"Every parcel of my being is in full bloom."
“Oh, I love your hair!” You say, as you reach out to touch it. I wince and half-smile as your fingers tangle up in my Afro like an intruder, an unwanted invasion on a Monday afternoon. Not too long after, come the questions. A flood I neither signed up for when I walked into the …
We are living in a time where mental health is gaining more and more awareness, and people are beginning the discourse about what it is and the significance in addressing its impact. People are also generally being encouraged to speak out more openly about depression (and other disorders) and are, in turn, receiving support from …
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I left home for the first time on my own in 2015, and it was almost two years before I returned from Uni in Canada; a whole two years since I'd seen my family and smelt the familiar scents of our home. Naturally, having been away for so long, I romanticised every part of my …
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Happy Friday Beauties 🙂 It's June 22, 2018 and that means in two days, yet another year will be added to my belt. I hate that the theme song for this one has to be "I'm feeling 22" by Taylor Swift (she's terribly irritating, don't fight me) but oh well, I'll live. I'm going to …
I remember it so distinctly. I was in my mid-to-late teenage years, still buzzing with the naive energy and excitement that comes with youthful bliss. My mother had told me that prayer could cover anything; I could ask for anything at all in prayer and God would be faithful to make it happen. To my …
In a few minutes I will show you how I prepare this quick, restaurant-quality meal (which is also a healthy option for those watching their calories), and hopefully you will add it to your list of meals too!
I fell in love with the laughter you gave me.
The gurgling, rushing bubbles that so effortlessly escaped my throat every time we conversed...
