Apr 17But, I’m so lonely.“Women have minds and they have souls as well as just hearts. They’ve got ambition and they’ve got talent as well as just beauty. I am so sick of people saying that love is just all a woman is fit for. I’m so sick of it! …Feminism4 min read
Published in ZORA·Mar 14Stop Trying to Be RememberedWhen I was young, I was an avid Disney channel consumer. Even though I had no connection to American culture, I loved the shows and often fought with my brother when he preferred to watch football over Hannah Montana. Most importantly, my love for Disney birthed an unexpected interest that…Self Awareness3 min read
Feb 20Ignorance is bliss“I do not approve of anything that tampers with natural ignorance. Ignorance is like a delicate exotic fruit; touch it and the bloom is gone.” — Oscar Wilde Rumour has it Oscar Wilde was gay. Do you know who else was gay? Kabaka Mwanga the second of the Baganda kingdom…Enlightenment4 min read
Feb 6Being completely yourself: Non-conformity and individuality in modern society.The sun was so hot that Meursault shot a man four times on the beach. When asked in court, he reiterates that it was the heat that had compelled him to take a human life. This is the main plot of Albert Camus’ novel The Stranger. The protagonist, Meursault, shows…Philosphical3 min read
Jan 9How To Be Alone.I’m trying to grow comfortable with the idea that I’m going to die alone. No matter how many people will surround me on that day, one or even twenty, I’ll face that moment completely alone. Life is no different. When I was younger (I’m still young so don’t hold this…Self Awareness3 min read
Dec 12, 2021Why can’t I pee on the side of the road? The importance of humanising menTW: mentions of sexual assault and urination in public spaces I really need the bathroom but I’m in the car. As any nine year old with extreme anxiety does, I tell no responsible adult. I hold it and take deep breaths hoping the radio will be my salvation. After periodically…Feminism2 min read
Dec 5, 2021I love you, just not enough: Grey-romanticismI love you, just not enough. Now, I’d like to begin by stating that I’m only 18 years of age. My opinion is bound to change in the future, and that’s okay. I’ve been in high school (like many people), but I missed out on a high school romance. I…Identity3 min read
