TGIFridays!!!!

Thank God It’s Friday!!!!!

Changing faces of the week

Today I am Feeling

easy breezy, nonchalant, meeeh

My Funky Friday Theme Song Is

Gasp! How can I not have a song in my head right now?!!

Let us switch things up today, you tell me, What is your Funky Friday Theme Song today?

This Weekend I

am totally psyked to watch Just A Band live and in living color Here is a taste of them in concert:

I am really craving

A ring by Jewels By Angeline

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I wish

I could go on holiday, in a far away place…

I hope

the parental unit have a safe journey.

Today’s Inspirational Quote Is

‘Don’t judge each day by the harvest you reap but by the seeds you plant.’

Side bar

Just discovered a song I need to share, click here to listen to it.

Have A Fantastic Friday!!!!

kisses and cookies,

Transformers: PHAT edition (Pretty Hot And Thick to Thin)

I have noticed of late, that for some reason, full figured celebrities are all of a sudden loosing drastic amounts of weight!

It first started with Jennifer Hudson who lost weight by following the weight watchers diet lost a staggering 80 Pounds (40 kgs) almost a whole person moving from a size 16 to a size 6!

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Sara Rue, the Less than Perfect star became a Jenny Craig Spokesperson and lost 40 pounds.

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Jordin Sparks also jumped on that band wagon was a size 14 and is now a size 8 through adopting a healthier lifestyle by taking up Zumba classes, portion control etc.

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Famous child star actress Raven Symone who was known for her voluptuous figure lost 35 pounds which she attributes to the fact that she stopped stressing about things which reduced her over eating.

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Soulfull Jill Scott lost a whooping 50 pounds (divide by 2 for kgs)  with the help of a personal trainer who helped her get fit.

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One half of former group Floetry Miss Marsha Ambrosius also lost a lot of weight and is looking stunning!

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It is not only women who are loosing weight, some men have jumped onto that band wagon too.

Fat Joe has shed almost 100 pounds due to health reasons.

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Mike Jones also shed a significant amount of weight, almost 100 pounds as well.

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All these people claim to have lost weight the natural and healthy way, and if at all this is true, kudos to them. They must have put in so much work to look that awesome. Let us hope they can maintain their new bodies.

Twenny questions

Looks like I am somehow managing to make this a weekly routine *thumbs up*

What did I learn last week?

• Driving is not as scary as my mind seems to think it is.
• Are men all the same?!
• I have a very powerful mind.
• No matter what you are going through, there are other people going through the same thing or even worse.

What was my greatest accomplishment over the past week?

• Driving all week and not bashing the car.

Which moment from last week was the most memorable and why?

• Overtaking cars and making a U-turn in town.
• Going to see one of my closest friend’s family.
• Hearing from someone who I never expected to hear from.

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What is the one thing I need to accomplish this week?

• I really need to get a handle of my finances.
• I need to figure out what the way forward is…

What can I do to make the week less stressful?

• I need to first see how Monday goes, then I will be able to map out the rest of the week.

What have I struggled with in the past that might also affect the upcoming week?

• Same thing as last week, not knowing what the future holds..

What was last week’s biggest time sink?

• Feeling like an after thought and not someone of importance.

Am I carrying any excess baggage into the week that can be dropped?

• I do not think so, just the regular baggage that cannot exactly be dropped. I have gotten used to it so it isn’t baggage anymore.

What have I been avoiding that needs to get done?

• I owe my friends baby a birthday gift. What should I get a one year old little girl?!
• I still have not gone shopping smh.

What opportunities are still on the table?

• I still have a chance to salvage something, so it is just about deciding if it is worth it or not.

Is there anyone I have been meaning to talk to?

• hmmmmmm I have to ponder about that a bit more.

Is there anyone that deserves a big thank you?

• Yes, my friend who was a great delivery boy.

How can I help someone else this coming week?

• I will just be open to help anyone in need.

What are my top 3 goals for the next 3 years?

• To pursue a masters degree. Since I still do not know what I would like to pursue, I think I should start searching for scholarships.
• I am going to buy a car. In fact, this week I will get price quotations.
• I still want to advance my career, but I am running out of ideas on how to achieve this..

Have any of my recent actions moved me closer to my goals?

• Honestly, no, but I hope I will act this week.

What is the next step for each of my goals?

• Search the internets for scholarships
• Call that car dealer and ask him for price quotes.
• ????

What am I looking forward to in the upcoming week?

• Just A Band

What are my fears?

• I am afraid that nothing will change.
• I am scared of the person that I become.

What am I most grateful for?

• I am happy my mummy is back home
• I am grateful for great family and friends.
• I am grateful for all the blessings God has bestowed upone me.

If I knew I had only one week to live, who would I spend my time with?

• My answer will always be the same, my family and friends who I hold dear to me.

Kisses and cookies,

TGIFridays!!!!

Thank God It’s Friday!!!!!

Yeeeeeeeeessssssss!!!!

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Today I am Feeling

mehhh! Trying to be indifferent even though someone really pissed me off very early this morning *shaking fists* but anyhoosmu I am trying not to dwell on something so small like that.

My Funky Friday Theme Song Is

Every tear drop is a waterfall

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I liked this song from the minute I heard it, it’s a different sound from the usual Coldplay so I am totally digging it.

This Weekend I

I am really craving

peace of mind, body and soul.

I wish

I never had so many things to wish for..

I hope

my mummy comes back home safe tomorrow, I really miss her.

Today’s Inspirational Quote Is

Okay I know this may not exactly be a quote, but just be as awesome as you can be

Have a Fabulous Friday!!!!

Invictus

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‘I am the master of my fate; I am the captain of my soul.’

*Insert Morgan Freeman voice*

I have never watched the movie Invictus, but for some reason these words just resonated in my head today morning.

I always keep wondering how I am meant to know what God’s plan and purpose for me is in this world. Should I wait for a sign? A push in the right direction? How do you know what a sign is?

I would like to believe God lives through me, and he will direct me towards the right path. He is the driving force behind my every decision.

Thus therefore everything that I do, every course that I choose to take, be it the right one or wrong one, must be enforced by the Lord Almighty.

I am kind of at a crossroads right now, I have no idea where I am, what I am doing and where I am going in many areas of my life, but one area particularly bothers me.

Today may be a difficult day for me, I cannot even hope for something awesome to happen because many other emotions are clogging that ability.

This is a reminder of joy, happiness, contentment, fun, sadness, tears, failure, hope, loss, fear, excitement, luck, hopelessness and many other emotions which are driving me nuts right now. Anyway I will try not to focus on the past, and to think positive.

I noticed people seem to expect a lot from me. I wish they knew how much I expect from them as well, I cannot always be expected to step up.

Pride is a terrible thing…

Good things must happen today, it is after all humpday Wherever you are I hope you are smiling.

He has such a cute smile

 

 

 

 

My day with the elephants

Remember during last week’s TGIFriday’s post I mentioned how I was looking forward to doing something really cool this weekend?

Well a friend of mine invited me to go see baby elephants with her at The David Sheldrick Wild Life Trust on Saturday morning. The trust is situated at the KWS Banda School gate, towards Rongai and the session is usually held between 11am and 12pm.

We got a bit late and arrived there at about 11:30am, and we found the place was packed! Entry fee is 500 Kshs per person and it is advisable to go there with some form of identification.

I was really excited about going there, I originally thought I would get to interact one on one with the baby elephants, get to feed them and play with them. This was sadly not so, there were so many people, it was a struggle to get to the front of the line.

Nonetheless, the baby elephants were cute, adorable and spectacular! Turns out they have hair, all around the trunk and towards the ears. They have tough skin, and an affinity to small children as some of them tried touching them with their trunks.

At the watering hole

I was waiting for it to take flight

Look at all the people

Sharing is caring

Time to say bye bye

It nearly grabbed that kid

Time to say bye bye

(photos taken by my trusted Blackberry I think I should christen it now that I love it so much)

These baby elephants are so intelligent. When it was time for them to go back to their pens, all the wardens had to do was to clap their hands and the elephants formed a line and walked back to their pens!

Moral of the story, there are very many cool unique things Nairobi has to offer, you should take some time out to explore Kenya.

And if you are looking for a white man, this is the place to visit

 

7 more things to love about me

So Miss Kawiria graciously tagged me in another post and now I have to come up with 7 quirky, cool things about myself which will entertain you and wow you with my awesomeness.

• I received a blood transfusion when I was a kid. I once heard somewhere if you have ever received blood you cannot donate? This cannot be true right? On the same note, I have never donated blood, not because of the reason I have just stated, I dunno I have just never done it before. But it’s something I must do very soon, it’s only fair…
• I pee a lot. I even went to get checked out by a doctor, but apparently it’s my body being healthy and what not.
• I also do not like people hearing what I am doing in the bathroom. I find it embarrassing and I really wish bathroom stalls could be made sound and smell proof.
• The one thing I love the most about my body is my face. Though stupid zits are threatening to scar it, I think it’s not too shabby.
• I love butterflies, not as much as Mariah Carey, that woman is obsessed. I just like butterfly jewellery, designs and if I was ever to get a tattoo, it most probably would be of a butterfly.
• I am not a fan of Vanilla. Not that I hate it, it’s nice and all, but it is so bland. I do not understand why you would pick vanilla when there is such a wide assortment of flavours with much more razzle dazzle.
• I am a very observant person. I will notice your new threads, new hairdo, how you pair your outfits. I can tell you what you wore every day last week. I remember the last thing you wore when I last saw you. I am not only observant when it comes to physical appearances, but behavioural patterns as well. I cannot really expound on the behavioural bit but it is largely based on social networks and social habits.

Let us see whether Savvy, I am Surburbia, I just said that, Rockhead, My turkish delight, Skewed lines and Vaalentia can top that Tag you’re it!!

Kisses and oreos,

20 questions I must answer as I start my week

So like I said, I will try my best to ask myself these questions every week, simply to be able to reflect about my life and start the week on a clear note. I found these questions from this blog so check it out to get a better understanding of how to answer these questions.

What did I learn last week?

• First impressions can sometimes be very deceiving.
• I need to be more headstrong and should not accept to take any crap from anyone.
• Do not be a pushover.
• I really really really need to listen to my instincts, my inner voice, because every time I ignore it, whatever it is telling me happens.
• I am blessed with great family and friends.
• I became those chics I never wanted to become smh.

What was my greatest accomplishment over the past week?

• Not letting life and it’s downsides get to me.

Which moment from last week was the most memorable and why?

• I touched an elephant, a baby elephant and it was an awesome experience. Look out for the post coming up in a bit.

What’s the 1 thing I need to accomplish this week?

I really need to make a decision on the way forward, I cannot stay hanging in limbo, having false hopes which are not leading to anything. Something’s gotta give….

What can I do right now to make the week less stressful?

I will review my schedule this week, find out everything that is meant to go down and make all the necessary plans and what not.

What have I struggled with in the past that might also affect the upcoming week?

• Not knowing what the future holds, whether to act the same or act like things have changed…

What was last week’s biggest time sink?

Nothing monumentally bad happened last week, just those small moments of stress or sadness. Anyway that is what I need to do, not to let stress get the best of me, and to have total control over my emotions.

Am  I carrying any excess baggage into the week that can be dropped?

• I guess the most important question should be is this baggage? If it is, should I drop it?!

What have I been avoiding that needs to get done?

• Shopping! I am in desperate need of new apparel.
• A discussion really needs to be had.

What opportunities are still on the table?

• There is none that I know of thus far.

Is there anyone I have been meaning to talk to?

There is a friend of mine who I have not spoken to in a long while that I really need to catch up with.

Is there anyone that deserves a big thank you?

• The almighty father for being so amazing.

How can I help someone else this coming week?

• I promised someone something that I must deliver on.

What are my top 3 goals for the next 3 years?

• I came across a masters brochure this weekend, specializing in the industry I currently work in, and it really caught my eye. I never imagined I would be somewhat interested in studying in this field. Anyhoosmu, I must pursue and attain a post graduate degree in the next 3 years.
• I must own a motor vehicle, I sort of put this on the back burner. Hopefully I will find the right car and do this at a suitable time.
• I must grow in my career.

Have any of my recent actions moved me closer to my goals?

I now know what actions I need to take.

What is the next step for each goal?

• Start researching on what to study for my masters, and if there are any scholarships I can apply for.
• Find out prices of cars that I would like to buy.
• Work really hard and start exploring my options.

What am I looking forward to in the upcoming week?

• Dusting the cobwebs in my wallet.
• My cousin is graduating this Friday, I am super proud of him

What are my fears?

• Driving. I am still kinda jittery when I am behind the wheel, but this week I will work on conquering that fear.
• I am afraid of what people think, this has always been a constant struggle for me. But like my friend told me, it is time I looked out for number one!

What am I most grateful for?

• Some what good health, a good job.
• Loving friends and family.
• A pretty face and some what good skin although it is misbehaving.

If I knew I only had one week to live, who would I spend my time with?

• My family and friends, those that I hold most dear to me.
• I would through a major epic party and invite everyone I know.

Kisses and cookies,

TGIFridays!!!!!

Thank God It’s Friday!!!

Finally!!!!

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Today I am Feeling

I dunno……

My Funky Friday Theme Song Is

I have been watching this video every morning and I think it is such a lovely song. Apparently it is part of the new Transformer’s soundtrack.

This Weekend I

will be doing something so cool tomorrow morning. I cannot wait Do not worry I will definitely give you the low down on Monday

I am really craving

New shoes

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I wish

I was the sort of person who could easily adapt to change. I hate change

I hope

God is listening to my prayers, and that whatever his plan and purpose for me is will become evident to me so that I seek it and fulfill it.

Today’s Inspirational Quote Is

‘Life is a daring adventure or nothing at all.’

Have a Fantabulous Friday!!!!

Kisses and cookies,

Happy Humpday

Ke$ha needs to tell us what her secret is I have actually been getting enough sleep nowadays, so much so I wake u before my alarm read us my mummy wakes me up.
I had the weirdest most random dream last night, made no sense at all as usual. I think that is how I prefer to dream, useless, weird dreams that can never come true.

In other news, cobwebs are busy growing out of my purse. I need like a financial adviser to help me spend my money wisely on worthwhile things, and help me make wise investments that will generate returns. Or they should make ATMs like this one:

FTW

Obviously I would never be able to solve this math problem, hence I would never get to access my money Problem solved!

I desperately need to go shopping for shoes and clothes, get my hurrr did.

Anyhoosmu I am praying that today will be a great day, for me and for you

Kisses and cookies,