Chronicles of a Broken Friendship

Dilemma above all dilemmas! How do you end things with your good friend? How does one even have that conversation? Selina has pissed me off more times I can care to remember. I don’t know how and, more importantly, why we’re still friends. She does nothing but irritate me; she whines incessantly like that of … Continue reading →

Where’s Waldo? Try Blankey more like!

A child’s shrill wail pierces the night. Her parents, a-fluster, storm her bedroom at once. What on earth could be the matter? Cobbling words together through the Niagra-esque tears that rock her small body so, they finally unravel the mystery behind the shrieks and cries. It couldn’t be Blankey, could it? She nods tersely, and … Continue reading →

The Spiderking’s Daughter Review

Chibunde’s Onuzo’s debut novel is a triumph in more ways than none. She expertly weaves her tale, much like that of her title character, leaving the reader in awe of her simple, yet sultry prose. Onuzo’s Nigerian flair pervades the novel, her characters as authentic as those found hustling about in the streets of Lagos. … Continue reading →

Happy Children’s Sale!

“Get your child! Get your child! 2-for-1 sale now on! Hurry while stocks last!” Don’t you wish that you could rent a child? Even if it’s just for a week or a few days!  For the time being, let’s put away all the ethical implications of such an action. We can open that Pandora box … Continue reading →

New Season

Is Federer turning a new, humbler leaf? Maybe. Following a spanking of a defeat to Britain’s Andy Murray in the Olympic final, Federer gave his most gracious interview to date. “Andy was much better than me today”. He warmly congratulated Murray, wishing him well for the rest of the season. Federer went on to shock … Continue reading →

The Struggles of being a Roger Federer Fan – Not when he loses, but when he speaks…

In the past, I’ve made no secret of my ‘slight’ partiality to the sheer brilliance, magnificence and general awesomeness of Roger Federer. Sadly, humility is not a word I’m quick to add to Federer’s already supreme collection of plaudits. For Federer recognises said brilliance, magnificence etc in himself, which particularly makes his press conferences both … Continue reading →

Hello Brethren!

  So I caved in and got one. (Say no to drugs, kids). That’s right. I’ve only gone and got myself a blog. Congratulations to those ‘special’ people that were pushing and prodding me to do so. Of course, owning a blog pales in comparison to other milestones, such as graduating from university, getting married, … Continue reading →