Sometimes you just have to take the plunge. I’m so glad I joined my colleagues on a hike to the top. I’m normally an introvert or is that the right word for it? Scared could work here. I have been known to be scared of heights and never volunteer on any such expeditions. These days… Continue reading

I never knew I would need you so much Until I came here I look forward to spending more time with you, especially when there is so much silence around me, the lull of the refrigerator greets me the hum of the A.C comforts me the knowledge of your existence reassures me knowing that no… Continue reading

I saw him walking towards me. A fixed smile was plastered on my face, as I was thinking at the same time about how thoughtful people are here. I even shook my head and rolled my eyes a little. I believe I’m the only one that saw that. He was crossing this busy road to… Continue reading

To attend the theatre, I chose to wear a T-shirt with Adinkra symbols. These Ghanaian, Akan symbols are representative of Ghana and have very significant meanings. My colleague encouraged me to take a photograph with one of the ushers wearing a traditional outfit, which had the lotus flower printed on it. I have learned that… Continue reading

She turned around and apologized for keeping me waiting. I stopped to buy two items from the grocery store in my neighborhood, after school yesterday and ended up standing in the queue for a while. There was a sudden scream from the young man at the till so I assumed it was a call for… Continue reading

Do you sometimes have a whole list of topics and titles you have plans to write one day? I have been gathering titles recently and planning on writing them. I seem to have big plans, to pick each of the titles and elaborate on them. I’ll share the titles here, as when I read each… Continue reading

Photo by Linh Tran: https://www.pexels.com/photo/hoan-kiem-lake-in-hanoi-19892916/ I would rather not call this fear, I feel a little anxious and excited at the same time. The move is drawing near Hours to go, bags packed and shippedEverything I believe will be neededUnderstanding people will be difficult, new languages and environment. Iknow a little about the place. Videos arenever… Continue reading

Photo by Artem Podrez: https://www.pexels.com/photo/close-up-of-boxes-5025503/ The count down began a while ago, but I can now actually see the light at the end of the tunnel. A speck but truly vivid light. Packing began many months ago. Lists upon lists of items that needed to travel with me, were made. I decided to take many… Continue reading

My monthly intention for July, now seems like a packed memoir. When I got to the sentence stem about one thing I’m grateful for, I was drawn to the school I worked at, for over sixteen years. I started to write about the experiences I enjoyed there, which is taking me days to complete. I… Continue reading

My count down to move from Africa to Asia has began. I seem to be noticing, appreciating and if affordable purchasing some pieces to take with me. It feels rather strange that now that I know I am moving to a different continent and country, I am drawn to everything cultural. Could it be my… Continue reading