Chronicles of living abroad part, I can’t even number them anymore. During a video call with my siblings, I had a glance at my nephew and almost mistook him for my younger brother because of his height. My younger brother has grown so much. Now, he keeps touching his chin as if watering tiny, invisible […]
Living Abroad: A Sibling’s Perspective on Missing Out on Family Read More »
Everyone noticed Hillary. He was funny, charming, and his presence spoke volumes even in silence. He could easily join any conversation and always had a story to share about anything and everything. I admired how easy life seemed for him, how he lived without limitations, always open. You’d never find Hillary silent unless we were
Coping with Loss: Can one ever find Healing? Read More »
The education system in my country could be a culture shock to a foreigner. To date, I still ask myself why teachers punished me for walking calmly to the washroom instead of running. Or why they disciplined me for not covering my books in brown paper. To start with, private primary schools in Kenya hold
Corporal Punishment in Schools: A Kenyan and French Perspective Read More »
It’s a beautiful, warm evening in the heart of Geneva. I take a stroll through the streets of Bel-Air, the city centre, loving the sense of relaxation it brings me. My favourite part of the walk is across the bridge over the clear and clean waters of Lake Geneva. I glance at the big stores,
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It’s hard to ignore the topic on love, dating and relationships. You’ve probably been waiting long enough to hear about the dating scene in France. Well, that’s gonna unfold sooner but before that… Let me just say that I love listening to stories of how couples met. There’s always something beautiful about how love unfolds in
A Trip to Belgium: Are women now making the first move? Read More »
The clock ticked, years passed, and seasons changed, yet there she stood, bewildered by how much her life had stalled. She had swiped through every source of news and filled her mind with the life of the internet’s Tom, Dick, and Harry. She knew people’s professions, silently celebrated their successes, and praised their milestones. Now she
Social Media Pressure and the Struggle to be Enough Read More »
As I struggled to keep warm, hydrate my lips, catch my breath, and summon the energy to keep climbing, I kept asking myself, why did I decide to come here? I was already deep into the hike. I felt like crying; my feet were freezing, my knees numb, and the cold was unbearable. Despite finding beautiful views along the
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Let me take you on a trip down the lane of culture shocks I experienced in France. Receiving mail To many from Western or European countries, this might sound strange. However, where I come from, mailboxes are only found at the main post office. It’s a communal setup, no one has a personal mailbox. I
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A look at me can easily make you guess my age. That is certainly not over 30, let alone over 25. Some might even think I’m 17. Yet despite this youthful appearance, nothing stopped this guy, let’s call him “Jean,” from trying to ruin my already-not-so-beautiful morning. I have a simple routine: I walk to
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Imagine a life filled only with bliss, without a trace of sadness or struggle. Would we truly understand the depth of happiness? I doubt it. Seven months in France flew by like two. Holidays came and went, school work kept me busy, and just as I was gearing up for the last semester before summer
Time flies, my contract ends, is this the end? Read More »
