Well, the closer we get to the scan, the more and more I start accepting the fact that I'm going to be a faaavaaah! Not that I've not accepted the pregnancy, its just that I have yet to come to terms that I'm actually going to be a faavaah, something I thought I was not ready for, as I absolutely hate kids, well other people's kids!

She does not have a tummy yet, so for me to feel like a faavaah I have to actually see a tummy, then I'll feel parental! we already have names, if it s a boy he will be called Rambo, the master of the universe, no - actually he'll be called Rio. If it were to be a girl, she will be called Giuli! Both our families absolutely hate the names, but hey, we like it, that's all that matters.



We have bought some little clothes and stuff, still have to buy the pram/stroller and cot or the baby's bed and some other things. This has led my incredible brain to think way back, way way way back, back into time. How did the people of the early ages manage to raise kids? She pulled a list of things off the internet that Rio would need, I'm telling you, its 4 pages long! I'm sure my mom didn't raise me on 75% of that stuff we supposedly need.

All I know is that Rio needs nappies, a booby wit milk in it, a loving, stern faavaah, play time, food, girls and then his first Alfa and then Varsity! How difficult can it be?

I didn't tell my wifey as I don't want to sound like a softy, but I actually can't wait for my son to come...damn, the times well have together...

OS over and out - our first scan happens today, and she's stressed, I'm not, I can already see a small version of myself flexing his muscles on that 2D scan in a couple months time!

As always I'm forever looking through websites trying to gain understanding of most things in life like the number 42 etc. I love learning new things, as this not only brightens me up, it also gives me a feeling of superiority over all you ants in my kingdom.

Now, I'll look at what managers did over the last decade as compiled by a Harvard study not too long ago, here's the link.

So, 12 noticeable trends managers could not keep their grubby paws from...

For me this is an ultimatum and imperative...Each year I believe to be the best you can or want to be, you should have plans in place for the coming year that will force you to change, for the good obviously. This change represents growth, I find it disturbing that people stay the same for 5+ years at a time, in the same place, doing the same things, acting the same, having the same views and not looking at maybe expanding those views, the same knowledge, chilling at the same places with the same people year in year out. I find people like this have no ambition, no direction, they've hit what is called a plateau and they've gotten used to the situation, I’m one of them…

Coming back from talking about others, let me focus on my life for a while, at the beginning of last year my objectives were to get married, get experience, and enjoy the first year of working. I did this, now its time for new objectives, not necessarily the overplayed and overrated New Years resolutions, but more so objectives you actually take seriously and not just some timed response when someone asks you about your resolutions.

This year I already feel different, I feel I've grown, both me and my wife, our relationship has grown, our wants and needs have changed, I'm getting a son (hopefully) in the 3rd quarter of the year, we are buying a house in the 1st quarter of the year, the 2cnd quarter of the year will see some changes work related, as I'll know where I am in the new structure at work, or if I'll even be in the new structure. Knowing I'll be a farther soon has really changed my outlook, as clichéd as it sounds; I think this happening in my life has forced me to grow up inside, take responsibility etc. This year is all about improving this person I find myself to be, more family time, more giving, more patience, more work, more confidence at work.
I believe taking positive steps early in the year is a great medium for you to get out of that comfortable position one finds oneself.

OS over and out - I hope you guys change for the good, or stay great like you are, if you are great, believe me, we all need a change every year, just to stay young and fresh

After I read The Source's rendition of an obvious face-up-Dion's-arse blog, I had to add my own idea and belief on how a store must and should be in OS's world.

General exchange rule applies:

OK, it's been some time since my last blog, so its only fitting that I come back with a moerse rant, with some quirky lines and balls to the wall blogging. Last night we were still awake at 1am, and we watched some special on Google, and the stupid people really asked the CEO the dreaded question - "Google knows more about me than I do" and even more stupid - "what do you do with my data?" Anyhoo, Google apparently keeps ALL, yes, ALL queries that you type into that little bar whenever you want something from Google, since 1998, they have kept all those queries, I don't know how true this is, but its possible.

Now, with all that queries and facts about what people search or "Google" they can form categories of data that normally gets searched together, you get the picture. Now, every time you type something into Google, like; How to hijack an Airbus, alarm signals goes off there in the US and a dark room filled with nerds working for the FBI start monitoring your every search. They can do this, should you be logged in they can keep track of what you do or what you search for...if your not logged in they can track your searches with you IP address, your pc's address on the network...

Now that we've established that Google can and actually does keep your search records, let's come to the definitive conclusion that even though they keep all that data, by the tons, can they really harm you? The CEO has admitted to them helping the FBI zoom in on threat-worthy searches, but that's about it.

I honestly can't see how Google can and will sell my data off to some internet marketing company or tell my whole family that I'm searching for love on the internet? Why would a big company like Google do that? Plus, the closest thing they have that puts you at the scene of a crime is an IP address and a bunch of searches, they don't know your name, they don't know your I.D number...or do they? Even if they did, why on this earth would they do something malicious or even a simple “something” with it?

The OS is outie, Google does not sell your bloody information, why would they? Same with Zanya...why would they sell your data? Your most important data is your I.D number, and I have rarely seen any registration page ask for information as such...so you’re safe, stop worrying now, even with RICA...erm, ok with RICA its a different story, the government will actually sell your data to MTN and claim they did not know there is a law or clause protecting your information wherever it may be.

In an article I skimmed through on News24, they reported that South Africa's education levels have risen dramatically. I thought it would be an interesting read but found out it was not the case. They are referring to Grade 8 and some matric levels. I was hoping they'd focus on matric for and tertiary levels of education.

This is my first Vlog, I suggest you turn up your volume a tad bit, I think the sounds is a bit whack. I quickely did it this morning before I start my hectic day...but luckily its starting to cool down the closer we get to the festive season.

In my Vlog I talk about garbage collectors earning more than reservist police officers, about security and body guards who work for 34 hours a day...yes 34, and they get paid to do that. Enjoy.