Vapor Therapy: A Glimpse into Immune System Revitalization
It's 1989. I hear some noise at the back of our house. I walk towards the noise. When I get there, there are a group of people standing around boiling…
Bunk Bed Banter: The Nightly Rituals of Boarding School Life
It's 1994. I am in SHS 2. I am in an all-male Boarding house school. I am sleeping at the bottom of a bunk bed. On top of the Bunk…
Comedy in Solitude: Surviving A Levels with Seinfeld
It's 2001. I am in the UK studying for my A levels in Merton. I live alone in my flat. I go to class in the morning. When class ends.…
The Clock of Life: Prioritizing Moments Over Possessions
I ask my mentor, “ I am in a constant fight with myself over making more money or spending time with my wife & kids”. He says, “There is always…
Tales from the Breakfast Table: Mastering the Ideal Milk Game
It's 1991. I am having breakfast with my sisters. We are eating porridge. I grab the container with sugar and add 2 scoops to my porridge. There is a tin…
Bummed Out: Navigating Serious Conversations Amidst Social Media Distractions
I am having a business discussion with my friend - David. He is watching women shake their bums on Facebook. I asked him,” Should I continue with the discussion? He…
Lessons in Time Management: Navigating Saturday School with My Son
My son is in Junior High School. His final BECE examination is in July this year. To speed up the revision process, the school has decided to have a Saturday…
The Paradox of Proximity: Unraveling the Chinese Restaurant Conundrum
I don’t ever eat at the Chinese restaurant near my house. My kids do though. I will drive for 30 minutes to another Chinese restaurant to get the same chicken…
Counting Stars: A Tranquil Night in Senior Secondary School
It's 9:30 pm. We have finished evening prep. I am walking down with a friend of mine to my Dormitory. I am in Senior secondary school. We decide to stay…
Embracing a Life of Significance: A Conversation with My Cousin
I meet my cousin at the Mall. We get talking. He says,” A lot of people are running around chasing everything. But you can live a simple life and become…