And why do they consider themselves above reciprocating? — What is it with rich people and their awful attitude of taking us non-rich people for granted? It pains me to generalize about a segment of the population. Still, in my experience, they generally lack self-awareness, and their expectation of your attendance at their services is unfathomable. Despite other situations…

But he had the last laugh — If you’re forced to escape a war-torn country, having marketable skills in your chosen field can help you survive. You possess it, and no one can take it away from you. Along with bringing you out of poverty, these skills may also improve your standing in society. This is why…

It was a day I’ll never forget. I was spending the summer with my aunt and her older children, and because I was the youngest, I was often requested to go shopping in the neighborhood. There was no concern about kidnapping or anything of the sort back then. We were…

After what transpired, can’t say I was sorry! — I won’t sugarcoat it: I was absolutely fuming that night. How could she make a move on the man I’ve had dips on? I did tell her he was cute. The girl code should have been enough to stop her antics. It didn’t. Although after 15 years when I reminded…

She was one of those angelic-butter-wouldn’t-melt-in-her-mouth types of woman — The first time we met is still vivid in my mind. It just so happens that my mom and I met her on the same day. Being the religious type, my mother raised her hands in prayer to God and spoke these words…‘if only my son married her’. Surely she…

The worst two days of my life — It would have been unthinkable to share this part of my life with anyone, let alone with the whole world. I would have been devastated for anyone else to know about my awful experience. The embarrassment, the devastation, and the dreadful realization that I would not be a wife were…

Give us small power, and it goes to our head — I’ve thought about this issue before, and I was reminded of it again following my trip abroad. When I travel or go to a government building, I always hope that the people in charge will be white men. For example, I usually wait in line to be checked by a…

Did you see a dip or an increase in your earnings yesterday? — Anticipation has been building up since the announcement of the upcoming MPP changes two weeks ago. Overall, I had hoped things would get better. I got up this morning and immediately went to check my stats. This is the very first thing I do each morning. Usually, I know roughly…

Wouldn’t being married legally protect you? — I recently read of Tiger Woods’ breakup with Erica Herman, his girlfriend of six years. He allegedly sent her on short vacation by herself under false presence. Before she even got on the plane, she received a call from his people saying that she should not bother returning to their…