An unapologetic blog by a young professional trying to live life to the full. Stay tuned to read my uninterrupted thoughts, experiences and life lessons…
This is me
Qualified accountant by day, blogger by night, and philosopher at heart.
My blog comments on my life experiences and shares my personal lessons learnt and advice. This website creates a space for me to transcribe my inner dialogue and share it with the world. I hope that my words have an impact on others. I want my words to inspire, spark interesting conversations or put a smile on someone’s face.
This is me, Ugochi, uninterrupted.
Blog Posts
My words, my life and my lessons
An ode to Beyoncé
Is Feminism un-African?
The coining of the term feminism (‘feminisme’) is credited to a French philosopher, Charles Fourier….
Celebrating 2 Years in my Natural Hair Journey
26th January 2021 marked 2 years since the last time I chemically straightened my hair….
Ugochi’s Soundtrack: 25 songs to celebrate 25 years
So I just turned 25 – more life and more blessings please! I wanted to…
2020: A year in review
2020 has been far from normal, a rollercoaster of more emotions than I can count….
Ubuntu: I am because you are
Ubuntu is a South African word from the Nguni people that encapsulates humanity. ‘Ubuntu ngumuntu…
African Wisdom – 4 Igbo Proverbs
I wanted to share some proverbs from my Igbo heritage. Proverbs are part of an…
Ptahhotep: the OG philosopher?
Typically, philosophy students are taught that philosophy began in ancient Greece with Thales of Miletus….
Where are all the black philosophers?
So, I recently finished watching ‘The Good Place’ on Netflix, a light-hearted comedy which incorporates…
Move over power pose, here comes power playlist
In honour of the Queen’s birthday last week and my last (hopefully) ever accounting exam…
Pen and paper – a dying art or winning combination?
Some people think that using pen and paper is outdated. I beg to differ. Sketch…
2 months in Southeast Asia – the best trip ever!
Three years ago, in the summer of 2017, I went on a backpacking trip across…
How and why to write to your future self
2020 has been a year for the history books and we’re only just over halfway…
Animated Disney films: the ultimate top 10
Given the current state of the world, I need a break. So, today I am…
Black Pound Day – let’s support Black-owned businesses!
So today, 27th June 2020, is the first official Black Pound Day! Black Pound Day…
Black lives still matter.
Or has the reduction of social media fury allowed you to forget? We may all…
The “New Normal” in the context of the death of George Floyd
I cannot stop thinking about those three words: “I can’t breathe”. Those three words resemble…
5 life lessons I’ll be taking from lockdown
I’ve been working from home for about 2 months now, since just before the beginning…
Why I decided to start blogging again
My first initial experience of blogging I originally started blogging in 2017 to share my…
3 days as a solo traveller in Penang
Day 1 as a solo traveller in Penang I was full of mixed emotions of…
Surviving 48 Hours in Thailand Without a Phone
On our last day in Koh Lanta, Tasha and I went for a morning swim…
Koh Lanta Island Getaway
Tasha and I really enjoyed our few days on Koh Lanta. We loved the island…
Cambodia
General Impressions of Cambodia So, the third stop in my SE Asia travels was Cambodia….
Vietnam
Vietnam was absolutely amazing. The people were extremely friendly and had a strong sense of…
Laos: my first stop in South-East Asia
As some of you may know, I spent my summer travelling through South East Asia,…