Adapted from Pinterest I called my dad and as usual, we started discussing ongoing events in my life. He eventually asked about the guy I was seeing even when I was hoping he wouldn't as I and the said guy just agreed to end things the previous day. Since he asked, I had to fess… Continue reading The Fortitude for Truth
Tacenda
Adapted from Pinterest I always dream of a great life even when I cannot say for certain how the intricate details of greatness would appear in my reality but I have a feeling this is a common dilemma. If I were to attempt an interpretation, I'd say it's living up to one's imagination in a… Continue reading Tacenda
EMBRACING THE UGLY
Art by Naledi Modupi My favourite scene in the movie "The School of Good and Evil" is that scene in the school for the ugly where ugliness was extolled as a virtue, a superpower even. It was something along the lines of "ugliness empowers us because we have nothing to fear." It is more that… Continue reading EMBRACING THE UGLY
The flowers grew on me
I watch in movies the scene with flowers before the date, the proposal, the aisle leading to love beginning, tossed bouquet. All the crochet of colours reflecting tenderness. Roses with thorns, lilies, peonies, daffodils, orchids, carnations, hydrangeas, Dahila, Iris... I read deep pink rose means gratitude, blue means mystery, orange fascination, and burgundy- devotion. If… Continue reading The flowers grew on me
8-NOSTALGIA
Nostalgia is an embodiment of people, places, and time.
EINSAM
Adapted from Pinterest I am learning a new language and it is interesting how new words begin to replace known words with a depth one can resonate with. I wanted to name this piece left behind. Einsam is more fitting because it speaks of aloneness. Too often, I have had to deal with the aftermath… Continue reading EINSAM
A Mid Summer Journey
Adapted from Pinterest Wake up in the morning ,put your head out the window, smile at nature and let the sun kiss your morning glow. Walk bare feet, twirl around the room singing out loud to your favourite Ed Sheeran song. Imagine it is the best part of me featuring Yebba. Communion with wonder... Yes,… Continue reading A Mid Summer Journey
DUALITIES
One of my prized lessons here and now is "you can always turn back" I practically tell myself, Repent!
BEAUTIFUL SKELETON
Painting from pinterest I saw this painting and I was inspired to write about the many things we forget underneath just to exist superficially. How do we tie our identity to the things that could never be us? Status, wealth, achievement, beauty, age... How do we chase the impossible tirelessly? Is it true that we'd… Continue reading BEAUTIFUL SKELETON
You do not need much to enjoy your life
Adapted from Pinterest In the warm afternoon sun, spring with a touch of summer and possible vibrations of winter with the chilling breeze, I found myself waiting in front of Zen (a Japanese restaurant) for an order a colleague had placed. I usually accompany him on these mini trips to get food because he is… Continue reading You do not need much to enjoy your life
Connoisseur of Memories 