“The very thought of marriage used to frighten me. I wasn't sold on the idea of monogamy. I saw so many examples of divorce and unfaithfulness that the beautiful picture of marriage wasn't an aspiration.I...
In the apartment above me lives a man. A man and his wife. I used to wonder why this guy was always home. His car has an employee pass to some local bank, so he could not be unemployed. Every evening he would pass...
(This first paragraph is named “As
a Luo would say”). During this month, I spent better days of the month on the fishy
shores of Africa’s Largest fresh water lakes that was named by a Briton
explorer, John Hanning....
Know about this popular and famous phrase, “Beauty is in the eye of the beholder”? Forget how people contort it to say “beauty is in the eye of the beer/bae holder” (though I find the latter quite amusing).
A few...
Well, this post was to go up a
few days ago, before the alleged month of love ended but meh! Life happened but
here we are :-).
Now, the month of February had a lot of stuff going on, from friends getting
married, people...
Reading Renee’s most recent post here
took me way back. Way, waaaay back, to when I first publicly declared my love for
math. Even when I wrote it here exactly four years ago, I wasn’t too sure about it. I was just...
The news of
passing on of a friend or family is something that no one ever wants to hear or
even imagine being told. And yet, it is the most heart breaking news one can
ever hear. Forget being rejected or dumped by...
A few days ago, I remember asking myself what to write for
the last month of the year. I went through the posts I have done in December
over the years (check them out by the way…I don’t know what is it that comes
over...
“…so, did you fantasize? Did you see it like it was yours?”
“Are you serious? Did I do what? hahahaha” I ask with this
look on my face as if that can never happen in real life.
“Yes I am, did you?”
A few days...
Unreserved Intention.
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There are moments in life that feel sacred, not because of their grandeur
but because of the rawness they hold. They arrive unannounced, wrapped in
the ...
Taking Stock 23.1
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The prodigal daughter returns... another take at blogging; a recap of my
life and a promise to stay.
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I Bet You’re Cold
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Call me. And tell me how much. How much you like me. How much you’d like to
get to know me. How stoked you are that you get to call me and I’m on the
other...
The suspension
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It was the red ties who finally ruined Saturday knock for all of us. Knock,
for those who went to schools that had nicknames, was what we called dawn
pre...
7 Bizarre Flexes by Rich and Powerful Africans
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You think you have money but have you ever had someone fly first class
across the world to bring you your favourite stick?
The post 7 Bizarre Flexes by R...
7 Things to Start Being More Productive, Today
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When I was 17 years old, I used to work and study for about 20 hours a day.
I went to school, did my homework during breaks and
manageda not-for-profit org...
Dear Crush!
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The next time we meet, remind me that you’re a transit good - a temporary
delight - and you’re part of my fantasy for the perfect match...
Ngartia Kwani Open Mic Oct 2016
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On 4th Oct, I attended the Kwani Open Mic to watch Ngartia perform, but I
came across other excellent performances while there. We arrived a bit late
- Sa...
A New Day - The Other Side
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There is a lot that I could say about the last 9-10 months (just about 3/4
of a year). Just as my friend Emma puts it here, transitions are beautiful,
thou...
Faces
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Names. standards. Religions that slave us My God. Show me yours My actions
nullify your faith And your god isn’t God enough Concepts. Theorems.
Origins and...