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A day in the life of Nhlanhla Mlangeni

14 Mar 2024, 21:05 Publicly Viewable

Every morning of mine is consistent, I wake up to the loud sound of my alarm it used to be irritating at first  but now not so much as I strategically set my favorite song as my alarm tone so that I have no hassles when I'm supposed to wake up. I then proceed to thank the most high for affording me another day I continue to make my bed and I proceed to the bathroom. I prefer using the shower so that I could feel the hot water running down my spine. After taking a brief shower I then dress up and log in to my efundi to check for announcements which are of utmost importance, no morning is complete without  perusing through my socials to look for any updates nor messages whilst at that I make myself some rooibos tea. I just love consuming this beverage I consider it as my breakfast as its the only thing I consume in the morning. After all that I make my way to the bus then I meet other fellow students on the bus to campus, I consider this as my right of separation.

Upon arriving at the gate of the campus we have to pass the security checkpoint and I just get goosebumps when I have to pass there but it's only a matter of time till I get used to it. I then proceed to my designated class or classes for the day, during the lectures I'll admit that I'm guilty to being sleepy throughout the duration of the lecture, unless the lecturer has turned on the AC then I can feel this awaking breeze which turns to be cold over time , I consider this period in time as my liminal phase. 

After that's all said and done I proceed to make my way to the bus whilst on the way I can really feel the burning sensation of the scorching sun but nevertheless it's nature, getting on the bus you can feel and smell that the atmosphere has changed there's a fusion of scents in there ranging from sweet ladies perfume to bold men's cologne, sweaty armpits and believe it or not fart. I have no choice but to board the bus as it's my only mode of transport to and from campus. I consider this moment in time as my right of incorporation, upon arriving at res I usually arrive famished so I make food and devour then I spare an hour or two for leisure. After that I study till 21h00 then I prepare my last meal for the day after eating it I continue to study till the crack of dawn then around 01h00 I cease studying, get on my knees and thank the most high for the day I had then I proceed to sleep.