Happy Monday! Can you feel the Dezember vibes around the corner? I personally cannot wait to go on holiday and just rest. Today on Inspire Monday I want to talk about being set apart and what it fully means. We are nearing the end of the year and I hope we have reached most if not all of our goals. I know that the habit going forward is doing just enough to make it to the end of the year. I want to encourage you to do more than that, to not give up or in, push harder like it’s still the beginning of the year and you still have…
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So Chef – celebrating French Cuisine with a South African Twist
This past Saturday I put any ideas of clean eating aside and treated my inner foodie to the annual so chef dinner. For those who don’t know, the So chef program, French Institute of South Africa working alongside Alliance Francaise network in partnership with department of Education. Brings in a Chef to visit schools, host cooking workshops and other various programs that culminate in a four handed ( two chefs one menu) gastronomic Dinner. This year they have brought in four chefs to tour South Africa and Lesotho. In East London we were lucky to have Chef Khalid El Kasimi. This was my second So Chef dinner so to say…
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Cheering others on
“What I love about you the last few months is that you set your goals and then mission for it…You’ve got people rooting for you.” This was a message from a dear friend of mine after I sent a voice note venting about whatever was vexing me at that moment. What I loved about it was that it was not only inspiring but a confirmation that I have the right circle of friends. Recently I saw another friend posting on Facebook about how womyn do support each other it just depends on us to surround ourselves with the right kind of friends. This got me thinking about the people who…
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Girls Night In Ideas
“Good Times and crazy friends make the best memories” (Read in whispered voice) I have reached that stage of my late twenties where I prefer a girl’s night in over a club night out. I will be the first to admit I have done (more than) my fair share of club hopping and dancing on tables Now I prefer to meet up at someone’s house share a great meal, a drink and have amazing conversation. If this appeals to you then today’s post is totally up your alley way. I am going to give you some ideas for your next girls night in, by telling you what my friends…
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How are you celebrating Heritage/ Shaka / Braai Day?
Molweni, happy Heritage day. As with all things in this beautiful country of ours this day does not come without any controversy and who am I to shy away from such after all I am the kween of Spice ( self-proclaimed) A brief History lesson…. For those who don’t know (ama 2000 I am looking at you) Heritage day was instituted in 1995 as a day to encourage South Africans to celebrate their culture and diversity of beliefs and traditions, hence further bringing the point home that the country belongs to all who live in it. Pre 1995 it was known as Shaka Zulu day to commemorate the legendary…
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Experiences that have deeply changed and shaped me into the womyn I am becoming
August was a pretty hectic month for me not just work wise but also personally. I have a cousin who had preeclampsia by the grace of God baby was fine but the mom had to stay in hospital for three weeks. They are both finally home but I have to admit hospital visits are exhausting. So I have been drained from all ends, at a coffee meet up with a business partner of mine, he took one look at me and he said you are fatigued and you need rest. Firstly I was offended all that face beat and he could still see through it? Some makeup companies are in…
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Stop Waiting For Better Days in order to be Great!
Molweni! , confession time I have missed posting but I had to take a much-needed break but more on that later this week, I am now refreshed, re energized and ready to own this week. I thought for my first inspiration for September let’s get real about our motivation and staying productive for the last quarter of the year. I am always seeking to empower, motivate and entertain my audience and so when I saw this quote I knew it had to be our Inspire Monday. Too often we want to dress right, feel a certain way and have our ducks in a row before we own the day yet…
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Lets Go Hiking- My first hike at Groenkloef Nature Reserve
I recently took a shot left and went to Pretoria for the appetite fest. The morning after I woke up feeling like I might have over indulged, who are we kidding I definitely did, I mean who wouldn’t? With some convincing I got my one cousin to come with me the other pulled out at the last moment. We drove to the Groenkloof nature reserve which has the three (manageable) trails on offer, you can either hike, run or cycle the trails. On arrival I could easily see why there were so many people there, as there is a picnic area and a place for the kids to play. You…
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The first ever Appetite Fest
I recently attended the first ever appetite fest, held at Times Square Sun. Dubbed “a culinary festival that explores the diverse tastes and flavors of the Rainbow Nation “this East London foodie knew she had to absolutely be there. It was my first time at the Sun Time Square and what a spectacular venue it was. The food trucks….. My stomach was overwhelmed and didn’t know where to begin, for a minute I just walked around aimlessly, drooling and inhaling the flavors all around me. I tried to taste a little bit of everything. We finally settled on eating from Pan & Knife, they were quick with our order…
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Choose day-The Power of choice ( A guide to Intentional living)
Intentional living-A lifestyle based on a conscious decision by an individual or group to live according to their values and beliefs. Hey there amazing humans, what a busy month August has been. If you are a loyal reader you would have noticed I have been posting less often, that’s cause my day job has been challenging but enjoyable. I thought as I get back to my normal manageable routine let’s start with some inspiration ( the world always needs a bit of that). I chose today instead of my usual Monday as I want to talk about #chooseday. If you are like me you have probably used this hashtag quite…
