By Chanel September

Good Day! How are you doing? I hope that you well and oh so good. Today is the 5th of August 2008 and that of course means that it is the Tuesday edition of the Morning Cruise…ooh so Tuesday is here and like I said earlier I trust that you are in fact fantastic on this morning but if not I’m so so sure that I have the cure for you…your daily dose of MC so weather you need some cheering up, weather you have some spare time on your hands, cleaning the house or even, doing the washing what ever it is… weather you’re at the office, at home, in your car or in the taxi lend me your ears as I’ll be easing you through until 12 on the August 5th edition of MC…

So it’s matric ball season, wedding season and even engagement and stork party season and I must our house has been turned upside down with all the arrangements that are taking place so if you are a parent, grandparent, sibling or even a friend and family member then do give me a call have you experience the same troubles then this is not right then that…I don’t understand the fuss…if you are like me you don’t get the fuss around such special days…then share and call in I’ll be brining you that number in just a bit…Moving onto today’s show we had all the usuals such as you’re Word of the Day, your SA Q&A, and you’re Tip of the Day.

We also had interview with:

* Today’s interviews were with educational coach Renee Lighton and she joined me in studio to talk about inspiring through play and they the Free Letterland Workshops.

* We also spoke to Pratiba Daya and she’s from the Janki Foundation for Global Health and she spoke to us about the organization itself and the values in Health Care Programme.

* Lastly we spoke to Jenny Fayne from the Creative Ladies Club she spoke to us about the club itself and how they help those very women around them in the community.

Word of the Day:

REPINE - To feel or express discontent or dissatisfaction

Trivial Question:

Q: Which South African city is known as the windy city?
A: Port Elizabeth

Tip of the Day:
I’ve got your tips on how to break up with a friend and these are a few things to do before you decide to break up…now this might sound a little unusual, but sometimes you have friends that don’t build you up, but bring you down and I think we need those positive friends in our life because they are true friends and we can learn and share from each other…Friendships make up a huge chunk of our support system. They are the glue that holds it all together…

1. No one is the perfect friend - We all have different friends for different reasons. The drinking buddy, the work friend, the best friend, the hobby friend, etc. No one person can offer you absolute perfection in friendship. And that is okay. If you have to have perfection, you might not have friends. This is the time to take a look at yourself and how you have acted. If you are found at fault, accept the responsibility and apologize.

2. People change, even your closest friends - Sometimes the change is for the worse and good friends call each other out on these unhealthy changes. Communication is needed and should always be the first course of action. It may be that the change is so drastic that it is grounds for going your separate ways.

3. Casual friends don’t warrant a break-up - Often times casual friends are classified as new friends. We try people on like hats. If it’s a fit, great, if not, the easiest thing is to keep your distance and “fade away quietly”. Usually, they get the hint. Don’t stress yourself out thinking you warrant them a huge farewell.

4. Be honest with your close friends - Confrontation is not something we all wake up in the morning dying to do. It is unpleasant with someone who is important to you and it hurts to tell the person that this may be the end of the road. Good communication may lead to reconciliation or it may lead to a confirmation of why you no longer desire to be their friend in the first place.

5. Some friendships are or become TOXIC -A friendship should, for the most part, bring out the best in you. Friendship is a two-way street. One person cannot uphold a relationship all on their own. That is not a friendship. The dictionary defines a friend as “One attached to another by respect or affection.” Note the most important word, as Aretha sang, RESPECT. If a friend cannot grant you the courtesy of respect, they are not deserving of your friendship.

Quote of the Day:

Samuel Butler - To live is like to love - all reason is against it, and all healthy instinct for it

It’s time for me to love and leave you. You must have oh so super Tuesday. Let’s chat again tomorrow…Much Love…Peace.