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The introduction: "The desire"



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I have nothing to my title but my craving to be imperishable. It was stumbled upon the day I bought my first packet surgical masks ever because the corona virus had just landed in South Africa. After convincing my first-year housemate to buy one of the masks from me for twice the price, we later found ourselves on the tire post swings of the nearby vacant park and a random conversation about death sparked by a simple question  "would you rather go down in history books for something terrible or be forgotten completely after you die?” led us to discover our unheeded desire to be immortal.

I started this blog because I want a platform where I can express myself as a young South African by sharing some aspects of my life, as well as opinions and knowledge on topics I am passionate about. Sharing my knowledge and life encounter through the way I put words together with you is my way achieving indefinite continuation of my existence.

“We were born of the dreams and fears of mortals and if we are remembered even in some small way we will always exist” – Julie Kagawa


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