Hello Fam!
Since the begining of 2021, so many things have been happening in this world but also in my life. It is hard to believe that we are only two months into this year. I am already having major 2020 deja vu.
First off, this freaking desease is not going anywhere. Actually it seems it is gaining momentum. So many people I knew or who were friends of my parents have passed away. It is scary. The new British variant entered our country. We are still under curfew. I am still working half of the time from home, and I try to limit my time outside. Yet, sometimes I have to get out.
Beret - stolen from my Mother
Metallic Sweater - Numero Uno
Denim skirt - thrifted
Slip on shoes - thrifted
Bag - Kayoong (birthday gift)
One sunday afternoon, tired of staying home and be gloomy, I decided to take the boys out. We went to check this Turkish restaurant that specialised in deserts in downtown Dakar, called Chocolate Sarayi. Since they opened more than a year ago, I always wanted to check it out because I am into everything sweet and chocolate. The place was not very packed for a sunday afternoon, I think because of Corona. We found seating easily. And for a while, we did not have anyone sitting next to us.
Brownie cheesecake and lemon juice for me and
you can see the brownie plate of my eldest in front
We ordered chocolate milkshakes for the boys, a lemon juice for me as drinks and for food, chocolate brownies in ice cream, brownie cheese cake and oreo waffles. The food was quite quick to arrive. But let me tell you the disappointement I felt when I tasted it. My cheesecake was not delicious at all. I love the usual texture of brownies but I could not find it in this brownie cheesecake. It felt like sand, and the icing was way too sweet. I tasted the boys' food and it was not good either. I was disgusted. I could not even finish my plate. My drink was very bitter but I did not mind it that much because lemon is good for the body anyway. I am rarely disappointed at food when I eat out, but that was not a pleasurable experience. And to top it all, it was freaking expensive.
After this interesting experience, I wanted to just walk around the city. Downtown Dakar gets very deserted on Sunday afternoons. Most shops are closed and there are no big activities. It is a pleasure walking on deserted streets. It was good that I was dressed comfy, finally wearing this oversize glitter sweater I bought two years ago. I purchased it thinking it would be perfect paired with my gold and silver pleated skirt for a holiday party. But I never go to wear both. I finally decided that glitter would be fine enough for a casual day.
The slipons are my latest shoe purchase. I wanted a black pair that could go with every outfit contrary to my blush ones which always get dusty. I found these at the HLM market. There is this guy in a small shop next to my tailor that always sell second hand shoes. And wait for it, they all cost less than 2 dollars each, no matter the shape or size. I have to admit that every time I visit my tailor, I stop by this shop and buy a pair. Sometimes I can even find a never worn pair. These slipons are slightly worn but they are very comfortable. I also love the knot design on top of it. They are now my go to pair when I want to run errands.
This outfit is unusual for me because I rarely dress in dark colours. I always add a pop of color or prints here and there. But that day, I was not feeling very bright and happy. I had just received some sad news earlier in the day. Actually that was the reason I decided to go out, I needed to clear my head. Life is really a strange thing and I am realising it more and more as time passes by. But because of this pandemic, I also realized how vulnerable we human beings can be.
Watch - La Mode, Sea plaza mall
Ring - I AM
One day we live, the next we die. One moment we are happy, the next we are sad. I am sadden by many recents events around the world but also in my own country. But I try to stay positive and find happiness in the simple things: like attending a wedding after so long, going shopping with a girlfriend, babysitting my niece, watching stupid reality tv shows, doing a photoshoot with my sister in law, dancing to Bollywood music, having a fiery discussion about the country's politics with my colleagues or eating disgusting desserts with the loves of my life: my boys. For those little moments, we thank GOD.
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