#COLLAB: Student Troubles, Triumphs and Tests of Bravery… Part 2

As a first year student I found myself juggling between studies, adjusting to hospital life, and on the side tutoring to primary and high school learners. While filling in my calendar dates of tests, assignments, in-hospital practical tests and tutoring my students, it seemed overwhelming. Now that I look back, I don’t particularly remember being overly stressed or too worried, I just took it one day at a time; I dealt with whatever I needed to as it came. Continue reading #COLLAB: Student Troubles, Triumphs and Tests of Bravery… Part 2

#HORROR-SHORROR: Haunted House

I had never been the person to get frightened easily.  In fact, I never really got frightened at all. I was the kind of person that thought horror movies were dumb and too predictable, I could always tell who would die first and who would be the one to survive. I found clowns funny, which wasn’t creepy – or at least I didn’t think it … Continue reading #HORROR-SHORROR: Haunted House

#HORROR-SHORROR: ”I could see it on her face…”

DISCLAIMER: Some of the themes/dialogues in this article deal with abuse and domestic violence, and may be triggering, or uncomfortable for some readers. Please read at your own discretion. I am sitting at the café waiting for Diana; she told me to meet her here, sounding frantic on the phone. ”Meet me at our usual place, at two ‘o clock. I need to meet with … Continue reading #HORROR-SHORROR: ”I could see it on her face…”

#STORYTIME: Spring: the season of revival

And so the frost of winter is melting away, the seeds of love and commitment buried in the soil begin to sprout again, the mild breeze brings in the song of love, harmony and peace. I am standing under a blooming tree, the breeze whispers in my ears, singing a wake up song to my sleeping soul. I can behold the life being awakened by … Continue reading #STORYTIME: Spring: the season of revival

#COLLAB : Ultimate Parenting Tips

Zahraa here! To accompany Fatima’s lovely article I will be including a few photos from my childhood to add to the kid-aspect of this post. I’d like to say a huge ‘thank you’ to my Canadian writing buddy, Fatima for taking the time out of her busy day to write for my little blog. Okay, Fatima – take it away! Many times, as parents, we … Continue reading #COLLAB : Ultimate Parenting Tips