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CPWOMAN BINA

On Love And Life

Fashion Beyond The Edge

THE LOOK

With Teurai Chanakira

Dress Up The Office

Keep it Squeeky Clean

IN LOVE & WAR

Dating Or Networking

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FROM THE EDITOR

Welcome! â&#x20AC;&#x153;Nothing ventured, nothing gained.â&#x20AC;? With a new year only just begun, there is much to celebrate and much to prepare for! And what better way to start than by launching the latest addition to the Chocolate Princess universe - the CP Magazine! With a whole world of exciting topics to explore, people and places to see we are excited to bring a different perspective.From beautiful people to extremely talented individuals we also cater for the men, which is why we have a section for the men. For people with businesses, this is your platform to share products and services you have through our ad space. Ladies and gentleman it is with great pleasure that I give to you the CP Magazine.

Rudo Nyangulu

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The making of this issue... Our first issue is unique in many respects! You may have noticed by now that this is actually two

magazines - one focused more on women, the other on men. The reason for this is that we are acutely aware of our large and growing male-following, and all though CP presents as a feminine brand was also important to us to make sure that menâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s interests were catered for without compromise. There were many highs and lows during the production process. We agonised over things, like with the Tat & Rho article for example - should we include and be candid about sex or leave it out altogether? [Check it out page 00] But it was also great fun! Especially for me, having built a large repository of images that suddenly found a purpose. So here are some of my favourite things for you to look out for.

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It was great getting to know Bina, a woman with a beautiful spirirt and a generous soul. Our chat over coffee in her kitchen saw her share life lessons I am glad I got a chance to hear.

I met Teurai Chanakira in 2011 when we first collaborated (pic insert is from our first collabo) and I liked her instantly! As a model she is highly skilled and professional and as a person she is simply lovely.

In Out & About there are a 100 memories that made me laugh and cry... Truly INONZI Memory. I was surprised at how much we had done and acheived.

I could help but giggle my way through The PMS Survival Guide for Men, I cant tell you more than that *giggles*...

I know we have the community page for everyone but it was important for me that the men folk had a space just for them: The Gents Corner is that place.

Last but by no means least, my Dad. The great thing about my parents is they will support you always even if it means being roped in to being on the first cover of a mag that may or may not be the next big thing. Thanks Dad! CP01 2013

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14. BEAUTIFUL BEGINNINGS

Find out a bit about CP and how we got where we are.

20. IN LOVE & WAR

Love languages and more, our Valentines’ special

26. RANDOM GUY/GIRL Stories from readers about issues

they care about.

30. BINA

36. FASHION BEYOND THE EDGE

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An adventurous photoshoot where Teurai Chanakira pushes boundaries in the name of art with photography by Et:hos .

46. THE LOOK

Feisty, fun and full of energy! You don’t want to miss her story.

Fashionable office wear.

52. ENTERTAINMENT

Out, about, and all thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s fun right

now.

58. CALENDAR

Find out what we are up to this month and get the CP Event Guide.

60. CP PLAY

Beautiful tunes for celebrating love and a bit of partying.

65. CP MAN...

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Hello CP Family, welcome to your space in this magazine! We have left this space larrgely unstructured because we would like you to take ownership of this space to tell us how you want it to be. Please email, whatsapp, text, fb message or DM us your requests, comments, feedback and desires. We are at your service...

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Ladies, like our page on facebook page and inbox us, giving us feedback on the magazine. Please be honest because we only get better if we know what you really want. By doing so, you stand a chance to win a Luster’s Pink Gift-Bag!

We have a regular column called ‘Random Guy, Random Girl’ that we made for you the readers. It can be about anything. Send us your interesting article and the writers for the ones we publish will win $10 each!

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by Rue Nyangulu

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“Nothing ventured, nothing gained.” The journey began in May 2011 when my desire to see solutions to the state the Zimbabwean economy found itself in post-2008 culminated in a firm resolve to take action, albeit in a small way. My passion for business development, particularly entrepreneurial business regardless of industry, which I believe are the custodians of Zimbabwe’s future, led to the creation of STIMULUS NETWORKING GROUP. STIMULUS is a platform designed to empower, train, network and monetize entrepreneurial enterprises and the gifted people who run them. It seemed a crucial element to the climate of the day where entrepreneurs faced seemingly insurmountable hurdles regardless of their skill or ability. However doing better business requires a financial, emotional and time commitment which many perceived they could not afford, though in truth not affording this as a priority has led many to failure or ineffective ‘hand-to-mouth’ entities.

possible to gain customer loyalty by developing companies into trustworthy brands. Chocolate Princess (CP) was designed with this need in mind. WHAT IS CHOCOLATE PRINCESS? It is a brand in its own right, a brand whose sole purpose is to be a brand builder for companies and quality checker for the consumer. CP relates to businesses and consumers in unique ways. For the consumer, CP is the friend “in the know”, the responsible friend and helpful friend who you can rely on to give you advice about anything and everything. From medical insurance or banking options to whether or not, ‘that dress makes you look fat’ or where to go to have the best value for money entertainment experience - CP will have the answer.

Therefore my resolve was thus, as the scriptures say, “unless a grain of wheat falls to the ground and dies, it remains to itself. But if it dies it bears much fruit.” At the beginning of 2012 I made a strategic decision to put STIMULUS on hold and rather than continue to invest in it and teach with words, I would teach by example. So with the same seemingly insurmountable hurdles and low cash flows and sheer determination, I embarked on an entrepreneurial pursuit, first INONZI Memory photography and then The Chocolate Princess Company. THE VISION behind these brands was to create a platform that did all the things STIMULUS stood for: “Growing Together” in a network of Small and Medium Sized Enterprises (SME’s) whilst offering the consumer what big businesses often missed, personable service, consistency and quality for a reasonable price. INONZI Memory was an example of how to build a brand from nothing with the help of a few professional friends who in the process developed and strengthened their own brands...”Growing Together”. The INONZI MEMORY experience taught me that Zimbabwean consumers desire to interact with and receive a quality product or experience from the brands they buy into. There is definitely a need and it is very

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Events by CP And why is this important to a business? It is important because the modern Zimbabwean consumer is weary of poor services delivery, poor product quality and lack of value for money. CPâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s purpose is to identify good companies that offer quality products and services and present them to the public in a social setting we like to call The CP Community. We are able to do this because our brand has been able and continues to build trust and rapport with the public by steadily growing the community through regular public events, radio / print partnerships and online via social media and web platforms.

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The Chocolate Princess Company takes its social responsibility seriously because we recognise that there is a large section of our society that are in need, there are areas in a our community that need rehabilitation and our environment is at our mercy if it is to continue to exist as we know it. It is not only every companyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s responsibility to care about these things but every individuals also. With this thought in mind, we have made our commitment to support any causes that are taking care of any of these things and helping to make our world a better

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The Art of Being Humane Foundation is run completely by volunteers and is always greatful for a Email: artbeinghumane@gmail.com | Facebook: www.facebook.com/pages/The-Art-of-Being-Hum

place. Our main partnership is with a charitable organisation called, The Art of Being Humane Foundation (ABH). ABH was set up with the vision that individuals with a skill or talent could come together and use these to make a difference where they are. ABH supports various charities and causes and of these, Chocolate Princess has committed to partner with them in assisting Matthew Rusike Children’s Home, St. Giles School for Children with a Disability and their awareness outreaches relating to cancer.

About the Art of Being Humane Foundation The Art of Being Humane Foundation’s purpose is simple; we aim ‘to be the change we want to see in the world’. We aim to achieve this by utilising our artistic talents and natural gifts to tell the stories that matter about the issues that are plaguing society / communities / families / individuals. Our goal is to be a voice for the voiceless. We believe in giving those who are in need ‘a hand-up NOT a hand-out’ by empowering them to become financially independent and able to ensure their own food security.

a helping hand. If you would like to commit some of your time, skills or money towards a worthy cause please contact us: mane-Foundation | Twitter: www.twitter.com/artbeinghumane | Blog: theartofbeinghumane.blogspot.com

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ABOUT â&#x20AC;&#x153;I realized how difficult it was for her to get treatment due to the exorbitant costs... So, The Elizabeth Chanakira Cancer Trust ( ECCT) was birthed to support marginalized cancer patients and provides practical nutritional tools for better health.â&#x20AC;?

*TEURAI CHANAKIRA as photographed in a series of INONZI Memory fashion photoshoots.

PICTURES FROM LEFT TO RIGHT: Teurai with her mother Elizabeth Chanakira on her graduation day from law school; Teurai speaking to a cancer patient receiving support from ECCT; Designer Sidumiso Tshuma of Shadow by Sidumiso, Teurai, Rudo Nyangulu founder of The Art of Being Humane [ABH] and The Chocolate Princess, with fashion designer Melusi Nhengu at the launch of ECCT in Harare 2012; The ECCT and ABH Cervical Cancer Awareness informative tea with ladies from the general public at Masibanda Lodge 2011.

OTHERS WHO CARE

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o you met this guy at some work do. You thought he was interesting. He emailed you. You thought that was interesting. Now he’s suggesting lunch – that’s really interesting! The problem is, you’re not sure if he interested-interested or interested in networking. What to do? Well first of all, you have to check the vibes. Is the language in his communication professional or overly friendly. Secondly if its lunch, it could go either way. If he’s suggesting drinks or dinner for a first meeting, chances that he is trying to make a client out of you are seriously slim.

So here’s what you do: 1. You could suggest bringing a colleague along. Here you want to pick someone who is relevant to the possible business opportunities that might arise. Say something along the lines of, “Lunch is a great idea, and I’ll bring my sales manager along. He’ll be really interested in the range of your products” OR “I wonder if it wouldn’t be a good idea to bring our systems administrator along. He’s had a lot of experience launching a similar exercise in Malawi and he would be able to give you a better indication of the variables we are dealing with here.” A response like this tells Mr Man that your expectation is that this is a business engagement. 2. If he invites you to drinks, suggest coffee instead. If he invites you to dinner, counter propose a lunch. Pick a venue that is light and airy and busy with no dark corners. Don’t leave yourself open to misinterpretation and don’t create reasons for anyone to disrespect you. 3. Pick a weekday and dress for business. Dark colours, no fishnets, no tight pants or skirts, no cleavage. Deflect personal jokes and remarks, and make sure your demeanour means business. Remember you are here to win respect and show that you can add value as a business contact. You are not on date.

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Do men speak a different love language to women? COMMUNICATION IS THE KEY TO INTIMACY

Tat and I would always argue about silly things (well looking back I can see they were silly) because we saw them from totally different perspectives. We eventually got to a point where our frustrations drove us to a cold war and the silence was indeed deafening! Tat watched a program one day that described one of our fights almost as if these people had a ‘big brother’ camera in our house. The points they put forward explaining why we had misunderstood each other made so much sense that we actually sat down and had an open and honest conversation and analysed all our issue. We concluded that we were communicating on different platforms (imagine sending someone a whatsapp and waiting for a reply meanwhile that person has replied you on twitter!). After a little bit of research (the google kind) we came across The Five Love Languages and just like that a light went on! Note: The Five Love Languages is an ideology developed by Dr. Gary Chapman that discusses relationships between couples. Chapman says “people express their love for one another in various ways and it is essential for couples to identify how they communicate their love to one another so that they are able to improve upon their relationship.”

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Couples share their love for one another by spending quality time together. For example, a weekend away or a long walk together. Rho says, “Quality time is important for me. It’s

not necessarily doing things together but being in a similar space makes me feel connected like when Tat watches rugby on TV while I flick through a magazine or read a book whilst we are cuddled on the sofa. Tat would prefer I watched the game with him though so for him this is not quite quality time but we have struck a compromise.”

Words of Affirmation

People express love is through verbal affirmation. For example, words of affirmation can include statements such as, “You are so beautiful baby,” or “I believe in you.” Tat says, “When I am stressed and feeling like the world is on top of me, I just want to hear Rho’s voice. The she seems to sense when I need encouragement and she always says the right thing.”

Receiving Gifts

Some individuals see the act of providing one another with material objects, regardless of their cost, as an act of love. For example, “a handmade gift” or “a memorable gift” Rho says, “Tat loves giving and receiving gifts and I do too. I prefer gifts that take effort and thought rather than the ‘bling’ and expense of the retail love that seems to go around especially this time of the year.

Acts of Service

Individuals who express love via the acts of service language are prone to seeing such tasks, like chores and various household tasks, as acts of love. For Example, “Making a home cooked meal” or “washing the others car”

Tat says, “I love when Rho cooks for me, there is nothing like a home cooked meal. I know she appreciates it when I have her car serviced and washed. Of all the love languages I know that taking care of her by doing the ‘guy thing’ around the house makes Rho feel loved the most.”

Physical Touch

This is simply the idea that individuals feel loved and comforted by being in close physical contact with one another. For Example, “stroking the others face / hair” or “Making love”. Rho says, “I love to cuddle with Tat, I could hold him for the longest time. Tat loves to cuddle and touch too, touch is definitely his primary love language. The program I mentioned earlier was dealing with this very topic. Tat likes to touch me when I am talking especially when it’s a serious discussion. I used to interpret that as his lack of interest or a signal that he wanted sex which used to frustrate me. When we eventually talked and he explained that touch was the way he showed me he loved me AND it made him feel closer to me I realised how wrong I had been. CP01 2013

Random GIRL AN IDIOTS 5 STEP GUIDE TO DATING THE MODERN “COLOURED” WOMAN With all the stereotypes I have had to live with about coloured women (you know strong beer drinkers and smokers, with a crazy sexual appetite, as well as baby making machines who have a love for breaking bottles when things go wrong) I finally thought it’s time we break the silence and educate folks out there, so for you (yes the clueless dude reading this but with a serious crush on the coloured girl across the street read up....

BE OPEN MINDED (we want you to get to know us and not the prejudices and stereotypes associated with our skin colour) –You get annoyed when we say all men are dogs don’t you?. Like any other group of people, you get all kinds of people. So there really is no typical ‘coloured’ woman. Ditch all preconceived ideas and notions and approach me like you are approaching an individual not an entire race. WE ARE NOT VIOLENT (this whole bottle throwing stereotype is getting old...) --it appears many people believe that we are violent, the truth islike most women, we don’t like to be disrespected. Although it does appear that a coloured man (like any other man) doesn’t take it lightly when his sister or daughter is being disrespected..But mostly if we are unhappy with a situation, we know exactly where the door is and will not be throwing a punch or anything else (why would we scar this beautiful face). WE ARE NOT SEX BAGS OR BABY MAKING MACHINES (our passion shouldn’t be confused with promiscuity) - The modern coloured woman has the highest self respect and is not ‘LOOSE’. What one never hears about is what great mothers we are or the sexual harassment we face whether in the office or around the city because of stereotypes. Like most women we hate being treated like objects... so be a gentleman! WE ARE NOT GOLD DIGGERS (we too are breadwinners) - most people don’t see the modern ‘coloured’ woman as independent and the bread winner. The truth is most coloured women are bread winners and pay the bills themselves. We do like the finer things in life, however it is not the first and only thing we look for. We love to feel like princesses but we are more than able to fend for ourselves. BE YOURSELF (we want to know the real you) - finally the most important thing whilst dating a ‘ coloured’ women like any other woman is to be yourself...We too want a man who approaches us with good intentions and is genuine. While these are 5 short simple steps to note,what you will realise , is we are like any other modern woman, trying to pay the bills, get an education and still squeeze in a love life in between all the chaos. Every man must make his lady feel special and most of all respect her (that way you will be sure to miss the cracking of one or two bottles!)

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Random GUY CODENAME: Ben 10 VS The Cougar Sex in the City of Harare welcome a new phenomenon to the world of romance. Pitting an apex predator from the cat family against a young boy with alien forces in an epic battle for satisfaction that could easily be an erotic fantasy gone wrong! Cougars are, in the urban definition of things, the new top predator in the dating game. With amazing conversion rates (it’s probably 99.9%) compared to former King, “the sugar daddy”, they bag them alright. However It seems as if the Queen of seduction has met a worthy adversary in the quest for dominance. Enter a generation of young guys who prey on vulnerable cougars who are under the illusion they are at the top of the food chain. Code named Ben10 in the streets could this captain of the alien forces with his new age gadgets be taming the irresistible seductress matching her pound for pound in this game of wits? There is big chance the naiveté of youth is totally winning over this battle with the younger, spontaneous, whimsical, and energetic Ben 10 thrilling the older, enthusiastic, and experienced woman so good she doesn’t even realize she has been had (over and over and over)! Even though pleasure is assured for everyone involved it seems in this case Ben 10 is living the dream. With his caution to the wind attitude, he probably is enjoying this lady at the expense of Spiderman, a disgruntled older man way past his prime and stuck in the old ways of charming the same woman into the bedroom (in olden times he was known as The Minister of Housing, Finance and Transport). Enter Ben10 eager to please and with a hard on that could pierce a hole through a wall, he worships the hot mama’s body does not let a single inch of that go unattended. Spider-man probably uses boardroom stories as foreplay in the bedroom, is frigid and boring and very selfish in the bedroom… Can we blame them??? CP01 2013

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A true modern woman with old school values, she learnt the ins and outs of business by being willing to do the hard work necessary... By Andile Maphosa

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YOU CANNOT meet Bina and walk away without thinking ‘wow, what an amazing woman...’ Born Rubina many moons ago from parents who were from south of our country Bina is the proverbial rags to riches story that is filled with the real life many don’t see inbetween... Married to Mr Pavlou , together they have grown from a little grocery store Lucullus, to the massive Athienitis Spar, something which she chuckles did not happen overnight. We caught up with her in her fabulous home (fabulous is an understatement), her house is something out of a Top Billing episode, and with a house that grand you would expect a somewhat “diva-esque” personality (think Mariah Carey), but in reality Bina (a name that her children gave her) is the exact opposite... As we sat and chatted with her in her beautiful kitchen she reminisces about growing up in the old days where she would play outside, go climbing trees and collecting fruit close to (what is now) the airport...Old school values were instilled in her as she was growing up, she learnt at Embakwe in Plumtree, a school run by The Catholic Church and the nuns there, she chuckles, did not do things for the students and as such they washed their own clothes, cleaned up and polished the floors themselves, something she says instilled her sense of get up and do it attitude. A true modern woman with old school values, Bina believes in a more hands on approach to doing things and is not shy to roll up her sleeves and do the work herself, a trait she feels is lacking in most young ladies of today...As cliché as this may sound she proudly says she learnt the ins and outs of business by being willing to do the hard work necessary.. As we move on from the kitchen and settle in her lovely yard, she shifts the conversation to how she remembers meeting her husband at her old workplace. He was buying records (records are the early version of cd’s) and she was a cashier (at this point she expressed how she is amazed at how she has been young and now is wise and yet she is yet to hear a wedding story start with the words “I saw her from across the room in the club”)..She talks with pride about of sleeping on the floor in a flat in Avenues and says that is what keeps her humble, something she wishes to pass onto her 4 kids. On how she balances being a wife, mother and more recently a business woman she candidly says she hasn’t quite got there yet. She makes sure the entire family sits together for breakfast and dinner and spends time bonding at those times, and wishes children of today spent more time outdoors interacting with each other as opposed to always on their tech gadgets (but is also quick to say it aint the kids but the parents who buy them the gadgets who should also shoulder the blame) Its often rare to find a humble yet wealthy woman but Bina embodies all of that...

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Bina’s Personal Style She loves shorts, something she says in greatly influenced by her younger days when she was a tomboy.. She also loves them for their versatility especially since she is a hands on type of person she feels very comfortable in them and is able to move freely in them She is also brave enough to admit that she is not fashionable but stylish, she is not swayed by what is “in” but prefers to dress in what she is comfortable in (a true Chocolate Princess)

Bina’s Shop Bina will be opening her lingerie shop this year. Called ‘Bina’ she is greatful to her husband for creating a deeper understanding of underwear in her. She stocks sexy undergarments which, she giggles, are stylishly and deliciously sexy. Located across the road from Athienitis Spar this store is a must visit for the adventurous and modern day woman and the man amongst men who is bold to go where no man has dared tread for underwear shopping (for his woman).

Bina’s Advice “Be willing to do what needs to be done to get things done..... Roll up your sleeves and get your hands dirty if you want to achieve anything in life.” CP01 2013

Worth a thousand words... Anti-clockwise from the top: Bina and her daughters; Bina in a photo shoot for the CP article; Bina and her husband; Bina at 18, Bina

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At Bina we believe in giving every womanthe chance to let out all the beauty and fun she has inside! So why not come and take a look at our wide range of lingerie and maybe you will find something thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s not only sexy but also uniquely you!

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COMMUNITY

Would you like to have a FREE PROFESSIONAL PHOTOSHOOT and appear inthis magazine? Ladies this Valentines is on a Thursday, a work day! SO we have a solution for you. No worries, all you have to do to change your day look to evening is simple. Spice it up! This can be done by darkening your make-up, accessorizing your ensemble and changing your heels. Its not a disaster, its simply good to go ready and easy to do. Go on, time for a night of love now... Enjoy!

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Tapi’s first look is amazing for the office, there is so much you can do with this dress. To get ready for hernight she can switch her nude heels for this divine gold pair, gold clutch and silver accessories. YES LADIES!! You can mix gold and silver, moderately and correctly..

Lady in red watch out! I did not want to take her look away by changing her red feet so I just decided to give Yeu’s evening diva look a more popping red. Pop her red lips more, black clutch, black ring and belt Yep, good to go!

LOOK TWO

Black! So fun to play around with and pleasing to every body shape. Yeu can simply hit that after work cocktail by making it a black and gold affair. Gold chandeleur earrings with the matching bracelet and a nude clutch with gold details. She is ready to wine and dine.

Polka dot! My favourite print. Mix it up for the soiree with a royal blue clutch to add this ‘je ne sais pas’ to this ensemble. A nice black ring and killer heels.. Those shoes were made for feet... for happy feet!

The LBD look. This is a timeless look ladies. After work spice up your dress with gold chandeleur earrings, put your hair up in a semi loose bun, a black cluch and a stripped stilletto. Sometimes less is more ladies and Shau is a clear example of this.. Spicing it up!

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FASHION TREND ALERT:

Spring / Summer 2013 > WHITE

We are excited about the African designers like David Thale (whose beautiful Spring / Summer 2013 collection was showcased at Zimbabwe Fashion Week – September 2012) and their gorgeous ‘white’ collections that are now coming into their own as 2013 has arrived! We can’t wait to see how this trend will be interpreted in Harare this season. We are all still mad about print so we are hoping to see some exciting zebra prints infusing the gorgeous white with its ‘yang’ the delicious black in all sorts of melodious ensembles! Vouge Magazine says, “Many designers explored the soothing potential of white... Will you be romanced by the broderie anglaise and pretty filigree fabrics seen at Valentino, Simone Rocha and Stella McCartney? Or will the clean, precise origami folds of duchess satin at Prada and Celine win your heart? Or perhaps the technical cottons at Marni, Chloe and Balenciaga will chime with your new found wardrobe clarity? Whatever your trajectory, this is your blank canvas to run with.” Whatever your choice in fabric and shade, we will be looking out for your ‘White Looks’ this spring / summer Harare!

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Your

MIND.BODY.SOUL

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CP OUT & ABOUT 2012

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COMMUNITY

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Music

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Ammara BROWN This diva right here is the definition of a phenomenal woman. With great stage presence, killer dance moves and explosive energy Ammara Brown is definitely a force to be reckoned with. We love it, everytime she graces the stage Her voice.... A-M-A-Z-I-N-G. Love, love, love!

“Losing Sleep” Synik

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“Lights” Lana Del Rey

Bright Lights

“Death by Chocolate” Sia Some People...

“Fort Knox” Goldfish

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“Blue Jeans” Lana Del Rey

Born To Die

“Madrinks” Jnr Brown

“Inyoni” Hope Masike Mbira Love and Chocolate

“You Don’t Know My Mind”

Hugh Laurie

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Theater & Movies WHATS GLUING US TO THE SCREEN

SKYFALL Ever since Daniel Craig became Bond, it has been clear that the authenticity levels of every new 007 movie had significantly risen, and this one, Skyfall, does not fall short. Especially when it comes to the character himself’s psychological dilemas in this particular film, where his ‘licence to kill’ is questioned. But the plot is for you to dissect, we won’t give it it away. But we will tell you, if you have seen too many action movies like us, you will find the action sequences quite refreshing. A definite must-see!

THE HOBBIT For those who enjoyed the other Lord Of The Rings films (this is another) or if you like fantasy, then I need not say more. Otherwise, for everyone else its an action adventure which especially if you watch it in 3D, leaves you awestruck and breathless! It is however a long movie. Very very long (Just below 3 hours). But if you enjoy it like most have remarked, ‘the time will fly by’.

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Books

WHAT PAGES WE TURNED THIS MONTH

50 Shades Of Grey It is rare to find a book so deliciously disappointing as this one is. Choc full of ridiculous scenarios and mind numbing idiocy it is a cross between disappointing sex and period pain. It chronicles the relationship between an older guy who comes off as a man incapable of â&#x20AC;&#x153;loveâ&#x20AC;? and the younger naive girl who is mesmerised by his particular uh sexual preferences (in a nutshell). So basically the pure (yes she somehow managed to go through college without having sex once) maiden meets the seemingly charming older guy and he expresses his interest in mating with her, he makes her sign a contract to keep his uh preferences on the hush as well as another sinister contract that, well let me not get into it and let you find out for yourself. What follows are total mind numbing, get the hell outta here scenarios that make you want to throw the book away but interestingly enough keep you turning the page because you want to see how bad it can get. Will you regret not reading this, probably not but hey if you have nothing better to do and want to add a new twist to your love life then this book may be a good place to start.

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THE SUIT

V.S.NYANGULU

LAWYER. PHILANTHROPIST. FAMILY MAN

SPECIAL:

FOOD & LOVE

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BLACK SQUARE. Mobile: +263 0772 217 007 | Email: blacksquare@mail2designer.com

DESIGN.

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70. GENTS CORNER

The gents notice board.

72. THE MAN

The V.S. Nyangulu Interview.

76. THE SUIT

Wear the right suit.

87. MAKE LOVE NOT WAR

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How to celebrate your love to the fullest, tips and fun facts!

96 76. FASHION BEYOND cont.

High Stepping for fashion.

94. WHAT IS PMS?

The survival guide

96. TEHN DIAMOND

The Tehn Commandments.

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THE GENTS CORNER IS A NOTICE BOARD THAT WE POST OUR INTERACTIONS WITH YOU, IN SOCIAL MEDIA, VIA MEDIA AND IN PERSON. WE WILL ALSO SHARE SOME INSIDER INFO ON WHAT THE LADIES ARE THINKING AND SAYING, FASHION TIPS AND PRETTY MUCH ANYHING YOU WANNA TALK ABOUT, SO GET IN TOUCH. SEND cpmageditor@gmail.com

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things we like... We are loving Menâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s wrist - wear right now, the more intricate and colourful, the better! And yes, gents, anyone can pull it off...

EXHIBIT A: Kuda Makore We like how Kuda put his outfit together in this picture (spotted out at Hush bar, Pangolin Lodge). We like the mix of colour and the accessories that he chose.

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Four Way Test Is it the TRUTH? Is it FAIR to all concerned? Will it build GOOD WILL and BETTER FRIENDSHIPS? Will it be BENEFICIAL to all concerned?

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Vanani

meaning “We must have hope” Vanani Simon Nyangulu – A Manchester United Supporter. A husband. A father to six children. A grandfather to three. A devout Christian and member of Borrowdale Methodist Church. A philanthropist and past President of The Rotary Club of Harare Central. A Lawyer and founding partner of V. S. Nyangulu & Associates, Legal Practitioners based in Harare. Why Manchester United? I enjoy most sports and will watch sports on TV. When it comes to football Manchester United are my team. I have chosen them because they play good football and they have an excellent manager whom I don’t always agree with but I respect Sir Alex’s track record. I used to support Liverpool when my children were young but the team died down and that’s when Man U got my attention. You are also a husband, father and grandfather… Yes, I am married. My wife Mercy and I are proud parents of six children, two boys and four girls, Rudo (our editor) being our last born. We are also blessed to have three grandchildren. Family is a very large and important part of my life. Raising six children was at times challenging but my wife (Dr. N. M. Nyangulu), a professional in her own right has always been instrumental in helping us keep a balance between parenting, charity work and our professional work. What are your religious beliefs? I am a Christian. My faith is a central part of my life that keeps me grounded and focused on what is really important. I believe in God and trust in Him in my family life and in my business. I am a member of The Borrowdale Methodist Church where I serve and I am a part of the Men’s Fellowship there. Not only are you a successful lawyer with your own firm but a philanthropist too! “I appreciate the importance of life and caring from those who cannot care for themselves and therefore I give what I can, not thinking about where I am from or what I have but simply seeing the need and doing all I can to help.” I am a volunteer member of the board of advisors for Matthew Rusike Children’s Home, St. Giles Medical Rehabilitation

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My mother gave me this name because I was born premature and she willed me to survive…

Centre and The Bishops Council for the Methodist Church in Zimbabwe. I am also Rotarian with The Rotary Club of Harare Central. Rotary International has more members than the United Nations, people who have come together with one goal, to serve others. I have served the club as its President and also as The District as Assistant Governor for Southern Africa.

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How long have you been a lawyer? A total of 35 years. I studied law in Zambia and moved to Zimbabwe where I became a magistrate in 1982. In 1988 I left the bench to go in to private practice and I started my firm in 1992 . My work ethic has led to tremendous success in the field of corporate law and has propelled me to have a law firm that has both local and international clients. How did you manage to build a successful business without advertising? “If you understand and practice your profession well you build a reputation that can serve as a cushion for almost any uncertainty.” I ventured into commercial law instead of criminal law and have been blessed to have built a good corporate clients list. How would u define success? Some people define success as having lots of money, cars, houses and a big bank account. For me, success is in finding happiness that is not dependant on material wealth. Helping those less fortunate than you are even when you do not have plenty and teaching these things to your children. The Lord gave me a chance to go to school with the help of my parents and I got an education that allowed me to have a good job. I feel there are a lot of people even from my own extended family that did not get the same opportunities I got therefore where I can I try to reach out and help them. My secondary school headmaster once told me that there are three things that I should aspire for; A good education to have a steady job, A roof over his head and the ability to provide for my family. These words stuck with me throughout the years and have been my measure in defining my own success.

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FASHION BEYOND THE EDGE continued...

MODEL: Gilmore > PHOTOGRAPHY: ETHOS/ Inonzi Memory > SHOT: on location at a warehouse Bluffhill Industrial Park

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THE SUIT

You are Zimbo and your pocket is not as strong as you would like (hey it happens). You need to pick up a suit that you can extract full value on. So here is some simple rules to follow when picking out a suit..

1. Keep It Classic For a suit that won’t be hopelessly outdated in a year’s time, choose proven colors and cuts. If it’s a plain suit, charcoal or navy is the way to go; you will get so much longevity with those colors. 2. Find Your Fit The biggest mistake guys make is getting a suit that’s too baggy or too tight. Follow these three rules: (i). The jacket should grab your shoulders snuggly but not strangle them. If the shoulders fit, pretty much anything else can be adjusted. (ii). To determine the appropriate jacket length, you should be able to cup the bottom of it with your arms by your sides. (iii). In general, with your arms down, a quarter-inch of your shirt cuff should show. With a heavier cuff, like a French cuff, you may want to show a little more. 3. Understand Jackets The two-button jacket is the most versatile and flattering on most shapes. A three-button is more for the sartorial set and better on a slimmer build. Double-breasted is a sophisticated shape, ideal for formal occasions because it looks best buttoned all the way up. Two buttoning rules: (i). “Always, Never” for a two-button jacket, meaning always button the top button and never button the bottom button. (ii). “Sometimes, Always, Never” for a three-button jacket, meaning you sometimes button the top, always button the second and never button the bottom. Got it? Good. 4. Pick Your Pants Contemplating cuffs and pleats? With a cuff you don’t want a break in the pants, and it’s more appropriate for heavier fabrics such as a flannel or textured material. Pleats are for a guy who likes to be very tailored. It’s more of an Italian, no-socks European look. In other words, if you are unsure, skip the cuffs and pleats and go for slimmer pants that just drape the top of your shoes. This goes especially for shorter guys, who will never look taller with a cuff and pleat combo. 5. And If You Only Ever Buy One Suit… …It should be the ever-versatile midnight navy suit. You can pair it with a white shirt and black tie for a more sedate look that’s appropriate for a funeral, pair it with a colorful shirt, a smart tie and a boutonniere for a dapper, head-turning wedding look, and for a night out, you can wear the jacket with your favorite slim-fit dark rinse jeans or the pants with an oxford shirt and tie. Totally killer. Mr. Bond would be proud.

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Do you struggle every morning to make yourself look as suave as Daniel Craig on Sky-Fall? Well first of all wake up because you are not James Bond, okay! In movies they never show you the lead actor’s entire wardrobe just what your eyes need to see, this reality gravity pull sucks for real, but the remedy is simple. The correct question is which wardrobe wins between a well stocked one and one with tailor fitted outfits?

Well stocked This serves more as a status symbol rather than a fashion statement so depending on intent you can pick your poison! In this case designer wear is the order of the day from Monday to Friday it’s a matter of range from Paul Smith to G-Star one week, then Giorgio Armani to Markham the next! A fully stocked closet makes dressing a breeze as you have enough options to select from. It truly is the only option when it comes to shoes.

Tailor Fitted These threads tell your story half way before you open your mouth! A shirt that says I know my fashion & style ooh plus I work out or this is what I am working with, (a bit of a pot belly) huh! Within any scenario the tailored man comes out as confident because they were truly made for you. In fashion “lingo” you will own the look. Here are a couple of things to consider between the two choices.

Well Stocked

Designer Wear Status Symbol Occasion specific Can apply to casual Has general sizes Sticks to what is in the shop There are plenty of shops available Cost more

Tailor Fit Local Tailor Fashion Statement Focused on the Individual Mainly for formal wear Flawless fit Creates Trends Tailors are few Alterations are necessary

Seems the bespoke man puts up a splendid show but it is laid to waste by the fact that no matter how stocked you can be, items like t-shirts, shirts, jackets and suits always need alterations when purchased. Banana republic does tailor fit shirts for free shipping delivery across the world, this is a well stocked tailor fitted hybrid Source www.mademan.com

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Fresh Broccoli & Chicken Pasta Toss What You Need 2-1/2 cups multi-grain penne pasta (or regular pasta of your choice), uncooked 3 cups fresh broccoli florets (or whichever vegetable you like if youre not a broccoli fan) Âź cup Italian Dressing Â˝ lb. boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-size pieces 3 cloves garlic, minced 2 cups tomato-basil spaghetti sauce 1 cup 2% Milk Shredded Mozzarella Cheese

Make It COOK pasta in large saucepan as directed on package, omitting salt and adding broccoli to the boiling water for the last 3 min. MEANWHILE, heat dressing in large non-stick skillet on medium heat. Add chicken and garlic; cook 5 min. or until chicken is no longer pink, stirring occasionally. Stir in spaghetti sauce; cook 5 min. or until chicken is done, stirring occasionally. DRAIN pasta mixture; return to pan. Add chicken mixture; mix lightly. Top with cheese.

Serving Suggestion

Serve with hot cooked green beans.

Variation If you prefer a thicker steak, substitute a 1-lb. (1-inch-thick) t-bone steak for the 2 thinner steaks. Use to prepare recipe as directed, increasing the cook time as necessary until steak is cooked to medium doneness. Cut in half to serve.

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Valentines Day is upon us yet again and you are probably stuck on what to do this year (or you are wondering What!? Really??? Again!? as you are reading this). Well here are two simple recepies that are quick and easy and make a great foundation for a romantic dinner for two at home. So if you are the chef type or can follow instructions, have a bash!

Saucy Pan Steak What You Need 2 tsp. olive oil 1 onion, sliced 1 portobello mushroom, sliced ½ tsp. ground black pepper 2 beef t-bone steaks (1 lb.), 1/2 inch thick 1 cup beef broth ¼ cup A.1. Original Steak Sauce 2 Tbsp. brown sugar 2 Tbsp. flour 1 cup hot mashed potatoes

Make It HEAT oil in large nonstick skillet on medium-high heat. Add onions and mushrooms; cook 6 to 8 min. or until tender, stirring occasionally. Remove from skillet. RUB pepper onto both sides of steaks. Add to skillet; cook 4 min., turning after 2 min. Meanwhile, whisk together broth, steak sauce, sugar and flour. TOP steaks with cooked vegetables and broth mixture; cover. Cook on medium-low heat 7 to 8 min. or until steaks are medium doneness (160ºF) and sauce is thickened. Serve with potatoes.

Serving Suggestion

Serve with hot cooked green beans.

Our Top 5 aphrodisiacs to spice up your sex life this Valentine’s (and every other day!) The name “aphrodisiac” comes from the Greek goddess of love Aphrodite whose job was, well sex. OK maybe not just sex but spectacular expressions of lovemaking so anything that leads to that place is attributed to her.

What are aphrodisiacs you ask? Aphrodisiacs then are all those foods, spices, herbal extracts and drugs that are reported to enhance sexual desire making them the perfect choice for an evening of heightened erotic stimulation with your partner. When carrying out research for this story Tat and I did a lot of eating! As it turns out aphrodisiacs are largely food based, though there are some you can drink and inhale too. In this article we are focusing on the foods that stimulate. I must say after our, err experimental research it is clear that these readily and locally available aphrodisiacs are just what the Love Doctor ordered! OK so here is our top 5 aphrodisiacs that we bought locally at Fife Ave SPAR and carried out extensive testing on (if you get my meaning ;-) 5. Avocados This sensuous fruit is rich in flavour and delivers a punch of nutrients essential to sexual health. After eating avocado either from the skin with sugar or in a delicious dip. Avocado’s proved to be an essential ingredient for a rather adventurous night of trying out new positions for Tat and I. He particularly LOVED it and now we can’t help but pick up a few whenever we go shopping for essentials! Nutritional Value: Avocado is very low in Cholesterol and Sodium. It is a good source of Dietary Fibre, Vitamin C, Vitamin B6, Vitamin E, Vitamin K, magnesium, potassium and Folic Acid. 4. Strawberries

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Strawberries are meant to improve your libido as it contains a healthy dose of Vitamin C. I LOVE strawberries dipped in chocolate

or cream, they are an absolute ‘must have’ for ‘food sex’ in my book!

Point of note: Banana’s increase the chances of conception during intercourse.

Point of note: The folic acid found in strawberries is said to reduce birth defects and improve sperm count among men.

Nutritional Value: Banana’s are very low in Saturated Fat, Cholesterol and Sodium. They are also a good source of Dietary Fibre, Vitamin C, Potassium and Manganese, and a very good source of Vitamin B6. Sadly a large portion of the calories in banana’s come from sugars.

Nutritional Value: Strawberries are low in calories (32 kcal/100g) and fats. Rich in Vitamin C, Folic Acid, B-complex group of vitamins, Vitamin A and Vitamin E 3. Garlic

1. Dark Chocolate

This herb known for its pungent flavour will also ensure blood flow to the right places, especially among men. It is also said to improve sexual performance. Now I have to tell you Tat and I didn’t eat garlic before sex because it makes your breath stink! BUT we have been adding it to our food which does give great flavour and the blood flow thing they talk about, yep that’s so true!

Rich in caffeine and antioxidants, chocolate certainly gives ones libido a jump-start! Chocolate, particularly the dark kind has the right chemicals- serotonin and phenylethylamine that act as sexual stimulants. Now with chocolate, Tat and I don’t mess around! We do a shop run for very very bad Chocolate Cake and take it home and indulge! Something I really love too is melting a piece of dark chocolate in my mouth and sharing an indulgent sensual kiss with Tat.

Nutritional Value: Low in Saturated Fat, Cholesterol and Sodium. It is also a good source of Calcium, Phosphorus and Selenium, and a very good source of Vitamin C, Vitamin B6 and Manganese.

Nutritional Value: Chocolate is very low in Cholesterol and Sodium and is a good source of Iron, Copper and Manganese. Sadly Chocolate is very high in Saturated Fat.

2. Bananas

Those are our top five but other aphrodisiacs Tat and I want to try are:

As one of the best sources of potassium, bananas enhance blood flow during arousal. Bananas are also good in aiding faster recovery time. For us girls, the recovery time angle makes banana’s one of our aphrodisiacs of choice!!! Tat and I have been on occasion gone three or four rounds in one night so fast recovery is important if you know what I mean!

Cheese, honey, seafood (think oysters) and almonds are also great aphrodisiacs that will excite your sexual appetite. Us girls LOVE food so take note gents and get shopping because your lady will LOVE it!

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PRE-MENSTRUAL SYNDROME [PMS] PMS is essentially a variety of different symptoms a woman can experience 1 to 2 weeks prior to her monthly period. These symptoms which can include severe mood swings, usually go away after her period starts but the journey to that destination can be pretty rocky for the average “innocent by standing” guy. PMS does not discriminate based on age, race or religion, any and every woman can fall victim to it at any point in her life. The impact of PMS varies from discomfort to a complete inability to function depending on the woman. Now we know what it is, let’s look at why it is important for you to have a survival guide gents: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5.

It’s not your fault but she will make you feel like it is. She feels awful and she needs someone to take it out on and guess what, you’re it! You’re closest to her and she loves you so she will go crazy and find a way to pin it on you: STAY CALM its her hormones talking. No matter how perfect, helpful or magnificent you are its still your fault!! She is spoiling for a fight and you will lose. You know this symptom when you see it. She is just mad and even she doesn’t know why. She is irritated, agitated, bitter, feeling like a victim, and she just wants everything to stop and everyone to go away...but not. Whatever it is she is right PERIOD! Don’t fight with her about an issue of right or wrong because it will end in tears for you! She will become vicious and tear you apart. If she seems to be premenstrual then treat her like she is If you see the signs, (you know, RED mist and flames coming from her eyes, thunder coming with every footstep that sort of thing) then steer clear and treat all spaces around her as a danger zone. You can’t stay, you can’t get away, and you can’t help. You stay and you will go mad. You stay away and she will feel abandoned and she will go crazy and accuse you of all sorts of unthinkable things

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. Be. Amazing. - I try to give not only my all in everything I do but the very best of all I have in me. To “Be Amazing” is to consistently and consciously seek out the very best of who we are and to express that in all that we do. A tall order, but a noble and worthy benchmark to strive for. . Dream Big. - I believe completely and deeply that this universe is made up of energy. I believe that it is through this energy and our capacity as spiritual beings in a body, that we are best able to reach our greatest potential. A vision is limited only by how big we choose to see it. . True Say No Play Play Honesty is the greatest secret to happiness I’ve ever known. It’s not just about the truth we tell each other, but more so in the truth we tell ourselves about ourselves and the world around us. The more honest we are with ourselves, the clearer and more confidently we are able to create our greatest vision of ourselves. So often when we lie, we hurt not just those around us but ourselves too. . Be Your Own Hero - With honesty comes clarity, and through that clarity we see our worth and our potential without judgement, its important I believe to smile at the person you see. Never be afraid to acknowledge the good and the great you’ve brought into your life. Don’t wait around to be told you can, when you know you can because that power to move mountains lives in you as much as it does anyone else. . Breathe - I struggle with this one, but i realise its importance and try to live it. To take the time out to sop and appreciate the good with the bad, to not get so caught up in the hurdles that inevitably will get in your way. to have the sense to trust in the process and in the greater plan.

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. Decide To Act - Great ideas and great dreams are crushed before they even get to bloom, because so often we neglect to take that all important first step: to take action. The easiest thing in the world is to stop taking purposeful action towards your dreams; to let that level of “amazing” slip. The hardest thing however is to make the decisions you must make. . Be The Sh!t Already - Its important, particularly in times of self-doubt to wake up and even before you fully believe it just be the person you know yourself to be even before you actually “feel” that way. More often than not, that decision will become one that realises its own potential. Doubt kills and we are all to quick to sow those seeds and afraid to embrace our greatness. . Work

Harder And The Hardest - There’s always

more to be done, the goal is in sight but it isn’t in reach. For some reason the closer you get to attaining it, the darker the days can become. This is usually the time when those who could have been great quit, but also when the few who are great dig even deeper to push harder and harder still. The power of persistence.

. Smile - When the world’s got you down, when the road seems longer than usual . . . it always helps to smile. Better yet when someone can see that smile and they smile back, neither of you knows why but nor do you need to. It just feels good, and we all deserve that. . Be Grateful - Nothing in this world is free, nothing is world is promised or guaranteed, when the good and the great things manifest . . . I have to find time to just say thank you. Its crucial.

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