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Making the Ordinary Count

Why is it that the moments we spend the longest preparing for are often over the quickest? Think about it. You can spend three hours in the kitchen cooking a meal, only to finish eating it in twenty minutes. You spend months planning a wedding, obsessing over every little detail, then before you know it, the day is over. The same can be said for birthdays, holidays, graduations, and even the…

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Maybe I Don’t Need a New Hairstyle, Maybe I Need a New Chapter

For a while now, I have noticed that I have been bored with my life. Not necessarily unhappy. Just… bored. I keep hoping something life changing, in the best possible way, will happen to me. I want it to be so big that even I would have to take a step back and take it all in. I don’t even know what that thing is. I just know I want to feel something different. I think one thing I am extremely…

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AI is here to stay, so adapt or get left behind

All these conversations about “people can tell you used AI” for your writing, presentations, or ideas in 2026 honestly feels a bit dramatic to me. Of course people are using AI to flesh out thoughts and organise ideas. Isn’t that where the world is headed already? I actually think refusing to take advantage of AI will eventually put people behind. So many individuals and businesses are becoming…

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What Brands Can Learn From Bridgerton About Storytelling

Over the past few weeks, I have come across a surprising number of think pieces about Bridgerton. As a fan, I have happily read them all. Still, I think some people forget one important thing. While the show reflects certain elements of the Regency era, it is ultimately a work of fiction. That aside, something interesting stood out to me while reading all those pieces. The conversations around…

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Birthdays are not just celebrations for me. They are checkpoints. A moment to reflect and sometimes change direction. Year 34 feels different. I believe it is my time to shine, and I am starting by sharing a few honest reflections in my latest blog.

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Love? In this economy? Valentine’s Day is not just romance. It is one of the most fascinating annual case studies in behavioural communications. From emotional anchoring to identity positioning, February reminds us that everything is a campaign, even love. This piece explores how brands learned to chase wallets before hearts, and why the spectacle feels louder in uncertain economic times. Playful, but reflective. Would love to hear your thoughts.

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Winter

I do not own the rights to this poem, nor do I intend to profit from it in any way. I came across it on TikTok and it was so beautiful, it felt almost wrong not to share it. I wanted to immortalise it here on the blog. Whenever the winter blues creep in, I know I can return to this poem for comfort. And if any reader ever finds themselves battling the winter chill, you will always have this poem…

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Seven Years In, Long Live the Blog

I received a celebratory email from WordPress earlier today informing me that the blog is seven years old. I had not forgotten, but the congratulatory message was still nice to read. Where did all the time go? I am genuinely excited to celebrate this milestone. I remember vividly how the idea to start a blog formed in my mind. At the time, it was a persistent nudge, one that lingered for far…

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A New Year Surprise, Courtesy of Clove Oil

I cannot believe I have already started the new year dealing with dental issues. My trusty Bonjela gel was not very helpful this time. I remembered seeing somewhere that cloves are good for soothing gums and teeth, so I decided to put clove oil to the test. My only regret is that I did not think to try it sooner. While doing my research, I discovered that cloves contain a primary active…

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There Is Enough Noise Already

I renewed the domain payment for this blog today, and instead of relief, I felt hesitation. Not because of the cost, but because renewing it forced a question I have been avoiding for a while now, does this blog still serve me, or am I holding on to the idea that I am supposed to have one? When I launched this space, it felt like a baby. It was the first thing I created that belonged entirely…

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The Girlfriend on Amazon Prime, A Tale of Maternal Instincts, Trust, Deception and Red Flags 🚩

The other day, someone recommended I watch The Girlfriend on Amazon Prime and I decided to give it a try. Honestly, I have not watched anything that gripped me from the very first episode in a long time. This series is binge worthy with about six episodes in total, so my advice is to abandon whatever else you are watching and focus on this one. If you are a mum, an intending mum, a parent, or…

The Girlfriend on Amazon Prime, A Tale of Maternal Instincts, Trust, Deception and Red Flags 🚩

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September is Pregnant

Why does this September feel like a woman in her final trimester, carrying a promise that can no longer be hidden? There is a weight in the air, but not the weight of burden, rather the weight of expectation. Something is about to break forth. I can’t shake the sense that this is not just another month on the calendar. September feels different, like the earth itself is whispering, “Prepare,…

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Step into Monica’s apartment and Central Perk! My unforgettable Friends Experience in London is one for every fan’s bucket list.

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After the Games: My Take on Alice in Borderland

When I finish a show I really enjoy, I don’t just move on. I spiral (in a good way). I look for conversations around it, read reviews, write some of my own, check out the cast, watch interviews, and dive deep into the behind-the-scenes content. You could call it a post-show ritual. Naturally, I also start searching for similar shows to fill the void. Call it detachment issues or just the love of…

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Things I Might Do This Summer if I Leave My House

Samuel Johnson once said, “When a man is tired of London, he is tired of life.” Honestly, I wonder what was going through his mind when he said that. Because I love London, I truly do, but I still get tired of it now and then. The thoughts that run through my mind in those moments are not that I’m tired of life. It’s usually something like, I should be at the beach somewhere in the Maldives or St…

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All is Vanity So You Might as Well Enjoy It

I mentioned in my post yesterday that I was choosing to enjoy myself. I didn’t know I would get a biblical message to back that up this morning. I joined a prayer group that meets in the mornings. Today, the convener shared something that stayed with me. She said, everything is vanity. Of course, this isn’t news to me. I’ve heard it before, but the way she put it hit differently. Her message was…

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JULY HOUSEKEEPING: Behind the Scenes or Spotlight?

Will you be comfortable behind the scenes or do you crave the spotlight? I have been rehearsing for when the wealth comes and the question keeps nudging me. Do I want to be behind the scenes or do I want the spotlight? I know for a fact that I do not like fame. It exposes you in ways that are not necessary. I do not need the world in my business. But I also have a desire to share sometimes. I…