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From Glasgow to the Isle of Bute: A Scenic Adventure with a Dash of Chaos
Unlike my very planned routine lifestyle, I thrive and breathe on spontaneous adventures. my recent trip from Glasgow to the Isle of Bute was equal parts breathtaking and hilariously unpredictable. I woke up on the second day of my annual leave and decided I was not going to stay in bed all day like I…
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Extreme adventure: From Glasgow to the Isle of Iona.
As a random adventurer and solo traveller, I believe that the best trips start with a mild confusion and end with “Wait, how did I get here?”. Just like my previous adventure to the Isle of Bute, my journey from Glasgow to the Isle of Iona did not disappoint. Between scenic train rides and questioning…
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Building confidence
Confidence, for me, has not always been a natural gift. If you knew me when I was in secondary, I was quite shy. I won an award for being shy in my SS3. I barely spoke up in the midst of friends, have conversations or even raised my head while walking. To be honest, I…
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Learning to listen
I am learning to listen In the stillness of dawn, before the world stirs, I sit by the hearth, where silence confers. The quiet speaks softly, a whisper, a sigh, Teaching me truths no noise can belie. I am learning to listen To the sea, its timeless refrain, A song of journeys, of loss,…
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Learning to Love
I am learning to love, Not as I once did, through others’ eyes— But with feet bare upon the earth, Under wide, uncharted skies. I am learning to love the taste of sea salt, Sharp on my tongue, free on the breeze, Letting waves pull me, letting tides teach me The strength in surrender, the…
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Letting it go!
Yesterday evening, I went to the Vigil Mass at my local church in Sheffield. As I sat there, my eyes drifted to the altar, where a powerful Bible verse was boldly written: “Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest… For my yoke is easy and my…
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Ethics in Evaluation
As an evaluator, I am always amazed at the things that inspire my work. One of the things I have learned during my time at Mellow Parenting and Save the Children UK is maintaining ethical practices in evaluation. Ethics is a big word in the data space, and it is worth the attention. Ethical application…
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We want you!
Dear Women, The African Women in Evaluation Network (AfWEN) is a community of African women in the evaluation field (aspiring and professionals), dedicated to building human resource capacity for evaluation, supporting each other in overcoming career challenges and exchanging ideas on how to thrive in the sector. Criteria for membership: 1. You must be an…
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Mistakes
On this beautiful sunny day, as I find myself in a charming spot somewhere in the North of England, my thoughts drift to the essence of life. The warmth of the sun and the peaceful surroundings inspire a deeper reflection—not just on the length of our days, but on how well we live them. While…
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What do you bring to the table?
These past few days, I have found myself reflecting on the nature of human relationships, particularly how our relationships serve us or fulfil a particular purpose. Whether you like it or not this is a sentiment that resonates deeply with many of us, as we navigate the complexities of life and the relationships that define…
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