I have in the recent years developed a predilection for poem, poetry, prose, spoken word and even philosophy. I have been on a hunt in search for artist who actually speak on relevant matters and who articulate their views in unique and distinct ways. Shane Koyczan who happens to be Canadian was discovered. This particular […]
A Tear and A Smile by Khalil Gibran
I would not exchange the sorrows of my heartFor the joys of the multitude.And I would not have the tears that sadness makesTo flow from my every part turn into laughter.I would that my life remain a tear and a smile.A tear to purify my heart and give me understandingOf life’s secrets and hidden things.A […]
Powerful words from Anthony Hopkins
Let go of people who aren’t ready to love you yet! This is the hardest thing you’ll have to do in your life and it will also be the most important thing: stop giving your love to those who aren’t ready to love you yet. Stop hard conversations with people who don’t want to […]
The Journey: On a seasoned supervisor coupled with funding
To fully appreciate this post, kindly read; The story and background The application process After successfully gaining admission, I immediately went on a supervisor hunt. Here is a summary with timelines; Started reaching out to supervisors. Reached out to my current supervisor on November 20 2020 after rejection from other supervisors. Had my interview on […]
The Journey: On Admission to the University of New Brunswick
Kindly read the background to fully appreciate this post I would like to share about the application process when applying to UNB, the document check and elaborate of the different document variations while applying. University of New Brunswick For every school I applied to, I was attracted by their curriculum. You are going to study […]
The Journey: On Admission, Seasoned Supervisor and Funding
This is the point where I get to take a big sigh of relief. Indeed, It’s been five years coming, people! Five years of applying to schools, not giving up, not losing hope, sleepless nights, crying, praying, trusting, hoping and believing. It’s been five good years pursuing this – putting in my all and giving […]
If by Rudyard Kipling
If you can keep your head when all about youAre losing theirs and blaming it on you,If you can trust yourself when all men doubt you,But make allowance for their doubting too;If you can wait and not be tired by waiting,Or being lied about, donāt deal in lies,Or being hated, donāt give way to […]
The Invitation By Oriah Mountain Dreamer
It doesn’t interest me what you do for a living.I want to know what you ache for, and if you dare to dream of meeting your heart’s longing. It doesn’t interest me how old you are. I want to know if you will risk looking like a fool for love, for your dream, for the […]
The Call by Oriah Mountain Dreamer
I have heard it all my life,A voice calling a name I recognized as my own. Sometimes it comes as a soft-bellied whisper.Sometimes it holds an edge of urgency.But always it says: Wake up my love. You are walking asleep.There’s no safety in that! Remember what you are and let this knowingtake you home to […]
How I Got The Opportunity To Work As A Data Analyst With The United Nations
Well, you heard me right; I work with the UN. And yes, Iām thrilled and delighted, and ultimately grateful. I must admit it still feels like a dream, unbelievable at best. In this post, I’ll share the process of how I got the role as a Data Analyst with the United Nations World Food Programme (WFP), […]