Welcome June 

This month came right after May’s wild ride of highs and lows. I finished my first half marathon — honestly, never thought I’d say this — even as I was dealing with some pretty heavy stuff: losing my dog, an aunt, and my dad. Meanwhile, life kept moving, and so did work.

 

Despite everything, there’s a lot to celebrate: we were featured in SA Home Owner and kicked off some exciting new projects. But there’s also a lot to mourn.

 

What I’ve realized is that it’s not about just getting through the tough times to reach a better place. It’s about expanding our capacity to hold it all — to feel everything at once. Maybe grief isn’t something to move past, but something to honour, along with the good memories. Because life is a mix of joy and pain, and I think we’re better off embracing both.

 

Here’s to an amazing June, filled with adventure, love, and all the good things!.

More about that half Marathon

Make sure your
home is summer ready!

Here in Joburg winter is for outdoor home improvements and at Oksijen we take full advantage of these few rain free months to get outdoor spaces set up for balmy summer nights.

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