Introductions
Welcome to My Table
Sharing a meal is one of the oldest rituals, pastimes and arts of humanity. An act universally recognised as one of hospitality and community. A symbol of friendship and kindness. Yet I fear we are slowly losing connection to this communal tradition. Have you ever been asked who you’d invite to dinner if you had […]
MoreI’m not bossy. I’m the BOSS.
What do you think when you hear the word “bossy”? Negative thoughts, right? Recollections of school yard bullies who controlled the handball court, or maybe dictators in your university group work that breathed down your neck. Or perhaps, you were a girl who was called bossy, strong-willed, stubborn or determined when you were younger? Were […]
MoreFriends with Benefits
So, I’ve got your attention with this title, right? Before you start wondering how on earth I’ve verged down such a path, hold up. I’m talking friends with real benefits, life-changing ones. You’ve got over 500+ Facebook friends. Is it time to defriend? Well, probably not, but it’s time to start making relationships count a […]
More21 things I’ve learnt at 21 years of age
As I embrace my last few days of being 21 I thought I’d reflect on 21 things I’ve learnt in my official first year of being an adult. 21 was the biggest year of my life. I got married, bought an apartment, moved out of home, graduated from university and worked in a real 9-5 job for the first […]
More#Worthy
They say imitation is the sincerest form of flattery. I don’t know who “they”* are but this used to be the last thing I’d want to hear growing up, frustrated by my mini me (younger brother) who followed and mimicked me around the school playground or in our games at home. The desire to be […]
MoreEmbracing Twenty Thirteen
Reflect. Renew. Embrace. REFLECT Last New Year’s Eve I was in a country hospital at midnight, stepping on a stubborn piece of plastic crate that successful wedged itself into my foot (note to self: thongs do not count as protective footwear). I spent the countdown into 2012 in tears, agony and haste, “quick, kiss me Navin, […]
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