Osemhen’s note: Historically, October is the month dedicated to raising awareness on infant loss. As a society, I think we have a lot to learn in how we treat grieving mothers (and grieving people actually). We try to empathise but many times, we say the wrong thing or make things worse for the bereaved. Especially mothers….
At the risk of getting pelted with seasoning cubes, I’d like to state that I like the Maggi ad. I say it up front so that all readers who hate the ad and have no interest in reading a contrary viewpoint can close this page and save their data & time. If you haven’t seen…
At thirty a (wo)man steps out of the darkness and wasteland of preparation into active life; it is the time to show oneself, the time of fulfilment. Osemhen’s note: I turned 30 in September. 30 is considered a crucial year, a milestone, a benchmark. I know many of my friends who turned 30 depressed and…
I’ve struggled with writing this post because, on one hand, I don’t feel like I’ve “snapped back.” Yes, I’m back in UK size 6/8 clothing. And I can comfortable tuck in my shirts without worrying about a paunch. But I’m still 2.5kg above my target weight of 53 kg and my muscles jiggle in the…
If you could go back in time, to your graduation, what advice would you give that twenty-something year old? I asked women at different stages of their lives and careers this question and they were gracious enough to share their thoughts. “Do Something That Your Future Self Will Thank You For”. Never stop learning. Improve…
You’re 30. And after what seems like a lifetime of beach parties, too many cocktails and small chops, bridal and baby showers (yours included, perhaps) and a career full of highs and lows, you’ve found yourself here with skin that looks a decade older. Don’t panic. Drink water. Life happens and your skin isn’t left out…
Yay!! Christmas is here again! I don’t know about you but 2017 been a long year and I’m ready to unwind, relax and just enjoy the festive season. One of the attributes of the Christmas season is gift-giving. It’s a time to exchange gifts with our family members, friends and loved ones particularly if you…
Kody can’t wait to invite everyone to her house as usual for her annual Christmas family get together. She decides it would be best to send out the invites early enough. Despite the fact that it’s a family ritual, she still adds a courteous touch of sending out invites well on time, so everyone can…
What do you remember most about Christmas as a child? I remember frying chin-chin and the mega cooking preparations we did on the 24th for Christmas lunch. And who can forget shopping for Christmas clothes, winding through the market with my mother looking for an outfit we both liked that the store had my size…
As millennial women, we have been told all sorts. You can’t have it all. You have to choose between a career and a family. Work-life balance is unattainable. It’s a myth. And many others. But it’s 2017 and in case you haven’t noticed, women have been breaking glass ceilings in their careers WHILST managing a…
