When a Friend Stabs You In The Back
A few years ago I found myself in a situation where a "close friend" sent a message to my phone that was meant for another friend, and it was...
Why big decisions require planning
On Monday, I made one of the biggest decisions I've ever made: I got engaged.To be honest, it hasn't quite hit me yet – all I know is that life is only starting...
Signs That A Relationship Isn’t Working
Are you wasting your time?Relationships usually begin with high hopes and bright expectations. The key is to not waste precious time hanging onto one that is bringing up more...
When to keep your lips zipped!
Have you ever had a moment where you've maybe said something that was emotionally fueled and as the words spewed out of your mouth, you immediately knew that it...
Secrets to a happy marriage – with kids
Without realizing it at times, and sometimes with the best of intentions, our spouses move to the wayside when we become parents. We try so hard to balance work,...
Becoming an expert – you can!
Who would you rather see if you have a health issue: a Professor who has spent years reading books about surgery, or a surgeon who practices his craft everyday?...
Determine Your Value
Values are principles or standards of behaviour; one's judgement of what is important in life. Value is also the regard that something is held to deserve; the importance, worth, or usefulness of...
You won’t make it alone
I’ve been keeping a close eye on South African band Beatenberg since, well... forever – since the day my cousin sat me down in the room and played Chelsea Blakemore and...
World Aids Day
The 1st of December is officially recognized as World AIDS day and they've been rolling around ever since 1988. As a citizen of sub-Saharan Africa, I've been bombarded with...
Parenting isn’t for the faint-hearted
Kids should come with manualsI love kids and I love being a parent. Having said that, parenting is most definitely not what I thought it was going to be....