When 2020 began, many of us had big plans that probably included starting a new project or job, travelling to different countries, fulfilling items on a bucket list, spending time with friends and family, having a big wedding or party, attending networking events to meet people and more. Little did we know what was coming down the line and how much our lives may change.   As I reflect on…

(Previously published on 4 September, 2015) I remember going through a tough time a while back and hearing the word “HOPE” quite a few times from people, or just me talking to myself. We generally tend to use phrases like “just have hope,” or “I am hopeful,” or in substitute words “lets be positive,” which more or less implies the same thing. It is often easy to keep going when…

(Previously published on 27 May, 2015) It’s so easy to live in the shadows of yourself Easy to be distracted from the beauty that you are Easy to be everything others want you to be Easy to not make a move cause your comfort zone is easier   But being free can be refreshing Being free can be rewarding Being free can be a lifeline Being free can be liberating…

(Previously published on 21 April, 2015) The older I get, the more things I see and the more questions I have. While I have come to accept that life is one unscripted movie packed with a heap of surprises we often are not fully prepared for, I often deliberate on one question – Why do bad things happen to good people?   Now I am in no way perfect and…

(Previously published on 6 April, 2015) Hello!  Is there someone out there I hear you but… I’m not sure who you are   Knock knock! Is there someone in there I see you in the mirror but still… Are you yet all you can be?   I see you… Found and lost at the same time Picking the pieces Solving the puzzle Running the maze   I see you… Hiding…

(Previously published on 9 March, 2015) So last week I started my appreciation of Hyvon Ngetich, the amazing Kenyan marathon runner who made the world smile some days ago when she collapsed only a few metres from the finish line, but then crawled to the end on her knees and hands, still completing the race in third place. What a lady! Well… I’m not going to rant on here again…

(Previously published on 3 March, 2015) So only a few days ago the world was captivated by the amazing spirit of Hyvon Ngetich, the Kenyan marathon runner who not only refused a wheel chair when she collapsed 50 metres to the finish line in Austin Texas, but also shockingly crawled her way through to finish the race in third place. Like wow! It was so inspiring that it was covered…

(Previously published on 16 February 2015) It is often an interesting experience watching movies, especially action and thriller packed ones, with my sister and parents. While my sister is there analysing the characters and shouting at them for going left when they should probably be going right, my parents are there praying for the characters; “Oh in Jesus name he won’t fall into the bad man’s hands oo.” “Oh God…

(Previously published on 2 February 2015) If only I were a super hero, I would do many many things I would defend the people of the world like Captain America Time travel and change bits of my past I’m not proud of, like Xmen’s Kitty Pride Add or minus some sun, rain, wind or snow each time I am unhappy with the British weather, like the mighty Thor of Asgard…

(Previously published March 2014) As a young child I was not academically strong and did not have much belief in myself. My report cards were filled with P’s and F’s (Lol!), hardly any C’s or B’s and don’t even think as far as an A. I remember wanting to go into arts and studying the likes of Theatre Arts or Broadcasting. But at the age of 13 and in SS1,…