Unlike my title, which is named after Katy Perry's latest single and which I also think happens to be about rich kids not being judged for living the high life (and "it's no big deal!" as the lyrics go), this post is actually a big deal. For me anyway.
Just last week I binged (NOT sorry to say) on mussels which came out of a tiny cardboard box, and which I ate with crackers and cream cheese. It was so good! Then, over the weekend I visited my sister who is studying in Cape Town. I haven't been to CT since I was 12, so I knew we were going to celebrate it another way this time.
We had everything good there was to eat and drink - man I love seafood, and in CT it's all fresh! Sushi, lobster spring rolls, sweet and sour langoustines, jumbo shrimp at sunset, seafood paella, calamari in front of the beach, strawberry mojito, sangria, dark chocolate beer, ocean breeze wine, chocolate cheesecake, garlic butter snails, mussels potjie, brazilian latte... To me, THIS was living the high life. And I greatly appreciated my weekend spent with my sister.
But for all you middle class or lower earning civilians out there, be honest. THIS is how WE do:
1. We all buy expensive jeans - at the sale section baby.
2. Who needs a ticket to America when we have Burger King in South Africa.
3. I went to the aquarium in the Johannesburg zoo because Durban and Cape Town were too far.
4. There are no more tickets to Russell Peter's show; that's okay because local comedians rock, and you get a free pizza on Wednesdays!
5. My friend added me on WeChat so she could get a free coffee on campus. That's a hustler.
6. Couples save on phone credit by only using one cellphone number.
7. Split your dresses into two: Now you have a cute skirt and a new top.
8. Make your own prawn curry. The price of a packet of prawns is cheaper than going to a restaurant and eating 3 prawns.
9. Local is lekker. Check out your nearest dam or theme park if they won't let you fish at Disneyland.
10. We all know babies are expensive; going on The Pill is too. That's why, if you use condoms, you can save on both! Plus flavoured condoms mean you can skimp on dessert.
11. Put a towel on your lawn and sunbathe while sipping on sangrias. Ah... Sunscreen is a must.
12. Save on movie tickets by catching up on TV shows. The news is getting more exciting.
13. If gym is too expensive, don't worry. Running after that guy that stole your purse? PRICELESS. Don't forget to hydrate.
As you can see, it's no big deal. I can't afford Louboutins or Prada but that's cool. Naked is the new black.
Just last week I binged (NOT sorry to say) on mussels which came out of a tiny cardboard box, and which I ate with crackers and cream cheese. It was so good! Then, over the weekend I visited my sister who is studying in Cape Town. I haven't been to CT since I was 12, so I knew we were going to celebrate it another way this time.
We had everything good there was to eat and drink - man I love seafood, and in CT it's all fresh! Sushi, lobster spring rolls, sweet and sour langoustines, jumbo shrimp at sunset, seafood paella, calamari in front of the beach, strawberry mojito, sangria, dark chocolate beer, ocean breeze wine, chocolate cheesecake, garlic butter snails, mussels potjie, brazilian latte... To me, THIS was living the high life. And I greatly appreciated my weekend spent with my sister.
But for all you middle class or lower earning civilians out there, be honest. THIS is how WE do:
1. We all buy expensive jeans - at the sale section baby.
2. Who needs a ticket to America when we have Burger King in South Africa.
3. I went to the aquarium in the Johannesburg zoo because Durban and Cape Town were too far.
4. There are no more tickets to Russell Peter's show; that's okay because local comedians rock, and you get a free pizza on Wednesdays!
5. My friend added me on WeChat so she could get a free coffee on campus. That's a hustler.
6. Couples save on phone credit by only using one cellphone number.
7. Split your dresses into two: Now you have a cute skirt and a new top.
8. Make your own prawn curry. The price of a packet of prawns is cheaper than going to a restaurant and eating 3 prawns.
9. Local is lekker. Check out your nearest dam or theme park if they won't let you fish at Disneyland.
10. We all know babies are expensive; going on The Pill is too. That's why, if you use condoms, you can save on both! Plus flavoured condoms mean you can skimp on dessert.
11. Put a towel on your lawn and sunbathe while sipping on sangrias. Ah... Sunscreen is a must.
12. Save on movie tickets by catching up on TV shows. The news is getting more exciting.
13. If gym is too expensive, don't worry. Running after that guy that stole your purse? PRICELESS. Don't forget to hydrate.
As you can see, it's no big deal. I can't afford Louboutins or Prada but that's cool. Naked is the new black.