For the past 6 years, I have been dreading bedtime not because I am not tired enough but just because my demons catch up with me. In my sleep, I relive those memories I want to forget, those places I don't want to be, I meet those people I don't want to see. All this… Continue reading Twists and Turns
Dear John, I am writing to you today because I am still smiling. I know I always make fun of your taste be it in music, movies or wine but honestly, they are exquisite. You are always the only person I know who is always down for a Netflix marathon or whose playlists always make… Continue reading Letter to the last man that made me smile
Dear Dad, I know you to always have been loving and nurturing, to be warm-hearted and soft, and to be caring and thoughtful. Words cannot explain how grateful and proud I am to be your daughter. Your never-ending stories and jokes always help me go through the roughest patches of life. You are my role… Continue reading A letter to my loving father
Why Would You Take This Route? This Friday Rogers Wanambwa helps us Unpack dating in our twenties, he shares valuable lessons from his personal experience and lets it play a blueprint role in our lives. Take notes, I bet a few of us got this down.I always somehow get roped into this topic by different… Continue reading Staying Single Through Your Twenties In This Generation by Rogers Wanambwa
Dear John,I always wondered why I drop all my home training once I pass the gates of my home. Why I always acted in a rush or deaf while walking. Or why I wouldn’t dare to wear a skirt, dress, tight jeans when I walked out alone. All these brought me back to you.You made… Continue reading A letter to the men that catcalled me
Dear John,How have you been? I hope you are doing well. Me? I am doing okay, I guess. I have not been wasting my time on someone for the past two months, which is how long you wasted my time.I still remember sitting anticipating if you would be the person whom I saw on my… Continue reading A letter to the one that stood me up
Dear John, At this point, you already know who you are. I'm writing this letter because writing is the only way I know how to express myself. And for some reason, I feel less nervous in front of hundreds of people than I do one on one. Weird? Well by now we have established that… Continue reading An open letter to my crush
Dear John, How are you? This may come as a surprise to you but there’s a lot I wish I could have said but never did. There are many unanswered questions and I guess me, nor the universe will ever know if those answers could have led to something different. You know I’ve always had… Continue reading A letter to the one that got away!
What day is it? Friday!! I cannot express how much I have been looking forward to today. S yay! it is finally the weekend. On today's Unpacking Fridays story the Amazing Gertrude Gwenzi takes us on a trip to making crazy dreams come true. Enjoy the read and be daring today. I am attracted to… Continue reading Tea and flowing rivers by Dr Getrude Gwenzi
How many nice people do you know being labelled as fake? Ever wonder why your perma-smiling and optimistic co-worker just doesn't feel genuine. From our tender infanthood, we are taught to be nice. Be nice to your sister. Help in the kitchen. Share your toys. Nice may be a trait people enjoy but is"being nice"… Continue reading Kindness over Niceness
