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There are moments in life when you panic. When things change. When you're venturing into the unknown. Or when everything you thought you knew, or in some cases had, unravels right before your eyes. And the fact that we only know too well how to rev ourselves up into a state of constant panic and goose-bumps, doesn't make it a pretty sight. Anyway. Here we are again.  What is it about May? If we were asked to choose the most hectic month, I'd nominate May. Not only because of the alternate meaning of the word 'may' - meaning nothing's guaranteed, everything's up in the air or hanging in the balance - but because of the significance of that month to many people. And no, I don't mean birthdays, my dear May babies. Although, if you're quickly approaching a birthday milestone, you could count yourself in the mix. Think about it. Graduation, moving up a class, having people move away for the summer, trying something new, starting an internship, a...

Just a quick heads up that the travelogue - or in this case should I call it a relocatologue - I mentioned in my coming/going home post is live!! Found a pretty swell template that relays the excitement, disorder, and pure spontaneity of it all. So, if you'd like to hear about my travels (yes, with an 's' -- you need to stay tuned to find out more lol) scoot on over to Tikulma ! For my Ghana peeps, I have some really interesting questions for you peeps cos as it turns out, I'm somewhat clueless on a lot of things going on in the GH right now. There, I said it. I'm out of touch. But inshallah not for much longer. :)

There's  a time for everything. A time to laugh and a time to cry. A time to pursue and a time to roll back. A time to leave and a time to return. Home. Yes, I did just say return home. Finally, after 4 years, 8 months and 5 days (and counting), I will be returning to the motherland. While I cannot tell you the exact date, I can say that the day is drawing closer and closer as each day passes. Haha, very helpful right? For real though, the date is under wraps for good reason. Not because I'm afraid the "witches" will hinder my progress or journey. And those of you who do know it for one reason or another, pray keep it to yourselves.  Anyway, I am extremely excited. And sad. And scared. And optimistic and so many jumbled up emotions in one! If there's a pre-cultural shock, this has got to be it. I'm pretty good at handling transitions and I absolutely love traveling to new places, meeting new faces, trying new things etc, but I'm usually quite composed and...

Hi All, Just a quick heads up that a video of the YAP -Chimamanda Adichie event at the Center for Global Development in Washington, D.C. last year is online, courtesy of Kobina Aidoo [who's quite an amazing person, if I say so myself! Check out his website  ]  Find the vids below.   You can also read my summary of the event . Enjoy! Photo Source

[Originally written and published on July 11, 2009.]  So, I was walking by this morning, and a single feather floated right before my face>> leading to this lil short story, or as I call it, a "rhyming tale". For me, it just means using what talents, skills, resources etc we have at any given time...and being willing to take a chance. Enjoy!  -------------------------- -------------------------- ----- Once upon a time, there lived a single feather A simple single feather, on the back of an ordinary hen But while this single feather looked no different from the next It was this single feather that showed what it meant to be blessed When landlady hen went a-peckin', single feather soon learned That there was something called motion, and the wind could be his friend He went round a-asking, about how he could connect But all the other feathers told him not to be inept "All you are good for, is to stay on with landlady hen" Yet simple single feat...

When you first arrived in town, you'd asked, "Where are all the pretty lassies of this land?" Many names were delivered, but only two had stuck out: Avril and Soleil. "That Soleil is quite a feisty one, she is!" one guy said. "Pretty hot and tempting. No doubt, she's definitely phat," another added. "She would make you forget your own name," someone else ventured. All the men agreed as they tended their usual business of the day: discussing women. "What about Avril?" you enquired. "Is she really the belle of the ball?" "Ah. That one. Y'better watch out for her, mysterious lil' thang that she is!" "She has such a sweet demeanor, bound to knock your socks right off." Hmm . You thought to yourself. A lil' mystery never hurt . "But," a booming voice cut in, "You'll have to wait in line. All the menfolk are after her. Including me." Turning to look at the speaker,...

"My Wish" I hope that the days come easy and the moments pass slow, And each road leads you where you want to go, And if you're faced with a choice, and you have to choose, I hope you choose the one that means the most to you. And if one door opens to another door closed, I hope you keep on walkin' till you find the window, If it's cold outside, show the world the warmth of your smile, But more than anything, more than anything, My wish, for you, is that this life becomes all that you want it to, Your dreams stay big, and your worries stay small, You never need to carry more than you can hold, And while you're out there getting where you're getting to, I hope you know somebody loves you, and wants the same things too, Yeah, this, is my wish. I hope you never look back, but ya never forget, All the ones who love you, in the place you left, I hope you always forgive, and you never regret, And you help somebody every chance you get, Oh, you find God...