Personal – In My Words

Let’s talk… the way we used to…

Feb 3, 2019Feb 3, 2019 adminLife in South Africa

Are we living vicariously through social media? Perhaps. Has social media become the new mass communication? In my eyes, it’s a yes. Is it mass communication or competition? That’s for you to decide. I’m[…]

Seek the silence

Oct 14, 2018Oct 14, 2018 adminPoetry

Far away from the voices, Leaving the noise in the distance, I travel to a place of silence. And here, I find myself. In that silence, I am one With my thoughts, And an imagination[…]

You

May 12, 2018 adminUncategorized

You. Yes, you. You do realise They are watching you, Right? Some stare. Others throw a cursory glance. Either way, They will judge you. No matter what, They will form opinions About you. Damned if[…]

Going back to square one

Apr 15, 2018 adminUncategorized

This is a continuation of a previous post/chapter. You can read it here. Red Roses Then, as if the pull of gravity finally aligned itself, her eyelids glided down. Her eyes were closed, but her[…]

Photo Essay: Mandela, Gandhi, Luthuli

Apr 4, 2018 adminEducation

Throughout turbulent times in global history, there have been many brave men and women who have shown leadership and strength, fighting to promote peace. In South Africa, we are indeed fortunate to have four such[…]

Home is…

Feb 19, 2018 adminEntertainment

Home. I have always loved the feeling of home. I recall telling my sister recently that when I sleep at the home I share with my husband and child, I sometimes feel like I’m sleeping[…]

Imagined Enemies

Feb 11, 2018 adminUncategorized

Imagined enemies Are nowhere greater, Than in your own head. That voice of doom Telling you that you cannot, When you know you can. The voice that restrains you, And keeps you in check, When[…]

This moment…

Feb 1, 2018 adminUncategorized

Nothing quite like the calm after the storm, the silence after the beautiful rain, the stillness of the night after a busy day, and the beauty of listening to your own voice after letting everyone[…]

To strap or not to strap?

Jan 18, 2018 adminUncategorized

It’s always important to find the middle ground. That’s the best advice the experts give in any situation. But, as I have mentioned previously, I don’t consider myself an expert in any field. I see[…]

Untitled

Jan 14, 2018 adminUncategorized

I think it’s time I try, It’s where this love affair began, after all. But what if I have forgotten? What if it doesn’t flow? I know there’s no formula, It doesn’t have to rhyme,[…]