For Those of Us Who Have Sisters...

'A sister is a gift to the heart, a friend to the spirit, a golden thread to the meaning of life.'

- Isadora James

This weekend just enjoy your sister (or best friend)...

...And #HappyFriday

Life is like camera...

I came across this inspirational pic. And when you read the words, you realize just how much life is like a camera...

Happy Wednesday,beauties!

And while life is going on remember to SMILE...

* Love & Peace *
- @CarrieKup

Dear You...

We came across this beautiful letter titled, "Dear Future Lover Of Mine, I Hope I Don’t Meet You Anytime Soon" by Katrina Tamondong. It's raw. Honest. And simply beautiful all at the same time. It's a bit long of a read but totally worth it..

If the past valentine's day got you down, this one is definitely for you...

"Dear You,

I don’t know your name. I don’t know who you are or where you are or when we will ever meet. I don’t know whether or not you are already in my life somewhere. I don’t even know if you exist in this lifetime. I’d like to believe you’re walking this earth someplace, but sometimes I’m not sure if I even believe in the idea of fate and romance anymore. Maybe you can save me from myself.

If you are in this lifetime and on this planet though, I hope I don’t meet you anytime soon. I have a lot to learn and I will probably hurt you, because I don’t know yet that you are the one who will make me happy.

I’ve been through a lot. But while I wish you could have been there with me, I know you will be proud of me because of how strong I turned out to be and all the things I made it through without you. See, I had to be alone for a while so I’d know what I’m capable of. And so I’d appreciate having someone like you more.

I like being single right now because all my time is mine. I need to be single for a while so I will not regret not having this kind of freedom in the future. When I’m yours, I’ll be completely yours because I had this time to be mine.

But sometimes I miss being in love. There are days when I wish you can get here faster just so I can have the kind of love that I’ve been waiting for since what feels like forever. But I guess it’s better that you’re not here yet because I don’t know how to be with you right now. I’ll probably say a lot of really stupid things and scare you away.

You won’t just the love of my life, you will also be my best friend in the world. I’d always thought of all my old loves as best friends at the time, but I don’t think I ever really knew what that meant. I love that I will be able to tell you anything and everything and know that you will be the one person in the world who understands.

We won’t always get along and we will more-than-possibly get into some really ugly fights, but I know that in the end, we can make it through because nothing is more important than learning and growing together.

We are probably different people with diverse interests, and that’s a good thing. We will make time for what is important to the other because we like making each other happy. Of course, there will be things that we enjoy doing together. We will spend some days curled up with a blanket and books or popcorn and a good movie. Braveheart will always be a favorite between us, and reruns of FRIENDS will take up some of our lazy Sundays. But we will spend most of our time going around the world together, seeing places we’ve only once dreamed of traveling to.

We both love to talk and laugh, and we will spend a lot of our time getting to know each other. Even when we’ve been together 20 years, we will always find something new about the other or reminisce about the people we once had to be to get there. And while I will probably roll my eyes at your jokes, I will also smile just because it’s so cute how you tried to tell the punch line.

You’ve probably loved a girl (or more) before me, and that’s okay. I’m sorry though if you’ve gotten hurt and I wasn’t there to make you feel better. I’ve been in love before you, too, and I’ve also gotten my heart broken and feel like nobody could really understand. It will take a long time before I can let anyone else in again, and maybe you feel the same way. It will be better to find each other after going through all that, just so we will both know how to not take being in love for granted.

We’ve both become better people separately, something I will always be thankful for. And because of all the pain we have to go through before we meet, we will both realize then that we deserve that happiness and we deserve each other.

I don’t know what you look like but I know you have kind eyes and a genuine smile. I don’t know what you do for a living but I know that you will have time for me. I don’t know you, but I know that you can give me hug when I’m down, hold my hand for no reason and kiss me just because you love me.

There’s a possibility though, that you don’t exist, and I’m writing this letter for no one. But in spite of all the cynicism I’m entitled to, I have to believe that you’re out there somewhere. I have to believe that all the heartache I’d ever had to endure will someday lead me to you. I have to believe that God created you because He knew I would need you. And while I know I’m a complete person on my own, I have to believe that someone like you exists, someone who might not complete me, but can make life better. More beautiful. More colorful. A man who can make me believe in love again.

I don’t know who you are or if I’ll ever find you, but I wish with all my heart that you’re out there, waiting, just like I am.

I know that someday I will find you. In this lifetime, or the next, I will find you.

Yours (someday),

Me"

 * Love & Peace *

- @CarrieKups

Happy Valentines Day!

So is love in the air?

Or maybe you are having a Sheldon moment...

V-day got you feeling like this?

While the air is indeed made up of nitrogen, oxygen, and carbon dioxide, you are made up of sugar, spice, and everything nice. So if today didn't turn out as you wanted (you know with that cutey-pute-ty bringing you a rose), don't lose your niceness. You still have a lot to be grateful for - family, friend & of course us!

So #KeepCalm and...

Lots of *Love & Peace *

-@CarrieKups

How to Talk to a Guy You Like

We are all trying to avoid this
situation...

By now, we are sure that you have realised we have all found our very own special someone's at the gym ... Only one problem ...  They don't know we exist! *sigh* Like many girls we find it so HARD to make that first move! After all, no girl wants to get rejected!  So how do we get them to notice us?

Simple, start a conversation with them *duh! Okay, so that's not so simple after all. No one wants to stand around making awkward conversation.  That would be sheer torture for the guy & yourself. We, at the blog, did a little research (after all every good plan needs to be researched)! We've found a few tips on how to get that conversation going!

Tip #1: Get the boy to notice YOU!

Unfortunately ladies there's no way around this one ... If you are blessed like us, take a wing woman (or 2) and "accidentally" bump into him and strike up a conversation. Just make sure its you he notices and not your friends!

Tip #2: Get that Convo Going 

Get him to talk about himself. Guys, like any other person, love talking about themselves ask about his favorite team, or how he stays in such good shape. Remember to ask open-ended questions after all we want this conversation to lead somewhere - not fall flat after a yes or no answer!

Tip #3: Laugh

Every guy likes a girl that smiles! So why not use it to your advantage?  Add little jokes into your conversation and laugh at his jokes.  After all ladies, laughter is the best medicine!

Tip #4: Don't Be a Convo-Hog

Its normal to talk a lot when you nervous, just ask us! Boys on the other hand, might see this as rude and you're not letting him have his say. Just remember that it would also be awkward to just stand there and listen to him. Find the balance ladies.

Tip #5: Flirt! Flirt and Flirt some more!

Let the guy now you're interested! So if you're interested flirt. Make eye contact, smile or dust a little imaginary "dust" of his shoulder. Just make sure your flirting is fun and harmless - so try not to over-do it. After all you don't want to try and lead on a guy that is totes not interested in you!

Serve all these tips on a plate of self-confidence. Don't go in and try to make the guy fall head over heels for you - your aim should be to be the nicest, friendliest version of you. You don't wanna be known for anything else other than being a genuinely nice person. *GULP* gonna rack up some confidence and try these out the next time we see our guys at gym. Let us know if you have any tried and tested ways to catch your crushes eye!

* Much Love and Peace*

- @Jackey_101

What Makes You Feel Alive?

" I want to live, not just survive."

What makes you feel this way about life? Travel? Friends? Your job? We, three, are still figuring this one out. If you are one of the lucky ones that have already figured it out, let us know @Fairytales_Blog

What will you be doing to live life to the fullest?

- @CarrieKups

It's Monday...

So don't forget to be AWESOME!

Happy Monday, beauties!

*Love & Peace *

-@CarrieKups

What #RugbyHotties will 2014 be bringing us?

We can't contain our excitement! In just a few short weeks, we welcome back one of the most important parts of our lives! A piece of the puzzle of our life that as been missing for over 2 months! (eternity to me). Of course, we are speaking about the wonderful game of rugby! Now if you aren't from South Africa, you probably don't get the appeal. But hang on ladies, there's some eye candy right here...

On the 15th of February, the Sharks kick off their 2014 campaign against old-time rivals, the Bulls. We are all after that ever-elusive Super Rugby trophy. Now, some of you ladies (and guys, we know you read our blog) might recall that we've (The Sharks) been to 4 finals yet never won. *sigh* Is 2014 finally our year? Is Jake, John and Captain Bismarck (we will get back to that soon) going to get the team to victory this year?

Here's our top 6 players to watch this year who might just be our keys to winning that trophy and they're real rugby hotties too! Can it get any better!First up...


1. PATRICK LAMBIE

Lambie on his big day

Even with all the controversy over which position Lambie is best suited for, the one thing no one can deny is that this gorgeous Flyhalf/ fullback not only has the skills on the field but is totally gorgeous off the field! Lambie can make any girls heart swoon sadly for some the only girl he's interested in is his gorgeous new wife, Kate Lambie (congrats on the wedding guys - even though we are a little jealous *sigh*).

2. FRANCOIS STEYN

This new daddy came onto the rugby scene as a fresh faced gorgeous 19 year old with a mop of blonde curls. Girls swooned, yes I was one of them, and players got nervous for the guy with the golden boot. Not much has changed he's still gorgeous, still a star on the field (when he's not injured) but sadly he too is off the market! Married and a daddy of a gorgeous little baby. 

3. PIETER STEPH DU TOIT

Look at those arms! 

Hailed a gift from the rugby gods (both on the field and looks-wise too if you ask us) ,this 21 year old made a name for himself. Not only the Sharks team, but the Springbok team too, after shining in his first season  last year. He's even been nominated by SARU as the young player of the year! *holding thumbs Du Toit*

A two for one special here...

4. The BISMARCK brothers!

Yup, definitely jealous of Miss SA right about now.. 

How much talent in one family! Both phenomenal players on the field both internationally and locally. Bissie has been named the new  Sharks captain and will have to show a little more discipline on the field if he hopes to make a full 80min. These two are sure to play important roles in this year Super Rugby. While Jannie is a family guy, captain Bissie is on the market, any takers girls???

And of course I'm adding my favourite to this bunch...

5. KEEGAN DANIEL!

Did y'all really think I would leave him off the list?
Having just come off a great year leading the Sharks to victory in the Currie cup, I was sad to see him dropped as captain. I believe KD is gonna shine this year as he concentrates on his game. He certainly is one player to watch... On second thoughts don't watch him, seriously though ladies, NO perving over my man this season!

Let us know which Rugby Hottie you will be looking out for this season. Whether for his amazing on field talent or his gorgeous abs and face off field, we certainly want to know.

*Love & Peace *

-@Jackey_101 

When Your Crush Walks Into A Room

We all have crushes right? And we all have those friends that know about our twisted thoughts...

Ever had one of these moments...

Yup, totally happened to me as gym! I tried to play it cool in front of one particular hottie that caught my eye, and then our little Smurfett_li gave me that "Simon Cowell" look. Now, my playing it cool look -  totally gone! Sigh lets hope he didn't notice...not likely!

*Love & Peace, girlies *

- @CarrieKups

Our Hotties for 2014

We have been so busy talking about gym, new year resolutions, wearing make-up to the gym, not wearing make-up to the gym etc, that we actually forgot to blog on our favourite topic - stalking hotties of course!

Here is some eye candy for 2014. After you see our choices, I'm pretty sure you will forgive us...

We sat down and pin-pointed just exactly who we would like to stalk this year. (Just in case you forgot, we mean cyber-stalk. Ya'll know we are too broke to actually stalk - ain't nobody can afford to hide in the bushes. So don't call the cops on us just yet...)

Jesse Giddings

Always our hottie of the week...

You make recognize this cutie-petute-ey from E! News. Yup, Jesse is the LA news correspondent on E!. Not only does this hottie have our dream job (hello who wouldn't wanna call Giuliana and Terrence colleagues?)   He is also a musician, writer, and a model! And from what we read, all round nice guy. On his website, this lanky hunk is quoted as saying "“Everyone is somebody with a story. A story worth hearing and I want to hear it,” (oooh lala I am in love *swoon*) So Jesse, mind sitting down with us and hearing our story (gonna try use his words on him and get him to talk to us...let's see if it will works hehe). So ladies, wanna stalk this hottie? Follow him on twitter @jessegiddings

Adam Flamer Calder

My soulmate
Model. Check. Doctor. Check. Gorgeous. Check
Yup, he's the one...

Where do I start! Tall, gorgeous and a doctor (well soon to be)! This hottie has it all. Born in Sri Lanka, Adam has made quite an impact in the modeling world (apparently the boy's signed with Ford and has modeled for Gucci and Dolce & Gabanna) . I first heard of this hottie on facebook when someone posted his spread from Esquire Magazine. One thing popped in my mind : I must find him! So then began the cyber-stalking...

Adam is currently studying at Columbia Med School in New York (oooh my dream of marrying a doctor and living in New York! God are you trying to tell me something here...) Unfortunately ladies, the boy doesn't seem to have twitter so the best way to stalk him is maybe setting up a google alert?

Feliciano Lopez

Suddenly tennis is becoming
one of my favourite sports...

Thank you Australia! No, he isn't from there so Bok supporters we can openly love him. But I did discover him at the Australian Open. Meet my second eye-candy fav  - Feliciano Lopez (my first is Rafa Nadal - yum!) This tennis hottie hails from Espana! He most recently played against our homeboy, Kevin Anderson at this year's Aussie Open. You can stalk him on twitter -@feliciano_lopez , but you may need google translate to help you understand what's going on since his timeline is pretty much in Spanish. 

And there you have it, ladies! Our three cuties to start of the stalking in 2014. Let the games begin!

*Love & Peace *

- @CarrieKups

Hello February!

Hello, month of love...

The month of love is h-e-r-e! Coupled up or not, this is still a great time to appreciate all the loved ones in your life. Start with mum and dad, brothers and sisters, and hey even that hottie you are crazy about (just sorta be subtle about appreciating the hottie -  we don't wanna freak him out now). My point is use the month of love to acknowledge and appreciate all that is right in your life. Whether it be people or even small things like a job, your gym contract, your car, and even that plate of food - a little gratitude will go a long way.

As the old saying goes, "count your blessings one by one..."

Ola, Feb!

* Love & Peace, beauties *

- @CarrieKups