by Hannah | Feb 22, 2022 | Swimming
I’ll be honest with you; I have spent very little time in a pool since my Robben Island crossing last April. I simply have not had the inclination to swim or to train for events. In an attempt to drag myself to the water, I briefly looked into joining a squad but...
by Hannah | May 28, 2021 | Activities, South Africa, Swimming
I honestly still can’t believe that I’ve swum from Robben Island to Blouberg. This had become such a massive goal of mine and I’m so proud to have completed this adventure. Although the idea had been rolling around in my head for a while, it was only in January that I...
by Hannah | Mar 21, 2021 | South Africa
Two weeks ago, I had never swum more than 3km in one go. Two weeks ago, I had never swum in the ocean; and I mean an actual cap-and-goggles swim, not a dumped-by-every-wave swim at the beach. In January this year, I got serious about my goal of completing the Robben...
by Hannah | Jan 19, 2021 | Growth
I have four older cousins. I have received MANY hand-me-down clothing items over the years. I still do to be honest; it’s been less than a month since I raided someone’s “to go” pile. The point I’m trying to make is that I’ve grown up wearing pre-loved clothing and...
by Hannah | Dec 29, 2020 | Growth
You can’t welcome in the new year if you haven’t released yourself from the past year. It’s important to look back at your 2020 goals and what you’ve achieved this year. As you reflect upon previous goals and wishes, try to think “what have I done right?” and “what...
