2018 is coming to an end and I, for one, am ready to see it go. But in spite of all the upheaval that's happened, there's been plenty of positivity over the last few months. I mean, at least 60% was okay-ish.
A year in review: Be gone, 2018
I gave up the pill and this is what happened
I honestly can't believe it's been six months since I dropped the pill. Time flies when life is hitting you at all angles, it seems. I made the decision to stop earlier this year and wrote about why I thought I needed a break. So, I'm doing a quick round-up about how I'm feeling since... Continue Reading →
Five basic skincare resources to check out
It's me, Alyx, back at it again with the skincare content. It's only been two weeks since my last skincare blog, but if I can't find the content I need, I'll make it. So hi! I'm not a dermatologist or an esthetician and I definitely can't hand out skincare advice like I studied it. But... Continue Reading →
An ongoing hair journey
Last year May, I chopped off quite a bit of my hair and wore it natural. If you told teenage Alyx, that one day I would wear my hair short and kroes, there'd be sheer horror all over my face. I've always had a soft spot for short hair, but never imagined I'd ever wear... Continue Reading →
How to approach people in your industry
Are you a student that recently graduated or just looking for some assistance when trying to get into an industry? Well, I have some #cool tips for you. I used to hire and train interns at one point in my career and had to encounter quite a few hopeful candidates. I've also approached people in... Continue Reading →
Updated skincare finds: products I’m trying out
It's August and the journey to somewhat clear skin continues. Welcome to part 3 of this ongoing series. As you know, I've got off the pill and was worried about a plethora of things, especially my skin barrier. I've got an update about that coming up soon, once I've passed the three month mark. Anyways,... Continue Reading →
Five places to donate or sell your books in Cape Town
There's nothing better than curling up with a good book and something warm to drink, right? Well, it's winter and I fully intend on doing this throughout the season. However, I try and downsize my collection often because I used to buy books constantly. I only keep books I love and revisit regularly, otherwise you're... Continue Reading →
How I did a seven day no-spending challenge
One of my goals for 2018: give up unnecessary spending for seven days and succeed. (Sidenote: this is just a way to keep track of spending habits. If you freelance or don't work a 9 to 5, there might be other ways to help curb your spending. The tips I mentioned below are habits that most... Continue Reading →
A short guide to DIY low-waste living ideas
Hello hi, it's me. And I'm back again talking about low-impact living things. So, I was supposed to take part in #lowimpact30 in May. But all hell broke loose from around April to end of May for me: bus strike, flat move, new job and court case. I really couldn't be bothered to stick to... Continue Reading →
