While I wrap myself up in my blanket on a cold day, I remembered I hadn't shared anything on my recent trip to Jamaica. It was a much needed break to end the year 2023. I tried to share bits and pieces of my year but 2023 was a year that pushed me beyond my limits and even though, I'm thankful for the results of my hardwork, I'm glad I did not underestimate the importance of rest as I was on the verge of a burn-out. My partner and I had two ... Read the Post...
What this week
Hello there! I hope you're having a fantastic weekend. I always have this intention of taking it easy, especially in the mornings, but somehow, I find myself wide awake at 7 am, already diving into activities. It's currently 9 am, and I'm writing this from my apartment somewhere in Ontario. My virtual church service starts at 9:30 am, so I've got 30 minutes to wrap this up. Reflecting on last year, I shared a mini-journal detailing how my week ... Read the Post...
Everything Good Will Come by Sefi Atta – Book Review
If you follow me on Instagram, you’ll know I thoroughly enjoyed reading this book as evidenced by the numerous excerpts I posted on my story. As I said in my previous post, this is the book of the month of October 2021 for my bookclub. Everything good will come is a novel written by Sefi Atta and published almost two decades ago. Set in Lagos, Nigeria between the years 1971 and 1995. The main character, Enitan narrates a story of her life from ... Read the Post...
Weekends
How was your weekend? I've noticed that for the past few weeks, I've been dedicating my weekends to rest, given the typically long and occasionally exhausting workweeks. While prioritizing much-needed rest, I also make an effort to go outside more, especially since I spend the majority of my weekdays working from home. This weekend, I had the pleasure of having lunch with my sisters. We've recently started a new tradition of planning an ... Read the Post...