Category: Fire to Phoenix

Well Christmas has come around again and 2020 Christmas has been an interesting one. The concept of a cold Christmas is still quite foreign for me. Growing up in the southern hemisphere, I’m used to Christmas falling right in the middle of summer. My first Christmas in the UK was so bizarre. I couldn’t get… Continue reading

Well Christmas has come around again and 2020 Christmas has been an interesting one. The concept of a cold Christmas is still quite foreign for me. Growing up in the southern hemisphere, I’m used to Christmas falling right in the middle of summer. My first Christmas in the UK was so bizarre. I couldn’t get… Continue reading

Moving to a new city can be pretty scary. Especially when you don’t know a solitary soul. I started by going to a church that was recommended to me by a friend of my mum’s. To the surprise of people who know me, I’m actually pretty shy and don’t like to be in a situation… Continue reading

I’m going to go off topic a little today because it is a beautiful sister’s birthday and I wanted to share a bit about her with you all.. 2 years and 2months older than me, Alana has always been my fiercest protector and loving sister, but also the bossiest of all (a teacher right from… Continue reading

I arrived in the beautiful city of Bath on the 1st February, so it was still in the throws of my first winter in the UK. Yet, I was still blown away by its absolute beauty. The history in this city is mesmerizing. Arriving in a city where you know no one is quite a… Continue reading

So, I spent 5 months in the cold and grey Glasgow with a family member. Work was really difficult to find and it rained all the time (something this African born child wasn’t very used to). Tried working as a direct sales person, you know the ones you avoid eye contact with in the streets… Continue reading

I was born and grew up in Zimbabwe and went to dance school in Cape Town, South Africa. When I was finished my studies, I decided it was time for a new adventure. Got my ancestry visa (the day before I was due to fly) and was ready to go. Letting go of my home… Continue reading