I saw a tweet and it read as follows: “Excessive sugar consumption causes #diabetes”. Social Media is saturated with these types of statements, memes, jokes etc. around Diabetes. This statement cannot be further from the truth. It is due to these irresponsible statements that the world is so misinformed on what Diabetes is and howContinue reading “T1D and T2D – The Differences”
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My (Parents) Diagnosis Story
My diagnosis story is not really mine to tell. I know it sounds weird, but I was so little when I was diagnosed that it feels like it should rather be my parents’ story to tell. I went to my mom and I asked her some questions based on what I have heard from otherContinue reading “My (Parents) Diagnosis Story”
What Happens in Bali, (doesn’t) Stay’s in Bali
A few years back on honeymoon we had quite the adventure and experience in Bali. The first two days was extremely overwhelming and all we wanted to do was come home. It was their school holidays and a spiritual holiday and heaven knows there were more scooters driving around than there are people in SouthContinue reading “What Happens in Bali, (doesn’t) Stay’s in Bali”
Happy Diaversary to Me!
I never use to celebrate my Diaversary because to start with, I did not even know such a thing existed and two I did not know when mine was. I first heard about A Diaversary a few years back when I became very involved in the Instagram community and then I had to go askContinue reading “Happy Diaversary to Me!”
AMA (Ask Me Anything) Diabetes Event-30/09/21
On 30 September 2021 I was part of one of the coolest things I have done in quite some time. After I found my tribe earlier this year (read about it here), I asked that if there is an event or somewhere where I can become more involved with the Diabetic community, count me inContinue reading “AMA (Ask Me Anything) Diabetes Event-30/09/21”
Customer Service-The Good, Bad and the Ugly
Warning: Sarcasm will filter through Recently I celebrated my first 6 years at one company. The first 4 years was almost butterflies and rainbows. I really enjoyed my work and I really like my company. I will always try and assist to the best of my abilities, wherever and whenever I can. Even by workingContinue reading “Customer Service-The Good, Bad and the Ugly”
Radisson Red – 3 Year Anniversary
On 16 June 2021 we celebrated our 3 year wedding anniversary. We always try and do something exciting and special for the day. This year Etienne had a very elaborate plan and a huge surprise for me. On the Tuesday, 15th of June, we drove out to town to go and collect our painted mugContinue reading “Radisson Red – 3 Year Anniversary”
Finding My Tribe – Diabetic Meet Up
I have not been part of a Diabetes community for quite some time. My parents used to take me to meetings and Diabetic camps, but it kind of died in Primary School. This really made me feel so alone. I had some pen pals who I exchanged letters with through the years but I lostContinue reading “Finding My Tribe – Diabetic Meet Up”
Klipkrans-Where the silence makes a noise
Fishing to me has always seemed so pointless. I could never imagine just sitting there waiting for a bite, then reeling it in just to let it go. I did not get it. In March this year we went to Klipkrans, situated between Worcestor and Villiersdorp. We just needed a break. 2020 was shit andContinue reading “Klipkrans-Where the silence makes a noise”
Clay Cafe In The City
I came across this restaurant on Instagram. Everybody was visiting and raving about the experience. I was intrigued. It is called Clay Cafe in The City. The main restaurant is in Houtbay, but they have a flagship one right in town. I sent the link to Etienne and told him that this will be aContinue reading “Clay Cafe In The City”
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