Today we live in a world where robots are slowly taking over our jobs and artificial intelligence knows more about us than our own mothers do. We spend more time looking at our Instagram feeds than we do our loved ones and there are more pictures of people's breakfasts online than there are of Niel …
Life update, new experiences and Bo-Kaap strolls
It's been a while since I've rambled on here. So, I thought a little life update was in order. Forgive me if you're not one for hearing about the details of someone else's life, but I love reading these kinds of posts, so I thought I'd give one a go. Since we last chatted, I …
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Niomi Smart’s Mexican chili bowl on Valentine’s Day
Whether you've endured love, friendship, a heartbreak or a toothache this Valentine's Day, I hope that everybody had a wonderful day. Valentine's day is one of my favorite celebrations. Not because of large capitalist corporations claiming that "their R4000 Spa package is the best way to show you care this Valentine's Day", but because …
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How to get through university
About a month ago, I was privileged to attend the graduation ceremony of my undergraduate degree at the University of Cape Town. Sitting in my chair next to all the students I have spent the last three years of my life with, got me thinking about how much I have changed and learnt since that first lecture …
Healthy Banana Bread Recipe
Hello everybody! I think that this is going to be my best blog post yet. Do you know why? It's because it involves banana bread. However, this is not just any banana bread. It also involves coconut. Just before you thought it couldn't get any better, this banana bread is also guilt free! Well, almost …
Valentine’s Day Outfit Ideas
Tis' the season to dress up in pink, eat chocolate and buy overpriced flowers. Whether you're celebrating the upcoming Valentine's Day with a special someone, or hitting the town with the girls, I thought I'd post a few outfit ideas to help you channel your inner Valentine. I always find Forever New to be a perfect …
Attempting Niomi Smart’s ‘Lemon Bliss Balls’
I recently purchased Niomi Smart's new cookbook, Eat Smart. I absolutely love it! The cookbook is full of unique, plant-based recipes. Although I do not completely follow a plant-based diet, I eat very little meat, so I find these recipes useful. They are delicious and it's a challenge and great fun to experiment with these …
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