“Other people’s words don’t define the person you are.” This is an example of a commonly used sentiment that is often expressed in various different ways. It also happens to be a subject that the inspiring Oprah Winfrey touched upon during one of her sentimental speeches. The depth of the phrase is the sort of …
‘Can I just call you Mo?’ I pause. I smile and nod, because I’ve learned that it’s just easier than saying no. Mo-ha-mmed. Three syllables. Each like stars forming a single constellation – my parent’s language, my grandparent’s traditions, my own story. Three’s too much, however. Too long. Too unfamiliar. Too… foreign. ‘Can I just …
In a forsaken village between the jaws of two large hills, there lived a voiceless child. Not a single word ever escaped their lips from the day they were born. It did not make them invisible, however it made them observant. When others bellowed and muttered, struggled and laughed, this child heard. They observed the …
Are teenage years really the best days of your life? Endless exams, unreasonable teachers, friendship dramas: You call that enjoyable? Didn’t think so…. Exams, exams, exams are terrible. Young teenagers have to sit in a hall all quiet for up to 2 hours doing boring exams, sometimes they might have 2 exams in one day. …
Dear Diary, Today was probably the worst day of my life, thing is it all happened because of one poor choice I made. It was maybe like the 20th during 12:00, the teachers asked who wanted to participate in sports day. I raised my hand frantically, and said “can i do the relay?” And i …
Twas the night before litmus, When all through the school, Not a single student was talking, Not even a fool, The word power flung through the corridors and it smelt like gum, by the classroom doors with prayers, That the panel would finally choose theirs. The submissions were incredible, All voted a 10, But they …
Dear Diary, Today something happened at school that made me feel really weird. I always try to answer questions and help the teacher because I want to do well and be helpful. But during class today, when I raised my hand to answer, someone rolled their eyes and loudly called me Teacher’s Pet right in …
Dear diary, Today i got my first pair of glasses and i loved them so i decided to wear them to school to show them off. I thought everyone would love them and complement them all day long. But as soon as i put them on in lesson i heard everyone started to chuckle. All …
