The endless pursuit
Friday, June 14, 2024 | 20 Views |
I stood beneath the showerhead, receiving this undocumented magic elixir. In my pharmacology class, where the dispensation of pharmaceutical knowledge filled even the emptiest of minds, not once had my professor extolled the virtues of a steaming hot shower. Here, in this personal sanctuary, I discovered a remedy far more potent than any lecture—an antidote that soothed both body and soul. My neurons gradually eased from the heart-pounding pace of the week, and as I began to feel human again, I turned the tap, releasing it from its defined duty. After drying off, I opened my closet, seeking the perfect fashion statement for Friday evening.
My eyes scanned the rows until they landed on a favourite: the Polo Ralph Lauren light blue, white, and pink Oxford cloth shirt. It exuded a refined yet effortless elegance, with pastel hues blending seamlessly to evoke a preppy, timeless charm—a worthy offering from the master of sophisticated style, Ralph Lauren. Although it had taken me some time to save up for this cherished purchase, it didn’t break the bank. I felt a deep satisfaction, knowing I had gotten my money’s worth. Yet, fashion indulgences are commonplace, with billions spent each year to the delight of fashion houses everywhere, fuelling their creative genius and our endless pursuit of style.
It highlights the need to protect rights such as access to clean water, education, healthcare and freedom of expression.President Duma Boko, rightly honours past interventions from securing a dignified burial for Gaoberekwe Pitseng in the CKGR to promoting linguistic inclusion. Yet, they also expose a critical truth, that a nation cannot sustainably protect its people through ad hoc acts of compassion alone.It is time for both government and the...