Monkey Nuts
The other day I went grocery shopping and saw ‘Monkey Nuts’, or peanuts in their original shells, and it was a trip down memory lane.
SRK, Sister Michael and Silver Linings
It’s been one year of starting this blog, so it’s my own mini-milestone of sorts.
Love Letter to London
(Despite the anti-immigration protests)
You can’t blame me for not taking you seriously.
Mind the Gap
This is a reflective piece on the various gaps in life that determine the quality of our relationships.
Madrid, Mould and Migration
Where weekly recreation becomes a welcome space of community and conversations, here, with an unsuspecting Jaime.
Stand on Ceremony
How power decides which traditions are granted sanctity, and which are relegated to the annals of de-industrialisation.
The Brand Weather Matrix
When the weather in London is mostly cold and wet, what does a brand with a rich, recognisable heritage do?
The Lonely Minion
As the eponymous wise lady of Fleabag put it, ‘People are all we’ve got.’
Rebel with a Cause
A long-form interview of Barbad, who is more philosophical than humourous, which is saying a lot.
How Migration Really Works
As someone who has long dwelled on the ideas of roots, places and belonging, coming across this book was fortuitous.
To Mr. Darcy and Back
My proudest piece of work is my letter to Mr. Darcy written in a rush of inspiration after re-reading Pride and Prejudice a second time. Two years later when I was struggling with heartache, I had him write back to me.
Footloose and Fancy-Free
To impromptu trips and putting the pros and cons of solo travelling to test.
Stiff Upper Lip
While it’s great to display fortitude in the face of fear, choosing self-restraint over emotional expression is not always the best idea.
User Experience’s Sacred Seven
Sharing the best UX insights from the book, Product Management’s Sacred 7, for those interested.
Walking 10,000 steps a day for a year and living to tell the tale
Today, on the day of making new resolutions, I’m happy to say I hit the golden 10,000 step count last year.
Look behind you!
This Christmas, I wanted to revisit the beloved British tradition of Pantomime or ‘Panto’.
The Journey of some Thousand Miles
Read about Magdy’s 45-year-old journey of bridging borders and worlds.
10 Street-Savvy Ideas that Pop in London
Make a marketing splash in the city with these 10 imaginative ideas.