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 recently as six years ago I lacked assets, to say the least. As you might imagine, I was teased and taunted with all kinds of nasty names. Airport runway. It isn’t a big...
Christians? 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 — many friends, in fact...
I’m insatiably curious about people. I find myself constantly seeking out what stories lie 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 – 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. Don’t let the volume of my voice and weight of my words fool you. It’s 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 – their heart. But contrary to popular belief, there is nothing...
Have you ever seen your dad cry? Even if you have, you could probably count the number of times you’ve done so with one hand. It’s not the most Dad thing to do. In my 27 years of life...