Choosing

Hi there. This is the first episode of season 02! Yay! I had no intention of recording an episode but here I am. The best way is always to start. In this episode I talk about my fear of turning 30, breaking the seal and adjusting to loss and realising some flaws within myself. A personal episode, basically if you enjoy me talking about myself then maybe this is for you. And for that dear listener, I am truly grateful for. Also of you know what 13 going in 30's slogan was about turning 30, please let me know coz I literally butchered it lol.

I am feeling anxious and out of touch with reality. In this episode I havr a general discussion about how I'm feeling in the present and how I'm trying to heal the parts of me that I have been avoiding. I am also reading two poems written by Grace Storm from her first collection of poems called With Time and Light. Regardless of how trapped I occasionally feel inside my head, there is always light that shines through, no matter how dim.

I believe that our friends are replicas of ourselves. Life has taught me a lot about the people I surround myself with. I am grateful for my connections with beautiful souls. As well as the teachable moments that have presented when things don't work out.

Howzit! The tabs were open in my mind. Talking about my vaccine registration and first jab, covid 19, Devilsdorp, gratitude, books, hair - Basically a mix of whatever I was thinking whilst recording.

Sharing what's been happening the past two months. Inspiration from Nightbirde, Oprah Winfrey etc and references to Grace Storm and Thandiwe Nqanda. A message of choosing to be Happy!

Story time, giving an update on what's been happening in my life.

My experience hiking to the Maltese Cross. It was quite a journey! For a detailed description check out my blogpost at www.eeloxtalks.wordpress.com.

A vocal record of experiences I lived through as written in my journal. In this episode I share two stories.

This episode is more personal. I identify as a feminist. I've also experienced casual sexism within my everyday life and professional life. All opinions shared are my own. I make reference to 'We should all be feminists' written by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie, and femism. I also made a mistake, National Women's Day is celebrated on 9 August in South Africa. And International Women's Day is celebrated on the 8th of March. So I made a mix-up.

I've been feeling disoriented, hopeless and sad. But there are always ways to change that. Recommend watching Mandy Saligari' Ted Talk called Feelings: Handle them before they handle you.