David van der Merwe

@Paljas (146)

South Africa

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David van der Merwe's Discussions

Thank you for supporting South Africa

David van der Merwe @Paljas (146) • South Africa 7 Apr 17

I notice that international organizations, people from all over the world, Facebook Profile Frames, etc. are coming out in support for South Africa. It is so great to see that people realize that no president (leader) should have...

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Why are money, power & celebrity status so important?

David van der Merwe @Paljas (146) • South Africa 23 Mar 17

I often ask this question as I never could and never will understand why people are so mesmerized by people with money, power and/or celebrity status? Sure, they stand out and deserve some attention but in my mind they do not...

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When you are feeling down & low...

David van der Merwe @Paljas (146) • South Africa 22 Mar 17

Wow, just realized my subject reads like the opening line of a song! Today I woke up and it was one of those days: I felt down & low! Down meaning not in the mood for anything and low meaning sad because of the violence in our...

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Freddie Mercury, Queen & ABBA

David van der Merwe @Paljas (146) • South Africa 20 Mar 17

Freddie Mercury with Queen will remain one of the groups, like ABBA, that will always have my respect. I don't fancy Queen with Adam Lambert so much, but Freddie Mercury was one of a kind with great talent. Some of the songs...

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So, what is your take of death?

David van der Merwe @Paljas (146) • South Africa 20 Mar 17

I know people who doesn't fear death at all as they believe they are saved and ready for an eternal life after death; I know people who fear death as they are not sure if they are ready and/or saved; I know people who don't care...

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Sunday afternoon and laziness...

David van der Merwe @Paljas (146) • South Africa 19 Mar 17

Is this just me or are there other people with the same syndrome? I am a very energetic person and always on the go, except for Sunday afternoons when I am just darn lazy! I can't get myself to do anything productive. It's just...

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I'm selfish and consider myself important!

David van der Merwe @Paljas (146) • South Africa 18 Mar 17

Before you all join the choir and crucify me with your song, let me explain: I wake up every morning, trying to be selfish and to consider myself the most important person in my life. That way I usually have a good & positive day...

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There is such a thing as courtesy...

David van der Merwe @Paljas (146) • South Africa 17 Mar 17

Last Friday I went to an interview for a job that I really needed. The interview was somewhat daunting, but when I left, I still felt I had a chance at the job. I was informed that they will contact me before the end of today to...

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The confusion around "like" buttons.

David van der Merwe @Paljas (146) • South Africa 17 Mar 17

I am using social media a lot for business and personal use. The "like" button has always been a bit of an irritation to me, especially if it is the only response option. Facebook has done it for years and finally realized that...

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How much damage can one cigarette do?

David van der Merwe @Paljas (146) • South Africa 17 Mar 17

Today is exactly a year since my tipple bypass surgery. I stopped smoking the evening before surgery. Today, anxiety caught up to me as I am waiting to hear if I got the job I was interviewed for last Friday, and I just lit a...

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A Final Goodbye (A Poem for Matthew) by David vd Merwe

David van der Merwe @Paljas (146) • South Africa 17 Mar 17

I'm an Afrikaans poet and at the moment dabbling in English poetry. Some thoughts and/or feedback on poem below? For grief has come my way, unexpected and causing pain and left me, but only for an instant, with a heart ripped...

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Is accepting charity fine or must pride be triumphant?

David van der Merwe @Paljas (146) • South Africa 17 Mar 17

This question is on my mind a lot lately as more and more people in my country are struggling financially due to unemployment, high food prices, etc. There are many people around me suffering on a daily basis as there is no one to...

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Do you believe?

David van der Merwe @Paljas (146) • South Africa 16 Mar 17

We've heard about Roswell, Alien Abductions, Etc. Do you believe there is intelligent life on other planets? My faith wants me to believe there is only the human race, but my mind keeps asking me why then is the universe so...

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Nosy parkers will get themselves into trouble!

David van der Merwe @Paljas (146) • South Africa 16 Mar 17

I often hear or read about computers which were infected with viruses or were exposed to security flaws because the users have opened a file they have received, via e-mail or message service, which contained dangerous...

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Do you believe in ghosts, superstition and/or spiritual signs?

David van der Merwe @Paljas (146) • South Africa 15 Mar 17

Yesterday, while I was working, my coffee cup was next to my computer and far away enough not to be accidentally touched. All of a sudden the spoon turned in the cup without anyone being near to it. Someone told me it is a sign of...

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Mmm...I need to marry someone in the USA or UK!

David van der Merwe @Paljas (146) • South Africa 14 Mar 17

At this point the only option I have if I want to emigrate! Perhaps I should keep these thoughts to myself. Just now I really fall for someone and have the immigration officers not believing that it's true love.

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A Blueish Monday!

David van der Merwe @Paljas (146) • South Africa 13 Mar 17

Yes, a blueish one and not a blue one - surely that counts for something!? HaHa! My notebook keyboard gave in a few days ago and I had to order a replacement. It arrived on Thursday, but instead of USA layout, it was UK layout....

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A new week...

David van der Merwe @Paljas (146) • South Africa 12 Mar 17

It's Monday 05h30 in my neck of the woods and the start to a new week. I feel positive and waiting for all the goods things coming my way. The law of attraction works very much like karma, the more you give the more you will...

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What's wrong with being a leader?

David van der Merwe @Paljas (146) • South Africa 9 Mar 17

Absolutely nothing wrong with being a decent leader, but there is something wrong with being a dictator, a corruptionist in charge and a self enriching abuser. Unfortunately there are a few of these in power positions at the...

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Mouse Pads - Are people still using them?

David van der Merwe @Paljas (146) • South Africa 9 Mar 17

I have noticed that mouse pads are still widely available. Are people still buying and using them? I have not seen a mouse pad being used by friends, family, colleagues, customers, etc. for years now. 99.99% of computer users are...

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