Muizenberg

Perspective

“One thing that has really stood out to me about the Muizenberg Beach Club is how grateful members are for everything they receive. As a volunteer from America, I’m used to seeing spoiled brats who throw tantrums in the supermarket and whine about not having the latest iPhone. Though the MBC kids don’t have the luxuries afforded to many American children, they are very appreciative of the opportunities to hike, surf and play soccer that they are afforded through the program. This gratefulness makes the children a lot of fun to work with.”

Jacob (Texas) VanNattan

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Lessons on Appreciation

Jessica - British & Awesome Volunteer “I want you guys to tell me something cool that has happened to you in the last few days. It is easier to remember the bad moments. If I tell you ten good things and one bad thing you are more likely to remember the bad thing because that’s how our brains work. You must make the effort to look back and remember the good moments.”

Ant Scholte, Founder of Muzienberg Beach Club, to MBC Members.

South Africa has changed my outlook on life. The people here truly value what they have and the life they are given. I think it is this appreciation for the simple things in day-to-day life that makes their food so good! I understand, now more than ever, how surfing becomes a lifestyle and why surfers build their lives around the sport.

After falling off the board a hundred times, the one good wave you did catch spurs you on to get back in the water the next day. Before leaving for the project, I was warned that surfing is addictive. This prediction was definitely accurate.

Guaranteed I’ll be returning home and surfing as often as I can. For now, I am so grateful to have the opportunity to surf in such a beautiful landscape.

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