What Does Love Look Like To You?

What Does Love Look Like To You?

Those three words. Overused yet undersubscribed. You say you love, but how can one know if you actually feel it and most of all, mean it? Dates, popcorn, movies, sharing a moment you can’t explain. Yes, that’s cliché, I have the t-shirt. But it's not original. The outlined tried-and-tested script. Indoctrination even, as we’re all [...]

What Does Home Mean To You?

What Does Home Mean To You?

Serenity, tranquility and peace. No onlookers, judgement and the only place on earth you can shut out the world. If home doesn’t feel as described, maybe it’s time to question - why? Apartment, house, barn, a specific location or caravan even - the layout has no bearing on what makes you feel at home. I’m [...]

How Can You Respect Others If You Don’t Respect Yourself?

How Can You Respect Others If You Don’t Respect Yourself?

“How are you? Are you well? Are you okay? How’s life been? If ever you want to talk, I’m here”. Let’s stop this one-sided cycle; who’s loving you? And most importantly, who’s respecting you? It’s like a never ending marathon without a water station in sight. I’m parched and proceeding to dire dehydration if I [...]

Why Does COVID-19 Continue To Divide Society?

Why Does COVID-19 Continue To Divide Society?

Hi, my name is Antonia. How are you? I’m good, thank you. Am I vaccinated? Let me double check. I didn’t mean double-vaxxed. I've already said too much, haven't I? I didn’t realise this was a socially acceptable question nowadays. Prior to covid, no one cared about your vaccination status, apart from your GP. Pro or [...]

Are Wedding Vows Obsolete?

Are Wedding Vows Obsolete?

For better, for worse, for richer, for poorer, in sickness and in health, to love and to cherish, till death do us part; starting out life on a lie? Is this when I say, "I do"? It’s the unfortunate truth. Many can’t wait for the picture-perfect flowers, veil, white dress and honeymoon. But what does [...]