Life Update | Sunday Errands & New Series Obssession - The Four of Us

Today has been quite sunny and warm, unlike last Sunday, when it was raining, especially in the morning. I had to go out last Sunday to collect a bag of food that had been sent to me, and guess what? The rain caught up with me. I had to wait for a while for it to stop before I could make my way back home.

Today, I also went out, this time to the supermarket. I wanted to get a few things for the children to snack on during the school week and pick up some things we needed at home. Nothing too serious, just the usual preparations for a new week.

Two things made me particularly happy during this little shopping trip. One was finding my preferred brand of flour back in stock. It had been missing from the supermarket for weeks, maybe even months, so when I saw it today, I was happy to get it. 

The other was the yoghurt I wanted to buy, which wasn't available. Thankfully, I still have some at home.

Lately, I've been trying to buy a little extra whenever I find certain things in stock, even when I still have some at home. Sometimes, you go to the supermarket looking for something, and it isn't there, and you might have to wait a while before it comes back. So, if I can get another pack to keep at home, why not?

Anyway, that was a little part of my Sunday. Now, let me tell you about something else I've been up to lately.

I've been watching a series called The Four of Us on TikTok!

Honestly, it's been a while since I followed a series. The last one I watched was The Wife, another South African series. I watched it on cable TV, but some months ago, our antenna got bad, and I decided not to rush into repairing it.

At first, I thought it was just a problem with the positioning, but I later realized the antenna needed to be changed. I also thought it wasn't a priority at the time, so I left it. The children have their tablets, and I figured we could manage without the cable for a while. 

Since then, I've mostly been watching movies and other things on YouTube whenever I want some entertainment. I haven't really had a series to follow.

But then came The Four of Us.

I started seeing 10-second clips from this South African series while scrolling on TikTok. You know how it is when people post short clips from a show and everyone in the comments is reacting to what happened? 😂 I kept seeing the clips and wondering what was going on. There was one particular storyline that caught my attention, and the more clips I watched, the more curious I became.

Before I knew it, I was looking for full episodes. I found an account sharing them, followed the account, and started watching.

And guys, this story!

The particular storyline I'm following involves a lady called Luthabo. She has been with a man for years, and they have a child together. From what I gathered, she's been with him for years, but he still hasn't given her the ring. They live in the family house, and his brother is also there. The interesting part? His brother is in love with her.

Now, imagine living in the same house with the man you're in a relationship with and his brother Banzi, who secretly loves you. And this brother isn't just there looking at you from a distance. They have a friendship, they share moments, and there have even been kisses. But whenever he tells her he loves her, he later acts as if he was drunk or didn't mean it. 😭

When I first came across those clips, I was like, what is going on here? This is spicy!

Things eventually got to a point where Luthabo's man wanted to marry another woman. Luthabo was already upset about how things had turned out, and when she discovered something about the woman he wanted to marry, she went and sabotaged the wedding. I don't know if I have all the details right because I didn't start watching from the beginning, but that was how I understood it.

And that incident seemed to push things forward between Luthabo and the brother Banzi. He finally made his feelings clear, and the two of them started a relationship. Of course, they had to keep it a secret because everyone knew Luthabo as the woman who was supposed to end up with his brother.

But just when things were getting interesting, the brother's ex-girlfriend Nstiki came back into the picture. She wanted him back, but he wasn't interested. She tried all sorts of things to get him to accept her again, and when she discovered that he was now with Luthabo, things got really messy.

Let's just say she became violent. And the week ended with the two lovers in a very difficult situation, with this woman threatening them and the family still struggling to accept what was going on.

Then, in the middle of all this, Luthabo's original man came back from prison and ended up saving them from the violent ex. Remember, this is the man she had been with for all those years, the father of her child. While he was in prison, he had apparently told his brother that he regretted what he had done to Luthabo and missed her.

Now he's back, and he doesn't even know that Luthabo and his brother have started dating!

So, what happens next? Does Luthabo go back to the man she's been with for sixteen years, or does she stay with the brother she's now in love with? And how is the family going to handle all this?

Honestly, I am looking forward to finding out. 😂 This week is going to be hot.

I know there are other storylines in the series, and I'm beginning to understand some of them, but for now, this is the one that has my attention. It's funny how a few short clips on social media can pull you into a whole series. I wasn't even looking for anything to watch, but here I am, following episodes and waiting to see what happens next.

A little thought about rest and laundry

Away from the series and my little supermarket trip, I have also been thinking about how much energy household chores take.

Yesterday, I did some cleaning and laundry, and by the time I was done, I was so tired. I had planned to finish the remaining cleaning today, especially the part outside, but when today came, I just didn't feel like pushing myself to do it.

I decided to leave it for another time and allow myself a little rest.

Well, I didn't rest as much as I would have liked because there were still things to do, including going to the supermarket. But at least I didn't force myself to do everything I had planned. And I'm glad about that.

I was also happy that I didn't have to cook today. Sometimes, just not having to think about preparing a meal is a relief, especially when you're already tired.

And you know what all that washing yesterday reminded me of again? My need for a washing machine.

I've been thinking about getting one for some time now, but lately, the thought keeps coming back to me. The more I do laundry, the more I think about the time and energy I could save if I had a washing machine at home.

Honestly, it's beginning to feel less like something I'd simply love to have and more like something I really need. Laundry takes so much time, and when you have other things to do, that time and energy matter.

I don't know when I'll get one, but it's definitely something I'm thinking about more seriously now.

And that's how my Sunday has been!

I'm looking forward to the new week, and I'm also looking forward to watching more episodes of The Four of Us. I really want to know how this whole situation with Luthabo and the two brothers is going to end. 😂

Anyway, that's my little update for now. I hope your Sunday has been good, and if you've been getting ready for a new week too, I hope it goes well for you.

See you in the next post!