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I LOVE Stimela mayne. I truly do. Working with Ray Phiri is on my bucket list.

Need a holiday

Image via top ten Africa vacations

Its been a loooong year. I need a year long holiday. From my lips to the ears of the universe Insha'Allah (God willing).

I'm here too: Facebook & Twitter

My little stars

For the past 2 years I have been a volunteer for The Shine Centre. I found out about The Shine Centre while I worked in radio. I had interviewed one of the founders and she invited me to one of the schools they work in. It just so happened that one of their schools was right behind the building where I lived.

Anybody who knows me, knows that I love kids and I am very passionate about educating them. I thought I knew how poorly some kids were being educated, but I really didn't. Meeting these bright little stars and finding out that some children in Grd 3 were barely literate broke my heart. I decided on the spot that I was going to volunteer. My dad often quotes Gandhi 'be the change you want to see in the world'.

Seeing these kids every morning is honestly the highlight of my day. Now that I have 'down graded' my day job I am able to volunteer Mon - Friday. Last week was our final week with the kids and we made cards for each other. Best cards ever!

If you are in a position where you can spare an hour out of your day, please think about volunteering. I know not everyone can do it, but we always need more volunteers. And if literacy and kids is not your thing, think about volunteering elsewhere. It WILL change you and your world. I stopped believing that the government, most governments, can make a difference. I only believe in people. I've seen how people can make a difference by caring and getting involved.

Singing with the fishes

Last night I had the opportunity to perform my new single 'Today is the day' at a private function at the 2 Oceans Aquarium. I was really nervous because I hadn't performed live in such a long time. The audience was so appreciative and beautiful, it was incredible. One of the reasons I stopped performing was because I felt like I was performing for loud drunk people who weren't there for the music. I wanted to do things properly when I finally decided to perform again. It was fun and it made me want to perform in intimate venues like the one we were at.

How pretty is this pic?

During sound check, we couldn't help looking back at the 'predator display'

Marcee loved it too

Here is the song. Its also available on itunes and the Rhythm Music Store:
Today is the day by BlackPorcelain


I am in such a good place. I love what I do and I am doing what I love. I honestly cannot wait to start performing more.

I'm also on Twitter and Facebook

Remember this?

Every kid in Soweto knew the lyrics to this song. Oh man I still love this song so much. Confession: when people talk about Mariah Carey, this is the one I see in my mind.

Huurr Did

I have been wanting to do something different with my hair for a while now. I've just been a little scared and also wasn't sure about leaving my African hair in the hands of someone with no experience (I do my own hair). A friend told me about a place on Long Street (Hand) that could hook it up. I trust her, so I went and got my 'huurrr did'.

BEFORE

I was so nervous that I had a Martini at Greens before my hair appointment

No prizes for guessing who had the PINK drink. SMH

AFTER

I had not been in a hair salon in almost 4 years. Can you believe that? Kept falling asleep in the chair. I admire women who go to the hair salon often. It is painful to have to sit still for so long. I'm happy with the results, although I am gonna go back in a week or 2 to see if we can go lighter.

One love. New-Hair Porcelain :)

I'm @BlckPorcelain on Twitter and just Black Porcelain on Facebook

Truth

"I think what motivates people is not great hate, but great love for other people."

- Huey Newton

Sabotage

Over the past few months I ave been trying to get 'healthy'. Which means that I work 5 times a week, eat loads of veggies and fruits, drink more water and cut down on wheat. Well done Porcelain, right? Yep. I am well on my way to healing all the damage I have done to my body over the years (by not eating right and not getting 'physical')

I seem to be struggling on one front though... Sugar. I stopped drinking fizzy drinks a long time ago and I hardly ever have coffee. Giving up sweets was hard, so I cut down. I now only occasionally buy Marshmallows or Milk Bottles (I was an addict for real). The ONE thing I seem unable to give up is cupcakes. This is very disturbing. If I could live on cupcakes and wine ONLY, I would.

This is pure JOY

A friends dad made these for her birthday. I am still dreaming about them

Charly's Bakery knows how to make a girl happy

More Cuppy Cakes :)

This is sabotage... I think I like it.

Sweet Tooth Porcelain. Out!

I'm also on Twitter & Facebook

I did try to warn you

When I said that I LOVE Cee Lo Green's album (The Lady Killer), you thought I was playing didn't you? Well, I wasn't. Its been on repeat all day (again).








I think it is safe to say that the man can do no wrong in my eyes. The outfits in the 'I want you' video are KILLING me!! I need them in my life.

You can agree with me here or over at Twitter or Facebook. As long as we can agree that Mr Green is the biznis lol.

Courage

"The fact that you can feel the fear means you also have the courage to get beyond it. Otherwise, the fear would serve no useful purpose."

- Ralph Marston

"The beginning of courage feels like fear."

-Ralph Marston

The Lady Killer

Look what I recently got:

Yessir it is Cee Lo Green's album. I have been meaning to get it for a while. I have had it for 2 days and it has been on repeat for  2 days. Its been a while since I have listened to an album without skipping too many songs. I only skip the intro and outro AND 'Bodies' (it will probably grow on me).

I LOVE THIS ALBUM!!!

Porcelain. Out.

You know I'm on Twitter and Facebook right? Cool. Just checking.

It's a celebration (bleep)

Just in case you don't why there is a bleep in the title: The title is from a Kanye West song and I didn't feel like putting up a 'PG' title. Git it? Good :)

Yesterday Marcee and I had a very NB meeting. We were both very scared about the outcome, as it would affect how well we do this 'tiny label' thing of ours. The outcome was even better than we imagined. She was working at a place called Table Thirteen in Green Point, so we had a mini celebration.

I had wine (obviously)

And the Lemon Polenta. I wanna learn how to make this.

All smiles

THIS is why she was smiling. THE BEST baked cheesecake ever!!

Marcee had the chicken mayo sandwich. The food at Table Thirteen is amazing

Marcee had tea. I have proof that she is becoming an old lady.

Hoping November will bring me more good news.

I play on Twitter and Facebook too.

Porcelain. Out!

Sunday Inspiration

I know that it is already Monday morning, but let's pretend that its still Sunday. I don't just love and write music. It is so much more. Trying to describe it would be pointless. So I'm just going to share some goodness with you.


I first heard this song about  months ago. I had no idea who/what Neon Trees was, but after tis song I wanted to get their album. I'm not crazy about this music video, but the song more than makes up for it. Don't say sweet Porcelain never shared good stuff with you ;)

You can also find me on twitter (@BlckPorcelain) and also on Facebook

I'm out!

Making progress folks

Look at me blogging like a machine... Hey I posted something last week and here I be again ;)

This is an album update:
I've released the first single 'Today is the day'. It is already playlisted in The Netherlands, Japan, Sweden, Croatia, Malaysia and a couple of other lovely countries.

Have a listen:
Today is the day by BlackPorcelain

Shout out to RMMU in Malaysia and Blazin 100 in The Philippines for the love they have shown the single.

We're about to shoot a music video and I am sooo nervous. I have never been good at the whole 'film me' thing. I will try and sneak in a camera and show some 'behind the scenes foolery'. You know, all the 'additional' crap that they include on DVDs that nobody actually watches. Yes! I will be bringing you some of that goodness.

Oh.. I almost forgot to mention that Today is the day is NOW AVAILABLE on itunes. You know what to do *wink*. You do right?

If I'm not posting on this blog you can find me on Twitter ---> @BlackPorcelain or on Facebook

Where did 2011 go?

It is probably easier to ask where the year went. Yeah, let's blame it on the year. I really did have every intention to update the blog, but... I moved house, downgraded 'day jobs', released the EP, released a banging remix of Butterflies etc etc.

Hout Bay has been very good to me, so far. The people here have lots of kids and dogs AND shoes are optional. Since food is everything to me, I have discovered some great spots. Aaaah yes :)

Harrie's Pancakes in Hout Bay is THE spot

Always HAPPY to be eating Marcee :)

The food was THAT good

Oh... You haven't heard the DJ Zinhle remix of Butterflies. What?! Oh no, that just won't do. It is playlisted in over 20 countries. And I believe I did a post on it earlier. No worries though. Here it is:

Butterflies (DJ Zinhle Remix) by BlackPorcelain

So... Yeah... I'm back. Tell a friend!

I'm also on Twitter: @BlckPorcelain AND Facebook

Invincible Porcelain. Out