Author: Sanaa Siddiqui

Taking the plunge: House of Cards

Have you ever wondered what it would be like to start a television show right in the middle of the action? Well, fear not – I GOT YOU. I’ve always wanted to watch House of Cards, and figured – this might be the most entertaining way to immerse myself in a new show. So, here… Continue reading Taking the plunge: House of Cards

I went all the way to Disneyland and did nothing

28th March, 2017 – the day I went to Disneyland … and did nothing. No rides, no shows. Sure, I met Daisy Duck and sure, it was a great experience, but aside from that? NADA. Why? I hear you say. Well, as a social experiment, it was super interesting. The children gawped and the adults… Continue reading I went all the way to Disneyland and did nothing

Tales from China: London to Shanghai

In July, I left the comforts of my home – and, actually, the comforts of my country – to become an English teacher in the world’s most populous city. While the travel guide, Mandarin phrasebook and Skype calls with current trainers loaded me with useful information, there were some lessons only Shanghai could teach me.… Continue reading Tales from China: London to Shanghai

Startups – the business-life battlefield

We don’t do things by halves at a start-up. I joined the frontline as a wide-eyed, nervous PR Officer. This was my first job, and within the clean-technology sector; all I had going for me was writing skill and three months of experience working in PR for a large car manufacturer. I thought it was… Continue reading Startups – the business-life battlefield