What are you good at? I talk. I talk to understand. I talk to be understood. I talk because I want you to understand. During my postgraduation, I used to visit my sibling’s home over the weekends to gorge on some much-required soul food. On one such visit, she had relatives over and left me…… Continue reading Vambukulaki! (aka chatterbox!)
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Tinted shades
What does “having it all” mean to you? Is it attainable? When I was in grade 6, we moved from a two-bedroom to a one-bedroom house. The kids shared the bedroom and the parents slept in the living room. Mum gave away the dining table with its blue embossed fitted cover that I used to…… Continue reading Tinted shades
Rad dads!
Who would you like to talk to soon? Dadas are truly a silent lot. You see them often, but you rarely hear them. I’ve seen them at soccer matches, football matches, athletic meets, sports day events, award ceremonies, and even at random special mentoring sessions. My Dad was no different. He used to stand on…… Continue reading Rad dads!
Cherish!
What personal belongings do you hold most dear? Dad was the first stylish man I knew. He would spend time every morning on grooming. If he was headed to work, then it would start with a shave and then a shower. He invariably used whatever bath soap Mum left in the shower, and normally that…… Continue reading Cherish!
Stocked!
Do you have any collections? Life is a collection of moments. And I cherish every moment. I completed my Social Communications Media Course, from Sophia Polytechnic a couple of decades ago. As part of this course, I completed an exhaustive course in photography. I am not among the best photographers to graduate from the course,…… Continue reading Stocked!
Jest for a minute
What is the legacy you want to leave behind? Trevor Noah’s book, “Born a Crime” is refreshing in its honesty and hilarious in its irreverence. It is this irreverence that makes it interesting for me. I am not South African and by his definition, I am not colored. I was born to a ‘crazy in…… Continue reading Jest for a minute
Brrr!!
How do you feel about cold weather? What good is the warmth of summer, without the cold of winter to give it sweetness?John Steinbeck I completed my education in catholic schools and universities, so Christmas was a big part of our school and college life. I was part of multiple groups creating and participating in…… Continue reading Brrr!!
All intact!
Have you ever broken a bone? I’m a gymnast. And I’ve never been injured. But to be honest, I was also super flexible, so I always had one foot planted on the ground most of the time. Coach always insisted that my flexibility ensured that I never put too much pressure or stress on my…… Continue reading All intact!
The Balancing!
How do you balance work and home life? “Balance is not something you find, it is something you create”Jana Kingsford Back in the day, when I was part of the rat race and went to the office regularly work ended when I stepped away from the desktop. Those were the days before laptops were not…… Continue reading The Balancing!
Such a simple word.
What sacrifices have you made in life? Sacrifice is defined as giving up something of value for the sake of other considerations. This definition sets huge expectations. One of the examples of sacrifice is the one made by Jesus, or slaughtering an animal which I am not! By this definition, I have not made any…… Continue reading Such a simple word.
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