Happy Women’s Day

Today, the first Women’s Day message I received read “Happy Womens Day. I know you go through tough times too as a woman, but it’s really awesome you still hold your head high, have a good one✌🏾” Normally, I’d want to unpack this message word for word. But today is Women’s Day; I just want...

Celebrating the month of love : Singles’ edition.

The only thing worse than being single is being constantly reminded you are single. - Joseph Solomon Carol texted on Friday saying she felt like having a conversation with me. Naturally, I was curious so I responded quickly. She said it had just hit her that we are the only two people from our camp...

Stocktaking : 2020

A review of 2020 - the pain, and the pleasure

To the one who’s tired,

I know this year has been something. You’ve probably had to readjust your goals a few times. Maybe you expected things to get better and they only seem to going the other way. I know what that’s like because I’ve taken too many Ls too. I’ve seen the people I love go through tremendous pain....

The 5 year anniversary

On this exact date, 5 years ago, I published my very first blog post. It had spelling errors, omitted words and a couple of sentences without full stops. The story itself initially didn't know where it was going but with a little guidance, we staggered north. The point is, I was raw. Some might have...

International Literacy Day : 2020 Books

The International Literacy Day is celebrated on 8th September annually. It's a reminder of the importance of literacy as a matter of dignity and human rights. This year, it happened to fall on Tuesday which means this post is somewhat late. Okay, it's really late but it's here, so that should count for something. No?...

24 : 24

I turn 24 tomorrow. Normally, my birthday eve finds me ready: the dress and shoes would have already been bought, I’d only be left with the big question; who to dine with. It’s crazy the number of people who find time for you on your birthday, it’s like suddenly, they can make time. Suddenly, you...

Of voices

This world is a lot like a classroom, there are different kinds of students: the ones who never say a word, the ones who find ways to turn everything into a joke, the bold type who unafraid to share their opinions, then there are those who only speak when nudged. Which kind of student do...

Framed

I wasn't the girl he thought I was.My tongue didn't know the kind of softness he thought he heard when I spoke.My heart was a rugged mud house he mistook for a mansion. He said I was an angel he had waited his entire life for, yet I couldn't even spell heven.He said we were...

Ideal Inspiration Blogger Award

This time, I've been nominated by the beautiful Hope Chilinda. My favorite post on her blog is the one about the kitchen party. I found it informative and interesting. Truth is, as a blogger, Hope inspires me. RULES: Thank the person who nominated you and provide a link back to his/her blog.Answer their questions.Nominate up...