Reality vs expectation
I've started learning recently that sometimes my reality is not what I've expected – however, at the same time, reality often matches my expectation! A weird, thought,...
Love thy neighbour (or try to)
I have all the communal living horror stories. At one (scary) time in my life a friend and I were staying with seven people in...
Swine Flu – Should I be concerned?
My brother posted a message on our family WhatsApp group last week, warning that increased cases of swine flu were being reported across Gauteng....
Why travelling is good for you
It wasn’t very many years ago that travelling abroad was a dream for many people. However times have changed and exploring the world beyond...
Stand up for yourself!
I had a friend in university, let’s call her Ashley. Ashley was tall, blonde, smart, and rich. The boys loved her and she knew...
Celebrate love
When last have you celebrated your significant other, just because? When last have you taken initiative and done something special as a means of...
A simple guide to eating smart
How do you do when it comes to food?
Food is one of those weird, crazy, infuriating things and different people have different relationships with...
Feeling uncomfortable? That’s perfect
“How am I ever going to do this?” I’ve thought that thought many times. Many times. And not only in the middle of a...
Challenge yourself
Recently, I found myself at a dead end. I was doing well, but there was no real growth or any way to push into the next level of...
Learning to do as you’re told
It doesn’t matter how much mom and dad love their kids, any parent will testify that sometimes bedtime just can’t come soon enough. Yes...