Tsonga Princess

Pursuing change I’m scared; I’m doubting whether or not I will be able to do. Do I have the courage to stand and fight for what I want do I have the courage to pursue change. A lot of new and interesting things have been taking place at work, a lot of new areas for growth and a lot of new learning opportunities have come my way. At the begging I was scared to take them because I kept thing what would people say, what if I’m taking on more work than I can handle, what if I fail? So for a moment I was considering running away from the challenge, staying put in my little box of comfort. Why did I need to shake things up anyways, my life was great just as is. As I was on my way to tell my colleague ‘Thanks but not thanks, I’m happy where I am right here’ she told me something that gave me courage to go ahead and swim into the unknown...sometimes you have to pursue change. So what if I fail, so what if things are not easy and I have to fight to get my recognition, so what i...

Recently I have been re-thinking my role as a woman in the workplace. Now for those who know me, you know that I’m known for spotting what Siso – an old friend – used to term the 'Eminem' look. Now the Eminem look consists of a jean, t-shirt, hoodie and my favourite accessory a size 5 pair of Nike’s. This look works best for me because it draws attention away from my looks – which I prefer - to my talent. I love being a wall flower, that the best place to get to know everything about everyone.  Then recently I came into contact with Lee who made me rethink my 'Eminem' look. Now this Lee is the complete opposite of me. She is the girly girl type , look my best, hair done, nails done everything done, so trust me when I say - not in a million years would I have believed that we would have anything in common. One day we were in the staff kitchen together and started talking. Somewhere along the way we stumbled onto the difference between feminism and equalism (ye...