10 Films as messed up as 2020…

2020 has been pretty #messedup – and eventful – in the 3 months it’s been alive. There were the Australian bushfires, the swarms of locusts, the leaked conversation between Kanye and Taylor Swift, talks of WW3, that huge asteroid that was seemingly on a warpath towards earth (I don’t trust NASA, not one bit) and… the covid-19 outbreak. While the year is barely even an … Continue reading 10 Films as messed up as 2020…

Don’t Sleep, Eat Chocolate!

Meditation is not for everyone, but it works wonders for even the most stressed-out person. When meditation is given as a solution to the downward spiral of your life, you might think “well, what a load of bull-“. I know… But, meditation is about more than just sitting in a quiet corner, on a yoga mat with some incense burning – it actually takes a … Continue reading Don’t Sleep, Eat Chocolate!

Thanks, It Was On Sale!

Across Cape Town  are dozens of thrift markets and rummage sales, but one local treasure of mine is The Goodwood Thrift Market. It’s an event that turns this often quiet town into a buzzing suburb – beside getting to meet other residents of Goodwood, you can also get a new drip for a low, low price! This year, I had the wonderful opportunity of interviewing … Continue reading Thanks, It Was On Sale!

Summer Must-haves πŸ’Ž (SKINCARE)

A new blog series with all that you need for the Summer season. We’re talking skincare, glamour and ideal headscarf materials to keep you looking fab, collected and (most importantly) cool during this, or any summer for that matter! Looking after your skin during Summer means switching to “refreshing and calming” products. Winter months often suck the life and moisture from your face, but Summer … Continue reading Summer Must-haves πŸ’Ž (SKINCARE)

Simple Student: Crispy Roast Potatoes

It’s cold out here chickpeas! And that means oven-roasts and low-slow cooking…And what is a warm winter without some potatoes?! I mean I didn’t even need to write an introduction – I could’ve just written the word “potato” and it would’ve been enough. Okay enough-‘ve words and more crispy, fluffly, steamy, warm, toasty-roasty, absolutely delicious POTATOES! Do you love potatoes this much, or is it … Continue reading Simple Student: Crispy Roast Potatoes

Simple Student: Creamy Chicken Pasta

Hello my chickpeas! I’ve decide to start this new series where I help you find fun in the kitchen and graduate to Lvl.1 cooks! I’ve called it Simple Student because these recipes are simple, economic for student life and even if you’re a simpleton – these recipes will surely have you cooking yummy foods for yourself in no time! πŸ‘†To start this series off is … Continue reading Simple Student: Creamy Chicken Pasta

Weird, creepy bus encounters 🚌

Public transport is a real joy ride. I mean public transport is a wonderful way to experience the city. Okay, let’s just face the facts that public transport comes with it’s own set of weirdos unique characters. Below are a few of my stange bus encounters. Beware! Some may be cringey and NSFK (Not Safe For Kids) Who needs privacy!? So there I was, minding … Continue reading Weird, creepy bus encounters 🚌

#COLLAB: What happens next?

I wrote the poem on a whim, when I was feeling a bit insecure about myself – and my future. Like leaves, we go through different stages of life – I chose to see it as different stages of success. The falling from the tree signals the moving on to something new, the end of dependency…and sometimes that’s scary. The last autumn leaf fell today; … Continue reading #COLLAB: What happens next?