We are living in very strange times. There were the fires in Australia that started since July 2019 and lasted for about 8 months. They are currently over (thank God) due to the rainy season. But the rain has gotten very heavy to the point of causing flooding. Then, there are swarms of locusts in East Africa, the Middle East, and Asia - that's a wide…
It’s the winter season and in most parts of the US, it is cold. With the winter season half way over, it’s worth observing how the season is affecting you. Winters can be freezing cold and most of us Africans are not used to it. No matter how long I’ve lived in the US, it’s still too cold to be outside in the winter. In most…
The holiday season can bring up a lot of emotions, making it difficult to communicate, and increasing stress. You may need to make some tough decisions that could affect your relationships with others. On the other hand, some situations can be easily rectified and your reactions to them could make things worse. How do you regulate your emotions so you are not over-reacting or lashing out at…
The holidays are fast approaching. When I was a child in Cameroon, I looked forward to December. It was one of my favorite periods because people came together to celebrate. There was always a lot of food and merriment. As an adult, although I enjoy spending the holidays with my family, I realize that there is more to this one-sided story of cheerful holidays. This season…
I’ve been in the U.S. as an adult for about 15 years now. The longer I am here, the easier it has become to make the U.S. my home. I have an Americanish accent (depending on whom I’m talking to), I have adopted different things from American culture. I probably understand the U.S. system more than Cameroonian system. I know more references to American movies, music,…
You have probably heard the term self-care before. Doing things that will replenish you physically, emotionally, mentally, and spiritually. It basically means caring for yourself.Back home in Africa, a lot of self-care happens almost naturally. Random visits from friends and family just because they hadn’t seen you in a while, sometimes they even bring food. These were times of heated discussions, belly laughter, and may even lead…