did English songs, only
decided to enter the Afrikaans Music Industry after a friend asked him
to write a song. In 2017 he released his debut Afrikaans album, Hier
Kom Dit Nou, which delivered numerous successful singles and music
videos (that all featured on kykNET NOU!), including As Jy Dans,
Bloed Is Rooi, Hi Jy and the title track, Hier Kom Dit Nou.
He credits Johan Vorster, Richard van der Westhuizen and Jo Black
as some of his local music influences. He also enjoys listening to
international artists like The Offspring, Green Day, U2, Lenny Kravitz,
Goo Goo Dolls and Bryan Adams and would love to work with the
likes of Richard van der Westhuizen, Francois van Coke and Karen
Zoid someday.
Xander describes himself as an introvert, who often needs some quiet
time to recharge and think about life. Although he is happy with being
a teacher, he dreams about writing songs for well-known artists and
films, recording a few more albums and conquering the hearts of the
South African public. He has recently recorded six new English songs
and is excited about the future.
Renier and Heidi Henning have been performing together since 2014
as the gospel group, Kings Collective. Since then, the duo has shown
that they are a force to be reckoned with – on stage and at home.
Together, they have performed at various churches and spiritual
functions, released an English album – Humbly We Come – as well
as several singles (Hold Me In Your Arms, Fountains Of My Heart, U
Is Vir My and Kamerliedjie) and music videos that were all very well
received and can still be seen on TV.
According to the couple, Ariose is definitely not the end of their gospel
career and that it is merely a way for them to separate their secular
and spiritual music. “Kings Collective still exists, and we will never
stop making gospel music. It is part of who we are, and we still have
a lot of new material on the way. We just wanted another name under
which we could release songs that are not necessarily spiritual in
nature,” Heidi shares.
Renier has been in love with music since he can remember and started
playing instruments when he was twelve. Later he started producing
his own songs and, over the past decade, this has also been his day
job. It, therefore, comes as no surprise that the guitarist is responsible
for the technical music aspects (composition, production and sound
engineering) in the group. He loves watching Formula 1 racing in his
spare time and enjoys a wide variety of music. He credits Goo Goo
Dolls, Keith Urban, Imagine Dragons and Tim McGraw as some of his
current favourite singers. The musician believes that people are moved
when an artist is authentic and puts his soul into his music.
Heidi has been singing since she was a little girl and has always
been a natural at writing poetry and lyrics. She taught herself to play
guitar in high school and has been performing with bands since the
age of sixteen. She decided to enter the Gospel market after being
saved when she was twenty. As Kings Collective and Ariose’s female
vocalist and lyricist, she draws inspiration from life experiences, her
relationship with God, people and music. When she is not singing or
working as a graphic designer, she enjoys gardening and listening to
genres like Gospel, Country, Folk and Rock. She believes that music
reveals more about an artist than anyone would ever know, and this is
evident in the way she pours heart and soul into each song she sings.
Ariose considers BLY JY HIER to be the first of many songs together
and is very excited to see how the listeners will react to this single.
“We hope that the public will be experience the single in the spirit in
which it was created. It addresses a universal theme, that will appeal
to audiences of all ages,” Xander concludes.

Cinematography & Film
BY STARBURST PROMOTIONS
The Tribeca-winning short, My Father the
Mover, is one of only a few handpicked
foreign documentaries acquired by MTV
Documentary Films MTV Documentary Films,
a division of MTV Studios, has acquired
breakout director Julia Jansch’s upbeat
African dance tale, My Father The Mover,
which won Best Documentary Short Film at
the Tribeca Film Festival. The film is part of an
exciting lineup of award-winning new feature
and short film acquisitions under executive
producer Sheila Nevins. The lineup tackles the
social, political and cultural topics affecting
the immediate lives and future outlooks of
young people today.
Following its launch with Academy Awardnominated
short St. Louis Superman and
award-winning feature Gay Chorus Deep
South, MTV Documentary Films will qualify
MY FATHER THE MOVER for the Academy
Awards and do a full awards campaign.
“Culling the magnificent Film Festivals with
their extraordinary choices of documentary
offerings, it is a gift to acquire films with heart
and soul, insight and vision,” said Nevins.
My Father The Mover tells the story of Stoan
(a.k.a. Mthuthuzeli Stoan MOVE Galela), a selftaught
dancer who uses African electronic
Gqom beats to motivate kids in the township
of Khayelitsha, South Africa to jive through
their hardship and find their superpowers.
Jansch has always been stirred by characters
and narratives that unveil what makes us most
human. While talking to Stoan, Jansch learned
of the work he does in his community. She
was moved by his spirit and wanted to get his
story out into the world in the hope of

the young New York-based filmmaker,
who describes the project as a miracle.
MTV Documentary Films continues
the rapid expansion of the global
youth brand across its network of
channels, platforms, events and
third-party development through
MTV Studios.
My Father The Mover Winner - Best
Documentary Short Film at Tribeca
Film Festival Filmmaker: Julia Jansch
Executive Producer: Sheila Nevins
Logline: African electronic Gqom
beats motivate kids in the township of
Khayelitsha, South Africa to jive through
their hardship and find their superpowers.
providing a platform for him to raise
awareness about his work.
The South African director, writer and
producer wanted to make the film in a way
that felt as real and immersive as being with
Stoan in the flesh and he invited an intimate
crew into his home and dance class. “This
story is very important to me because Stoan’s
message and methodology is one of freedom.
And while the kids in his dance group face
very unique circumstances, I found his story
and his work to be universal. I found his way
to be so moving… he is The Mover after all,
and I knew his story would resonate on a
global level,” said Jansch.
Julia began her career in development,
working for FremantleMedia and RadicalMedia
in New York. Her short films have premiered
and won at A-list festivals around the world,
and she is currently writing her first feature.
She has an MBA and an MSC from Oxford
University and a filmmaking diploma from the
New York Film Academy.
The MTV acquisition is a career milestone for

BY STARBURST PROMOTIONS
It is an inescapable fact of life that for every relationship between a parent
and a child, there will come a time where the child becomes the carer and the
parent the dependant. This heart-breaking yet universal theme is at the core of
a touching new film.
THE FATHER, based on an acclaimed, award-winning play, starts out as a
simple drama hinged on a familiar dynamic – a middle-aged daughter is losing
patience with her elderly father, a mischievous and highly independent man,
whose grip on reality is fading but who refuses to allow a carer to look after him.
She is moving away and, to ensure her father’s safety in her absence, she must
find someone who will take care of him. As he – in the early stages of dementia –
tries to make sense of his changing circumstances, he begins to doubt his loved
ones, his own mind and even the fabric of his reality.
Making his debut as film director is the award-winning French playwright,
Florian Zeller, who was responsible for the original play. He co-wrote the
screenplay with his long-time collaborator and translator Christopher Hampton,
who emphasises that while the theme may be familiar, the film is not a medical
treatise. “It is not about a medical condition and the people who suffer from it,”
he explains. “Instead, THE FATHER tries to find an artistic way of presenting
the way dementia affects the people around the patient – those who suffer the
fall-out.”
The story is deliberately told through the eyes of Anthony, the elderly father,
whose life has become a source of ever-disorienting confusion, with the
characters and locations constantly shifting – resulting in the viewer feeling as
confused as Anthony is. It is disorienting and surreal, but it speaks volumes to
living with dementia. “I didn’t want to tell the story from the outside, because
it’s already been done so many times,” says Zeller. “I wanted to try to tell that
story from the inside, as if the audience was in the main character’s head.”
As Zeller homes in on the theme with thoughtful direction and careful
storytelling, the message he wants to convey is supported by exceptional acting.

Anthony Hopkins and Olivia Colman masterfully portray the dementia-afflicted
man and his daughter, Anne. While Colman’s expressive face registers all the
emotions her character is going through, Hopkins perfectly captures the fear,
frustration and anger of a man who is losing his grip on reality. As he spans
the chasm between independent adult and scared child, his rich and emotive
performance adds elements of both thriller and horror to the film.
Hopkins and Colman are supported by an excellent cast, including Mark Gatiss,
Imogen Poots, Rufus Sewell and Olivia Williams.
Despite its dark subject matter, the film is built on a foundation of empathy and
celebrates the unbreakable bond between parent and child.
Commenting on the theme, Colman says: “It is terrifying to think of your
world shifting beneath your feet when you’ve lost the ability to comprehend the
change. For all the complexity I think at its heart the film is very simple. It is
about loss and love, and the way you suffer when the person you love no longer
knows you. It is beautifully written and very moving.”
She’s right. THE FATHER is an accurate and somewhat unsettling account of
both what it is like to love someone with dementia, and what it is like to live as
someone with dementia, and offers a heart-rending account of what happens
when a relationship, which has functioned in a certain way for decades, suddenly
and irrevocably changes.
The film recently won the coveted Audience Award at the San Sebastian Film
Festival, and Anthony Hopkins is slated for a Best Actor Academy Award
nomination next year for his devastatingly emotive performance.
THE FATHER is distributed locally by Filmfinity Pty (Ltd.) and will be released
in South African cinemas on 15 January 2021.

By Kat Bernickow
Your Sun Sign Horoscope
SCORPIO & SAGITTARIUS
“Sun sign astrology is a simplified system of Western astrology which considers only the position
of the Sun at birth, which is said to be placed within one of the twelve zodiac signs. This sign is
then called the sun sign or star sign of the person born in that twelfth-part of the year.”

The two signs related with the long stretch of November are
Scorpio and Sagittarius. With that being said, in this article
I will focus mainly on the two star signs associated with
November.
SCORPIO
LOVE RELATIONSHIP
True love may be in your path this
month or a much deeper connection
may form this month with your already
found true love.
FINANCE
This is likely to be a happy period for
you. Financially this month, you are very
likely to be taking a breath of relief.
CAREER
Your multi-tasking and hard work are
ready to pay off this month. You may
be clearing yourself a clear path this
month. Stay focused.
HEALTH
This month may not be so easy on your
physical health. You may suffer from
general weakness and tiredness. Take
lots of rest and don’t overwork yourself.
Remember, it is okay to take breaks!
STUDENT
This could be a steady period for you
as you are a snappy student and might
have the option to get a handle on things
effectively at the present time.
SAGITTARIUS
LOVE RELATIONSHIP
A positive attitude can lead you on the
right path with your loved one. Stay
strong during these times.
FINANCE
This could be a very progressive time for
you. Stay focused and wealth will flow.
CAREER
Stay consistent now. This will be an
important asset to have to maintain a
strong and long reputation.
HEALTH
Keep taking your medication. A
nutritious diet and exercise could help
sustain your already great physical
health condition.
STUDENT
Being a student is tough work, but
you’re doing a great job. Your studies
could be completed as per your
schedule.
ARIES
This is a brilliant month for proficient
development. You will have the help of
seniors and associates in achieving your
vocation objectives. Those occupied with
expressive arts and diversion fields will do
exceedingly well.
TAURUS
Calling and individual yearnings will be
in center this month. The impact of Mars
will initiate distracted action in vocation
matters. There will be clashes and force
battles.
GEMINI
This is a wonderful month for professional
people. Your administration abilities
will be magnificent, and you can prevail
with regards to completing work from
your associates. This will assist you
with accomplishing your work targets
effectively and easily.
CANCER
Homegrown issues and passionate
concordance will be in center this
month. Planetary quality is situated in the
southern portion of the outline. Vocation
matters will be founded on enthusiastic
fulfillment.
LEO
Predictions suggest a rough month
ahead in terms of personal health. Stress
is a great contributor to these health
conditions. Rest well this month and
improvement will follow.
VIRGO
Homegrown issues and mental soundness
will catch your eye this month. Planetary
quality is situated in the lower half of
the horoscope. This implies that your
vocation matters should be treated with an
emotional base.
LIBRA
Your independence and self-interests
will be in focus this month. Not only will
you need to cooperate or conciliate with
others, your libra personality will dictate
your course of events.
CAPRICORN
Profession and outside targets will be in
center in this month. Homegrown issues
and enthusiastic congruity, however
significant, will be out of sight.
AQUARIUS
Expectations are ideal for proficient turn
of events and outward longings. Home
undertakings and mental steadiness will
be out of sight for now.

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A Big Thank You
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Kat Bernickow
QT
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Dominic Carlisle
Noëlle Ries
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For making this second issue a reality! With all the hard work and participation
of everyone, this could not have happened. We are so excited to launch
future issues,! Thank you to my team for working so hard, ad for taking a leap
with me, thank you for putting in the time and effort that you have.

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