Indholdsfortegnelse for July 2019 i Fairlady

Since it’s Plastic Free July, I want to talk about those little plastic collectables some supermarkets hand out at the till. I’m not a fan. I understand they’re designed to appeal to your kids so they’ll beg you to shop there, which in itself is a cynical idea. But it’s the thought of all those tiny bits of useless plastic being frantically collected only to be thrown away when the craze is over that I find really unappealing. We all know what plastic is doing to the world – why are we still doing stuff like this? A while ago, one supermarket went into partnership with some of its suppliers to make little plastic replicas of their products so kids could build and stock their own miniature supermarkets. I totally…

I read this book because Irespect E.L James. Specifically, her ability to make money out of what is essentially a 14-year-old boy’s fantasy. Sadly, she skipped on the opportunity to misrepresent the BDSM community and the intricacies of consent in this book (as she so artfully did in Fifty Shades) but she doesn’t stray too far from her winning formula. Enter creepy Lothario with a bulging wallet to match his bulging designer underwear, who falls in love with a timid, virginal child-woman. The Mister tracks the relationship between aristocratic English playboy Maxim and his maid, Alessia Demachi, an immigrant who escaped from sex traffickers. When he’s not sleeping with his brother’s widow a week after the funeral, he’s having ‘mindless sex’ with ‘some nameless f-’. Charming. Alessia, meanwhile, is a…

One of my favourite Cape Town destinations by far has to be The Twelve Apostles Hotel and Spa in Camps Bay. I’ve been lucky enough to spend the night in one of their sea-facing rooms, and we love going for sundowners at The Leopard Bar and sushi at The Café Grill – Chef Sarawut Sukkowplang is a true genius. And recently I tried out the new winter tasting menu at Azure Restaurant. Created by executive chef Christo Pretorius and his kitchen brigade, the Journey Through the Cape winter menu is inspired by his and general manager Michael Nel’s favourite wine regions, with each course highlighting local ingredients from that area and paired with a local wine. My favourite ‘destinations’ of the evening had to be the Cederberg Region; a rooibos…

After just a month at the box office, Captain Marvel joined the billion-dollar club. Here are 10 huge blockbusters it surpassed: 10. Suicide Squad ($746,8m) 9. Every X-Men movie 8. Thor: Ragnarok ($853,9m) 7. The Hunger Games: Catching Fire ($865m) 6. Batman v Superman ($873,6m) 5. The Harry Potter franchise (except Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2) 4. Every female-led superhero movie (combined) 3. Spider-Man: Homecoming ($880,2m) 2. The Dark Knight ($1 005bn) 1. Jurassic Park ($1 030bn)…

Buy local and grow the economy! Support the small guys and create jobs! Invest in your community! Yes, we know. I’m all for the bunny-hugging, preservative-hating, gluten-avoiding (okay, maybe not that part) way of life. But ‘all for’ doesn’t necessarily mean all lentils, no bacon. Still, I decided to give this ‘buy local’ thing a try. I dutifully packed away my ClubCard, Smart Shopper card, Rewards cards, Thank-U card… the list goes on. My wallet by now significantly lighter, my stomach already craving Woolies 100 percent rye bread, I embarked on my challenge to boycott franchise stores for an entire month. Now I’m no economist, so I can’t account for any profound impact my challenge may have had on the local community, but I can tell you about the effect…

1. ASSET An asset is something you own that can earn you more money. Understanding what an asset is has major implications for how you do your financial planning because you must protect the assets you have initially, so that they can continue to earn more money. 2. INTEREST Interest is the cost you incur by borrowing money. When you use your credit card, store card or take out a loan, you're paying back the money you borrowed, as well as interest. Interest is also something you can earn on an asset, depending on how you use it. 3. INFLATION Inflation refers to how much the same amount of money can buy you over time. This decreases over time. For instance, if you have a cash asset sitting in a…

Someone told me that I’ve had the experience of living two lives in less than 30 years. I guess that’s true, although it sometimes feels as if I’m struggling to live just one life fully. My first life ended on a Friday evening in April 2010, when I was 18. I was out with friends, a happy-go-lucky first-year on my way to becoming a foundation-phase teacher. At about 9.30pm I was waiting to cross Main Road in the Cape Town suburb of Diep River when a car crossed the central barrier line at speed. My friends saw it hit me, sending me flying over it. Or so they told me, much later. I had various injuries, but the one that shaped my new life was a traumatic brain injury (TBI).…

On those rainy winter days there’s nothing we love more than lying snuggled up in bed binge-watching series or reading a novel, and since we spend about a third of our lives sleeping anyway, we need to make sure it’s a clean and restful sanctuary. While you’re snoozing away you don’t want to have to share your space with dust mites, allergens and bacteria in your pillows. These critters often trigger asthma, eczema, and sinus congestion – why take the chance? Protect-A-Bed® ’s pillow protectors provide protection for both you and your pillows and keep them clean and fresh. They are 100% waterproof (so drool-proof!) while still breathable and whisper-quiet. They are also absorbent and soft on your skin. Simply slip them over your pillows and zip shut. For a…

Q: I’m so self-conscious of my body that I often avoid social situations – it’s affected my job, relationships and my health. What is wrong with me? A: Humans have an innate desire to connect. Feelings of anxiety, embarrassment or self-consciousness, whether real or imagined, can leave us feeling isolated. Although medicine classifies conditions in a yes/no way, patients often experience a spectrum of symptoms that may fit into different disease categories, and there are several clinical conditions that could develop and cause some of the feelings you describe. It sounds as if you have social anxiety, which might be the result of how you feel about your body or could be what’s causing you to focus on your body. Social anxiety is more than just shyness – it’s a…

YSL Rouge Pur Couture, R590 The high-pigmented matte colour feels light on your lips while simultaneously keeping them hydrated. Pepe Jeans for Her, R795 This fragrance is the perfect blend of almond milk, vanilla, tangerine and musk, sculpturally packaged as a sexy martini glass bottle. Unsurprisingly, it recently won Best New Fragrance at the Pure Beauty Global Awards in Dubai. Sorbet Home Waterfall Artisanal Scented Candle, R399 Scent your home with warm notes of caramel and dates – yum! These candles are poured by hand using the finest quality wax blend, and the wicks are 100% cotton. Clarins Ombre Sparkle Powder Eyeshadow, R355 Add some sparkle with these bold metallic shades: the colour payoff is great, it stays put all day and the soothing formula nourishes the delicate skin on…

SPAGHETTI WITH ‘MEATBALLS’ SERVES 4 PREP + COOK TIME: 1 HOUR (+ REFRIGERATION) • ¼cup (60ml) olive oil • 1large onion (200g), chopped finely • 600g Swiss Brown mushrooms, chopped finely •1/3 cup (80ml) olive oil, extra • 4 cloves garlic, crushed • 2 tsp dried oregano • 1 cup (100g) fresh breadcrumbs •2/3 cup (60g) rolled oats • 410g tin chickpeas, drained, rinsed • 1 tbsp chia seeds • 25g dried shiitake mushrooms, grated (see tip), plus extra to serve •1/3 cup finely chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley • ¼cup (40g) plain (all-purpose) flour • 400g spaghetti MARINARA SAUCE • 2tbsp olive oil • 1large onion (200g), chopped finely • 4cloves garlic, crushed • 1fresh long red chilli, seeded, chopped finely • 1tsp dried oregano • ½cup (125ml) dry white…

GAUTENG Luddite (famed for their Shiraz) and Genevieve Méthode Cap Classique are hosting a Go Large Lunch and tasting at Urbanologi Restaurant in the heart of the CBD on 14 July. You’ll get to taste rare 9L bottles and Genevieve bubbly paired with an exclusive five-course tapas-style lunch. To book, contact Sharon at info@luddite.co.za or call 028 284 9308. I went to a similar event in Cape Town and it was something really special… CAPE TOWN The Franschhoek Bastille Festival on 13 and 14 July is a must if you’re in the mood for a little je ne sais quoi. Grab your beret and enjoy a weekend of excellent local wines and food – and, naturellement, a fiercely contested boules competition and a barrel-rolling contest. Book at webtickets.co.za…

DA LUCA MINI This 200ml Da Luca Prosecco Mini is the perfect size for a bit of a bubble if you’re the only one who feels like a little sparkle at the end of a long day. Of course you’re not going to use a straw, though – just pour it into a glass like a grown-up. The food at this eatery is super fresh and beautifully prepared – I’ve discovered what freshly made wasabi really tastes like: gorgeous, but not to be tampered with – and there is a really good winter special on. It’s a lovely treat on a cold winter night. GLASS JARS WITH SPECIAL LIDS! Along with my weakness for kilims, I have a bit of a thing for glass bottles and jars. And I love…

CITRUSSCENT Ihave been a fan of Jo Malone for the longest time, but my all-time favourite, hands down, is their Orange Blossom scent. It’s one of those fragrances that transports me right back to my childhood: it reminds me of sitting on a hot slasto stoep in a wet swimming costume (having finally gotten out of the pool), peeling a big, juicy orange. I can almost feel the oily spray of the peel filling my nose and the sun baking on my back as I bite into the orange flesh. So every spray of that heavenly orange blossom makes me incredibly cheerful. And it now comes in the prettiest of peachy-pink bottles. Caryn PRETTY HANDY There’s probably something a little bit odd about having two hands dangling from your ears,…

I spent a fabulous night at Lanzerac recently – it’s a 162-hectare working wine estate outside Stellenbosch, Cape Town, and it’s surrrounded by wide fields of green that turn just the perfect shade when it rains, as it did on the evening of my stay. It felt like I was holidaying deep in Provence. After being gutted by a fire in May 2017, Lanzerac has had quite the revamp. The mood is still unmistakeably French Provencal, now softened by welcome contemporary elements. Must-visit spaces on this magnificent estate include the tasting room, the stylish antique-style boardroom and the lavish manor kitchen. And the spa is pure heaven! A wooden spiral staircase leads  to a huge window that allows spectacular views of the lawns and vineyards while you enjoy your treatment.…

Best known for her work on one of the country’s fastest-selling books, The Real Meal Revolution, nutritional therapist Sally-Ann’s latest book, 63 Days to Optimum Health, is a homage to her own wellness journey and all she’s learnt. As a child, Sally-Ann suffered from debilitating asthma and spent most of her formative years in bed or hospital. The older she got, the worse her health problems became. At one stage she was taking 17 scripted drugs, which, she believes, led to her forming a panic disorder that plagued her for 13 years. She credits holistic medical doctor Robbie Simons with saving her life. The good doctor also suffered from asthma, but through better food choices and nutritional supplements he was able to overcome it. With his help, Sally-Ann weaned herself…

Berlin is synonymous with street art. This gritty urban jungle is pretty much covered in graffiti – in a variety of forms and quality. Take a walk along East Side Gallery. This open stretch of the original Berlin Wall is covered in the best street art, which is often updated by new works from artists around the world. Here you’ll find My God, Help Me to Survive This Deadly Love, the iconic Leonid Brezhnev and Erich Honecker kiss created by Dmitri Vrubel in 1990, and interesting info as to how the city was divided and about the no-man’s land death strips along the wall. (Btw: you can visit it day or night.) Opened in 2017, the Urban Nation Museum for Urban Contemporary Art is housed in a relatively small building.…

‘Each experience was very interesting. The women I consulted are all sensitive souls, and they’re all healers in their own way. They tap into things others don’t see. I feel I got clarity on certain things, and it was helpful to have people “point out” my various personality traits – sometimes it’s hard to figure out why people react to you the way they do. This showed me that some of my traits are good for me. ‘Some messages came up a few times: there was travel, possibly a baby and some financial stability in my future. I was also repeatedly told to pursue writing – I am doing a part-time course in creative writing, so it’s definitely in my future. As for the rest, we’ll see!’…

Stress is usually the most common reason we can’t sleep, but it is definitely not the only one. The room you’re sleeping in, what you’ve done that day and even how early you turned in can all interfere with your snooze-ability. If you can’t sleep, here are eight things to check. 1 Reason: YOU’RE SPENDING TOO LONG IN BED Poor sleepers tend to spend more time in bed than good sleepers as they try to catch up on hours lost. If that sounds like you but you’re still not sleeping, it could be because you’re lying in bed stressing about being awake – in this situation your body thinks it’s under threat, which actually prevents sleep. SOLUTION: If you have a bad night’s sleep don’t try to make up for…

Winter is here and it’s becoming more difficult to maintain that summer glow. ‘Cold air contains less moisture so it’s less humid, which affects the skin barrier and compromises its functioning, making it more susceptible to dryness and flaking,’ says Cape Town-based dermatologist Dr Ian Webster. ‘Then, of course, artificial heating and indoor fires further reduce moisture in the skin.’ Fortunately, there are several skincare options that you can add to your arsenal. CLEANSERS ‘If your skin is very dry in winter, avoid foaming or gel cleansers as well as harsh exfoliators, which can further dry out the skin or irritate it,’ advises Dr Webster. Opt for a milk cleanser instead. These are made up of a natural emulsion of fats and water, and cleanse your skin without stripping it…

Do you colour your own hair? ‘Yes, I do. Although I must admit I take the boxes of Nutrisse to my hairdresser – I need three boxes for my hair, so it is a mission to do at home. When I do it myself, my mom helps me. I’ve recently started sprouting a few grey hairs and if I had to run to the hairdresser every time I found a grey hair, I’d be broke!’ What's the craziest colour that you’ve dyed your hair? ‘Fire engine red! I went to my matric dance dressed as Jessica Rabbit, so my hair had to match.’ What’s the best thing about your job? ‘Travelling. I would tell any young girl: don’t worry about getting married; don’t worry about children [just yet] – broaden…

SWEET & SOUR BRISKET WITH HORSERADISH MOUSSE SERVES 10–12 When I first cooked brisket (boned), it was because it was all I could afford for a pot roast. I knew that the little triumvirate of onion, celery and carrot would make for great flavour, but uncovering the dish, I marvelled at the change wrought in the meat by slow cooking; how the connective tissues had dissolved into succulent gelatin! The dish was not pretty – it was ugly delicious! A wondrous rite of passage! The barbecue-y brisket that follows is easy to prepare, dependable and much prettier. For a party in our new Kitchen space, we blanch-roasted some baby turnips and added Horseradish Mousse. This brisket would make an excellent lunch with a good slaw and be heavenly with mash…

CONVENIENCE STORE WOMAN BY SAYAKA MURATA Sayaka Murata is a bestselling author in Japan, but this is the first of her 10 books to be translated into English. Written in a style that is somehow slightly dislocated from honest emotion – something I quite often think about Japanese novels (a function of the translation, maybe?) – this is the story of 36-year-old Keiko, who only really feels herself able to behave like a real person within the brightly lit embrace of the convenience store where she works. When her colleague is fired for being too slack, she invites him to live with her, where he carries on slobbing about while she feeds him, perfectly happily, almost as if he were her pet. Keiko seems to be more of an automaton…

IMPOTEX LIBIDO BOOSTER With its powerful blend of vitamins, minerals and a mega dose of horny goat weed, this herbal alternative is a rejuvenating tonic designed to improve the libidos of both men and women, as well as relieve stress and promote wellbeing. Available at Clicks, Dis-Chem and selected pharmacies. Call 031 332 8411 or email mailbox@gmpharm.co.za for more information. SORBET AGE AFFECT POWER SERUM Go skin deep with Sorbet’s Age Effect Power Serum; it’s a concentrated anti-ageing treatment that plumps and refines skin. Part of the brand’s Age Effect skin range, it targets mature skin, pigmentation, sun damage and dry skin conditions, and can be applied under or over a day or night cream. SMILE SCIENCE They’re the market leader in teeth whitening products for good reason: the Smile…

WINNING LETTER For you, Mom The article by Melanie Carstens about her mother’s death [For you, Mom, May 2019] opened an emotional wound I thought was long healed. Just before my mom died 17 years ago, I had reached a period in my career when I was always ‘busy’. I (grudgingly) made time to take my mother shopping every Wednesday. But this particular week, I changed it to Friday as I had a stressful meeting to attend. When I came out of the meeting, I was told that my mom had been trying to call me. I phoned her, and she said: ‘Where are you? You were supposed to collect me for shopping.’ My pent-up stress boiled over and I replied harshly about how I couldn’t just drop everything to…

My Dutch boyfriend has recently been introducing me to some of the childhood treats he enjoyed while growing up in the Netherlands. Due to seasonal differences, most of these are normally enjoyed in December – but these are so good I’m more than happy to celebrate Christmas in July! Here’s a little trick for eating stroopwafels: balance one on top of a warm cup of tea or coffee and let the steam soften the caramel syrup in the middle. This is definitely my favourite ooey-gooey treat, and you can find them at Woolworths or Spar. Poffertjes are a must when we go to just about any market – we always manage to find them! These small, puffy pancakes are normally served with powdered sugar and butter, but you can also…

Inspired by the cat cafés she visited in Asia, Valerie Steinmann (a lover of ‘all things cat’) has opened Cat Heaven, a gift shop and rescue cat café in Somerset West. Twenty rescue kitties now have an indoor and outdoor play area filled with jungle gyms, scratching posts, hammocks and mirrors, where visitors can get their feline fix. They charge an entrance fee of R20 which goes toward the health and welfare of the cats, but cat cuddles are free while you enjoy something to eat, drink and just relax. I was blown away by the gift shop; Valerie sources a variety of cat-inspired gifts from all over the world: from cat beds, toys and bowls to cat-themed mittens, teasets, fabric, cushions, slippers, bookends and handbags. The café was so…

Believe it or not, Brie Larson almost turned down the biggest role of her career. When she was first approached to join the most lucrative franchise in the world and take on the lead role in Marvel’s first-ever female-led film, she balked at the idea. ‘I never saw myself doing something like this, mostly because I like being anonymous,’ she says. ‘I like disappearing into characters, and I always felt like if you’re out in the public eye too much, it potentially limits you in the future.’ The opportunity, however, was just too good to pass up. ‘Ultimately I couldn’t deny the fact that this movie is everything I care about, everything that’s progressive and important and meaningful, and a symbol I wish I would have had growing up,’ she…

• leftover bones • veggies: carrots, onions, celery, leeks • bunch of fresh parsley • salt and freshly ground black pepper • water • ½ cup apple cider vinegar If the bones are raw, roast them in the oven at 180°C until you can’t stand the delicious smell any longer. If you’re using bones from a cooked roast, begin the recipe from step 2. 1. Place the bones in a large soup pot and add any of the veggies, and the parsley. 2. Season with salt and pepper and any spices and herbs you like. Pour enough water in to cover all ingredients, then a little more – go by ‘feel’. 3. Pour in the apple cider vinegar and allow to stand, covered, for about half an hour. 4. Bring…

■ The Berlin tourism site offers information, tips, ideas, itineraries and tickets – in English. www.visitberlin.de/en ■ BVG is the city’s public transport system. Tickets are valid on buses, U-bahn (underground), S-bahn (city trains) and trams. Once you buy a ticket, remember to validate it at the machines dotted about the station or on the tram or bus. Riding ‘black’ can earn you a €60 fine. Adult day tickets for zones AB cost €7, while a week’s ticket costs €30. www.bvg.de/en ■ Whenever I have visitors I take them for a ride on the 100 bus line. This route takes you past all the major sights, from Berlin Zoo, past the Tiergarten, Reichstag, Brandenburg Gate to Alexanderplatz. It’s a great way to stop at the prime sightseeing spots and create…

1. Nearly 80% of the world’s rhinos are in SA, which has been hit the hardest by poachers. 2. A rhino dies every 8 hours – that’s three rhinos a day on average. In South Africa, there was a 9 000% growth in rhino poaching between 2007 and 2014. 3. There are only around 20 378 white rhinos and 5250 black rhinos left, says the latest IUCN report compiled in 2015. 4. A rhino cow is worth $31 008 (about R450 000) on average, while a horn is worth between $160 000 and $240 000 (about R2,3 – R3,4 million) on the black market. Rhino horn is estimated to be worth $65 000 (about R930 000) per kg. 5. Wildlife trafficking is a $23 billion industry.…

Entrepreneurship comes with various challenges. Keep your business profitable and productive by proactively managing your potential risks, including business interruption. Here are some of the most important types of insurance for your business: LIABILITY INSURANCE protects you if you, your employees, your products or services cause, or are alleged to have caused, injury or damage to a third party. Every business – whether big, small or home-based – needs this type of insurance. PROPERTY INSURANCE: This covers you if you own your building or just the office equipment. Your policy should protect against perils such as fire and flood as well as other risks, such as theft and vandalism. COMMERCIAL VEHICLE INSURANCE: Vehicles used for your business need to be insured against damage, theft, hijacking and collisions at market replacement…

According to debt management firm Debt Rescue, South Africans collectively owe R1,64 trillion. Clearly, the debt trap is easy to fall into – and difficult to claw your way out of. Even the experts make mistakes. So in the interests of learning from them, we asked five local money gurus to confess their biggest financial sins and tell us what they would have done differently. FALLING FOR STORE CARDS Kristia van Heerden, CEO at Just One Lap and co-host of financial podcast The Fat Wallet Show By the time I was 25, I had managed to get into a R100000 debt hole ‘It all started in 2008 when I was sent a store card in the mail with R1 500 credit on it. At the time I was working part-time…

The first step in your sleep hygiene is to check that your bed, mattress and linen are all working for you. • Your mattress needs to provide proper support for your body. If it’s either too hard or too soft it can not only affect your ability to sleep but also stiffen your muscles, making your body stressed and tired the following day. • Your mattress needs to be free of bugs, dust and other allergens: an allergen-free mattress cover is a real help here. • Your pillows need to provide support for your head without straining your neck. Selecting the best pillow for you depends on the position you like to sleep in. If you sleep on your front, for example, you’ll need a thinner pillow than if you…

Walking is excellent exercise: good for your head and your health. But it’s easy to focus so much on getting in your daily 10000 steps that you may lose sight of what you could be doing for maximum impact – and that’s combining your walk with high-intensity interval training (HIIT). HIIT can really help shift weight, and it’s so easy: walk at a moderate pace, then speed it up for 30 seconds every five minutes or so. Repeat four or five times and you’ll be amazed at the difference. Studies have found that varying your walking pace can increase calorie burning by about 20 percent.…

Prep club Sometimes it s all about those unexpected pairings: layer a denim jacket over a collared shirt, pullover and pleated skirt combo to make it look less preppy. Into the fray Denim doesn’t necessarily have to mean blue; this burnt orange denim jacket layered over a classic knit warms up the look. Add some edge with a pair of frayed cropped jeans, olive ankle boots and a pair of bold hoops. Opposites attract Maybe your ex-BF’s denim jacket has some use after all! All you have to do is make it your own: soften the masculine fit by pairing it with a feminine floral print. We also love how it breaks up the head-to-toe print of this jumpsuit. Get the skinny Ever-faithful to your skinnies? They’ve also had a…

Taking the air All red wines benefit from a bit of exposure to the air before you drink them. Why? Because after a while, the sharp or acidic scents start to soften, allowing the mellower aromas to emerge. And if you can wait a little longer, the tannins (which can be quite harsh and off-putting) also calm down and become more rounded. Here’s a rough guide: for lighter reds (like Pinot Noir), 20 minutes is fine; for medium-bodied wines (Merlot, some blends, Cabernet Franc), 30 minutes to an hour is ideal; and for heavier reds (such as Cab Sav and Shiraz) an hour or more is perfect. FOUR WINES WE’RE ENJOYING RIGHT NOW! CAVALLI COLT CABERNET SAUVIGNON 2016, R159 This red is a real treat, and worth every penny. My…

BBC WORLD BOOK CLUB Author Harriett Gilbert hosts in-depth Q&As with top writers about their best-known novel in front of a live audience of fans who get to ask their burning questions. Listeners from all over the world also phone in and email their need-to-knows. Everyone from Margaret Atwood and André Brink to Patricia Cornwell and Salman Rushdie has appeared for a candid chat on how they shaped well-loved characters, cultural trends that influenced the content, their writing routine and more. SENTIMENTAL GARBAGE This podcast about chick-lit classics (no, that isn’t an oxymoron) investigates why this much-maligned genre is too often cast aside as fluff. Fans, critics and authors, including Marian Keyes and Joanne Harris, discuss why seminal titles should count as literature – and why you shouldn’t feel guilty…

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Cancer 21 Jun – 22 Jul Typically, of course, there’s no time like the present. But in your case, putting things off until the weeds are cleared on the path ahead will stop you from falling flat on your face. Dramatics aside, the key energy is wait-and-see rather than barrelling forward blindly. Much as you would love a shake-up, it doesn’t have to be today. Bide your time. It will all be worth it. Leo 23 Jul – 22 Aug Your lackadaisical side tends to kick in only when you’ve had too much wine or cake, too little sleep or are bored senseless. If this somewhat lukewarm feeling seems to be permeating your life right now, don’t stress; it’s about taking time to make sense of life, both its banal…