The thing about date rape

The thing about date rape is that it feels  like an abuse you showed up for, a violation that you got dressed up for. You put on lipstick you made small talk, you consented to not consenting.

The thing about date rape is you told your bestie about your abuser, you sang his praises, you were excited for her to meet him. Now you find yourself conflicted, confused, betrayed.

The thing is, it’s not ever your fault, never! But you wonder things…

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My top 5 Netflix picks

I love Netflix, When the internet at home doesn’t suck (Really Telkom? Really? Why do you guys hate us? how have we offended you?) I enjoy watching Netflix not only is it a great way to switch off my mind after working who know how many jobs a day, but also because I’m super basic and Netflix matches my Uggs and flavoured coffee.

But in all seriousness here are my top 5 things to watch.
Keep in mind my taste in TV is humourous, quirky, bordering on silly. I feel like life is serious so when I settle down to binge watch things it’s usually comedy.

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Tips for coping with a heavy workload

Writing a post on coping with a heavy workload sounds funny, like. What do you know girly?  Your Netflix and wine, after crying in the shower regime is hardly a productive thing you should be sharing with people. BUT since these are not my only coping mechanisms let me share…

First things first what is this heavy workload I’m coping with, well I’m planning a family fair, I’m working in an office doing design work, I’m writing for an online bar service in the UK (the bar is not online, don’t be silly) and a US content creation firm,  I am also doing some advertising writing locally and helping out with a woman’s day event and hand paint wooden accessories as party favors and gifts…so the struggle, she is real, no he is real, why must the problems be female #staywoke (joking guys…don’t crucify me)

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