What could you do less of? Let’s be real, I could do less of my greatest two frenemies are overthinking and procrastinating. First off, overthinking is like running on a treadmill: exhausting, but you’re still in the same place. I’ll catch myself analyzing situations to death, only to realize later that I’ve missed the silver… Continue reading My Two Frenemies
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Positive Events That Shaped My Year
What positive events have taken place in your life over the past year? I don’t say this often but yeah, I appreciate my zodiac, and as a Capricorn female, you already know I would obviously take my career achievements very seriously. If you know, you know…I mean… Little wins…? I celebrate them like a trophy… Continue reading Positive Events That Shaped My Year
Favorite Place I’ve Visited…
Do you have a favorite place you have visited? Where is it? Oh, absolutely, I’ve been to Ivory Coast. Bet you didn’t see that coming, did you? It’s not something I casually drop in conversations, but yes, I’ve been there. My grand-uncle lives in Ivory Coast, and back when I was younger, I had the… Continue reading Favorite Place I’ve Visited…
Five Things I’m Surprisingly Good At…
Share five things you're good at. Oh, where do I even begin? Listing five things I’m good at feels like bragging, but hey, you asked, so here goes. First, I believe I’m exceptionally good at listening with compassion way better than talking. I’m that friend who nods and listens to your long stories, even when… Continue reading Five Things I’m Surprisingly Good At…
Embracing Flaws and Uniqueness
What is one thing you would change about yourself? …Absolutely nothing! I believe someone has asked me this question before, and my immediate response was, “Absolutely nothing!” Why would I? Changing anything about myself would erase the very things that make me unique. I mean, I could have an identical twin, and you’d still be… Continue reading Embracing Flaws and Uniqueness
Embracing My Inner Night Owl
Are you more of a night or morning person? If you've been vigilantly looking at the time I drop a post on here, you'll pick up that I am definitely a night owl. Always have been well, sort of…🦉 Growing up, I was more of an early bird because my mum made sure I was… Continue reading Embracing My Inner Night Owl
Surviving My First Winter in the UK as an International Student
I’ll never forget my first winter in the UK. Happy to have you back here to read the Dairy of an International Student… Coming from a warmer country, I thought I was prepared after all, I had bought a coat before leaving home, got myself some gloves, and a scarf when I got here. But… Continue reading Surviving My First Winter in the UK as an International Student
How to Balance Work and Study as an International Student in the UK
In a nutshell, I would say balancing work and study feels like walking a tightrope demanding constant focus, discipline, and resilience to avoid losing your footing. I have decided to document my experience on how I was somehow able to manage and balanSt my work and studies as an international student. Welcome back to the… Continue reading How to Balance Work and Study as an International Student in the UK
Pet Peeves of an International Student in the United Kingdom.
Name your top three pet peeves. As an international student in the UK, my top three pet peeves have been unpredictable weather, bland food, and complicated public transport systems. 1. The constant shifts between rain, hailstones & sunshine, and now snow…rather caught me unprepared initially, but I’ve learned to always carry an umbrella, always carry… Continue reading Pet Peeves of an International Student in the United Kingdom.
Stranger Things-Excepts s4-e9
I’ve finally completed the seasonal movie “Stranger Things” and I decided to share my thoughts on the final season: Season 4 Episode 9. I know it’s not something I usually do, it’s a little out of my niche but there’s a catch to what I want to show you. I guess “Stranger Things” has always… Continue reading Stranger Things-Excepts s4-e9
