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May 23, 2020May 22, 2020

What’s a Moon List?

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Local businesses I’m supporting during lockdown

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April 24, 2020April 25, 2020

Lockdown diaries #2

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April 7, 2020April 5, 2020

Lockdown diaries #1

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March 17, 2020March 17, 2020

Tips for working from home

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March 10, 2020March 19, 2020

I’m doing a low-buy year

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February 25, 2020February 23, 2020

I wrote my 30 x 30 bucket list

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February 18, 2020February 18, 2020

Where to rent out clothes in South Africa

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January 10, 2020January 10, 2020

A word for 2020

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A year in review: sorry to this 2019

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When you’re barely 21, you think you’re invincible and life won’t ever harm you. I try not to just remember when AJ died but also her birthday and other joyous occasions. I did my first protest with her. She was present, kind and unashamedly herself. Her and Mich spoke about how 28 was the year you’re supposed to have your shit together (lol, we were young okay). I still don’t have it all the way done but I think you’d be hella proud of me. Thank you for the visits in my dreams. Thank you for watching over me in times that I definitely think I’d make it. And I’ll never regret getting my hand tattooed for you ever. Aly + AJ for life.
I’ve been managing social pages for six years. Six whole years. And only recently have I truly been able to craft an authentic social voice thanks to the work I do at @alltheprettybirdsofficial. I say this to say, Black Lives Matter but they must matter offline too. Protect the black and brown women in your workspace/in your employ. Dealing with bigotry, gaslighting and abusive tactics in day-to-day life is what so many of my peers deal with. I have spent close to a year recovering from my own experiences like this. Staying silent is violent at this point. Speak up even if it’s nerve wracking.
What a week. Amidst the police brutality happening in the US - the same thing has certainly happened here in SA. I’m not here for a long story or an impassioned plea. Pull tf up or get out of the way. Donate, share resources, and examine who is in your circle acting like this isn’t important. Grateful to work at a platform/space where I can share my politics and craft a voice on social that 100% authentic. Using that big bek and backchatting for good 😂♥️Happy to see my mutuals around the world doing the work across the board. (Image via @hello_dongwon)
Its been a week filled with high emotions (joy, disappointment and sadness to name a few). I hope you’re taking the weekend to rest, reflect and take time out. Being online is necessary at times but not when it’s detrimental to your own health.
This was six years ago. I had just moved to Cape Town, with no clue as to what I was gonna do and how I was going to survive. The first job was a bust but the second one gave me friends for the life. The third taught me so much (period!) that I still use today. And the fourth (yikes!! Iykyk). And now I work alongside people who trust my instincts and believe in my work. A lot can happen in a couple of years, but I still play (old) Kanye when I win though.
Thank you to everyone who messaged me about the @beautymepodcast episode! Thank you for listening and a huge thank you to Charisse for chatting to me. Such a fun moment I’m always down to do these in future 😂♥️
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