2023 wasn't just a year, it was a whirlwind. A whirlwind of "I will's", muddy paws, ramen-fueled date nights, and books devoured under sun-drenched skies. It was a year where life stretched me in the best way possible, pushing me to explore new streets, embrace messy moments, and find unexpected delights in every twist and turn.
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Have you met Libby?
Libby is my best friend, I met her in 2020 and she changed my life. Libby isn't a real person, but my mum and I speak about her like she is a saviour, a saint, a miracle worker. She has managed to save both of us thousands of rands/dollars in the years since we met … Continue reading Have you met Libby?
Escape into a book
After my hellish return from my South African vacation at the end of 2021 (COVID quarantine hotel, not sure if I'd see Stretch for Christmas, and just the worst travel experience) I didn't ACTUALLY mean I didn't ever want to go on holiday again...! 2023 was a busy year for us, we moved cities and … Continue reading Escape into a book
2021 and done
Thank goodness for books to save you from another dumpster fire of a year, amirite? This year was a wild and wonderful ride through the world of books, through the Grishaverse, meeting space aliens and on many exciting adventures with the most wonderful of souls! Below, a recap and, below that, my top 5 (aka … Continue reading 2021 and done
Not a dumpster fire of books
2020 has been and gone and it was a year that we didn’t get what we damn well wanted! But it was a year where we got things we didn’t know we wanted and that was quite nice. I didn’t know that I wanted a book club with my mum. She and I have been … Continue reading Not a dumpster fire of books
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