Summer Sun, New Beginnings: Elmarie's Journey to Openness

Fluent Fiction - Afrikaans: Summer Sun, New Beginnings: Elmarie's Journey to Openness Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/af/episode/2025-01-21-23-34-02-af Story Transcript:Af: Die somerson trek lui oor die maatskappy se kantien.En: The summer sun lazily moves over the company's cafeteria.Af: Dit is helder, die sonstrale warm op die groot glasvensters.En: It is bright, the sun's rays warm on the large glass windows.Af: Binne is die kantien vol lewe.En: Inside, the cafeteria is full of life.Af: Gelag en geselsies vul die lug soos kollegas hul middagete geniet.En: Laughter and chatter fill the air as colleagues enjoy their lunch.Af: Elmarie sit eenkant, maar haar oë dryf na die groepie langs haar.En: Elmarie sits to the side, but her eyes drift to the group next to her.Af: Elmarie het 'n roetine wat sy ywerig volg.En: Elmarie has a routine that she diligently follows.Af: Sy hou van bestendigheid.En: She likes consistency.Af: Maar in die nuwe jaar wil sy dinge anders doen.En: But in the new year, she wants to do things differently.Af: Meer oop wees.En: Be more open.Af: Sy kyk hoe Pieter met 'n nuwe werknemer, Kobus, gesels.En: She watches as Pieter talks with a new employee, Kobus.Af: Sy ken Pieter goed – hy is vriendelik en ken almal in die kantoor.En: She knows Pieter well – he's friendly and knows everyone in the office.Af: Vandag voel sy dapper.En: Today, she feels brave.Af: Wanneer Pieter hand opsteek en haar nooi om aan te sluit, sluk sy haar skrik in en stap nader.En: When Pieter waves her over to join, she swallows her fear and steps closer.Af: “Hallo, Elmarie,” sê Pieter met 'n stralende glimlag.En: “Hello, Elmarie,” says Pieter with a beaming smile.Af: “Dit is Kobus. Hy het onlangs begin.”En: “This is Kobus. He recently started.”Af: “Hallo Kobus,” sê Elmarie, haar stem 'n bietjie huiwerig, “hoe gaan dit vandag?”En: “Hello Kobus,” says Elmarie, her voice a bit hesitant, “how's it going today?”Af: Kobus glimlag vriendelik.En: Kobus smiles warmly.Af: “Dis goed, dankie. Ek probeer net my voete hier vind.”En: “It's good, thanks. I'm just trying to find my footing here.”Af: Die geselskap begin gemaklik vloei.En: The conversation begins to flow comfortably.Af: Pieter vertel stories oor snaakse insidente by werk.En: Pieter shares stories about funny incidents at work.Af: Kobus lag lag en Elmarie voel haarself ontspan.En: Kobus laughs, and Elmarie finds herself relaxing.Af: Die hitte van die somer buite oorskadu deur die warmte van die nuwe interaksies.En: The summer heat outside is overshadowed by the warmth of new interactions.Af: Tussendeur, terwyl hulle kerrie-en-rys deel, vra Kobus oor enige nuwejaarsvoornemens.En: In between, while they share curry and rice, Kobus asks about any New Year's resolutions.Af: Elmarie huiwer eers.En: Elmarie hesitates at first.Af: Sy krap haarself oor die skrif vir 'n oomblik.En: She scratches at her writing momentarily.Af: “Wel,” begin sy dan, “ek wil meer oop wees vir nuwe mense.En: “Well,” she begins then, “I want to be more open to new people.Af: Nuwe dinge probeer, weet jy?”En: Try new things, you know?”Af: Kobus knik, sy oë met begrip.En: Kobus nods, his eyes understanding.Af: “Ek verstaan dit. Dit is moeilik, maar altyd die moeite werd.”En: “I get that. It's tough, but...