Hello May,

May!

A long time since I’ve blogged, I have being busy with my Masters which I did not anticipate would be such a challenge. Anyways, I will be having a few updates on here x

I bought this book almost a year ago, I managed to read it this week. After seeing many people share Rupi’s poems on Instagram I knew I had to give it a read. I have to say it was a truly magical read…each page was a breath of fresh air. The poems are split into four chapters, the hurting, the loving, the breaking and the healing.

The healing was my favourite chapter as it made me look deeper into my life situations and how to mend. Rupi Kaur has a way with her words, intimate with feminine magic. So happy I finally read this book.

Jo x

Chapter 23 was cool.

Almost a month being 24, here are some things I’ve learnt along 23. God is my best friend. Books and good music are the ultimate companions. You will learn as you go along. Camomile tea before bed is always a good idea. Guacamole/ Avocado with everything. Dubai Marina sunsets are beautiful. Lemonade is a masterpiece, […]

3 Gems from Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie

This past Sunday, I got to see Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie give a talk for the 10 year Anniversary of Half of a yellow sun, at the Southbank centre London. Chimamanda is one of my favourite authors and writers. During the talk I was able to see so many different sides to her personality she was confident, […]

Sunday Reads: Elephant by Sianna Bangura

Elephant Sianna

Sunday Reads: Salt-Nayyirah Waheed

I have been wanting to read this book for ages! Finally read it this week. The poems in this book took me on a emotive journey of understanding the African diaspora and the many themes within our cultures. The poems touch on many topics such as feminism, relationships, love and the Diaspora.I would pause many […]

Unspoken Words..

Liberation is coming, injustice never wins. Praying for all those affected in America and in the Diaspora in fighting the battle of the dehumanisation and the undermining of a race that still rises against all odds. Jo x

Monday Motivation

Happy Monday! Smile don’t let the Monday blues get you down. I thought would share a podcast that I have been listening to this past month The Lavendaire Lifestyle by Aileen Xu.”This podcast digs deep as Aileen shares her personal stories, life lessons, and endless wisdom on how to create your dream life. New episodes released […]

Soulful Music favourites….

It’s been a nice sunny Sunday here in London so I thought i’d share some of the soulful albums i’ve been listening to recently. 1. Yuna – Chapters I have been obsessed with this album, for some reason it gives me Sade vibes. This is such a smooth album my favourite songs on this album […]

Sunday Reads: Words From a Wanderer – Alex Elle

Alex Elle book

Recently I have been reading a lot of poetry, especially from writers of colour as they always have a perspective I can relate to. I discovered Alex Elle through her Instagram page which has a rather blissful aesthetic and she is a self-care enthusiast which I love. I enjoyed this book from beginning to end as it shows much vulnerability, through the diary entry style notes to herself. This book has many themes from life, love and relationships. This book also shows the hard but necessary journey a woman takes to mend herself through heartbreak. This book is definitely worth a read for young women.

To find out more about Alex Elle check her out on her blog www.anthrsnday.com .