NatalieClaire

Do you ever feel like some times you are so concerned about everything and everyone else that you forget about taking care of yourself ? August has been a challenging month for me: ups, downs and everything in-between. In both my personal and professional life – they have been extremely demanding of my time, skills and capabilities (more like a complete shake up in my work-life balance ). Although I had a lot to deal with I still felt that I had to complete and attend to all my regular commitments as normal.

The power of the internet has made this happen. Jacky (currently in Australia ) and I met through a mutual Facebook group that focuses on personal development . After spotting each other as engineers in the group we connected and started exchanging emails. She is a real woman in STEM and this lady is definitely one to watch - a female engineer with a great future ahead. Bio:  My name is Jacky Ayo-Opio. I am 22, and an engineer . I love all things creative - sketching,  painting, braiding, designing and building; and all things active - from running to playing various sports, and random outdoor activities. Picture 1 ( Right). Christmas in Uganda 2015 - I am of Ugandan heritage, I didn’t get to go there often as a child, however in the last 6 or so years I have gone every 2nd year with my parents and brother. It is a place that is, though unfamiliar, has a feeling of belonging, because it is where my family is from - it is such a strange feeling to hold about a place. This