GIFTS

Do you sometimes have the feeling of gratitude that makes your soul smile? I’ve been feeling that way lately and I can’t share any particular aspect of my being that has made me feel this way. There’s so much happening around me, leaving a little bit of time for writing. Or is it because I Continue reading

I’ve been feasting on them since I got here. Discovering guava has been one of the special treats for me. We had guava trees at home. The trunk of the most popular fruiting tree at home was very wobbly. The tree would have shouted if it could, it’s fruits were never left to ripen, as Continue reading

Out of my front window lies a subtle lake It stares at me from below with subtle ripples, reminds me of what can be it’s awake and sees it all it catches the lights of the vehicles riding beside it parts catch the shade of the large trees in the avenue along it. Today you Continue reading

Just before the end of the school day on Friday there was a huge gust of wind which appeared with a short burst of rain, the sky had darkened a little and leaves were strewn all around the compound. We had been informed of a typhoon coming this way over the weekend, so that must Continue reading

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