I had planned to write this up properly, but if I don't do it now I will forget.
A friend of mine visited someone in German.
When she got there she found that the friend lived in a shoebox.
On top of that, the friend didn't own it.
Thing is, my friend looked at it in a South African way.
The measure of success for us is a big car and an even bigger house.
But then the German friend told her why she rents a shoebox- to be able to afford a lifestyle. That means go restuarants, galleries, holidays, and all the other things that make the life experience fuller. I liked that and hoped one day when we (young black South Africans) are done dragging generations out poverty, and get over the need to own as means to prove your worth can possibly be that open.
Mind you I do know that we and foreigners view land and ownership differently.
Okay to make a long story slightly longer.
Just because it's a recession it does not mean you need to sit your a** down.
In this thread name all the inexpensive shops, bars and activities that one can get up to in J-sec that can make life so valuable. I'll start...
Movies.
Every Saturday morning, hangover permitting, I go to Carlton Center and watch movies for only 15 bucks. The selection is limited, but they always have at least one blockbuster in mix.
Food.
On Bree street up into Fordsburg there is an all you can eat buffet for only 49. Cheap and authentic Indian food. (Supply address later)
I have more but no time, please add on...
« Last Edit: June 02, 2009, 05:43:01 PM by Capt Schti »
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