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"”Victoria's Secret Model Behati Prinsloo Shares How Family Helps Her Stay Grounded; byAdelline Sassani retrived on,Oct 15,2024 8:39"
"I think it’s just about the girls that realize this is a job. We have our kids, our husbands, our boyfriends outside of this. You kinda remind yourself to stay grounded outside of it and just to enjoy it and have fun."
"There’s such a small amount of girls who are part of it, and they have such amazing and hardworking reputations. I remember when I started with the brand in 2007 how much I looked up to the women. It’s such an amazing place where you want to be as a model. It’s a career goal.”"
"I am so proud to have won this, not just for me, but for my country."
"If she had the privilege of meeting Barack Obama, she would gift him a family trip to one of Namibia’s tranquil conservation reserves."
"An experience is much better than any gift."
"Sports was a natural thing for my brother and I, we loved it so much and our parents were always supportive."
"Firstly, sports taught me that it’s never a failure if you don’t succeed. It taught me to build character, perseverance and how to socialise."
"I see everyone as an equal. No one is lower than me, no matter what they have or don’t have."
"I love to cook and I make mean wraps. I don’t like cooking for myself though."
"I want to be remembered as someone who tried to bring change amongst the youth in Namibia."
"I am tired, yet I love every second of the waking hour. I am not my body, yet I need to treat it like my temple. This Body is the only one I’ll get in this lifetime, and I can’t trade it in for a newer model"
"It is difficult to remain disciplined, when you’re working, and you’re mommying, and you’re wifeying... sometimes you forget your own needs. Sometimes you have too much grace for yourself, other times you have too little"
"This is the heaviest that I’ve ever been in my entire life it scares me. I work hard. I burn calories but I don’t eat in a deficit just yet. I need to do what’s best for my baby, and that’s staying nourished and mentally healthy"
"Sometimes you need to trust your gut and not sweat the small stuff. Weight can always be dropped, getting your mind right takes effort and reversing eating disorders, well that’s a conversation for another day"
"I’ve just seen too much, to not be happy with where I’m at. My voice, my current struggles, and my journey will speak to someone out there who needs to be reminded that, mommy, sister, daughter, wife, friend — you are doing your best, and sometimes your best needs to be good enough for now, until your energy is revived — and until we switch some gears. But until then, Let’s do what you can, and the rest will follow! We are in this together. We are more connected than you realise. Let’s draw strength from each others’ struggles, and hope from each others’ triumphs"
"I'm excited to be back on the show, there has been a two-year gap which includes two seasons. I'm super excited to be playing with these people because it's a super strong cast and the diversity in this cast is amazing, so I am excited to see it play out, the story behind the story and the alliances, their view of the game and what narrative they are going with"
"I've been seen as a physical player, so I'm going to focus on the other spheres like the social aspects of the game and strategic play and timing. I'm definitely going to work more on my relationship skills this season"
"Summer bodies are chiselled in winter. It all starts with recognising bad habits. Binge eating, watching series, and being emotionally exhausted start with choosing not to rest instead of watching TV. Choosing yourself is as easy as scheduling physical activity as a priority in your daily routine. You have to make time for your health – that includes exercising and meal prepping in order to avoid eating takeaways"
"Marriage is an endurance race. We are so used to instant gratification that we have forgotten how important it is to work for something you want. Marriage is the same. You won’t always like your spouse, you won’t always win arguments and you won’t feel like compromising. What matters is that you serve the marriage instead of yourself. Doing introspection helps a lot because you become each other’s mirror. Work on yourself first before trying to blame someone else"
"Education is not limited to books and instructional teaching and learning. My family was and remains the teacher of values, culture, diversity, emotional intelligence, financial literacy and hygiene. So how I understand, value, care for and celebrate my culture is a reflection of the educational role my family plays when it comes to teaching me about my cultural roots"
"Where there is more than one person, there is difference. Just like how we differ as individuals, so does culture and how we express it"
"Hospitality in our family is a trait many possess. Both maternally and parentally. We love to host, support and nurture. Philanthropy is just an extension of that. Serving beyond the family unit"
"It took resilience and the will to pursue my intended purpose to enter and win and still recognise myself in the mirror after my reign"
"I have always loved nature and the outdoors. There is something grounding about life beyond tall towers and buildings. In the rural area, I can actually smell the flowers and feel my inner powers. Although I was raised in the city, the congestion of traffic lights and take out is not my thing"
"Language carries culture and culture carries values. An Oshikwanyama speaking child can only express themselves like a Kwanyama if they can speak the language. When they get hurt, they say…memeeii. An English speaking child will say, ouch"
"It takes days to years to put something together. It requires constantly and proactively having to enquire from those more knowledgeable, reading, studying and doing extensive field and desktop research"
"It is small. We are not writing enough and those who do write are not getting the necessary support. I would like to see more books written in indigenous languages. We have local linguists lecturing and researching at local universities and schools but majority are not writing books. In my head, that does not make sense. However, we are also not reading enough. The culture of reading still remains an issue. We have learners in high school who cannot read or follow basic grammar rules of writing. If they cannot read now, who will write later"
"I feel the need to give back as I had so many sponsors and prizes after becoming Miss Namibia and would like someone else to get pampered like I often do. I want them to have the same opportunities I had and most importantly, I want to share the importance of grooming as a confidence boost"
"The beauty pageant industry is an industry like any other, with the capacity to contribute to the nation building of any country. Namibia should be no different"
"The pageant is very African-centred. The reality out there is that as Africans, we define our beauty according to what the rest of the world tells us is beautiful and with this pageant, we want to rectify that"
"We want the girls to be as natural as possible"
"I am excited. I have already started preparing for the pageant, besides giving up some of my favourite foods, I am exercising and reading more, trying to get both my body and mind ready for the pageant"
"My main aim is to try and portray what Namibia is to me, its diversity and heritage as well as the kindness of its people and its hospitality"
"For the traditional costume we are thinking of going with either Himba or Kavango traditional wear"
"Its a pleasure and honour to be associated with this bank, the money in the bank account will help me prepare for the Miss World pageant which will be held in Las Vegas, USA in December this year"
"I am incredibly nervous and excited at the same time. I have never travelled in my life. I have never been outside the country and now I am flying to Las Vegas"
"As a politician, I could be an asset to the cause of women and their rights, something that is very close to my heart"
"Most people enter because they want to become popular and gain a little fortune, but more often than not it is the girls who are truly humble and kind with good intentions at heart that make it. For some reason, the real you eventually shows on the surface"
"If you do decide to enter, start preparing for the pageant even before you have been chosen as a finalist. Work out, eat right and set your mind for victory by imagining yourself wearing the crown"
"Ensure that your pictures are classy and elegant with a touch of sexy and mystery. Also invest in a make-up artist on the day you decide to have your photo shoot, your face must capture the attention of the judges at first glance"
"I plan to be the best me. I believe that there’s nothing more unique and beautiful then being yourself 100% and representing one’s country to the best of you ability"