In My Words

Ambivalent About August

Aug 17, 2023Aug 17, 2023 adminLife in South Africa

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

Jul 16, 2023 adminPersonal

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

Jun 4, 2023Jun 4, 2023 adminEntertainment

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

Mar 31, 2023 adminEducation

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[…]

From the streets to the screen, with love

Mar 19, 2023Mar 19, 2023 adminEntertainment

Okay, just look at my smile. Teeth and gums. That’s all I see. A real smile that captures my excitement to meet these superbly talented young actors. There are no pretensions. Just like the movie.[…]

The wait, and the weight, of the festive season

Dec 24, 2022Dec 24, 2022 adminLife in South Africa

Feeling festive? Like it’s the most wonderful time of the year? The festive season air is heavy, with the pressure to be, and look your happiest. There’s the expectation that you will dress up, show[…]

A different kind of love

Dec 14, 2022Dec 14, 2022 adminEducation

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

Oct 21, 2022Oct 21, 2022 adminPersonal

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,[…]

Hello, Hi… Darlings

Aug 21, 2022Aug 21, 2022 adminEntertainment

Call me a rebel, but I have outgrown the Bollywood song and dance routine. I have always leaned more towards Indian cinema that tells real stories – a slice of life – as I learnt[…]

Re-writing the “wrongs”

Jul 17, 2022Jul 17, 2022 adminPersonal

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[…]