I had one major goal for 2023. I didn’t accomplish that goal. Angst and anger would be typical reactions. But I surprised myself by being at peace with what I would have otherwise labelled “an[…]
Category: Personal
My never-ending love story
As South Africa celebrated 100 years of “the wireless” this week, personal and professional memories raced through my mind, akin to the adrenaline rush of every live radio broadcast in my 20-year career. This image[…]
There’s no artificial in imagination
Remember that time I was trolled for using a pen and paper while out on a journalism assignment? Well, my “old-fashioned” ways gave me the opportunity to visit one of the most forward-thinking creative spaces[…]
Ambivalent About August
There was a time when I celebrated this month. A long time ago, when I wore rose-tinted glasses. Now, my glasses are misty from my tears. They flow with the tears of thousands who mourn[…]
Rest
I’m on a coffee detox, again. Health issues, again. It’s somewhat of a cycle when you have an autoimmune condition, and flare ups are part of the journey. I’m on meds, changing my diet and[…]
Dream on, dreamers
Looking resplendent in their gowns, they walked on the red carpet down the aisle as new graduates and spotted me eagerly waiting to congratulate them. Each of my students hugged me and thanked me. What[…]
To teaching, and thriving
So, this happened. And I’m still overwhelmed. Yes, it was for the 2022 academic year, but I only picked it up a few weeks ago. I hope that explains why I’m super delayed with this[…]
A different kind of love
One child, one teacher, one book, one pen can change the world. – Malala Yousafzai This became my mantra for 2022, and it beautifully encapsulates what I tried to achieve with my students… to get[…]
Slow down
Patience has never been one of my virtues. I was forced to develop it. And now it’s a way of life. Last week, it saved my life. I was the first car at a robot,[…]
Re-writing the “wrongs”
We all have different definitions of happiness, right? Why then does society label people “wrong” when they make decisions for their happiness? The lines that I often hear on Instagram reels are ringing in my[…]