Thursday, December 17, 2009

Old School Christmas

As we approach Christmas, I miss the old school Christmas. Things have really changed, back then we used to pray that Christmas would never end. One of the things I miss most is shopping for Christmas clothes, I had so much fun. I would get a Pink dress, white socks, pink heeled shoes who would beat that. My poor brothers were bought the same trousers, same shoes and same shirts. The smell of new clothes really excited me, the worst part would be waiting for Christmas.

Christmas Eve and all kids would be allowed to play outside till midnight, while we waited for the Mass to begin. Come Christmas morning, first thing would be taking a bath all the while thinking of how I would floss with my new outfit. I would visit all my neighbors so they could see my stunning outfit, the worst part would be having the same outfit as your neighbor’s kid.

The day’s menu would be Chapati and Ndengu, for some reason everyone in the neighborhood cooked the same dish. After having our lunch, a visit to the local photo studio was a guarantee, the poses were to die for. The day’s outing would be at Uhuru Park, the boat rides and photo sessions were a must.

I wish I would go back to that, maybe this Christmas I will do it the old school way.

Thursday, September 24, 2009

PINK DRESS

When I was a kid I had a beautiful pink dress, every time I wore it I would glow with confidence. It was my source of confidence, it had that magic touch that would transform me from a shy little girl to confident girl. One day i tried wearing my pink dress but it did not fit any more, I was hurt and scared, I had nothing to show off anymore. My confidence was at 0% and no other dress would bring back my glow.

In life we have that pink dress we hold on to for so long, the one that gives you the glow and confidence you need. Many a time we forget that we do not need anything or anyone to give us the confidence we need. We forget that when the pink dress does not fit any more you will need to buy a new dress, you need to learn to make people see you can glow in every situation.

Monday, July 27, 2009

My Movie

Last night i had a talk with my director...he had some good news for me, he would let me watch a clip of my movie. I was so excited for i was the star and i had the best director.

The first scene was of a beautiful baby girl, surrounded by smiling faces...oh that was me, guess i was a day old. As the movie progresses i see the baby girl growing up...many are the times she falls but with the help of the director she is up again.
As i continue watching my movie, i realize there were times i hid from the director, i thought i would be able to direct my own movie, but he never left me he was always waiting to help make that important shot.

The director paused the movie and i knew i didnt have to watch the rest of it, from the little i had seen, i knew we rise, we fall and we never give up. I knew with God as my director i did not have to be afraid.....

My director has taught me to love and laugh with my heart, he has taught me the value of hard work and most importantly he has told me that he has good plans for me.

I do not know what to expect in the movie of my life, but one thing is i want to make the script enjoyble, i want the Director to enjoy directing it...i want to have the best ending....i wnat to let God lead the way.

Thursday, June 18, 2009

Beautiful Heartbreak

Please let it be a "beautiful heartbreak"
where i love you even after the goodbye
where you smile at me from the heart
where we hold hands as we part ways
where i promise to always be a friend
where you promise to be happy again
Let it be a "Beautiful Heartbreak"

Thursday, May 7, 2009

Dear Mum,

I wish i knew how to thank you, i wish i knew what to say to show you how much you mean to me.

You are my bestfriend, we have cried and laughed together. Mum i want to thank you for everything, for making sure i was well provided for. You have always wanted whats best for me, i thank you for the spanking when i was a kid, it helped mama....see i grew up to be a responsible lady. Mama i don't know how you do it, taking care of us so well, and managing to smile through it all.

Mum remember when i was young and i would take my other siblings for a dive at 'Kita', we would come back home dirty and hungry, you would always show me some tough love and feed me well, i would promise not to do it again but i broke my promises so often. Yet you let me get away with it, part of growing up i guess. Mum you have so much love to give.

Mum you are my hero, i want to be everything you are. As we celebrate mothers day i just want to let you know that i love you and that you are the best gift that God has given me.
In your eyes i see what i want to become.

Wednesday, April 22, 2009

Little Situations

Scene 1: On the way home there was on accident, you just peeped safely from your car window, never giving it a second thought. Only to reach home and be told that one of your relatives was among those who died in the tragic accident. MMMhhhh…the things we ignore assuming we are safe.

Scene 2: You are on your way to the bus stop, you see this ‘friend’ you pretend to like, you decide to ignore him/her. When you get in the matatu you discover you have forgotten your bus fare at home and you hid from the only person who would have helped you………

Let us call them the little situations we ignore only to regret later. Today on your way home, stop and notice those little situations, you never know what will happen when you ignore.

Monday, February 2, 2009

God save our Beloved country......

Am afraid of watching the news, to much bad news. First it was the bus accident that killed 29 people, before we could even wipe away the tears another tragedy....the Nakumatt fire.In my heart of hearts i know many people could have been saved but our goverment let us down with lack of equipment......while still mourning for the Nakumatt victims a terrible fire in Molo kills more than 100 people......i don't want to blame anyone....all i can do is Pray for is my beloved country.

I remember last year same time.....Kenyans were busy killing each other and burning churches....maybe we are paying for our sins. I pray that God will forgive us, i pray that there will be nomore blood shed, i pray that our leaders will for once do the right thing and serve the common mwananchi and i pray that God will stregthen all those who have lost loved ones. As the Bible tells us troubles don't last always and that joy comes in the morning.....thats my prayer for Kenya

God bless Kenya

Hope

Nothing in life comes easy, we have to fight all odds to get what we want. I have been reading the story of Joseph and David (My favorite s...