I can’t stop thinking about the titanic submarine. The thought of being in a small tuna can in the depths of the ocean gives me anxiety. Then the thought of them running out of oxygen is beyond comprehensible. Like, that submarine could be ANYWHERE in that VAST ocean!!

The Titanic Submarine situation is a clear example of how large corporations prioritise profit over people. Especially in light of the warnings OceanGate received. The CEO is in that submarine, I bet with his arrogance, he probably thought that this wouldn’t happen to HIM.

7 de Laan really helped me with my Afrikaans!

My highlight for the month was having tea with my neighbours who have been married for 56 years. We sat and chatted for nearly 3 hours and the time just flew by. It was such a wholesome moment that I never knew I needed.

Africa, rise!!

Sea lion comes out of the ocean every day to play with his dog best friend 💙

I write.

The Same Sky by Inga Dale #spokenword

Is there a scientific explanation behind why January always feels like 2 months in 1?

Last night we were honoured to be shortlisted at the Edinburgh Chamber of Commerce Awards 2024, for "Innovation in Business" 🥂 What a joy to be considered alongside CT: Accountants Advisers, Fayre Play, Greg Leonard HUMANISTS UK, Nc’nean Distillery and RoslinCT. Thank you Edinburgh Chamber of Commerce for a fantastic night!

Can’t believe I’ve been living in Scotland for almost 5 years. This country has really afforded me opportunities, a safe place to live, a city where public transport is efficient so I can be independent & stunning landscapes. I don’t have a negative thing to say about being here.

I was honestly surprised when I saw how much these bags retail for. They look like they cost $57, for someone to pay almost 3k for this fancy shopping bag is madness.

5th time as a bridesmaid. It’s such an honour to be asked.

The photographer really captured my happiness so well. 📸: Jack Visser

Poetry is returning to the Edinburgh Multicultural Festival programme this year, with Inga Dale hosting Raheema Sayed, Thabo Mokolobate and Noon Salah Eldin which brings us to reason#16 to join us on 15 September. The event will be hosted at the Steward's House (3-4pm). ticketsource.co.uk/edmcf/2024-edi…

Just a girl from Cape Town on billboards in Edinburgh. My Cape Town girlies, your dreams are valid babes.

The ears going back 😭

I thought being in my 20s was at my peak. Girl, wait till you get to your 30s.

God is so good. That's all I wanted to say. 🥰