X is always a hard letter to write about. So I let the Math nerd in me come up with something...and here we are. X (10) odd facts about me... 1. My proudest atypical accomplishment: I did this when I was eleven years old, and till today I am super proud of it... I could …
Tag: memories
L – Labour of Love
Today is the start of the holy month of Ramadan in South Africa. Muslims around the world have different cultural norms and practices during this month, and our home is no different. My earliest memories of Ramadan centre around a staple in the Cape Town Muslim community - the samoosa. It is the one thing …
K is for Keepsakes
"The best things in life are the people we love, the places we've seen and the memories we've made along the way." I am a moderately sentimental person. Words and actions hold more meaning for me than things, and I'm not one to save every single thing that no longer serve a purpose (I'm definitely …
C is for Coffee
I was never going to do this challenge and not do a post on coffee. Coming at it from a different angle is the real challenge today. So I'm sitting at one of my favorite coffee spots right now. Not only is the coffee here really amazing (I drink it black with no sweetener) the …
A Touch to remember
Sitting on my office chair,scrolling through desktop folders,A pair of hands come from behind,to rest upon my shoulders… The stroke and squeeze that followEvoke memories that make my heart soar,But reality brings it right back down,'Cause the hands on me aren't yours… There's witchcraft in your lips,and magic in your skin,With every kiss and touch,you …
Phobia
Prompt: Have you ever ridden a train? Write a post about a train. Tell us about train ride you have taken or one you’d like to take. Make up a story about a train or write a poem featuring a train. Share pictures of trains. Your choice! I was born and grew up in a …
Choosing family
I finished high school at the tender age of 16, and started my first year at University at 17. From personal experience, I would advise parents against sending their children to school too early. I was able to cope academically for all of my formative years, and through high school. Emotionally, I didn't. And this …
Inky Impressions 