Grains of Thought

Britain, Through Her Eyes

A Photo Book for Mama I’ve always believed that the most meaningful souvenirs in life aren’t…
Chickenjoy Chronicles: Liverpool Edition

Liverpool, a vibrant city in northwest England, has become a frequent destination for me, primarily because…
IT’S OKAY TO LET GO

Autumn is Here: My Favourite Season in England There’s a certain hush that comes with autumn,…
Coventry to Llandudno: A Birthday Story

A Birthday Travelogue As I sit here, tracing memories with my words, I’m wrapped in quiet…
JULY 2024 RECAP- HAWAIIAN PARTY

Last Sunday’s Hawaiian party wasn’t just a themed gathering—it felt like a gentle exhale. In the…
FEB-MAY 2024 RECAP: A Journey of Rediscovery

It’s been four months since I last wrote here. And to be honest, I stared at…
Hello 2024!

There’s something sacred about beginnings. Not because they erase what came before, but because they remind…
NOV-DEC 2023 RECAP

— A Year-End Reflection by AJ Gabriel When I look back on 2023, I don’t see…
October Skies

Rainy afternoons arrive like quiet lullabies—inviting us to retreat into pages,to lose ourselves in stories or…
AUG-OCT 2023 RECAP

I’ve always believed that life is less of a straight path and more of a winding…
33rd birthday- GRATITUDE

This year, as the calendar quietly turned and I found myself marking another birthday, I didn’t…
BATCH UKNNIVERSARY- 2022

I’ve found my people. Three years ago, I packed not just a suitcase, but a vision.…
Autumn 2022-OPPORTUNITIES

Autumn is here now, and as always, it brings me back to center. Of all the…
BATCH UK-NNIVERSARY: YEAR 2021

Let’s just start with the obvious—Calvin is the cutest. That’s non-negotiable. No debate. Just fact. 🐾…
OPTIMISTIC OCTOBER — 2021: FAITH

His presence remains constant Right now, no matter what tribulations we find ourselves walking through—no matter…
Scotland Anjventures

📍Glenfinnan Viaduct, Scottish HighlandsA Bridge Between Dreams and Divine Timing Yes—the bridge. That bridge. The one…
Optimistic October

Autumn has always been one of my favorite seasons. It’s almost October now, and the world…
Soft Skies, Strong Heart: Shropshire Hills

Have you ever longed for a place where you could just pause—Shut off the noise, escape…
Shut down

Burnout.Exhaustion.Stress.They all come and visit like the in-laws who show up unannounced and take over. Anj
He met me there.

I feel lost. Lately, my mind has felt like a whirlwind—a mess of thoughts pulling in…
Désole 2

Knee buckled, In a fetal position she shed one silent tear; Each night she lies awake,…
Désole 1

Three am and wide awake Thinking of you Again. Your laugh and your jokes I missed.…
How are you?

Since moving to England, I’ve grown accustomed to a phrase that seems to be stitched into…
JUST BREATHE

There are still so many questions I carry with me—questions the world hasn’t answered yet, and…
GOD HASN’T FORGOTTEN YOU

Today, I want to share something sacred—a quiet unfolding that has shaped the contours of my…