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Dreams change. I've had the dreams of the lovers I see along Marine Drive holding hands with their backs against the sun. How tiny the world of 'You and I' is. How tiny, yet infinite! I remember the anxiety and the excitement of "not yet' and 'when". The dreams pinned on those precious 'ifs'. The brown eyes. The sighs. I remember the heartache....

A Time to Dream Dreams change. I’ve had the dreams of the lovers I see along Marine Drive holding hands with their backs against the sun. How tiny the world of ‘You and I’ is. How tiny, yet infin…

If you're like Phoebe Buffet, and have a list of 'Things to do' before you hit 30, visiting Sri Lanka is a must. But be warned! Sri Lanka's kaleidocopic beauty can get your head in a spin. Here's a guide to five one-of-a-kind adventures you must have while on the island. Surf a Balmy Wave A golden toasty day. A cool drink waiting for you on shore....

Four Must-Do Activities in Sri Lanka Before You’re 30 If you’re like Phoebe Buffet, and have a list of ‘Things to do’ before you hit 30, visiting Sri Lanka is a must. But be warned! Sri Lanka’s kaleidocopic beauty can get your …

If family holidays conjure vague memories of screaming toddlers, teenage attitude and parental frustration, here’s help. These three holiday destinations in Sri Lanka combine just the right mix of fun, excitement and relaxation to keep both you and the kids happy. BENTOTA This steady ribbon of gold sand, fringed by arching coconut trees is different from its Southern counterparts. With the flow of the Bentara river shutting out the din of the Galle Road and the azure sea at a safe distance from the shore, Bentota beach exudes a tranquil energy that welcomes families with kids....

Don’t Miss These Three Kid-Friendly Destinations in Sri Lanka. If family holidays conjure vague memories of screaming toddlers, teenage attitude and parental frustration, here’s help. These three holiday destinations in Sri Lanka combine just the right mix of …

If you’ve been wondering where to travel in Sri Lanka to find that truly unique experience, try Ella. Tucked into a rugged plateau that races down into a narrow, winsome valley, this elven quarter of the central highlands offers three unique experiences you will not find elsewhere. The Nine-Hour Train Ride The leisurely pace of the Badulla train that leaves Colombo Fort to Ella is unashamed....

Three Reasons why You Need to Add Ella to Your Bucket List If you’ve been wondering where to travel in Sri Lanka to find that truly unique experience, try Ella. Tucked into a rugged plateau that races down into a narrow, winsome valley, this elven quarter …

If you think Valentine’s day should be more than just a night for lovers and romance, we agree. Consider planning that girls’ night out you’ve been promising your besties come 14th February and try out some of these unique experiences to celebrate your BFF status. • Picnic In The ParkIndependence Square is the perfect setting to start the evening off....

Valentine’s BFF Night Out? If you think Valentine’s day should be more than just a night for lovers and romance, we agree. Consider planning that girls’ night out you’ve been promising your besties come 14th February and try…

25th August 2023 - 8 days off Instagram I keep picking up my phone wanting to check the app and realise I have nothing but a message on Whatsapp. I feel deflated every time. I used Instagram to get my news, find out what my peers were up to, and feel good/bad about where I was spiritually/professionally. Now, I only go on the Internet to check my Google feed and to send more messages to family and friends, and look up hotels for future trips!...

Meditations on Uninstalling Instagram (2023 – 2024) 25th August 2023 – 8 days off Instagram I keep picking up my phone wanting to check the app and realise I have nothing but a message on Whatsapp. I feel deflated every time. I used Instagram …

There were a few things that made me aware of a great force I didn't understand when I was a child. I don't know when it exactly started but as long as I remember I loved sitting on the front steps of my house to lean forward or strain my neck up to witness the pin pricks of light that shone through the dark frames the branches of the mango trees created in front of our house....

Stargazing Through the Years There were a few things that made me aware of a great force I didn’t understand when I was a child. I don’t know when it exactly started but as long as I remember I loved sitting on the…

99 pages in, here are my thoughts of Olivia Fox Cabane's intriguing read The premise of "The Charisma Myth' is enticing. Cabane begins with a story of Marilyn Monroe boarding a train and going completely unrecognized, until, when she disembarks she tells the photographer she's with, "Do you want to see her?'. Suddenly, with a fluff and a pose, the magic of Marilyn's appeal "ripple(s) from her"....

Thoughts on ‘The Charisma Myth’ 99 pages in, here are my thoughts of Olivia Fox Cabane’s intriguing read The premise of “The Charisma Myth’ is enticing. Cabane begins with a story of Marilyn Monroe boarding a tr…

This is the third reincarnation of this article. I began writing this in February 2023 and I need to publish this now because it could never encapsulate the new and amazing ways of integrating AI into my work. Note: The prompts presented below are just a guide Despite all the negative buzz it's been getting, ChatGPT has become the teaching assistant I always wanted and never knew I needed....

Three ways CHATGPT is disrupting my teaching tool box This is the third reincarnation of this article. I began writing this in February 2023 and I need to publish this now because it could never encapsulate the new and amazing ways of integrating AI i…

This book has to be one of the most difficult I've read. But, one chapter in, and I was fully invested in the world of the characters. I couldn't help but listen to their story. But, if you do decide to read 'Mornings...', be prepared to have your mind and senses assaulted. Abulhawa dives into the tragedy and the injustice of Israeli occupation in Palestine from page one....

Book Review – Mornings in Jenin by Susan Abulhawa This book has to be one of the most difficult I’ve read. But, one chapter in, and I was fully invested in the world of the characters. I couldn’t help but listen to their stor…

March, was a month of pushing creative boundaries and learning when to let go as a freelance tutor....

March 2022: Likes and Links March, was a month of pushing creative boundaries and learning when to let go as a freelance tutor.

We discovered the walking streets of Bangkok's China Town just last week. Amongst our finds, this 230 year old Chinese home on the banks of the Chao Phraya river.

The place really intrigued me. The entry fee was purchasing something at the house's 'cafe'. We chose some of their home-made ice cream and took a load off.

After enjoying the cool respite from BKK's heat, I began to imagine the life of its ancient inhabitants. 230 years!!!!