Willien Wagener

Christian, wife, mother, liberal, vocal LGBTQ ally. Passionate about theatre, scifi and cross stitching. Mostly found running after Hooligan.

[THOMAS RICHMOND ❤️🎸🇺🇦 @ThomasRichmond]

RIP Julian Sands (1958 - 2023) with Helena Bonham Carter in ‘A Room With A View’ (1985)

[Woolworths SA @WOOLWORTHS_SA]

It’s International Pride Month! 🏳️‍🌈
At Woolies, we celebrate the LGBTQIA+ community year-round, and we’re continuously working to better serve our LGBTQIA+ people and customers.

[Willien Wagener @WillienSch]

@TheRealC_79 Ek het met 'n 24 jarige getrou toe ek 38 was...

[Historic Vids @historyinmemes]

Shavarsh Karapetyan, a retired Armenian swimmer, was involved in a remarkable incident in 1976. After completing a 26 km (16 mile) run, he heard a loud crash and discovered that a trolleybus had lost control and fallen into a reservoir. The trolleybus had sunk to a depth of 10 meters (33 ft), approximately 25 meters (82 ft) from the shore.

Despite the challenging conditions of sewage-infested waters and poor visibility due to silt, Karapetyan courageously dived in and used his legs to kick open the back window of the trolleybus. With incredible determination, he managed to rescue 46 out of the 92 passengers onboard, saving the lives of 20 individuals.

However, the cold water and the glass shards caused multiple lacerations, leading Karapetyan to be hospitalized for 45 days. He faced additional complications such as pneumonia and sepsis. Although he eventually recovered, the damage to his lungs prevented him from continuing his successful career as a swimmer.

"I knew that I could only save so many lives, I was afraid to make a mistake. It was so dark down there that I could barely see anything. One of my dives, I accidentally grabbed a seat instead of a passenger. I could have saved a life instead. That seat still haunts me in my nightmares," he said.

In 1985, Karapetyan encountered a blazing building where several individuals were trapped. Without hesitation, he courageously entered the building and commenced rescuing the people inside. Unfortunately, he suffered severe burns during the rescue operation and required hospitalization once again.

During his later years, Karapetyan relocated to Moscow and established a shoe company named "Second Breath." Remarkably, he is alive to this day and actively manages his business.

[Willien Wagener @WillienSch]

@TheRealC_79 Daardie een is vir 'n vriend wat drag doen. Maar dit vat baie lank.

[Willien Wagener @WillienSch]

@TheRealC_79 My nuutste.

[Willien Wagener @WillienSch]

@TheRealC_79 Ek kruissteek. En daar is 'n paar podcasts wat my ook lekker laat ontspan.

[Willien Wagener @WillienSch]

@TheRealC_79 Energy drinks word nie toegelaat by my seun se laerskool nie.

[Dr Barbara Loots @Varvara13]

This afternoon the National Assembly voted in favour of the Constitution 18th Amendment Bill, which amends section 6 of the Constitution to recognise South African Sign Language as an official language. I’m very proud to have supported the processing of this Bill in a small way.

[Pug lover @pugloverstw]

IF I WERE A FISH 🐠🧡

[Willien Wagener @WillienSch]

@TheRealC_79 Ons hou van movie nights ook! Hooligan se gunsteling op die oomblik is Luca. Julle al dit gekyk?

[Willien Wagener @WillienSch]

@Varvara13 Strongs. I hope it gets better and that you et to have a nice, relaxing weekend. X

[SUNU Journal @sunujournal]

Three literary figures, from left to right: Nigerian novelist, poet + critic, Chinua Achebe; American novelist, essayist, playwright + orator, James Baldwin; Cameroonian writer, musician + composer Francis Bebey. (cont’d)

[John Leguizamo @JohnLeguizamo]

I support my trans brothers and sisters! Luv is luv ! More power to u!

[Willien Wagener @WillienSch]

@jonathanw @Varvara13 Guess who gave up social media for Lent?

[Willien Wagener @WillienSch]

@Varvara13 I really like the different colours and stitches. It gives a lovely layered effect.

[Willien Wagener @WillienSch]

@Varvara13 That is beautiful! Some one else did that exact same pattern for the Easter challenge on ASIT. Did you partake?

[Willien Wagener @WillienSch]

@MrChatchito My 6 year old son has been begging to go see it for 10 days now!