Finding Yourself: Not So Easy
There’s something they don’t tell you about heartache: It doesn’t just disappear. I haven’t written a blog post in well over a month and every day has felt like a foggy, unending existence. I remember posting Finding Myself and thinking, … Continue reading Finding Yourself: Not So Easy
Chapter 3: Valentine’s Day
Tick. Tock. Tick. Tock. 4.38 AM. She turns to her side and sighs deeply. In twenty-two minutes – give or take – the tick-tock will cease, and the moo from her alarm will announce a new day, Valentine’s day. She … Continue reading Chapter 3: Valentine’s Day
Chapter 2: Royal
She saw the light at the end of the tunnel, and fled from it. Who hurt you? He sizes her up. Not in a rude way. In fact, he looks more confused than offended. She doesn’t understand the question. A … Continue reading Chapter 2: Royal
Introvert Almost Gets Arrested
I exaggerate, guys. No one put me in handcuffs or punched me in the groin – but for a moment, it felt like a possibility. So I’ve just gotten home from shags* and my mum, who stayed back, calls to … Continue reading Introvert Almost Gets Arrested
Count Your Blessings
2020 was a terrible year for many people. People died, here one day and gone the next. Others lost their jobs, their homes, and their livelihood. Not many people can say they had it easy. And amid such pain, loss, … Continue reading Count Your Blessings
A New Year and a Little Bit of Self-Pride
When I wrote the title of this post in the morning, I was going to respond to the hate being spewed by a ‘Tracy Zille’ on Twitter. If you haven’t seen the thread, it’s supposed to read like a European … Continue reading A New Year and a Little Bit of Self-Pride
Finding My Crowd
I was complaining to a friend of mine the other day about how I never meet people who share my interests, which is both true and frustrating. She looked at me all blank-like and said, ‘well, how can you when … Continue reading Finding My Crowd
Introvert Goes to the Doctor
For some reason my brother and I saw it fit to catch a cold on Christmas eve. I got better earlier so I had to take care of him, which included getting him chest pain medication. As you can imagine, … Continue reading Introvert Goes to the Doctor
Pick Your Battles
One of the most important things I learned this year is how to pick my battles. Throughout life, you will meet all kinds of people, many of whom won’t share all your beliefs. And while your beliefs are central to … Continue reading Pick Your Battles
More of You
The sun feels a little warmer on my back I can smell the yellow heat on my skin My feet step a little lighter today If I skip, I will float into the sky Aren’t the colors brighter than they … Continue reading More of You
An Ordinary Little Big Girl: Part 1
I’m an ordinary little old school girl, sometimes, and then not I don’t have the latest camera app on my phone I’m not a filters guru I don’t have a signature wardrobe No, I wear whatever feels right for that … Continue reading An Ordinary Little Big Girl: Part 1
The Demons We Battle
The demons we fight are ours to fight alone, no? At least some of them are. Ever since I was a little girl reading Cinderella and Snow White, I’ve dreamt of a knight in shining armor who will come and, … Continue reading The Demons We Battle
Chapter 1: Kyle
She lies there, counting the tiny red circles on the ceiling. She has to squint to make them out in the dimly-lit room. She doesn’t feel as embarrassed as she has the times before. Today she feels numb. Numb, unsatisfied, … Continue reading Chapter 1: Kyle
The Resident: Cupid’s Arrow Is Broken
Spoiler alert! You might not want to read this if you’re still watching The Resident. I just finished watching season 3 of The Resident, and my heart is in tatters. All for one simple reason; AJ Austin and Mina Okafor … Continue reading The Resident: Cupid’s Arrow Is Broken
Understanding Anxiety Disorders
It is normal to feel anxious from time to time. Anxiety is your body’s natural response to stress arising from uncertain situations like moving to a new town or starting a new job. However, when your anxiety is persistent, extreme, … Continue reading Understanding Anxiety Disorders
The Chie Space 