Tattoos. People always want to know why. Why do you have it? Why do you want more? Why? There does not always have to be a reason. Some people have them for the art of it, not really with a meaning behind it. Some people have them with a meaning because there is a storyContinue reading “Inked: My Latest Addition”
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My Reading Challenge for 2023
It has been said that buying books and reading books are different hobbies. I can confirm this. I have a love for buying books that I cannot explain and at the same time a bigger love for reading but do not always have the time. There is just something about a stacked bookshelf and aContinue reading “My Reading Challenge for 2023”
How I accidentally went viral
Mindless scrolling on Instagram. We all do it. We all know what it is. On one of my mindless scrolling evenings, I saw a super cool reel that I wanted to recreate. I mean, it is the easiest thing, my skill has improved a bit, I am also a knitter, and it will be easyContinue reading “How I accidentally went viral”
Betty’s Bay for my Birthday
It is the same story every year. I live for my birthday. Okay, not entirely, but I just love celebrating my birthday. Last year I said I wanted to go somewhere and stay in a bed & breakfast or cottage or self catering unit, air bnb, anything in that line. The location was not superContinue reading “Betty’s Bay for my Birthday”
My dogs got old?!
My dog is going to live forever. I am convinced this is what I believed until I started seeing changes when we went for our daily walk. Our little guy just simply refuses to walk somewhere if he does not want to. Trying to pull him toward the intended path is fruitless. He will alsoContinue reading “My dogs got old?!”
Kirstenbosch through Etienne’s Eyes
You know what they say about assumptions, do not do it. “Assumptions are made and most assumptions are wrong.” – Albert Einstein So, I learned my lesson again on January,5th 2022. My husband said that he was going to take leave for the day and then we can go do something to end my leave andContinue reading “Kirstenbosch through Etienne’s Eyes”
Instagram Diary: Diabetes Awareness Month
Hmm, I really thought that if I can link the photo’s or subjects to Instagram then anyone can see it but Instagram is not playing nice. You will have to log in to see the post. Not too worry for those who do not have Instagram, for you I will type it out. Okay, copyContinue reading “Instagram Diary: Diabetes Awareness Month”
Dear Traveller: An open, honest letter
Dear traveller, Hi. I understand that you are desperate to see a friend, your family, move to a different country to get away from our shit or return home. I understand that you are tired and frustrated with the COVID situation. I understand that you are frustrated with the delay in responses and I canContinue reading “Dear Traveller: An open, honest letter”
A Day in the Life (of a Diabetic)
A day in the life of a Diabetic differs from person to person. Not one Diabetic’s day is the same. We all have our own routine and things that needs to get done, but what we all have in common is the pricks, scans and injections. There are so many different factors that will haveContinue reading “A Day in the Life (of a Diabetic)”
The Diabetes Dictionary
Diabetics speak their own language and I am convinced you have heard abbreviations, acronyms or words used that you have no idea what we are speaking about. Do not fear, I have found the person who is going to guide you through our language. Meet Lurina, or as we know her in the community, TheContinue reading “The Diabetes Dictionary”
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