Category: JOURNALS OF THOUGHTS

Painting by Ndmakoni Do you randomly stumble on a memory and then try to follow up on it? It happened to me today. I remembered a childhood radio presenter that died from sickle cell complications and I just wanted to see her somehow again. I got curious about the husband she left behind, if he… Continue reading Wavering

Painting by Adiel Katz "See finish" is a Nigerian colloquial used especially in romantic relationships to depict a state of closeness to one's partner such that disrespect is almost common place. It is said, "the closer you get to something, the harder it is to see it". These days almost everyone has a channel that… Continue reading The misconception of “see finish”

Artist: Marie Alexander Every time I tried to draw a perfect picture I came back short. I stare and stare but all the flaws just become real. Do you know what I fear? That I may never attain that which I think I should be because that which I am is exactly as I ought.… Continue reading This kind of picture

Art by Carlos Fama I am in the middle of nowhere or maybe I want to think that I am in the middle of nowhere. Can you ever be alone in this world with so many billions of people? That's besides the point. Right now, I am in the middle of nowhere because that's where… Continue reading Sensory

Tommy Mitchell She misses the girl she was. She did not know she was gone until she found herself staring at a picture of what she used to look like. Unguarded smile, bright eyes potraying hope, clarity, and vision. How it seemed  she believed everything was possible. Where did she go? She remembers having a… Continue reading In search of Spark

Artist unknown Even though this title presents as though I am going to detail an in depth analysis of what men have to offer in human interaction and intimate relationships, I must confess that I just want to describe what I like about men. Okay, me and a fraction of other females. First, let´s talk… Continue reading What do men bring to the table?

Artist unknown In pursuit of better, you'll constantly find yourself reaching for the next best thing. Life always seems to be happening in the future instead of right now where you find yourself. Sometimes, it is not even about being greedy or being ambitious, it may just be not knowing how to stop either out… Continue reading My grass is green enough

By Brend Moda I remember growing up with the words 'option is power'. In fact, there was a book I read in my early childhood that had that title. It was really about always having a plan so one is never stranded or at least without an opportunity to change course. What no one knows… Continue reading Option is Power

Painting by Marie Alexander Have you ever seen a picture of what your life would have been and wondered? For example, I scroll through my phone reading the post of one of my friend's sister talking about how she had often wished for a sister and now through my friend's marriage she had gained a… Continue reading Different Little Things