Material girl feelings … how can I be so boujee in such a poor country? The week of birthday extravaganza and the potjie competition last week had me in a mixed bag. Whilst I enjoyed every minute of eating great food and being spoilt, I am also torn by feelings of guilt. Having so much when some people have so little. I had this Madonna song at times on loop in my head whilst we were away.
My joke has always been that I am “boujee in the bush” and despite my work in conservation love to dress up. You wouldn’t know my house was burnt to the ground as my current hut has a large wardrobe of dresses and handbags… I try to make ethical choices and of course second hand clothing is far more sustainable but my internal thoughts and sometimes even guilt has me wondering how spoilt I still am. I was never without a roof over my head, food on my plate, water to drink or clothes to wear. Totally blessed. But not everyone is so blessed.
Even though I lost all my possessions only some months ago, my wardrobe is full again, my belly always full and I have never been without a roof over my head. Even through some of my toughest times, I have never been without. I felt so hard done by post fire but never was without bubbles and canapes. Food for thought.
