Author: Beatrice Thumi
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Is this what they called an identity crisis?
It was one of the hottest days in the Netherlands, with highs of 33 degrees. The last thing I wanted was to be out in the sun but I had committed to taking part and supporting this volunteer project at Volewijck Playground and I’m not one to go back on my word. So, I braved…
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Sultry purple smokey eye makeup look
It has been a busy month and I haven’t been able to buckle down and write. Part of it has been a result of projects and work that I’m tackling, and the rest has been me trying to keep up with my work out sessions, which have been kicking my butt. Since the gym reopened…
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Confessions of a secret eater
I had just gotten off a two-hour phone call with one of my best friends and at that moment, while I was still in the reverie of our conversations, memories, I felt like she was next to me and I could hug her. Something was different this time though and I couldn’t put my finger…
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Warm brown bronze summer makeup look
One of the things that has quickly taken a back seat over the past couple of months, right next to bras, which I don’t think will make a comeback is makeup. I mean, once you’ve gotten used to working from home, you might be asking yourself whether there’s really a need to wear a full…
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What are you reading and listening to?
I could spend hours in a bookstore, leafing through pages of different genres of books, inhaling deeply and letting that book smell tingle my senses at the intriguing stories and wondering which ones will pique my interest. Often times, I try to convince myself that I can buy them all before resorting to bargaining and…
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Selfcare and personal grooming in isolation
It has been a whole month and then some of self-isolation and social distancing, praying and hoping things get better as well as doing what I can to help those I can while keeping safe. I’m sure we’ve all had our good and bad days, and for me at least my productivity levels have taken…
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Living and loving the Netherlands
I double checked my suitcases to make sure I hadn’t forgotten anything because I’d be boarding the plane in few hours. In addition to my to do list things to do before my travel, my lover had also sent me a long shopping list of stuff he wanted me to get, the most crucial item…
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Casting call…
I had to read it twice to make sure I wasn’t seeing my own things, so you’ll understand me when I tell you I was skeptical about it at first. Would I be required to strut down a runway? Was I going to end up on YouTube in one of those videos titled “Models graceful…
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Chasing that melanin sun-kissed glow
A couple of years ago if you had met me, you’d probably have found me in a full face of makeup; foundation, brows, eye shadow, the whole nine yards and don’t be fooled, your girl can still pull out all the stops with a banging makeup look!😏 As we all know, makeup goes hand in…
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Lessons from 2019 and being intentional with 2020
One of my best friends Edel sent me the photo below a few days before Christmas saying it reminded her of me. Apparently, it’s a thing I do …I say I love you to my family and friends every time I get off a phone call with them or wrapping up a chat. I often…
