Building connections does not necessarily mean you have to be close friends; neither does it mean you are ripping the other person off. You both understand that connecting can either help one or both parties attain a higher level of intelligence, and you are ready to make the required sacrifices. While doing my research, I …
You donโt need a cookbook or be a chef to prepare fast and yet nutritious noodles. One of the greatest myths about noodles is that it is always unhealthy. As a biochemist myself, I understand the origin of this thought, but I also know that noodles can be eaten in a healthy way if desired. …
A few days ago, I was reading The SPARK Magazine, where Rita Oluchi Obi expressed my mind in the most precise terms. She said, โInternational Womenโs Day is celebrated in March each year, as a focal point for the championing of womenโs rights and gender equality. If youโve been paying attention, the demographics are changing, …
COVID-19, the disease caused by the novel coronavirus, is a reality right now. Although positive social support can improve our capacity to cope with this stress, but now, weโre being encouraged to keep a social distance from others to minimize the spread of this virus. In advanced countries, many people are facing isolation if they …
It is no longer news that the COVID-19 pandemic has stopped most of us from going to work. As hard as making a living will be for some, it’s even harder to come up with ways to support your mental health in this new normal. When I first heard the news that I didn’t have …
Finding ways to stay motivated when you’ve completely lost motivation has got to be one of the hardest things to do. Do you feel lazy, overwhelmed, stressed? Do you feel like you don’t have the motivation to do anything? I was in the same boat not too long ago. I used to sit and make …
One of the best invitations into a South Indian home has to be the hot and spicy aroma of rasam. I am sharing with you a simple Milagu Jeeram Rasam recipe, easy to prepare, and usually effective in dealing with a cough and cold. As a child, a whiff of the intoxicating scent of rasam, …
Dale Carnegie made a statement that I find touching. He said, โWhen dealing with people, remember you are not dealing with creatures of logic, but with creatures of emotion, creatures bristling with prejudice and motivated by pride and vanity.โ Understanding and relating to an โemotionalโ person has always been an issue for me despite my …
Almost every African country has its version of ugali. For example, Nigerians have Fufu or Garri and South Africans call it Pap.Ugali is Kenya’s national dish, and it’s normally served with sukuma wiki (finely sliced kale leaves fried with tomatoes and onions). Ugali brings back fond memories of my childhood. A time when my friend …
A beautiful place that cant be forgotten easily , that’s New York City I remember entering Port Authority the third week of December trying to get my first MetroCard. I was horrified by the large crowd. A man pushed me hurriedly, and no one was patient enough to listen to my questions, I was tired …
