My mum used to call me 'Ílé ncha' If you speak Yoruba, you might already know what that means. It was her way of saying that I talk a lot I always understood that and partly agreed. And each time she said it in a teasing or scolding manner, I laugh it off or simplyContinue reading "Ílé ncha"
In The Pause
It's a bit sunny today. Feels like summer. 20 degree Celsius. But it feels more different than the winter's version of the same number. It feels..nice. The ideal weather. Breezy with a caress of warmth against the skin. Everything around me is buzzing with life. It's crowdy but in a way that invites observation SoContinue reading "In The Pause"
Why wait?
Why wait? It’s a simple question, but one we don’t ask ourselves enough—especially when it comes to helping others. We live in a world where almost everyone is going through something. The loud ones may voice it, but many suffer in silence maybe due to fear of not being heard or simply refusing to inconvenienceContinue reading "Why wait?"
Thinking Out Loud..
A friend randomly once asked;"Could you ever tell someone, ‘Oh, this thing you keep working on—nothing ever comes of it,’ with that tone of ‘why not just give up?’"Without hesitation, I replied, "I can’t say that to a friend. But I can say it to myself."Their response stayed with me: "Exactly. The love you showContinue reading "Thinking Out Loud.."
Is Life Unfair?
Is Life Unfair? Life is not always fair, but does that make it truly unfair? Our journeys are unfair,Our differences are unfair.Some people have it easy. Would they necessarily say life is unfair? It's the journey that matters.You want something so badly, you go for it, you hustle, and slowly, the beauty of life unfolds.Continue reading "Is Life Unfair?"
Charity Begins At Home
What do women want? Or rather, what do human beings needI started this psychotherapy book, 'What Women Want: conversations on Desire, power, love, and Growth"The title was captivating and I got it out of eagerness to know more about what I want that I may not quite be aware of and admit to.The Author; aContinue reading "Charity Begins At Home"
The beauty Within
What to say? I thought I had it all figured out but clearly, I don't. I've been unable to come up with anything to write and that surprises me. Not to say that it's easy to figure it out but I never thought it would stress me out this much. Maybe I should go outContinue reading "The beauty Within"
Can’t help but wonder..
Why is everyone so worked up about the new year? I’ve been thinking about it, and the answer isn't as clear-cut as you might think. Don’t get me wrong, I understand the excitement about crossing into 2025, but isn’t it fascinating how much we focus on this “crossover” when in truth, the most important "newContinue reading "Can’t help but wonder.."
Counting down..
In five days, I will be turning 23. And to be honest, I’m not ready. I've been reflecting on how the year has been and although I've seen how much I've grown this year, I can't help but think about the stop blocks I've faced and still facing and how unready I am to faceContinue reading "Counting down.."
I met someone…but it’s over now
I met someone when spring was new, A spark I couldn't deny. Our chats adorned with banters, teases and laughters. My best laughs were the ones we shared Listening to him filled me with a sense of peace and in its midst were bad butterflies. His heart was warm, his surface cold, A man withContinue reading "I met someone…but it’s over now"
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