We nearly halfway through the year, can you believe it?! I probably say and feel this way every year, but where is this year flying off too? 2016 so far has proved to be quite a good year for me. I’m quite proud of myself for sticking to my personal goals, I’ve let fear take a back seat for a change and allowed myself to be courageous and actually go for it. It feels so darn good! I really can’t even put into words how darn good it feels. I’ve personally struggled with fear since I was diagnosed with anxiety, a few years back. Fear is such a crippling and paralyzing emotion, and over the years I’ve learnt that it’s all an illusion. I don’t want to get all “preachy” on you, but for some reason I feel the need to share this. Hopefully it helps someone in need. The truth is that, fear is truly not of God. I’ve found a scripture that has given me so much peace and it’s found in Psalms 34:4 says “I sought the Lord, and He heard me and delivered me from all my fears”. Another version uses the word freed. The word ALL is what makes the scripture hit home for me, that’s when I soon realized how free I should be in this life, how bold and courageous of a person I am called to be. It is so easy to give in to fear, but it’s also very costly. Unfortunately I’ve had to learn this the hard way, at times I felt I would be much further in life had I not had anxiety issues, but it’s okay, cause God makes all things beautiful in His time.
By God’s grace I’m soon going to tick off another personal goal. I have always known that I’m not a corporate type of woman, my goal has never been to climb the corporate ladder, or become a CEO of some major company. Truth be told, my personality and my character has not been set up that way. I’ve always wanted to be able to manage my own time and give myself the chance to showcase my leadership skills. Not to blow my own horn, but as you grow up it becomes easier to identify your strengths and weaknesses and I’d say that leadership is one of my strengths. To Run a business, be my own boss, delegate to employees, meet new people on the daily, have time to watch the kids extra mural activities, assist with homework, get time to cook a gourmet meal ( cause in my mind I make Jamie Oliver food ) for the fam. That’s the life I’ve always pictured for myself. Amen Lord, Amen. ( ha ha ha!!)
So ladies and (maybe) gents, I’ll soon be what they call an entrepreneur. I’m slightly nervous, but I’m more excited about this new journey. I’ve been dreaming about this for the longest time. I’ve divided this next chapter into two phases, I’ll launch the first phase quite soon, and the second I’ll launch in Spring time. I’m somewhat of a perfectionist and a slight control freak, so I want everything to be executed in a professional manner hence the timing. Plus I need to be as disciplined as ever, because I don’t want the blog to suffer from all the busyness I am expecting. Side note: Please help me find a nanny for Kwando, I was thinking of taking my previous employee back, but I’m double-minded about it. Also I had such a horrible dream about her, that I can’t seem to shake off. Should I go into detail about the dream or shouldn’t I? Let me rather not, it will freak some of you out.
I’m currently searching for places that are affordable, cosy and kinda in close proximity for a weekend getaway with hubby. We are both in need of a break, a little breather from parenthood and all the daily demands of life, and just a change of scenery. To breathe in air that we’ve never breathed before (no jokes) and do romantical ( yes I just made up a word) stuff together. Once you have a child, you realize how intentional you need to become about such things. Also, he is so swamped at work of late, hectic changes, and he is currently juggling two positions. The past two weeks he has had exams, so you can just imagine how intense this month has been. Studying with a toddler in the house is honestly the funniest thing I’ve ever witnessed, I feel so sorry for my husband, because our child has zero understanding of silence.
Hello thigh high boots! My husband loooooves them, and any guesses as to why?! They are probably my favourite, better yet, best Winter purchase of all time. This item will be my biggest repeat offender this Winter, and I honestly couldn’t be bothered. I’ve never owned a pair of thigh high boots before, I myself don’t understand how I made it to year 26 of my life without them. I’m still yet to wear them over jeans, I’m still allowing the mini skirt craze to have its moment. Speaking of that, I purchased this skirt about a year ago on sale. Buying anything from Topshop at full price is not for the faint-hearted, my affordability bracket is always stretched when I’m in that store. Come to think of it, I’ve actually never worn this skirt out before, I always tend to forget about it. Am I the only woman who does that?! I feel so bad now when I complain about having nothing to wear, yet there are items in my wardrobe that are untouched. Any who lovelies keep warm aka buy thigh high boots this Winter!
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THE FIX blouse | TOPSHOP mini skirt | RUBI thigh high boots
Photography by: Mikayla Birkholtz
