The Maroroi Journal

  • What the UK’s Debate on Under-16s Social Media Access Could Mean for Families in the UK & Fiji

    There is one question that parents seem to be asking everywhere at the moment: Should children under 16 be allowed on social media? Whether you’re living in Edinburgh, Suva, Lautoka or London, you’ve probably seen headlines about governments wanting to take a stand on stronger protection for children online. In the UK, policymakers debate whether…

    Anne

  • Marriage, Covenant & Community: What I learned from a Fijian Couples Night

    Hey sis, Last week, I had the privilege of attending a couples evening with the Fijian community where we were visiting in England. And let me tell you – I was not ready. What I experiences wasn’t just a lovely gathering – it was a deeply moving night full of humility, laughter, vulnerability, and good-ol…

    Anne

  • We Moved to the UK

    From Fiji to the UK is not an easy feat but here we are. I don’t think I’ve actually realised what this means but I’m so grateful for the adventure that my little family and I are on. We’ve always dreamed of living abroad, my husband and I that is, there’s always been this desire…

    Anne

  • Fourth Trimester

    No, you’re not reading that wrong sis. We usually focus on the three trimesters of a pregnancy, and it’s a beautiful journey, you could even check out some of our top tips right here, but for this blog I wanted to take a moment to share about the three months after giving birth, especially for…

    Anne

  • Vote

    Chhhhiiilllleeee, it is election year in these here beautiful islands of Fiji. There’s so much that could be, should be or would be shared about this topic but I’m just here to share a piece of my own thoughts. So a little history, your girl ran for national elections 4 years ago and the lessons,…

    Anne

  • His First Father’s Day

    To say I was excited to celebrate my husband’s first Father’s Day would be an understatement. Mr B and I have known each other for a little over a decade now. We’ve dated, not dated (break up sounds too dramatic at this point haha), got engaged, and now married on year 5. For sure we’re…

    Anne

  • Top 5 Tips when Pregnant

    First of all, congratulations girl! What an exciting chapter! For me, it was October 2021. We found out we were expecting, I was excited, surprised, but most of all, filled with awe struck gratitude. My husband and I have been married four years this year and last month we became a family of four! Having…

    Anne

  • Hey, how are you?

    The shocking death of Miss USA 2019 affected many to say the least. Cheslie Kryst was 30 years old, an attorney and correspondent for the entertainment news program “Extra”. Sis appeared to have it all and it was beautiful & inspiring to follow. She championed mental health & made pageant history in 2019 when she…

    Anne

  • For Such A Time As This

    Coronavirus. Lockdown. Masks. Essential Services. Care FIJI app. All these different words have become such a huge part of our daily conversations in this country. And still we must choose to be grateful. Why? Because it is the only way to get through something like this. A world pandemic was announced last year and for…

    Anne
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