Marisa 'eM' Louw

Today marks a turning point in my life.   For the past year or so, I started believing that I must be losing my hearing.  I eventually gathered all my courage, almost as much as I needed to make a dentist appointment, and booked myself for a hearing test at the Phonak Ear Institute in Bryanston.   Driving there this afternoon, I felt a familiar feeling of anxiety and smoked one cigarette after the other in the traffic down William Nicol Drive from Fourways.  As I walked into the waiting area of the Ear Institute, I was greeted friendly by some wrinkled faces surrounded by ailing, snow-white hair.  The feeling of anxiety amplified, and I could hardly read my own handwriting as I completed the new patient information form.   Once in the consulting room, the audiologist introduced herself and asked why I had booked an appointment.  The answer was quite simple - to find out whether am I going deaf.     After going through my entire medical histor...

Some time ago, I did a course on numerology, one of the two divination methods I like to use.  My first choice will always be the tarot.  Today I decided to analyse myself using numerology.  Haven't done this for me in ages. I am not sure I agree entirely with the personality number ...    Read what the numbers say about me and let me know whether you agree or not.    Base number:   gives an overall view of the person’s strengths and weaknesses (full birth name - Marisa van Aswegen) .   One is dynamic and focused, goal-oriented and full of energy. One is confident, assertive, and effective. One is original, a good planner, and capable of carrying out its plans. One is self-reliant and independent. One likes to be the centre of attention and is a natural leader.  On the negative side, One can be self-centred, egoistic, and opinionated. One does not always work well with others, can be jealous or self-righteous, and does not like to share ...