Jozi Awards 2006

With the newspapers filled with articles reflecting on the year that's (thankfully) almost over and done with, my personal list of Jozi Awards:

The one thing I can't live without:
Google
The one thing I can't wait to live without:
Gautrain construction in Rosebank & Sandton; newspapers filled with crime stories; cars that break down; speed fines; boredom.
First thing I'll learn in 2007:
How to read a map properly.
Worst way to spend my time:
Networking.
Most overrated person:
Richard Branson - he couldn't look me in the eye once during a 10 minute interview.
Charmer of the year:
Cyril Ramaphosa
Worst of Joburg:
Lack of decent public transport; crime; poverty.
Best of Joburg:
The people.
Money-saving tip of the year:
Place your credit card in water in the freezer. If you want to spend, you have to defrost first... great for impulsive buyers!
Restaurant of the year:
Some dodgy Thai place in Jan Smuts Ave where you can take your own booze.
CD of the year:
In Between Dreams - Jack Johnson (thanks mr!)
Blog of the year:
http://riverbendblog.blogspot.com
Book of the year:
Sarajevo Roses by Anne-Marie du Preez Bezdrob
An eye-opener for anybody who ever dreamt of working for the UN
My traitor's heart - Rian Malan
Freakonomics - Steven D. Levitt,Stephen J. Dubner
Lance Armstrong: Tour de Force - Dan Coyle
Movie of the year:
Casino Royale (and on that note - discovery of the year: Daniel Craig)
Match Point
Can't wait to see:
Blood diamond; The road to Guantanamo
Live gig:
Arno Carstens & Albert Frost playing for a crowd of 20 under the stars in Mabalingwe
Biggest indulgence:
Gambling in Monte Carlo
Best hangover cure:
MediaPark cafeteria omelette and light blue Powerade. A nap on the wheelchair toilet's floor also do wonders for the headache.
News website of the year:
Financial Times - www.ft.com
Magazine of the year:
Vanity Fair
2006 greatest place to get drunk:
Singapore
Places I'd love to see in 2007:
DRC; Zimbabwe; Niger delta
Defining moment:
Standing at my mother's grave and realising the only thing you leave behind is the difference you've made to people's lives.
Biggest inspiration:
Practical ideas with the potential to make a huge difference.
Thought for 2007:
"Nothing happens until you decide." - Stanley Tureck -