Celebration · Happiness · Progress

Countdown to 30

My birthday is fast approaching and whenever a milestone is up ahead I get reflective.  So here are the Top 5 things I’ve learned in my 20’s 5. Comparison is the thief of joy Growing up in a Nigerian household sometimes sayings like “your mate is doing this…”  or  “what about Mr Patel’s daughter she…… Continue reading Countdown to 30

Beginning · Happiness · Progress

Farewell to 2015

When I started writing this Sounds of Blackness ‘Optimistic’ blazed in my ears.  What are the chances?! In quiet reflection I have concluded that 2015 has been an emotional roller coaster.  I’ve been stressed, anxious, excited, relieved, frantic, powerless and pessimistic. Some of those emotions subsided and others grew when I gave birth.  Last year…… Continue reading Farewell to 2015