It has been two months since the passing of Nelson Mandela and many are still mourning for the loss. I still remember the sinking feeling in my stomach when I read the headline that afternoon in December. Even though Mandela…
Let me Tell you a Tale or Two
I think of my life as a collection of stories: colourful tales that I gather, one by one, as I move through my days. These stories weave themselves together, a patchwork quilt of smells, tastes, feelings, memories and colours. Five…
What’s Your Tree?
One of the most special aspects of being part of this university community is that I am free – and even encouraged – to engage with fearless, brilliant, passionate people that have the ability to hold up a mirror to…
Inspiration
I’m a history student, a newspaper editor and a blogger. Needless to say, I do a lot of writing and although I absolutely love it, it’s often difficult to come up with unique ideas that are both relevant and interesting.…