Were you born in 1986?
Oh my soul, you too? Yay! The more, the merrier!
(Okay so maybe not you, but you know someone who entered the world when Top Gun was in cinemas and M-Net had just graced our TV screens?)
Okay, great – let’s chat!
Hi, I’m Elena!
Lovely to meet you!
I’m a 1986 baby, and I want to celebrate our new decade like never before!
The stories that have brought you to this milestone are what make YOU unique and special – no one else has the exact same story as you!
I don’t want to be corny, but turning 40 is something special – let’s celebrate it!
By 40, you’ve seen and experienced quite a few things – at least one fashion cycle, a global recession, AND a pandemic.
There must be some wild stories to tell!
Please note By submitting your story, you agree that the content may be reviewed and edited for length and clarity and that it may be used in other formats.
Yes, 40 comes with a few grey hairs and wrinkles that weren’t there before, but it also brings wisdom that your 20-year-old self never had…
I invite you to share a part of your life story or the wisdom you’ve gained (you know, those lessons that earned you your colony of grey hairs! 👵🏻) with us!
No, your life is not too ordinary to tell your story – we are looking for YOUR experiences, YOUR journey… every life story is unique, and we want to hear YOURS!
📚 Did something funny happen at school?
🚀 What was your first day at your first job like?
😂 What’s something that still makes you laugh, even though it happened 20 years ago?
🐣 What memory would you love to share with your grandchildren?
📅 What day in your life so far has had the biggest impact on you?
On your birthday, we’ll publish your entry on 1986.co.za – a space where we celebrate the journey of our generation. Share a memory, a life lesson, or just something that inspires you! Your post can appear anonymously.
📩 How to take part:
1️⃣ Share a short story (300-500 words) that’s meaningful to you – photos and videos are also welcome!
2️⃣ Send it to us with your name and birthday.
3️⃣ On your special day, your entry will be published on the website!
1986 was an iconic year – let’s make our stories part of something special. 💙
Please note By submitting your story, you agree that the content may be reviewed and edited for length and clarity and that it may be used in other formats.
👉 Send your contribution to me at 1986stories@gmail.com and be part of the story that started one day in 1986!