Ever since this year began I have been focusing on being happy. I think it's one of the only New Year's Resolutions I've actually stuck to. Now that I'm nineteen(woah), I just want to continuing to be genuinely happy. 

Eighteen was a really good year for me. I stopped focusing on all the terrible things that have happened and started participating in life. It's one of the best decisions I have ever made. I'm still in the process of learning and growing but I'm happy with where I'm headed. 

One thing I want to continue working on is my confidence. It's something that I've always struggled with but I'm making progress. You gotta fake it until you make it. 

This is my last year as a teenager. I'm not going to lie it's scary. I'm not ready for the real world. I have no idea what I'm doing with my life. I'm taking it one step at a time. The plan is to be a little selfish and do more of what fills me with joy. Here's to nineteen and becoming a carefree black girl.

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When 2018 began I wasn't entirely sure what my plan for the year was. I tried applying for learnerships and a few other things but nothing worked out. So, I decided to head the university route.

It's been a month since I started university and it's nothing like high school. I still feel quite overwhelmed and I'm trying to adjust. It's a lot to process. It feels like a series of tests and assignments and then more tests and assignments. I also have the worst timetable, I finish school at 17:30 everyday. It hurts me so much whenever I think about. 

Somewhere in the whole process of starting university I realised that I'm an adult now and this is my life. I can't keep putting things off for a later stage because this is real life and time doesn't wait for anyone. So, I've just been trying to live my best and it's the best decision I ever made. 

University is a lot of work and that's a fact but it's all worth it in the end, right? I guess it's all about balance. Work hard, play harder. That's the plan. I'm a strong, independent woman so, I'll survive. 

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I am starting my final high school exams exactly a week from now. I can't believe how quickly this year has gone by. I am excited to finally finish with high school and no matter how much I hate to admit it there will be some parts that I will miss. This blog post is dedicated to my outfit and my thoughts about finals. 

I'm feeling quite nervous about finals. I know how important these exams are and everyone around me keeps reminding me. However, I'm also feeling quite motivated to study and to try my best. I attended the Junior Tukkie Preparation Conference last week and it's exactly what I needed. I honestly just want to write and get this over and done with. I don't want my life to only be about academics. I'm still trying to find a way to balance everything and it's proving to be quite a struggle but I'm trying. 

Now let's move on to the more exciting stuff, my outfit. I'm at a point where my sense of fashion is changing but I have no idea where I'm headed. I am just trying out a whole bunch of things and falling for all the trends. At the moment folding up my jeans to expose my socks is my favourite. I still need to invest in cool socks though but I'll get there. 

I'm just in a very weird point in my life but I'll survive. All the best to the other matriculants. We got this!

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Whenever I need a kick of inspiration I always go on YouTube to watch a motivational video. It always does the trick and leaves me feeling like a can take over the world. However, I believe my source of inspiration comes from myself.

There are a number of things I would like to accomplish and that’s what keeps me inspired. I always ensure to write down my goals because it makes them feel more real. I know exactly what I’m working towards and that makes it easier to stay inspired.

There are some days when I don’t feel like doing anything at all and that’s okay. Sometimes you just need to take a break. I’m still learning how to balance everything because there are days that I have to push myself to do work even when that’s the last thing I would like to do. 

I always talk about how fear is a prison but I guess my fear of dying with my dreams unfulfilled has really helped me. I’m doing this for myself and I believe that’s the most important thing. I’m not trying to impress anyone or trying to fulfil anyone else’s goals. That’s what really keeps me inspired, getting up every day and working towards something that important to me.

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I started 2017 with a long list of goals and I decided to read the book #GirlBoss to inspire myself to work towards them. I started reading the book in February however, my phone was stolen and everything was just a mess at that time. This lead to me feeling uninspired and I stopped reading the book. A lot of things have changed and recently, I decided to start reading the book again.

In the book, Sophia Amoruso, speaks about her journey as an entrepreneur and how her company, Nasty Gal, got to where it is today. The book also features a few other female entrepreneurs which I really found interesting because it shows what being a #GirlBoss means to different people.

The book contains valuable information about starting and running a business, dealing with finances, the importance of staying true to yourself and a whole lot more. Sophia shows that there is no correct way to start a business. It’s all about working hard to get what you want.

A very important lesson that I learnt is that you just have to start and you will learn along the way. This is something I have been struggling with but after reading this book I’ve realised that sometimes you have got to put your fears aside and go for it. A quote from the book sums it up beautifully, “Abandon anything about your life and habits that might be holding you back. Learn to create opportunities. Know that there is no finish line; fortune favours actions.  Race balls out toward the extraordinary life that you’ve always dreamed of, or still haven’t had time to dream up. And prepare to have a lot of fun along the way.”

I’m ready to join the #GirlBosses and take over the world!

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My sister and I wanted to do something exciting to celebrate the beginning of spring. After a few minutes of brainstorming we decided that a trip to the zoo was the best way to do it. We hadn't been there in ages and it was a wonderful way to spend time outdoors.

We arrived in the late afternoon and it was quite warm. We walked around with the aim of finding the aquarium because that is my absolute favourite place. It has so many beautiful colours and it makes me feel as though I am in a whole different world.

The reptiles were also very interesting. Snakes are actually very fascinating and their very good at camouflage. Which is quite scary yet exciting at the same time. The penguin were also so cool. Maybe it's because of the movie Madagascar or maybe it's the fact that they can swallow an entire fish at one go. All the other animals were also interesting but they didn't really stand out.

I have mixed feelings about the zoo. I love seeing all the animals but some of them seem really sad and lonely. I really wish I could be the hero of the story and set them free. Unfortunately, that won't be happening soon. However, it was fun seeing all the animals and being outside made me even more excited for spring!

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I started this blog over three years ago. I was fourteen at the time and life was totally different. I can barely explain all that has happened over the past few years and that is why I've decided to make some big changes.

I am no longer the same person I was when I started this blog. I have grown and I have discovered new parts of myself. It's only natural that my blog continues to grow with me.

Sempiternal Adventures has always been a place for me to write about my life and all the things I find interesting. I love fashion and I probably always will but I think it's time for me to try something a little different. I have decided to focus on technology, design, coding and lifestyle.

Thank you to everyone who has visited this little blog of mine. It means the world to me and I hope we can embark on this new journey together!

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I am not an expert when it comes to flat lays but I have been creating flat lays for about for years now and it has definitely taught me a lot. I decided to share what I've learnt and hopefully stop some one from creating the same mistakes as me.

1. Angles

Try to be parallel to the the area you are photographing otherwise it may create an awkward angle that is not aesthetically pleasing.

2. Lighting

Lighting is key. You may think it will be easy to fix the image through editing but it can prove to be a struggle when you are starting out. Natural lighting is your best friend.

3. Background

A background that contrasts the items in your flat lay is the best. You don't want your items disappearing in the background.

4. Positioning

Try to fill up your space without cluttering up the space. If you are going for a minimal look try to position your items in the centre. It's all about playing around with the positioning and seeing what works best.

5. Make mistakes

You won't learn everything over night. I'm still trying to figure it out. 

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I have 4 months of high school left. I am filled with a mixture of emotions but mostly excitement. I am looking forward to life after high school. However, I have a whole bunch of exams to write before I get there. After seeing some of my June exam results, I've realised that I have to make some changes to my strategy. So, here's the plan:

1. Time management

I have a lot of time on my hands but using it wisely is not my strong point. I just have to allocate time for work and play.

2. Bullet journal

A few months ago I stopped using my bullet journal. It wasn't the best decision so I'm back at it again. However, this time around I'm only going to focus on organising my life and not making it look pretty.

3. Multitasking

For many years I told myself I could study while watching T.V. Turns out I was wrong and I need to stop doing it as soon as possible.

4. The little things

I think it's time to stop leaving everything for the last minute and start doing small things everyday. It's the small things that mean the most after all.

I'm ready to kill my preliminary exams and my finals! Let's do this. I'd also appreciate any tips you might have for me.

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I started the year 2017 just like every other year, with a list of goals and a positive attitude. However, this year has been nothing like the other years. The past few years haven't been the easiest and I went through difficult challenges. I was able to overcome some of those challenges but I have always battled to let go. I believe that this is the year when I began letting go of everything that has happened and focusing on what's ahead.

The first 6 months of 2017 have also taught me a number of things about myself. I'm at a point in my life where I have to make important decisions and that's making question things I've always believed were right. I'm also learning that I don't have to have everything figured out, I'm still young and there is no correct time in life where you have to have things all figured out.

My main goal at the moment is to be happy, genuinely happy. I'm still figuring out what this really means and just focusing on things that bring me joy.

The next few months I'll be focusing on Van Street Media(my social media agency), Sempiternal Adventures, school and most importantly, myself. Taking care of yourself is not selfish and I've discovered that it's one of the most important aspects in life. 

I guess there is a something intriguing about feeling lost, that's when you discover the most about yourself.

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