BRUTUS September 2021 | The Hygge Edition

BRUTUS NERINA RESIDENCE

respect | integrity | ubuntu | potential development

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photo by Embeth du Toit | @_edt.photography

“Your body, mind and planet are collections of your lifestyle. Fall in love with taking care of them.”

TABLE OF CONTENTS

BRUTUS INTRODUCTION

Editor's Note

04

The Brutus Team

05

Our Story

06

Hygge Hobbies for Peace of Mind

17

Wholesome Eating in Res

19

Decluttering your Life

21

The Joy of Movement

A day in the life of a Nerina

06

Making Today a Better Tomorrow

09

Our New Executive Team on Authentic

Leadership

A Story of Hope

The Covid Vaccine 101

11

13

15

22

letter from the editor

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Sitting in room 3016 with the late afternoon sun

Hygge is a Danish term referring to cosiness and

stretching over the duvet, I feel content. It is my final

comfortable conviviality that engenders a feeling of

edition as editor of Brutus. I think back over my term

contentment and well-being. The Danish struggle to

and realise how I have grown. Nothing is quite as

give it one set definition because it is so all-

nostalgic as saying goodbye to something in your life

encompassing. It refers to everything from candlelit

that you have cherished. Yet, I always say nostalgia is the

porches, reading a book while it’s raining, to picnicking

most beautiful emotion because it is equally longing for

with friends on a summer afternoon. The essential

what is past and gratefulness, for it has been a part of

element of Hygge is that it is intentional. It is a ritual of

your life in the first place. For that, I want to thank my

enjoying life’s simple pleasures, of taking in and

team. None of this would have been possible without

creating small moments of contentedness for yourself.

their support and the love and passion they put into every article. And thank you, Nerina, for being the muse

The theme quote for this edition is: “Your body, mind

behind every edition.

and planet are collections of your lifestyle. Fall in love with taking care of them.” For me, Hygge is the mascot

The most important lesson all of this has taught me is

of holistic wellness and self-love - two things I am very

that there is beauty in being and creating. In a university

passionate about. I hope this edition fills you with

environment, it is so easy to begin believing that

warmth and a sense of peace. May turning the pages

productivity is all that matters. We are on a constant

elicit a sigh of relief, a respite from the term’s strain.

pendulum swinging between hustling and anxiety.

However, sometimes slowing down and imbibing all of

So, for the last time:

this effervescent life around us is necessary for a

All my love,

fulfilling life. We need to observe and create – give something back to the world, whether art, cooking, poetry, love, or acts of selflessness. That is why this last Brutus of my term is the Hygge Edition.

Karmen

the team The brutus Brutus Team

Karmen Wiid | Editor

Lisa Nauta

Jess Holing

Elani Smith

Embeth du Toit | NCC

Lara Opperman

Hannah Roux

Leandrie du Toit

Ané Havenga

Jéan-Miri Olivier

Anja Steyn

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A day lifeof of a Nerina A dayin in the the life a Nerina

making today a better tomorrow Karmen Wiid I want to share with you one simple truth that has become extremely evident in my life lately. What you do today determines who you will be tomorrow. Some people might find that frightening, but I think it is inspiring. Why? Because it means that you have the power to direct your life.

You decide what your tomorrow will look like.

Everything health,

you

good

are

enjoying

grades,

today

and

–

your

friendships

–

results from decisions you made yesterday.

Let’s put this another way. Everything you are suffering from today – a heavy workload caused

by

procrastination,

opportunities with

the

–

have

disciplines

a

stress,

direct

you

missed

relationship

failed

to

put

in

place yesterday. I am not telling you this to make you feel guilty or anxious; quite the opposite. I want this realisation to give you agency in your life. Not just agency to be academically productive or turn your health around, your

but

life.

agency Because

to

cultivate with

peace

peace

in

and

contentedness comes true joy.

“Most

people

overestimate

underestimate tomorrow.”

today

These

and

powerful

words by John Maxwell completely changed my mindset. At the beginning of the year, my days

consisted

of

toxic

procrastination,

which ended in long nights catching up on work, little sleep and a lot of stress.

Why? Because I kept underestimating

Killing time” implies time spent mindlessly

the power of the twenty-four hours in

– usually scrolling through social media. If

my

possession

and

kept

thinking

I

would have more time tomorrow to be better

and

realising

change

that

my

my

ways.

Upon

decisions

today

determine whether my tomorrow will be better

or

changed

worse, was

the

my

first

morning

thing

I

routine.

I

you truly want to relax, recharge and rest, you need to spend your time mindfully. Be intentional with your work time, as well as your downtime.

By doing that, you will always be grabbing opportunities,

whether

spending

quality

time with friends, knocking out that study

knew I needed to cultivate more calm

session,

and mindfulness in my life, but I kept

around you.

or

simply

noticing

the

beauty

putting it off to some unknown date in the

future

when

I

would

have

more

time.

However,

I

didn’t

realise

that

mindfulness is something you need to make time for, no matter how busy your day is. So, I started to get up earlier and

journal.

At

night

before

bed,

I

started meditating for a few minutes, and in the late afternoons, I would take a short, relaxing walk. The moment I started

implementing

these

routines

and disciplines in my life, my tomorrows became more peaceful. I went about my

days

with

more

intention,

and

because I was calmer, I also got more done.

If there is one thing you should never do, it is “kill time.” Because when you are “killing time,” you are actually killing opportunity. Here, I want to emphasise that I am not promoting a lifestyle of continuous

productivity

relaxation.

Quite

actually.

the

and

no

opposite,

I leave you with another quote by John Maxwell: “You can’t change your life until you change something you do daily.” So, take control of your actions, be mindful of how you spend your time and choose to turn your today into a better tomorrow. That is how you cultivate more success and peace in your life.

I N T R O D U C I N G

O U R

N E W

E X E C U T I V E

T E A M !

authentic leadership Elani Smith It is election season, and it was such a privilege to witness Nerina's caucuses. Just as you think one candidate has outdone herself, the next one answers the questions even more flawlessly. One thing is for sure - this house has an incredible number of ladies willing to serve with humble hearts. It is no surprise that our newly elected executive team consists of three powerfully soft humans who have an absolute passion for this house and her people. Here are their dreams and hopes for Nerina this coming year:

WHAT ARE YOU MOST EXCITED ABOUT AS THE NEW EXECUTIVE LEADER? Louise:

I

am

incredibly

grateful

and

excited

for

this

opportunity to build more relationships. The past year of serving on the NCC allowed me to interact with people I probably wouldn't have gotten to know. I see this new position as an even greater opportunity to get to know people and find out what excites them and makes them unique.

WHAT IS YOUR VISION FOR NERINA FOR 2021/2022?

Louise: a

My vision for Nerina is straightforward - to create

space

where

we

love

deeply,

honestly

and

unconditionally; a space where we celebrate love, not just achievements; where we bring change, not for the sake of change

alone,

but

to

ensure

an

environment

where

everyone can love and be loved.

Lehani:

I want Nerina to be a home away from home, a

safe haven and a place where every Nerina feels welcome and loved for who they are. I want to create a space where we can all be genuine and vulnerable when we need to be and where we can grow together. My dream is for Nerina to be a place where we can cry, sing, laugh and be thankful as a community or as individuals supported by our community.

Edna:

Simply put: I want to make Nerina feel less like a

house and more like a home to all its residents.

Edna: like

Simply put: I want to make Nerina feel less

a

house

and

more

like

a

home

to

all

its

residents.

Lehani:

Wow, I love them already! I genuinely enjoy

their passion and eagerness to serve and to give their absolute best. I can see their hearts are so beautiful. They truly want what is best for the house.

WHAT CHALLENGES DO YOU THINK NERINA MIGHT FACE NEXT YEAR, AND HOW WILL YOU APPROACH IT?

Edna:

What I love most about my current team is

how quickly some of us formed unbreakable bonds. I know that I will continue to remain reliant on my "NCC support system", even though they won't be in

Louise: of

our

Covid. That word seems like the challenge entire

university

career

and

will

probably

continue to challenge us in the year to come. It is, however,

such

a

great

learning

curve

and

is how I choose to view Covid - as an opportunity for growth. As long as we focus on the privilege of in

a

university,

residence

we

can

like

Nerina

conquer

all

and

Covid

NCC, I'm very excited to learn new things about them, emotionally and professionally!

an

opportunity to practice the skill of adaptability. That

living

res next year (saranghae, chingus!) As for the new

WHAT IS YOUR ADVICE OR MESSAGE TO THE NEWCOMERS OF 2022?

attending

uncertainty.

Ultimately, the year to come is another chance to get to know and love people, even if it is amid

Louise:

My

advice

would

be

to

not

come

into

university with too many fixed, preconceived ideas.

You

might

not

love

your

degree,

your

roommate

might not be your best friend for life, you might feel

Covid!

homesick or take a while to get used to this new

Lehani: Every

year brings new challenges, and that

is great! We should not run from them, but embrace it and learn from it! I don't think I can point out a specific

challenge

that

I

believe

Nerina

will

place we call home, but that is normal! You are here for a reason, and this space needs you! So don't be too hard on yourself - just enjoy the SU rollercoaster you are on!

definitely face. Still, I think, personally, the biggest challenge will be staying disciplined and sticking to my schedule. However, I look forward to it, for I

Lehani:

Don't take life too seriously. We sometimes

try to live up to these impossible standards in our heads and get upset when we don't achieve exactly

believe it is a challenge I am equipped to face.

that. Sometimes it will be one step forward, two

Edna:

I don't think Covid-19 will quickly become a

thing of the past, and I anticipate that it will throw a few more challenges our way next year. The best mindset to screw on with approaching this hurdle will

be

to

remain

flexible

and

take

every

steps back, and that is okay! As long as we keep moving or dancing through life excited for what is to come,

we

can

conquer

anything.

Also,

if

you

sometimes need to stand still and reflect, that is necessary too.

Try your best and work hard, but

remember we are all just human, and mistakes are

day/challenge one step at a time.

part of growing. Don't be too hard on yourself. You

WHAT DO YOU LOVE MOST ABOUT YOUR TEAM AND THE NEW NCC?

are amazing!

Edna:

Come, have fun and never give any piece of

who you are up to fit in here. It might not look like it

Louise:

I love that I have the chance to meet up

initially when everything is still new and scary, but

with

incredible

trust that you will find a place for your true identity

11

people

every

week

-

what

a

platform to get to know each other! Although I do

here.

not know all of them very well yet, I can already see that each of them is devoted to serving, loving and growing in this space, and I could not have asked for more!

We cannot wait to see where these three will take our beautiful home, and we are excited to grow and flourish with them.

a story of hope Lara Opperman

Stories.

Stories of sadness.

Stories that bubble with joy.

Stories that genuinely inspire and stories that are lined with hope. A story has the potential to change your perception of someone or something entirely.

When I think of narratives in this way, I can't help but recall the popular saying: "Don't judge a book by its cover."

These kinds of stories line our corridors, decorate the balconies, and fill each inch of the house at the top of Claassen Road.

However, most of these tales are still untold and just waiting to be heard.

One of

of

these

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newly

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I don't know about you, but I'm very excited to see what this bundle of joy has in store for the Newcomers and the rest of Nerina. Luckily, I have a front-row seat to witness this journey.

the Covid vaccine 101 Lisa Nauta

THE COVID VACCINE. WHAT A CONTROVERSIAL TOPIC THIS TURNED OUT TO BE! As

someone

was

finally

was

mildly

people

my

turn

felt

and

its

the

I

felt utter

the

very

about

quite

to

get

conversations to

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I

was

other people

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information

side

fence

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her

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with

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and

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how

possible

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and

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effects

about

for

getting

jab.

the

vaccination

group

September like

on

as

different.

process

still

asked

me.

as

was

semester.

answered

soon

My

Residence

I

to

were

serves the

anyone their

me

I

this

vaccine,

soon

the

effects.

with

I

of

about

the

as

shocking

close

side

cautiously

it

it

number

sceptical

second

when

until

vaccinated,

Nerina

getting

relief

wanted

to

wait

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encounter

of

roommate

get at

very

returned

start

to

not

possible

personal

when

could

surprised

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vaccine first

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registration

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20

August

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date

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Health,

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the

earlier 2021,

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to

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we

Stellenbosch

time

by

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to

University’s

vaccination

station

making use

Lentelus

walk-in

slot

at

11:00.

Leandrie du Toit Even

though

so

many

it

was

that

students

the

facility

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to

shown

roommate another

the

Der

Stel

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a

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of

waiting

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people on

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The sooner enough people are vaccinated, and the spread of the virus is under control, the sooner life can return to Leandrie du Toit normal, the sooner we can see loved ones unrestricted and visibly smile at people on the street

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E G G Y H

"hygge" hobbies for peace of mind Anja Steyn

University life can be daunting. We all

"Hygge" is the Danish term for enjoying

experience stress when we think about

the small pleasures in life.

juggling

our

studies

and

personal

life.

No wonder students feel drained. That is

By taking up some Hygge hobbies, you

precisely

look

can establish some much-needed calm

after yourself and prioritise your holistic

in your life, which will inevitably benefit

wellness.

your

why

it

Taking

is

a

imperative

step

back,

to

relaxing

holistic

wellness.

Please

refer

to

and doing something calming might be

Karmen's editor's note at the beginning

just what you need to help navigate the

of this edition for a more encompassing

challenges

definition. Here are some Hygge hobbies

"Hygge"

of

state

university. of

mind

Adapting

can

help promote your well-being.

a

definitely

that I suggest for peace of mind:

Reading

Scrapbooking

The first thing that comes to mind when I

We

think of cosy hobbies is reading. Snuggling up

with

a

good

book

can

be

the

perfect

remedy for stress since it immediately gets your mind off university worries.

all

have

photos

and

memories

of

university that we would like to cherish and what better way to do this than to make a scrapbook? Scrapbooking is an activity

to

unleash

your

creativity

and

Here's a list of some cosy books to establish

something

that

makes

you

reflect

on

a Hygge state of mind:

your memories and think about what you

-

Little Women by Louisa May Alcott

-

Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen

-

Anne

of

Green

Gables

by

L.M.

are

grateful

for.

It

is

undoubtedly

a

Hygge hobby worth trying out! Having a creative outlet can do wonders for your

Montgomery

peace

Board and card games

of

mind,

and

scrapbooking

is

perfect for this.

Playing board games is a fantastic way to destress and spend some quality time with your friends. You get to know a person a lot better

when

you

play

a

board

game

with

them. It is also a lovely way to spend some

Embroidery Have

you

ever

scoured

Pinterest

and

seen some beautiful embroidered work?

Well, try it out! Look up some tutorials

time away from your screen.

online, and before you know it, you will Some

board

or

recommend: -

30 Seconds

-

Trivial Pursuit

-

Canasta

card

games

I

would

have a new skill and a relaxing hobby all in one.

wholesome eating Hannah Roux Wholesome eating is such an essential aspect of a student’s life. A proper diet can decrease fatigue, increase productivity and promote mental well-being. However, a lot of people conflate wholesome eating with dieting and restrictive eating. Rather, wholesome eating refers to a balanced

diet

in

which

you’re

conscious

of

what

you’re

eating.

A

balanced diet includes foods from each food group and food with a high nutritional value, namely those that contain plenty of vitamins and minerals.

Because

of

diet

culture

and

the

emphasis

on

physical

appearance, we often focus more on the calories contained in foods rather than what makes up those calories, i.e. fat, carbohydrates or protein. Many people attribute physical health to our appearance, but it is more about what we put in our bodies and whether or not we get our bodies moving.

eating

Don’t get me wrong; I’m not saying

reduces emotional and irrational decisions

that you shouldn’t treat yourself. I am

around food. We must take responsibility for

saying

our food choices. We often blame our poor

consider your overall health when it

food

These

comes to what you put in your body.

may

See eating healthy food not as a

Being

conscious

choices

takeaways

of

on

and

what

lack

you’re

of

time.

ready-made

meals

sometimes sound healthy or healthier than the other available options. Still, more often than not, they have an extremely high fat or sodium content.

Cooking

doesn’t

have

to

be

time-

consuming. I like to have a pot on the stove or something in the oven, which I check now and then between lectures and other work.

Meal planning is also a fantastic way to be conscious of what you’re eating while also eliminating

possible

time

concerns.

I

find

Checkers Sixty60 to be especially helpful in this regard. I don’t spend hours browsing the store trying to decide what I want to eat, and I don’t get distracted and tempted by all the unhealthy snacks near the till.

As

students,

constraints,

we

but

also

this

have

doesn’t

budget

mean

that

wholesome eating isn’t an option. Perhaps you find that meat is expensive, but there are

plenty

of

plant-based

protein

alternatives that are more affordable, such as lentils and chickpeas. have

the

necessary

Even if you don’t

cooking

equipment,

I

know that Nerina girls are so generous and helpful and would be more than willing to lend you what you need if you just ask. There are also plenty of healthy recipes that can be made in the microwave.

not

to

overindulge

and

punishment but as a way to thank your body for all it does for you daily.

the power of decluttering Ané Havenga To me, finding balance has always been a challenge. What is too little?

When do you know when something is too much? They say one cannot love

too

much

or

be

too

happy.

However, other times you should just be content (or so they say.) We try to fill our lives with things, people and

situations

necessary?

but

is

Perhaps,

it

always

decluttering

your life is the answer.

The more belongings you have, the more

you

feel

you

have

an

obligation to keep track of it and find a way to use them in your life.

This can lead to unnecessary stress.

The same goes for people. Keeping certain

people

in

your

life

merely

because you have known them your whole life is no reason to prolong a friendship Similarly,

that

has

holding

relationship

or

petered

on

to

friendship

out.

a

toxic

will

only

act as clutter in your life. Declutter to

destress!

friends

you

connections

Spend truly with

time

have and

deepening those bonds.

with

the

meaningful focus

on

A

cluttered

productivity

room and

hinders creativity.

Think about it. If you walk into your room and things are lying around everywhere, dishes are unwashed,

and

the

bed

is

unmade, is that an environment conducive to productivity? No! Likewise,

people

stealing

your

time for all the wrong reasons keep you from using your time to

be

creative.

Decluttering

your mind is just as important as

decluttering

environment. thoughts

Scattered

distract

creative

and

your

you

from

productive

a

flow

state since you dwell on things that

don't

matter

when

you

could be focussing on the task at hand.

If you struggle with a cluttered mind, go for a walk outside. Jan Marais place Living

park to in

is

clear

the your

perfect thoughts.

Stellenbosch

and

being surrounded by beautiful mountains is a privilege. Please make use of it!

Do some research on minimalism to fully comprehend the benefits of decluttering your life. In essence, it will give you the space and clarity to be more present, give more of yourself to the relationships that matter most and be more creative. Live your life to the fullest without any of the usual clutter getting in the way.

the joy of movement Jéan-Miri Olivier

Activity

and

getting

intentional

more

Waking

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early even

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and

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our

lifestyles.

2021

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