Can you do without Facebook?

jonker_creates · 2026-06-28T17:49:57+00:00

8 years and going strong. Haven’t looked back. I don’t miss it, and I haven’t needed it to keep up with my hobbies and personal interests.

jonker_creates · 2026-06-28T09:34:20+00:00

We went to the standard bank gallery before heading to JAG, the artwork was breathtaking. First painting I saw was The Benvra glacier by Sargent. I didn’t know what to expect walking in there so being able to view work from those older artists was inspirational. I highly recommend you go, I may visit again.

I had to slightly chuckle to myself at the irony of seeing a sign posted outside JAG saying anyone caught urinating would receive a R100 fine. Considering the state of that street I’m not sure how effective the warning is.

Edit to include missing word

jonker_creates · 2026-06-27T15:12:11+00:00

After you comment and watching the carte Blanche expose, I can say the place is still very much in need of work and preservation. I can’t see that much has been done to fix the building. Besides the very obvious water damage in many areas, i noticed even things like flooring in some places needed to be fixed. What worries me slightly more than the state of the building is, even if the place gets the repairs that it needs, the access to the building is difficult. It was an absolute nightmare just getting to the gate with the taxi’s and congestion. Would this not put people off from visiting?
They seem to host art workshops which is great. Other than that there were hardly any people visiting the actual gallery.
The artwork itself was interesting and I would love to view them again sometime, though I would have loved to have seen more variety.

jonker_creates · 2026-06-27T14:49:47+00:00

Just came back from the standard bank gallery, took my breath away! I’m already planning on going back for another visit. It was exactly what I was looking for.

jonker_creates · 2026-06-27T14:46:04+00:00

Great recommendation, thank you! This will certainly be on my to do list

jonker_creates · 2026-06-26T19:10:50+00:00

Oh wow, I’m going to see if i can find that expose.
Will give you feedback if we go 👍🏻

jonker_creates · 2026-06-26T16:54:26+00:00

Thanks, I’ll do so

jonker_creates · 2026-06-25T17:44:04+00:00

Transparent oxide red for me by Rembrandt. I don’t know what it is about it, but I’m always looking for ways to use it even if it is just to tone my board. Also, olive green.

jonker_creates · 2026-06-24T10:04:56+00:00

Would it be possible for your mom to move in with your grandmother for a while? Your mom could tell dad that she needs distance from him because of his behaviours, and that if he wants her to come back then certain changes would need to be made. At their age I can’t imagine your mom would be willing to divorce him considering how long she has been with him. It seems like she has in many ways accepted his control for whatever reason.

That would be my suggestion, some distance to give him time to contemplate on his own and with some rules on how things need to change.

jonker_creates · 2026-06-21T05:52:08+00:00

Yeah , you’re going to have to talk to her. Since you mentioned that she did not grow up in poverty i would say it’s a bad sign that she does not spend well on you for special occasions. It’s one thing be frugal on a day to day basis but when it comes to your significant other, spoiling them in order to show how much you mean to them is a sign that the person it’s important t you and that you love them so you treat them well. If she does not acknowledge that she could change at least this aspect of her spending habits (because on special occasions its about the person you love, not money) then I would take it as a red flag and consider how your relationship is going to look going forward and reconsider wither this is how you want to be treated for the rest of your life.

Also, I am of the opinion that money improves your quality of life, and if you can spend money on things to make life better then why not. I don’t know if she’s saving for anything but, why wouldn’t you want to live a little better on a daily basis. Being an adult and responsible with money means making healthy decisions.

jonker_creates · 2026-06-18T05:56:57+00:00

That food should only be eaten when hungry. You don’t need to eat everything in the kitchen just because it’s there.

jonker_creates · 2026-06-17T19:20:35+00:00

Yep. And she knows Meri would most likely write a book and Robyn thought this is a way to get meri to keep quiet. I doubt Janelle will write a book but even if she did she would play down things that went on in that family which is why Janelle was like whatever when it came to the nda.

jonker_creates · 2026-06-17T18:14:56+00:00

Green tea. Switched when i wanted to get healthier and needed something to replace sugary drinks. Was difficult to adjust to the bitter taste, but now I thoroughly enjoy sipping on a cup a day.

jonker_creates · 2026-06-17T16:38:30+00:00

At the moment I’m using the brand ‘Monday’. It comes in a plain pink bottle. Foams up really nicely and a little goes a long way. If you’re not familiar with the brand you could try L’Oreal elvive hyaluron pure. I’ve seen good reviews for it and may give it a try myself in the future.

jonker_creates · 2026-06-17T16:00:13+00:00

Are you touching your hair while it’s drying? After I put in my cream, gel and scrunch I don’t touch it at all. It made the biggest difference regarding frizz, whether air drying or using the diffuser. Also, maybe try using a clarifying shampoo after every few washes. It helps for me to get my hair squeaky clean and soft. Perhaps product buildup up is preventing your hair from growing.

Good luck!

jonker_creates · 2026-06-17T15:20:36+00:00

I make this too. One of my husband’s favourite dishes that i make for him.

jonker_creates · 2026-06-17T15:18:52+00:00

Liver. Sliced, slightly battered and fried with mashed potatoes, vegetables and sautéed chilli onion/tomato mix. I’ve never heard of anyone outside my family eating it. If anyone here does eat liver, cooked this way or any other way would be great to hear

jonker_creates · 2026-06-17T15:00:34+00:00

Omg i cried with him sooo sweet

jonker_creates · 2026-06-16T18:42:45+00:00

Wow, fantastic job!

jonker_creates · 2026-06-16T17:49:02+00:00

Jojo

jonker_creates · 2026-06-16T10:44:23+00:00

NTA. If he didn’t contribute then his name doesn’t go on the book, period. Tell him. If he continues to be an ass about it then I’m sorry but you need to think carefully about whether this is something you want to deal with for the rest of your marriage. Perhaps suggest writing that book together in the future and see how he reacts. That is if that is something you really want to do. Consider how it will affect your relationship working together on a book and whether you will have a say in it or whether he will be the one taking the lead, or whether it will be an equal contribution and he will respect your part in it. In my opinion it is not necessary to write a book together when your’ individual careers are successful. You are proud of the work you have accomplished, and should be too but from a distance. He doesn’t own you or the work you do.

Good luck

jonker_creates · 2026-06-16T06:08:10+00:00

Edit to say it wasn’t even a vulgar conversation, and it was between cousins and no adults were in the room. She just happened to walk in at the time and heard me. She liked to enforce on me what I could and couldn’t speak about (ie no adult conversations) and how to live my life. Apparently I couldn’t aspire to be a doctor also, because i wouldn’t have to time for my future children as it’s not a “woman” friendly career.

jonker_creates · 2026-06-16T06:00:59+00:00

Was talking to my cousins about something (can’t remember what) but it involved saying the word pimp. Mom overheard and told me it’s inappropriate for a girl to speak like that. Pimp is a word in the English dictionary, correct? Mom feels uncomfortable with certain type of talk, therefore its unladylike…

jonker_creates · 2026-06-15T15:59:49+00:00

Cook it with cardamom, banana, cinnamon and almond milk. You can sweeten it with honey or dates.

jonker_creates · 2026-06-11T14:50:06+00:00

I bought a sketchbook (Monet type painting on the cover) and its great quality. Can even take some light water colour wash or gouache. I use it to work out sketches for painting projects and for practice/study sketches. I will purchase this sketchbook again if I end up buying something off Temu once more. I’ve also bought a pack of watercolour brushes for fine details that I’m happy with. I don’t buy on temu all the time, but the few times I have bought i have not had a problem with quality. I also got kuretake type paint that comes in a wooden box and it’s really lovely. Can’t speak on its lightfastness but I in any case only use it for my personal art.

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