Miss my bOO*

Am currently in Nairobi and haven't seen my man for the past 7 days and i miss him so much so I wanted to dedicate this song to him and remind him of how much he means to me :)

Still I Rise - to Seki xxx

I have been meditating on the words of this poem by Maya Angelou the past few days and it’s so fulfilling to be able to tap into your inner strength and confidence. I want to dedicate it to every woman for his women’s month (August) as a reminder of the strength that we possess but so often forget that we do.

I especially want to dedicate it to my friend Seki, who for me represents everything that this poem is about and admire for her ability to continue rising despite all odds. xxx

Still I Rise

Seki, i love this pic of her, she looks happy :)

You may write me down in history
With your bitter, twisted lies,
You may trod me in the very dirt
But still, like dust, I'll rise.

Does my sassiness upset you?
Why are you beset with gloom?
'Cause I walk like I've got oil wells
Pumping in my living room.

Just like moons and like suns,
With the certainty of tides,
Just like hopes springing high,
Still I'll rise.

Did you want to see me broken?
Bowed head and lowered eyes?
Shoulders falling down like teardrops.
Weakened by my soulful cries.

Does my haughtiness offend you?
Don't you take it awful hard
'Cause I laugh like I've got gold mines
Diggin' in my own back yard.

You may shoot me with your words,
You may cut me with your eyes,
You may kill me with your hatefulness,
But still, like air, I'll rise.

Does my sexiness upset you?
Does it come as a surprise
That I dance like I've got diamonds
At the meeting of my thighs?

Out of the huts of history's shame
I rise
Up from a past that's rooted in pain
I rise
I'm a black ocean, leaping and wide,
Welling and swelling I bear in the tide.
Leaving behind nights of terror and fear
I rise
Into a daybreak that's wondrously clear
I rise
Bringing the gifts that my ancestors gave,
I am the dream and the hope of the slave.
I rise
I rise
I rise.

Maya Angelou

HEAT Magazine

Am spending majority f this week at the Heat offices in Sandton. Today was my first day and I think it went pretty well, could have been better though.
I hope to have lots to share after my stint here and also to have been educated on the ins and outs of the magazine industry. I didn't have a photo opportunity today so have nothing to share but I do have the latest copy of Heat Magazine lying next to me, go out there and get your copy too :)

We're a happy family..

The picture above is a collage that my mom has at home of the whole family, I love it so much!!

My cousins and I were all very close when we were kids, we used to visit each other all the time and have sleepovers at each others houses. The best time was when the whole family would be at my grans place for Christmas or a function and we would herd the cows, chase chickens and  play games all day!! I used to look forward to all those times and they made for great childhood memories to look back on.
When we started high school everybody grew apart and we all went through phases of our own with boys, friends, school etc. Whenever we would meet up it was just never the same again and three of my cousins are married now so it was difficult to rekindle the friendship because they have other priorities.
So last year one of my cousins sent a mail to all of us requesting that we meet up seeing as we all live in Johannesburg and I offered for all of them to come to my place because my car had recently been stolen and I was not mobile. I cooked up a storm and everybody brought something like drinks, salad, desert etc. For the first time I could feel that we were reconnecting again and it was so cool and since we were off to such a great start we have been doing this more often.
This past weekend we all met in Kempton Park at Fundo's place and I really had so much fun because I struggle to open up and be myself around people but when I am with them I feel so comfortable to just be me!! I love that we can talk about anything and everything and seeing as I am the youngest, I always get advice based on their experiences. I shared some big news with them that will be revealed soon and their reaction really made me so happy, I am so glad to know that I have their full support. I also realise how lucky I am that we actually get along now because not everyone has this privilege, family is best!!

My version of SATC2..fabulosity!

I made the minimal effort to dress up for the movies to see SATC2, effort that would not raise eyebrows at the office of course!

I loved Carrie's green dress in the last few scenes with her and Mr Big at home and it led to me noticing that Carrie is always dressed up, no matter the weather, even when she is just chilling at home...I am inspired to be fabulous, at all times!!

Hi my name is...

Wow I can't believe I finally did it, registered my own blog, procrastination almost got the better of me. The obvious and expected thing is to obviously introduce myself.

My full name is Phumelele Sithole, everyone calls me Phume & I was born and bred in KZN, I moved to Johannesburg in 2007 to work for Procter & Gamble.

I am a daughter to such loving, God-fearing and supportive parents, a sister to two borthers whom i love dearly despite how angry they may ever make me, an aunt to an adorbale nephew who is just as naughty as his father was when he was younger! I am a girlfriend to such a wonderful man witha big heart and dreams, a friend to very few who fill my gaps in different ways and a dreamer who loves life and believes she was born at the right time :)

I hope that you will enjoy this blogging journey as you get insight on what and how I think, let's go!!

Much love xxx