āI have something to tell you. I’mĀ attracted to the same gender.ā Someone I was mentoringĀ in church had suddenly asked to meet me. She lookedĀ extremely jittery and it was clear something...
He was only five when it happened. In those days, young Ian loved watching his father play Chinese Chess with the neighbourhood’s older residents. In fact, he looked solely to his father for...
I was a late bloomer; as recentlyĀ as six years ago I lacked assets, to say the least.Ā As you might imagine, I was teased and taunted with all kinds of nasty names.Ā Airport runway. It isnāt a big...
Christians?Ā Haters. Bigots. Hypocrites. Party-poopers. Wet blankets. I’ve heard it all before. I come from an arts school and creative background, so I have friends ā many friends, in fact...
I’m insatiably curious about people. I find myself constantly seekingĀ out what stories lieĀ behind a name. Through conversations, I get to find out what makes people tick, what makes them sad...
I like hanging out with the boys. They offer a different dimension to friendship. In some ways, guys and their perspective keep me grounded. I appreciate their practicality and the way they’re...
“Oh, we’re just talking.” We’ve heard it many times ā maybe even said it ourselves. But here’s a question: Are we scared of commitment? Because “we’re just...
I am the worst at confrontation. Donāt let the volume of my voice and weight of my words fool you. Itās probably why I enjoy giving speeches rather than engaging in debates. Join the fight? Pick...
Here’s the thing about romance that fascinates me: I love how easily it can make someone give away their most prized possession ā their heart. But contrary to popular belief, there is nothing...