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God fearing Melanin popping curly haired naturalista. drama Queen. Mother to a son. Extroverted, sarcastic Virgo. Lover of life & people. Keep it 💯

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A few months later I invited him to a family braai (barbecue / cookout). He was hesitant at first because contrary to popular believe, @mauricecarpede is extremely shy. He agreed to join me.
I told my family that I'm bringing a friend with me, and that's all he was - a friend.
Of course my family knew before I did that he was the one, because Maurice left the family braai with a set of tickets to the cricket for the next day. My uncle had gifted it to him. What a clever way to get us to spend more time together. Family though hey!
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Christmas season approached and I invited him over for lunch, still under the guise of friend, but we were becoming more than that in all honesty. He started calling me "baby love" and my toes curled whenever he whispered in my ear (they still do). We hadn't declared that we were a couple, but we were growing closer.
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My friend Sam and I planned a crazy New Year's eve stint together that year. The idea was to take a train into town and just party the night away. It seemed like a great plan, but on our way into town I had a change of heart.
I turned to Sam and told her that I wanted and needed to spend New Year's Eve with Maurice.
My girl, Sam, was not impressed with me. I told her that I couldn't explain it, but I needed to be with him. I wanted to spend the last few minutes of that year and the first few moments of the new year with Maurice Carpede.
Sam understood and she was very happy that I finally came to my senses.
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Maurice and I met up in town and bought snacks, bubbly and dark chocolate flavoured Olmeca Tequila (we still have the empty bottle).
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I was so happy to be spending time with this man. I felt completely content and safe. We ate, chatted and watched movies that night.
As the clock struck 12 we were outside on the balcony, standing under the stars. Maurice held my hands in his and told me that he didn't know what the future held for us, but he was excited to be taking that journey with me. He said that no matter where that road took us, we would always have that moment.
And then he kissed me.
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He still hasn't officially asked me out, but we all know what happened next💍

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We became the best of friends. I knew I could count on him for anything. I listened to his drive time show on @smile904fm every day, and we would whatsapp each other during a commercial break. I started feeling things I didn't expect to feel. I pushed my emotions aside because he was my friend, and that was all. I was in denial.
On the 5th of September that year I ended work early to prep for 2 celebrations - my colleague's farewell party and my girlfriend's 40th birthday. My girls and I planned to meet in town to celebrate!
Of course I had to kill time and I really wanted to see @mauricecarpede, so I asked him to join me at the farewell party.
By the time he got to me, I was giddy from the 3 glasses of wine I had consumed earlier.
We sat down to chat and that's where we stayed - outside on a couch, my hand on his lap, chatting away without a care in the world. We spoke about everything and nothing.
I found out later that he fell in love with me that night...
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My friends eventually arrived and even though I asked him to stay, he respectfully declined (girls night respect. Gotta love him).
I walked him to his car, hugged him good night, he got into the car, I walked around to the passenger side, opened the door, got in, leaned over...and I kissed that man.
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It was the first time that I had kissed a man first. I'm not sure if it was the wine, the beautiful sea view, the fact that I was in a celebratory mood...but I had to kiss him. The man made me feel some kinda way and a girl needed to act on it.
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He messaged me that entire night to make sure that I'm safe, and kept me company the next day as I nursed a hangover.
That day he told me that he respected me way to much and we had agreed to just be friends.
Yes, yes...I know...we were enjoying our trip down river "DE" NILE.
In hindsight, no one has more game than this man. He was reeling me in slowly, not rushing anything, until one day...
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#ajworldtour doing the most!

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Our gorgeous bride to be!!!😊

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COMPETITION CLOSED
Congratulations @missbronnyboo
GRAB YOUR CURLFRIEND, because it's another GIVEAWAY!
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#clickscurls JHB is just around the corner and to celebrate, Clicks has asked me to spoil one of you. Yass Queen (and King...)
I have a R500 natural hair hamper up for grabs! Any takers??
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1. Follow me and @clicks_sa
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Conversions with most of the women in my life go a little something like this :
Me: "Ladies, I need help..."
Them: "We're coming over, we'll bring the wine ". I love you all. Thanks for making this new experience so memorable for me.
#betrothed #engagedaf #aboutdamntime
#embraceyourcurls #curlyhairgoals #curlycommunity #melaninaire #healthyhairtips #thesehappysquares #under10k #bloggerinspo #shinyhappybloggers #blogandbeyond #curateyourownfeed #brownsugarsocial #bloggergram #blackcreatives #middleagedwoman #over40 #southafricanblogger

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To my crazy, beautiful, unofficial bride squad - Thank you.
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Thank you for being in my life (some of you for over over 30 years!)
Thank you for your kindness and your love.
Thank you for being my cheerleaders 🌸
I'm so happy and grateful to have you in my life.
Bridal shower #1 done and dusted.
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These are the behind the scenes snaps. Official photos to follow... well, some of them - because what happened in Monkey Valley, stays in Monkey Valley.
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I may post more on my stories. Maybe. We'll see...
#bridalshower #henparty #carpedeam #aboutdamntime #carpedecelebration #weddingthings #unofficialbridesquad

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It’s Wednesday! Just laugh a little!
#kroesrocks #naturalhair #curls #teamnatural #teamkroes #coils #happywednesday #curlsruntheworld #kinky

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Epic weekend spent with my girl @samijane0509
20 years of friendship right there. At least we're aging like fine wine 🍷
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About the other night 😊 #latergram

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We outchere doing wehouse thangzzzz #wehousesundays

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NO HORSING AROUND in 2019
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I've set some goals for this year and I've shared it with you in my latest blog post.
Link in bio!
Would love to know if you've set out a few for yourself!
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Earrings : @curativjewels
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How rude is this horse, trying to push me out of the shot🤣
📸 by my @mauricecarpede 🥰

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