About

Hi there! First of all, thank you so much for coming! I am so happy to have you here. Welcome to my blog, I hope that as you get to know me a little bit better, you’ll find a little of yourself in me.

My name is Nompumelelo Mbali, affectionately called ‘Mpumi’ by my family and ‘Mbali’ by most people. I am currently residing in Boston and I’m originally from the west of Johannesburg, in a small township called Wedela and that’s where I spent most of my childhood. Growing up, I wasn’t into a lot of extra-curricular activities (I actually sucked at most, lol!) but I did take a liking to public speaking and writing. It’s been a target of interest for me which I have been hoping to expand on, and this blog provides the perfect fit! 

More about me

I absolutely love writing. It is my outlet when life sucks, I’ve realized there is no point in bottling up my feelings because I will explode, and to minimize the casualties, I’ve learnt that it is best to help myself by writing it down, and in helping myself, maybe help someone else feel less alone. I also love to listen to other people tell their stories, how they feel and their thoughts, and I want to use this platform in a way that is very personal to you through sharing my own life stories and my own journey.

Why this blog

I will be engaging a wide range of topics in here and sharing details about my own journey through life but the main purpose for this blog is self-help. I will be sharing tips on matters that I’ve experienced first-hand. I also want this blog to be about you. I want you to feel home and I want you to feel understood. So, feel free to pop me a message or leave a comment on anything you would like to see me talk about🤩

Interests

Finance, wellness, and books. I like to balance my aptitude for numbers with nuance, and I find that psychology and narrative non-fiction books hit my sweet spot. Generally, I am a lover of life and like to engage in anything that expands my view of the world!