It caught me. It finally caught me!

I ran, hid, ducked and dived from Covid for more than two years. I successfully ensured that the Covid monster didn’t get me… and then I tripped and fell and Rona got me! Hubby takes responsibility for it. He was sick first. He is never sick where he is completely run down. He was willing … Continue reading It caught me. It finally caught me!

Mental Health Motivational Monday: Some posts you might need to see

I thought I'd share some of these posts with you. We are all fighting our own struggles. I hope this resonates with some of you From me to you! Much love. Hang in there. Talk to someone. This is an insane time we are living with and we need to look after our mental health. … Continue reading Mental Health Motivational Monday: Some posts you might need to see

Death in the time of Covid. What happens when someone dies?

While Covid-19 has become the centre of our attention, the world still turns. People still get sick with Cancer or diagnosed with an Autoimmune disease etc. A lot of things have come to a stand still but obviously healthcare has not. This is the story of my experience of death during the time of Covid. … Continue reading Death in the time of Covid. What happens when someone dies?

My Lockdown Story. Brilliant guest blogger! A must read!

My guest writer is a brother to me. It began when he became best friends with my brother when they were young teens. Here we are more than 20 years later, all grown. He has become an amazing Dad, Husband and Man. Only last year we discovered that we both have a love for writing … Continue reading My Lockdown Story. Brilliant guest blogger! A must read!

I got challenged? Dragged? For posting a blog post while I’m grieving. My Response….

In short. Everyone grieves differently. If someone has the perfect handbook for this could you, please hand it over? I had said to the person that I was not doing good. My blog post comes out and I have a new phone, so I accidentally broadcast it on WhatsApp. I got a message from this … Continue reading I got challenged? Dragged? For posting a blog post while I’m grieving. My Response….

You’re never too old to start writing. A post inspired by my father in law and memoirs.

I’m not doing too well but I had to write this post. It may be a little short, but I hope I give this topic the energy it deserves because this is something I really wanted to write about because I was inspired by my father in law. My father in law sent my husband … Continue reading You’re never too old to start writing. A post inspired by my father in law and memoirs.

Video Call Meetings gone horribly wrong!

With everyone working from home, alot of meetings are now via video calls. Zoom, Microsoft teams etc. With so many meetings happening online we were bound to run into some hilarious situations. You know it was going to happen. Do you remember the original video gone wrong from the guy who did the BBC interview … Continue reading Video Call Meetings gone horribly wrong!

Lockdown Monday! Motivation, games and fun for you and the fam and a mental health check in

It's Monday. It really is. I triple checked the date because you know, these days, days just all run into one. I thought I'd kick off the week with some random stuff to get you going for the week. It's tough. Really tough, right now. If this post entertains just one person then my job … Continue reading Lockdown Monday! Motivation, games and fun for you and the fam and a mental health check in

May is Lupus Awareness Month. Are you up for the challenge?

Life has been crazy. Days are confusing. I had a good laugh when my Aunt wished me on what she thought was my birthday. My birthday is on the 28th of April. She wished me on the 28th day of lockdown which fell in April! I think that perfectly sums up how discombobulated alot of … Continue reading May is Lupus Awareness Month. Are you up for the challenge?

Lamenting Lockdown in South Africa. Is the world closer than ever?

In contrast to some parts of the world, South Africa mobilised quickly and enforced lockdown speedily. I have no doubt that this helped flatten the curve. Staying home and keeping social distancing rules are so important. We all know this. In South Africa however, it’s just not that simple. We have huge problems with poverty, … Continue reading Lamenting Lockdown in South Africa. Is the world closer than ever?