What We Are: Reflections on Life Between Poverty and Wealth, Control and Letting Go

What We Are: Reflections on Life Between Poverty and Wealth, Control and Letting Go

ByElla

I am nothing special. Just a human being walking a path. Sometimes I am a nomad, sometimes settled. Sometimes minimalist, sometimes capitalist. Sometimes driven by dreams, sometimes resting in quiet contentment. We humans try to define ourselves. We put labels on ourselves – nomad, minimalist, adventurer, realist. We put labels on others and then expect…

Laundry in Lagos – between Minimalism and Modern Machines
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Laundry in Lagos – between Minimalism and Modern Machines

ByElla

Not long ago, I shared how I usually do my laundry: with a bucket, muscle power, and a good dose of patience. Minimalist style – and a bit old-school. But life on the road always has surprises in store. Just a few days later, I actually found myself in a proper laundromat. In Lagos. With…