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Falling in Love with Trail Running

by belinda August 25, 2020

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I’ve lived in Cape Town for five years now but I only started trail running about a month ago. What was I thinking?! In fact, it’s taken a worldwide pandemic to get me out of my head and into the forests and mountains on my doorstep, which is probably one of the few blessings I’ll take from 2020. It’s not like we’re not an outdoorsy family, it’s just that because I’m married to a water man, we spend a significant time on the beach, leaving little spare time for much else.

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August 25, 2020 0 comment
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7 Things That are Bringing Me Joy Right Now

by belinda March 18, 2020

Right, so I thought it would be helpful to list a few things that are providing me with solace and a little shot of joy over this time, in the hope that they will do the same for you. Please also share yours as comments if you have some cool stuff to add, so we can raise our spirits when we’re feeling low:

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March 18, 2020 4 comments
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Our Age Shouldn’t Limit Us

by belinda March 4, 2020

I’m fitter now than I was in my 20s. Granted, this is not that difficult, seeing as my 20s were spent in a blur of parties and travelling and drinking rather large pints of beer in foggy pubs. But I always had this assumption that it was all downhill from 40 and we may as well just give up on our physical fitness and lie on the couch in tracksuit pants forever until we die.

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March 4, 2020 7 comments
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How To Take Care of a Mom Who’s Sick

by belinda June 10, 2019

I’m not talking about mothers who are terminally ill or really suffering. That is different.

No, this is more of a guide of what to do if the mom in your household is quite under the weather (maybe it’s the flu). Why do I need to write a guide like this? Because I’ve noticed that moms do so much of the caring every day, and are so capable at life in general, that when they are sick the rest of the household thinks the mom can just carry on with life and do everything they usually do, just a little bit slower. NOT TRUE.

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June 10, 2019 0 comment
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Check Your Lemons

by belinda May 7, 2019

It’s been a stressful few days. All caused by my own anxious mind. That and the Internet.

You see, I found a lump in my left breast last week. One I hadn’t felt before. It was hard but tiny, like half a pea. Or a seed. And so I Googled my symptoms, even though I know you should NEVER do that, because I am compulsive and I can’t help myself, can I? And it came up that cancerous lumps can feel just like lemon seeds. Well, that was all I needed to send myself into a cycle of doom.

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May 7, 2019 2 comments
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Home schooling & lockdown totally kicked my ass th Home schooling & lockdown totally kicked my ass this week (limping over the finish line here). But the sun is shining and the sky is blue. And the PM here says it is their “highest priority” that primary schools go back on 8 February - so we live in hope.
I’ve been wanting this book of poems by @katejba I’ve been wanting this book of poems by @katejbaer since it was released last year but could never find stock in South Africa - really excited to finally get my hands on this🙌🏻. Poetry is having a renaissance lately, from the inspiring words of Amanda Gorman at the recent US inauguration to poetry simply being shared more increasingly on social media these days. I read an article saying how during this pandemic, “poems are springing up like daffodils”. In difficult times, it seems humans rely even more on the redemptive power of art (if you’re a reader, I also recommend following @baerbooks for Kate’s great book recommendations📚) #poetry #whatkindofwoman
I think it’s fair to say that we’re all strugg I think it’s fair to say that we’re all struggling a bit right now, even those who are lucky enough to have not suffered severe losses due to this pandemic💔. If our lives used to be these whole juicy oranges, a solid & comforting sphere in our hands, they’re now full of gaps. There are so many missing segments. Maybe it’s the segment that was time with your best friends, you know those catch ups where they nod along at everything you say & tell you your hair looks great? Maybe it’s the segment that was traveling to a new place, the thrill of discovery, the wonder of something new? Maybe it was simply laughing (in person) with a colleague about something that happened that day. Or just an hour to yourself, for reflection & rest. We’re all incomplete oranges right now. We’re all feeling pap. So don’t beat yourself up if your life doesn’t feel juicy. It’s not a full life right now and this is so much bigger then we think. One day we’ll be a bit more like this orange again. One day we’ll be a bit more whole. Until then though, get your vitamin C & go eat some fruit😊🍊
A dreary day weather-wise, so this beautiful produ A dreary day weather-wise, so this beautiful produce is cheering me up (I didn’t realize that the Dutch are the 2nd largest food exporter in the world & are known for their innovative agricultural techniques). I plan to eat everything.
A poem about what I can see from my bed right now A poem about what I can see from my bed right now (yes I know I need to get up😆), but also a poem about colour & country. #poetry
Overexcited Saffers in snow! First time for the ki Overexcited Saffers in snow! First time for the kids❄️ #snow #thehague
“So dawn goes down to day. Nothing gold can stay “So dawn goes down to day. Nothing gold can stay.” (The Fault in our Stars)
Bright eyed & bushy tailed. #haagsebos Bright eyed & bushy tailed. #haagsebos
New yellow raincoat to counteract the grey 💛. I New yellow raincoat to counteract the grey 💛. Is it frivolous that I miss my clothes? (& my books). I can’t help it, they’re like my friends 😆. I packed spectacularly badly & only have 3 pairs of jeans, 2 jerseys & some exercise gear. Everything else is on the ship & will probably get here in March/April. Meh, at least I am warm & dry 🌧
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