{"id":65686,"date":"2014-08-06T14:13:00","date_gmt":"2014-08-06T12:13:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/germistoncitynews.co.za\/65686\/theres-more-to-life-than-winning\/"},"modified":"2014-08-05T09:32:01","modified_gmt":"2014-08-05T07:32:01","slug":"theres-more-to-life-than-winning","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/develop.citizen.co.za\/germiston-city-news\/news-headlines\/2014\/08\/06\/theres-more-to-life-than-winning\/","title":{"rendered":"There’s more to life than winning"},"content":{"rendered":"

Byline: Leigh Hodgson<\/p>\n

The GCN reported (see GCN, July 18) how local girl Bianca Jordaan would be competing in the finals of “Apprentesses of Angelique Gerber”.<\/p>

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The GCN caught up with Jordaan to find out how the final week went.<\/p>\n

She explained: “The week started out with a visit to the Jollige Jakkers School, in Krugersdorp, where we painted the school, which is really battling financially.”<\/p>

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On Wednesday and Thursday the girl were involved in a workshop with World Shakers History Makers and others.<\/p>\n

“We had William Badenhorst from World Shakers History Makers come and talk to us about personal coaching,” Jordaan said.<\/p>\n

“We learned a lot about who we are and where we want to be.<\/p>\n

“I, personally, will be doing an eight-week course with him on personal growth and inspirational speaking.<\/p>\n

Barry Schutte”, from Peri Peri Media, was another of the guest speakers.<\/p>\n

“He taught us about the ups and downs of social media and marketing.”<\/p>\n

Friday saw the girls face pre-judging.<\/p>\n

“It was stressful, but, in the same breath, fun,”Jordaan said.<\/p>\n

“On Friday we had a mingle evening and got to socialise with all the judges in a more relaxed environment.”<\/p>\n

Contestants had to rehearse each day, to ensure the grand finale show ran smoothly.<\/p>\n

“I did not place in the top five of the competition,”Jordaan said.<\/p>\n

“I am, however, walking away from this experience with my head held high and many new friends.<\/p>\n

“Some of the younger girls also told me that I inspired them with my story and my determination, which meant so much to me.”<\/p>\n

Jordaan is now looking forward to the course with William Badenhorst.<\/p>\n

“The competition helped me to see that beauty comes from within and shines through to the outside,” she said.<\/p>\n

“I have also learned that a ‘no’ isn’t always a bad thing – it may open the door to something bigger and better.”<\/p>\n