As the sun sets in our beautiful neighborhood of Mzanzi, you can’t help but feel a hint of satisfaction. That reassuring smell of the night lit grass reminding you that this is indeed a wonderful time to be alive. The grasshoppers chipping away, the ever so calm but powerful wind that blows past our windows, the night is still young and it’s ours.

The sun shines on a holy Sunday morning. You’re immediately met with the sound of R&B playing faintly in the background. The smell of Mama’s famous pies bring a blissful smile to your face, that’s how you know it’s going to be a good day. It’s something about that Sunday sunshine that gets you so purely grateful and energetic.

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