Brutus Fourth Edition

BRUTUS 2016 SPRING EDITION Summer and Winter drinks Journey across IRELAND

Something cultural

Wine tasting

Staying Motivated

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The best sunglasses for your face shape

H C O T O M O  PE G WI T R NN I ER T A SI I P NS O H IDE N Y

- tried and tested!

Contents page

5 From One Nerina to another 6 Summer & Winter drinks - Monique Jakob 8 Wine Tastings - Elsa Mijburgh 10 In case you missed it - Mari-Louise Vermaak 12 Journey across Ireland - Suzanne Basson 14 Best Sunglasses for your face shape - Elsa Mijburgh 16 How to Get Up and Get Out - Anri Magerman 18 I come from - Anri Magerman 19 Something cultural - Karlia Agenbach 24 Staying Motivated - Megan Payne 26

Photography Competition results 2

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Editor ♥ To my beautiful Nerina sisters “The people who are crazy enough to think they can change the world, are the ones who do.” - Steve Jobs If I have learned one thing this year, it is that we are our own biggest limiting factor, we are our own biggest critic and our own biggest obstacle. We are holding ourselves back from achieving great things. Possibilities begin and end with our very own minds.

Nothing in life comes easy. If you think that you make too many mistakes, then you are wrong.

The only real mistake that you can make, is making the same mistake twice. Any other mistake simply means that you are trying something new - and eventually you will succeed. The most successful people are the ones who kept on trying even when all hope seemed lost.

The past year and a half in Nerina has shown me that at the end of the day, we are all the same. We all want the same thing - love - we just have different ways of showing it. They say that love is blind, but I believe it is us who are blind to love. We focus on each others weaknesses instead of uplifting their strengths. We focus on how to make our lives better instead of focussing on changing someone else's life.

Don’t let anyone stop you from getting in the way of your dreams, just make sure that in the process, you don’t stop anyone else from achieving theirs.

Love to you all ♥ Megan Payne 4

From one

Nerina

Brief aan die NGR Ek wil eerstens net aan die NGR van 2015/2016 dankie sê vir ‘n termyn van opofferings, leierskap en inspirasie.

Tweedens wil ek vir die nuwe NGR van 2016/2017 baie sterkte toewens. Persoonlik dink ek dit is ‘n verskriklike sterk groep met soveel persoonlikhede en kreatiewe siele. Ek dink julle het die vermoë om ‘n baie goeie NGR te maak en selfs geskiedenis te maak. Ek sien uit na ‘n opwindende jaar met julle wat ons lei. ‘n Jaar vol verassings, interessanthede, kreatiewe idees, goeie leiers, harde werk en ‘n positiewe, geesgevulde Nerina.

Trotse Nerina

to another To every Nerina girl Thank you for making this house a home and allowing everyone from every background to be a part of this beautiful sisterhood.

There is something so special about living in Nerina that I could never explain to anyone else.

I will be forever grateful for the opportunity I have to live in this incredible home.

Your Nerina sister xx

From one Nerina to another I just want to thank all the friendly Nerina’s. Thank you for being warm and kind.

Thank you for greeting each other in the hallways. Thank you for being happy with the house when exciting things are happening. Thank you for caring for one another. Thank you for listening to each others stories and for telling yours. Thank you for being a true Nerina. Thank you for making this the home of your fellow sisters.

Much love

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SUMMER drinks When coffee, tea and water become a bit too boring, it is easier than you think to make things a bit more interesting. From fancy hot chocolate to exotic fruit smoothies, there is something for everyone. You can even spice up your wine.

Monique Jakob

Classic lemonade lemons  white sugar  cold water For every 1 cup of lemon juice, add ¾ to 1 cup of sugar, depending on how sweet you want the juice. It might take a while for the sugar to dissolve.

Add cold water to taste (about 5-6 times as much as juice). 

Honeydew Ice 1 cup frozen diced honeydew melon  1 cup frozen diced cucumber  Juice of 1 lime  Sugar Purée the melon, cucumber and lime juice and add sugar to taste. 

Watermelon Coconut Agua Fresca 5 cups cubed seedless watermelon  4 cups coconut water  2 tablespoons fresh lime juice Purée the watermelon in a blender and pour it through a sieve to collect the pulp (discard pulp). Stir in coconut water and lime juice. Chill and serve over ice. 

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Easy mulled wine (if you don’t like the store-bought one)

1 litre dry red wine  2 cinnamon sticks  1 teaspoon whole cloves  1 teaspoon whole allspice  1 large piece orange rind  1 large piece lemon rind  4 tablespoons sugar or to taste Combine first 6 ingredients in a saucepan. Heat gently over medium heat, but don’t bring to the boil. Stir in 2 tablespoons of sugar and taste to see if you need to add more.

Keep hot on medium to low heat for 20 minutes to let the flavours infuse the wine.

Serve hot in glasses or mugs. Serves 4-6 

WINTER

drinks

Mocha Hot Chocolate

1 heaped tablespoon of cocoa powder  1 heaped tablespoon of sugar  1-2 teaspoons of instant espresso powder  2 tablespoons of cold water  Vanilla (optional) and a pinch of salt  1 cup milk Classic 2 minute hot  80 ml cream Combine and heat first 5 ingredients in a chocolate saucepan over low heat. Whisk until the mix A cup of milk ture is smooth and creamy. Add milk and cream  Chocolate chips to taste in small portions to the cocoa mixture and stir Heat the milk and chocolate chips in a sauce until the mixture is thoroughly blended and hot pan or small pot over medium heat. Once the (not boiling). milk is hot and the chocolate melted, pour into a cup and enjoy. 

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WINE TASTINGS Tried & tested With 4 wine routes, over 50 wine estates and an astonishing amount of wine tastings offered, choosing where to go for a wine tasting can be quite a headache. The following wine tastings has been tried and tested, and I can recommend them to any student.

PETER FALKE Probably the only wine tasting open after 5pm (Open Tuesdays to Sunday 11am to 7pm), Peter Falke wine estate is perfect for an after class adventure. With beautiful gardens and beanbag seats on their lawn, it is best to visit the wine estate on a sunny day to appreciate its full beauty.

TOKARA Free wine tasting. Need I say more? Although, if you are more than three people, they are quite skimpy with the amount of wine they pour.

DELHEIM Delheim offers a wonderful wine and cupcake pairing (4 wines and cupcakes) for only R75 per person. During winter months, they also occasionally offer pancake and wine pairings.

Furthermore, their informal wine tasting of 5 wines for R25 can definitely be recommended.

DELAIRE GRAFF With a luxurious lounge and atmosphere, Delaire Graff is perfect for a “pretend we are posh� afternoon. However, at only R30 for wine tasting of 5 wines complete with a full analysis and explanation of the wine making process of each wine, it is quite a bargain.

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NEETHLINGSHOF Neethlingshof has beautiful gardens as well as an open cellar to explore and offers a wine tasting of five wines at R40 per person. However, they are best known for their “Flash food slow wine” pairing where you can pick five wine and bite size fast food (hamburger, samosa etcetera) pairings for R95.

BRENAISSANCE Brenaissance’s Café Blanc De Noir is the perfect hideout during rainy weather and has a cozy atmosphere. Renowned for their pizzas, they offer a wine and pizza pairing (4 wines, 8 slices of pizza) for R175. However, on Fridays they have a special of R110 for the pairing.

Open Wednesdays - Sundays, 11am - 4pm.

BEYERSKLOOF Perhaps the best known wine farm and tasting room amongst students, Beyerskloof wine tasting is an integral part of the student lifestyle.

BLAAUWKLIPPEN Blaauwklippen offers a wonderful chocolate and wine paring for R90 where 5 wines are paired with different chocolates. They also offer gin tastings for R30.

SOMERBOSCH Wine infused ice cream might just be the best creation known to mankind. And Somerbosch offers a wine and wine infused ice cream pairing at R45 per person, 7 days a week from nine to five. However, booking is essential.

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ICYMI - “In case you missed it” Looking for a way to show people you actually know what is going on in the world? Want to impress your friends/crush with your insane general knowledge? Right here is where you need to be.

The year has been full of ups and downs and it remains hard to stay on track with what is happening in the world around us when we are so busy with our own things. So here is a quick recap of some of the most important news from the past eight months…

Mari-Louise Vermaak

BUSINESS 

Brexit is the forthcoming withdrawal of the United Kingdom (UK) from the European Union (EU). In the June 2016 referendum, 52% voted to leave the EU, leading into a complex separation process implying political and economic changes for the UK and other countries. After the vote was finalized, the most googled term in the UK was “What is the EU?”

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The world is waiting on the result of the Yellen speech regarding the increase of the interest rate in the United States which will affect almost all countries.

SPORTS - OLYMPICS 

Wayde van Niekerk not only won a gold medal in the 400m but he also broke the world record with a time of 43.03 seconds.

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Caster Semenya won a gold medal in the women’s 800m despite very negative media coverage before her race, claiming she should not be allowed to participate.

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The world is waiting on the result of the Yellen speech regarding the increase of the interest rate in the United States which will affect almost all countries.

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POLITICS 

In America people are awaiting the presidential elections where Hillary Clinton will face Donald Trump. This has caused quite some controversy as the two candidates both have very different qualities and viewpoints to bring to the table.

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South African local government elections that took place on August 3rd shook the country as the ANCs support dropped drastically, allowing the DA to take several municipalities from them.

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NASA's Juno spacecraft entered orbit around Jupiter and began a 20-month survey of the planet.

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Solar Impulse 2 becomes the first solar-powered aircraft to circumnavigate the Earth. On that note: A reusable rocket was also developed this year which means less expensive space trips in the near future.

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As a terrorist attack a 19 ton cargo truck was deliberately driven into crowds celebrating Bastille Day on the Promenade des Anglais in Nice, France, resulting in the death of 86 people and injuring 307 others.

SCIENCE Four chemical elements were added to the periodic table after scientists provided sufficient evidence to fill the elements 113, 115, 117 and 118, which were temporarily named ununtrium, ununpentium, ununseptium and ununoctium, respectively.

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The World Health Organization announced an outbreak of the Zika virus, common in South America.

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CRIME Three coordinated bombings in Brussels, Belgium killed at least 32 and injured at least 250. The Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant claimed responsibility.

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MOVIES 

Finding Dory, the sequel to Finding Nemo (2003) finally came out, resulting in theathres full of 20-somethings watching this latest release.

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over JOURNEY the GREEN Take a walking tour in the city of Derry where you’ll discover some troubled history of Northern Ireland. End the day with a sunset stroll over the peace bridge and enjoy an evening in the pub with some karaoke music and a pint.

Gear up and make your way to the Aran Island Inis MĂłr via ferry. Hire a bike and enjoy a day outside, where you will discover ancient forts and churches built on overhanging cliffs.

Head to the most romantic setting in Ireland. The Cliffs of Moher.

Pick a picnic spot on the cliffs and soak in the panoramic view. End the day in the home of Irish music, Ennis, where a pub-crawl is a

must.

By Suzanne Basson

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HILLS OF IRELAND Find yourself in a small village on the North coast of Ireland where you’ll find the stunning Carrick-a-Rede Rope Bridge.

Make your way to the Giant’s Causeway. The eighth natural wonder of the world with its hexagonal columns rising from the waters.

Take the most scenic route in Ireland, called the Ring of Kerry and taste the famous Murphy’s ice cream in Dingle. Enjoy a night out in the party town of Killarney before visiting the Blarney Castle the next day. When you kiss the Blarney Stone you will receive the legendary ‘gift of the gab’.

In the city of Dublin visit the Dublin castle and enjoy the pub of your choice.

Next up is a visit to Belfast where you can take a black cab tour and find out about the city’s dark history and to learn about the titanic.

Have your camera ready for the ‘Dark Hedges’ (The Road from King’s Landing) used in Game of Thrones.

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BEST SUNGLASSES FOR YOUR FACE SHAPE | ELSA MIJBURGH

ROUND FACE Square or strong frames that contrasts your face shape, such as wayfarers, cat eyed glasses or square glasses are the best for round faces.

SQUARE FACE Choose sunglasses to contrast your sharp facial features such as aviators, round/oval sunglasses and shield sunglasses. Opt for dark or bold frames.

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HEART FACE Choose sunglasses with frames that are thicker at the bottom and thin on top to balance your face shape and narrow chin.

Round, Wayfarer or Cat eye sunglasses work best and pin details will draw attention to your eyes and cheekbones.

LONG FACE Choose oversized sunglasses that widens your cheekbones and stay away from thin frames.

Some aviators and wayfarers can also work.

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Ever wondered why everyone is out running and walking around in their gym outfits after 5pm? Well, summer is coming! So, naturally, everyone is getting Summer-ready! And so should you! Let's look at a couple of ways to get you out of your winter rut and start getting your body in shape for that bikini you have been dying to buy.

1. NEW GYM GEAR Yes, as students we do not have cash to spend on new gym clothes but buying affordable items might help your budget out a little. New gym gear really motivates you to get out and show off a little. It is the mental boost you need to start. After all, why would you buy a cute crop top and leave it lying in the cupboard?

2. GYM BUDDY We living in a residence filled with ‘gym gurus’, ‘not so athletic’ but also the ‘I try’ gym ladies. Go around and knock on some doors. Get yourself a workout partner who can help motivate you when excuses come around. Having someone there really helps you stay on top of your game and ultimately you can achieve

3. CHANGE THE WAY YOU WAKE UP EVERYDAY Waking up in winter can be quite tough especially if your bed seems much more rewarding than the outside cold world. If you wake up every morning telling yourself; “I can't wait to come back and sleep again”, then you will definitely be in no mood to actually workout. Change your alarm tone, switch off that head banging, annoying alarm tone that makes you cringe each time you think about getting up. Change it to something that gets you going such as your favourite song or even something soothing. Start your day properly and in that way you would have a better positive outlook.

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“Motivation is what gets you started, habit is what keeps you going” 4. TIME FOR NEW MUSIC! It is time to get rid of that playlist you know from back to front and even in shuffle mode.

Get some new music, search new hot tracks that will keep you inspired. Ask someone for some tunes that they listen to while working out, perhaps it is exactly what you need.

5. GET ENOUGH SLEEP There is just not enough time to get all your work done. It makes life even harder when you have to steal an extra hour to workout but listen to this, HIIT (High-Intensity Interval Training, also known as Burst Training. HIIT workouts are timed intervals designed to be total body & super intense), is the perfect quick workout you need when you do not have time.

Once you’ve done your HIIT workout and got all the academic work done. GET SOME REST. According to Kayla Itsines blog, having a lack of sleep does more harm than good. When you’re lacking in sleep, your body produces more grehlin (the hormone that makes you feel hungry) and less leptin (the hormone that helps you to feel full). This means that you are generally hungrier and are less likely to feel full after our meals. I’m sure we can all relate to the feeling of not only being tired but being hungry = not a great combo!

So girls, remember to be kind to yourself but also discipline yourself. Summer is 2 months away! Better get crackin’

~ Anri Magerman

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I COME FROM I COME FROM BLACK NOT NECESSARILY THE SKIN COLOUR BUT THE STATE OF MIND WHERE DARKNESS FILLED MY HEART I COME FROM BLUE WHICH ONCE REMINDED ME OF SADNESS BUT NOW, RESEMBLES THE SKIES AND THE OCEANS IN WHICH I FIND TRANQUILLITY I COME FROM RED WHERE THERE ONCE WAS LOVE A FIRE BURNING DEEP INSIDE WHICH SLOWLY, SLOWLY, EXTINGUISHED I COME FROM YELLOW A PLACE WITH NO PAIN I FOUND HAPPINESS AMONGST THE BEES FOR SUNSHINE COMES AFTER THE RAIN I COME FROM WHITE PURITY WHERE PEACE SURROUNDS MY SOUL FOR NOW, I KNOW WHERE I COME FROM SO I KNOW WHERE I MUST GO…..

ANRI MAGERMAN

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Something cultural

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‘Shall I compare thee to a summer’s day?’

William Shakespeare (1564 - 1616) Shall I compare thee to a summer’s day?

Thou art more lovely and more temperate: Rough winds do shake the darling buds of May, And summer’s lease hath all too short a date: Sometime too hot the eye of heaven shines, And often is his gold complexion dimm’d; And every fair from fair sometime declines, By chance, or nature s changing course, untrimm’d; But thy eternal summer shall not fade, Nor lose possession of that fair thou owest; Nor shall Death brag thou wander’st in his shade, When in eternal lines to time thou growest; So long as men can breath, or eyes can see, So long lives this, and this gives life to thee.

YOUR BEST

(Excerpt: “Suzie Bitner Was Afraid of the Drain” by Barbara Vance)

If you always try your best Then you’ll never have to wonder About what you could have done If you’d summoned all your thunder And if your best Was not as good As you hoped it would be, You still could say, “I gave today All that I had in me.”

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Sleep Sleep is lying down in bed, resting your head on a cool pillow Sleep is snuggling down deep into soft warm sheets at the end Sleep in relaxing peace and quiet after a stressful day Sleep is closing your eyes and dreaming, dreaming of tomorrow. ~ ANON

‘She had blue skin, And so did he.

He kept it hid And so did she.

They searched for blue Their whole life through, Then passed right by And never knew.’ ~ ANON

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Staying Motivated...

Everyone always assures us that everything happens for a reason, but what happens when everything keeps going wrong and you just can’t seem to see the light ahead.?

We often get so caught up in our problems and distresses that we forget that everyone else is fighting their own battles.

1. Speak to others. Share your heart. Chances are good that they too will open up and you will begin to realize that you’re not alone.

2. Whenever you are feeling down, sit with your friends and just enjoy their company.

3. If you can’t find peace in your own situation, focus on finding joy in someone else’s happiness. Be happy because they are.

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4. Get out and do some exercise. We all hate this one, but it really does work. Get some fresh air, even if that just means taking your blanket out onto the grass and reading a book.

5. Stay away from negative people. If someone isn’t speaking life into you, you don’t need to deal with them right now.

6. Listen to music, or play an instrument if you can. Music has this incredible way of warming our hearts.

7. Pray. Pray to whoever and whatever you believe in.

8. Drink some tea or coffee. Don’t try and eat away the feelings, believe me, it doesn’t work. Take your warm mug outside with you and sit on a bench and just appreciate the day.

9. Make someone else happy. If you can’t find it in yourself to smile, then focus on making someone else smile. You will find that our truest joy stems from the satisfaction of making a difference in someone else's life.

10. Believe in a better tomorrow. If today is the worst day of your life, then tomorrow can only be better +

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Photography competition “It’s the little things

Winning photo - Liesl Rabie

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Finalists: +Chante` Jansen van Vuuren + Monique Jakob + Francisca Daniel

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