My twenties were nothing like I thought they would have been and I’m still mind-blown by this… I remember being a teenager and planning to realise all of my dreams by the tender age of 25 – all I can say is (in the famous words of RHOJ’s Madam Evodia): what a joke my darli…
I will forever be grateful for my mother’s life and teachings as they continue to serve me even after her time on this earth 🙏🏾 My mother passed when I was only 20 years old, but at this point we shared countless conversations and experiences that I continue to draw from now, which also guide…
This awkward moment starts with a peculiar and uncomfortable question, asked by a daughter, to be answered by non-expectant mother… It was a beautiful hot and sticky afternoon in my always sunny hometown of Empangeni, north of KwaZulu-Natal. The clock had just hit 14:30pm on a weekday, and you know what that means right? HOME-TIME 🙌🏾 The…
I’m definitely the type to look for the lessons in all of life’s experiences. I’m also aware that I am not the only one who believes that everything happens for a reason, and that lot of the times the reason is to deliver a lesson that needs to be learned 🤓 I have compiled a…
“I am grateful for my body because it works in my favour.” This is one of the affirmations I repeat daily and I’ve taken some time to really busk in the glorious meaning and significance it carries 🧘🏾♀️ Oprah Winfrey once argued that we should do all we can to empower our bodies because all…
Longer days and warmer nights – oh how I miss thee… As we embark on the last month of Winter, I can’t help but celebrate the coming joy ☀️ This Winter has taught me to acknowledge and appreciate the beauty and necessity of each season. Even though Winter is cold, wet and pale – it…
Sanibona – greetings, my name is Aphelele Zanenhlanhla Lesedi Chonco. I am the first born daughter of Ruby Phuti and Sibusiso Sakhayedwa Chonco ❤️🔥 My forefathers are Mshobashobi who bore Songo, who bore Matthews Dubinyama Chonco, who bore my father. Yes, these are the Chonco’s, oGambushe, Shayimamba, Nyongande – zinde ziy’emhlubulweni, Mfomubi, Chunu 🙌🏾 My…
Refusal to accept any standard short of perfection. Perfectionism (n) It was a fairly normal, sunny day in Durban when I decided to buy some juice from my local tuck shop. After the purchase I received my change, and of course, I spent a good few minutes arranging my money ‘properly’ 👌🏾 As many would…
I for one believe that this is a question we should ask ourselves over and over again. Looking for and finding…
I have been blessed to be a part of a lot of friendships as I grew up and each one still has…