Posted inRandom Joys
Respect: The One Thing That Never Goes Out of Style
We live in a world where people love to talk about trends — from the latest TikTok dance to the hottest fashion piece everyone must have. But if there’s one…
Posted inThe Little Things
Call Me By My Name—Or Don’t Call Me at All
There’s one thing that infuriates me beyond words—when people refuse to address me correctly. I am Lelo Klaas, and nothing else. Not “both.” Not “ladies.” Not some generic placeholder that erases my identity. Just…
Posted inThe Little Things
Still dealing with the trauma of being scammed – heartbroken
I feel so sad. My heart is heavy. I worked hard to save money for a business that would help me make extra income. I was excited. I was ready…
Posted inThe Little Things
Let’s Talk About Flu Season
That dreaded time of year when every sniffle, cough, and sneeze feels like a ticking time bomb. And yet, some people still drag themselves to the office, hacking away like…
Posted inCareer Corner
Job Hopping: The Glitter and the Dumpster Fire
Let’s talk about job hopping—that exciting (or desperate) leap from one company to another because the next one offers more money. Sounds great, right? More cash, better life? Well… sometimes.…
Posted inRandom Joys
Hustle Culture Is a Luxury, Not a Universal Truth
Scroll through social media for a few minutes and you’ll bump into it: the endless posts about hustling harder, chasing side gigs, and building empires from scratch. The message is…
Posted inBoss & Balance
The Ugly Truth About Favouritism in the Workplace
We’ve all been there. That one colleague who gets all the praise, the promotions, the perks—not because they’re the best, but because they’re the boss’s favourite. It stings, doesn’t it?…
Posted inRaising Humans
Raising Little Humans: When Your Toddler Isn’t Talking Yet
Parenting really is a rollercoaster, isn’t it? One minute you’re celebrating those first wobbly steps, the next you’re lying awake at night wondering if your child is hitting their milestones…
Posted inTraveling South Africa
The Most Popular Hotel in Cape Town: My Review of the Mount Nelson
When it comes to Cape Town, you’re spoilt for choice with places to stay. From trendy boutique hotels tucked away in the city to luxury havens perched above the ocean,…
Posted inMom Life Chronicles
We Watched the Blood Moon — And My Daughter Schooled Me on Space
Tonight we stood outside and watched the lunar eclipse. Just us, a Sunday night, and the moon doing its thing. The kids were excited, especially my daughter. She was bouncing…