Everyone knows life is short but death always puts into perspective just how short. We are always living with the subconsciousness of how fleeting and temporary this world is. It is a big fear for many people- dying. Well, my year started with lighting a candle for a dear friend…

I didn’t know what growing up would do to the most important parts of my daily routine. — When you’re little, all you want to do is grow up and be able to do things in a grown-up way. No one telling you to wash plates, turn off the TV and study instead, wake up early and make moimoi. None of these things appear in your growing-up fantasies…

I live in a place that was once filled with light and laughter. It smelled like the onset of the rainy season-full of hope. The doors were made of the richest mahogany and on their handles, wreaths of flame tree flowers hung. Breathtaking, fragile and bright. The loft was airy…

One way or another, we all get a chance. — First of all, where is 2022 running to? How is it already a week into the sixth month? Wasn’t it just January like three months ago? Welp, it appears I am playing catch up with the year. Let’s get to this week’s business. Everyone thinks they’ll kill it if only…

This plan is no longer working. I sure live a very unplanned life for someone who loves to plan and prepare. To be honest, I stopped wanting things a while ago. I told myself that it was because I was surrendering to God’s perfect will but deep reflections have illuminated…

A week ago, I was feeling sick because of something unusual Ever since I was a little girl, I have always hated tight braids and hairstyles. I never saw the point. I still don’t. All this philosophy of beauty is pain and whatnot is not for me. My sisters and…

Silence is not always golden, it can be poison. Let me start by saying that passive aggression is the silliest and most unhealthy way to resolve conflict. I shouldn’t go as far as calling it resolve, to be honest, maybe I should say handle or approach conflict. Please if you…

These two words often come in response to a blunder and are often used as excuses too. But do you know that forgetting is a valid reason? Forgetting is a thing. Before now, it used to baffle me that people will forget the important stuff. I just presumed that they…

I am honoured to hit 200 on Medium. Hi! Thank you so much for always taking the time and energy to read everything I have written here. When I made the decision to share my writing on medium, I had no idea how this platform worked, with zero followers. Just…