A lil bit of this, a lil bit of that

I really want to blog today so I am basically looking for inspiration anywhere and everywhere, but mostly from pictures

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Here is a  sketch of one of my favorite rappers from the UK, Mr Tinie Tempah who is originally from Nigeria.

He was the one who first introduced me to the very talented Emelie Sande 2 years ago, with this song, which is one of the rare songs that mentions ‘me’. His album  Discovery was nothing but spectacular.

I cant figure out if this is candy or protection, I just know that I want them!

WTT

I am really glad this song came out after I had lost all my baggage, I feel sorry for whoever is going through heartbreak and has to listen to this.

Day by day people are coming up with new places to pierce, ears, tongues, noses are too main stream it seems. But this torso is all kinds of cool though.

I changed my mind, I wouldnt wanna be bitten by a vampire anymore. Sookie and Bella do not show how painful it is the day after lol

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This year there has been so many cases of suicides in Kenya which is extremely sad and worrying. Life is precious, life is a gift, and no matter how horrible it may seem, there is so much to live for. If not for yourself, then for your loved ones. Killing yourself is the worst thing you could do to your family. There are people who love you and will be there for you, you are never alone, even though sometimes it feels like you are.

How hot is Pharell!!

let’s get blown

This is where I am at right now…

and finally, something for you to think about.

Have a superb day

Obsessed with accessories

Ever since forever I have always been in love with accessories, be it rings, bracelets, necklaces, earrings, you name it and I will want it.

I have collected a whole bunch of accessories over the years, simply because when I spot something lovely it is difficult for me to leave it behind. The places where I like to buy stuff are Mr. Price, Woolworths, Identity, 4u2, Maasai Market, the numerous vendors in the streets of town and anywhere else, I do not discriminate.  I have a lot of gifted stuff as well from my family and friends, plus I occasionally raid my mother’s jewellery box, she had some cool pieces back in the day. I also make jewellery so a couple of pieces are my own creations like the long purple feather earring in the picture below.

Thought I would share with you some of my pieces and how I keep them. Maybe you guys can give me suggestions on how to store them better.

Big shout out to my dear friend Coloured In Sepia who got me this fantastic two sided jewellery holder which I love to death!! It has really helped when it comes to storing my earrings, and it has become sort of my mission to completely fill it on both sides. So as you can see, I keep my earrings there and my charm bracelets and my multi fingered rings.

I put up some hooks to hang my necklaces to prevent them from becoming a tangled mess. I think since I started making jewellery I stopped feeling the need to buy necklaces, but I have been spotting some really beautiful pieces that I must buy.

This hot mess is my accessory drawer, which has everything that cannot be hanged or fit into the jewellery holder. I keep my hair accessories here, and bangles, bracelets, crabs, and necklaces. It is not usually so untidy, I try keep them in old chocolate tins as a way of partitioning the drawer.

This was a gift box that I had lying around which I decided to use for my stretchy bracelets that I place on my dressing table.

I use the cover to randomly toss things in there when I am in a hurry or lazy -_-

I use this chocolate tray to store my cocktail rings, my favorite ring is the butterfly, I am kinda obsessed with anything with butterflies.

I keep my other rings in this jewellery box that ws gifted from my aunt. Excuse some of the oxidised rings ti hi hi hi. Some of them are clearly not real silver which I bought knowing that. But here is a tip for you, if you want to buy authentic silver pieces, always look for a small serial number etched into it.

I keep my random studs in this other gifted jewellery box from my cousin.

So there you have it, my jewellery collection at it’s best. If you were ever thinking of gift ideas for yours truly, now you know what my heart desires.

Feel free to share what you have in your jewellery collection too

Kisses and cookies,

The confused post

This right here is my song of the day, you can never go wrong with David Guetta and Jessie J murders it on the vocals, love it! I started the day with so much oomph, but this day has just gotten too manic -_-

Well, it is Tuesday now and the day isn’t looking any better. God needs to help me find my purpose right away because this aint cutting it!

My friend has this Joel Osteen book that I go read randomly whenever I go to see him. Today, I asked him for the book, and started shuffling through the pages as I told him about how I believe whatever page I open to read, will be God speaking to me. And indeed he did.

The book said that God did not want us dwelling on the negativity of the past, the shoulda, woulda, couldas. Forget about that failed relationship, that missed opportunity, that failing career. God has more in store for us, but he needs as to relinquish all that baggage in order for us to receive his new blessings. I found this greatly encouraging, even if I am not per se being dragged down by my past, but it really makes me look forward to my future. So if you are reading this, I hope this makes you as hopeful as I am about your future.

In other news, take a look at this picture below and let us ponder about it for a bit:

It is never really straight forward when it comes to this things lol. Which category do you fall under?

I think the absolute worst part about being single (yes, just the way people in relationships keep yapping about their relationships, I will yap about being single, because I am in a relationship with freedom :p) is that you find yourself compromising on your standards.

Anyhoo my point is, lack of attention will make you embrace whatever comes your way, no matter how the person it comes from looks like. Look who aint superficial no more? #growth

It is just Tuesday and so far it has been a rough week, to the point that I found myself anticipating bad things so that I get over the anger before it actually happens :-/ I have decided not to take all this so seriously so my afternoon has improved, and I hope my week improves too.

Mojito’s in the rain

I had a very interesting weekend, which I still cannot get over.

On Friday I managed to dodge the rain and had a few drinks with my girls as we watched guys wallow in the miasma of Nairobi Traffic from the balcony.

The music was really awesome, it was impossible to stay seated, my feet still hurt from all the dancing I did.  The fact that I met my match when it comes to dancing, did not help the situation. This guy was an extremely good dance partner, I had such a blast. I think he may have ruined all other male dancers for me. The number of good male dancers in Nairobi are barely enough as it is. Sad part is, I may never see him again le sigh.

As a typical African woman,  I get very sceptical when a guy tells me I have beautiful eyes. I have heard it a couple of times, but my eyes are just ordinary, normal shade of brown so I find it hard to believe. But I still get cheap thrills from hearing it anyway.

I am still getting over the shock of a guy asking me for my number and he unleashes a kabambe. Those ones with the teeney weeney screens where even your cellphone number cannot be displayed at once you have to scroll to the left smh. That was not the only dealbreaker, he was showing heavage, he was a swahili nation lol but he still mastered the courage to come ask to dance with me so I gave him props for that.

It felt like I was doused in a tub of pheromones and I loved every minute of it

I also went for a very nice out of town plan, which was awesome and relaxing. I need more trips like those in my life.

Now the rain has decided to rear it’s ugly head, I am now in pursuit of a good pre-public holiday plan le sigh….

 

Somethings gotta give

I have received numerous queries about why I have not updated my blog in a minute. First up I was very jazzed that you guys look forward to reading my posts, I am so deeply sorry for neglecting you.
Things have been extremely routine and slow, I am not even sure if this is writers block or if I am just simply uninspired.
My life is very lack lustre right now, it revolves around work, the gym, traffic and going out whenever I can.
My mind seems to think I am bored and that the best source of excitement would be from the male species.
Just as I jotted down my daily routine a sentence ago, it hit me that I would not have time for a man, but that is not the point.
I want attention from the opposite sex, someone who will be so consumed with me that he won’t be able to think straight.
I want to have a stimulating conversation with someone intelligent, with an independent mind who values my opinions. It sucks almost always being the one who listens, but is never heard.
I want to meet someone who is passionate about something, preferably artistic in nature. By this I mean, he has an outlet within which he can express himself.
I do not know why, but I miss the butterflies in my tummy as I dress up and get ready for a date. I want to see a face light up in awe, simply because I walked into the room.
I do not remember the last time I blushed, or felt my heart race. Okay, I lie, I do remember, but it was not the most desirable situation so it does not count.
I would love to feel a man’s pulse against my lips, and to revel in the warm embrace of big, strong arms. Yeah, I kinda have a thing for buff men, they just look like the epitome of strength.
I want to feel his warm breathe against my skin, and his hand against the small of my back… Okay I will not continue where this is headed :p
It would be nice to have someone to worry about, and to be cared for in return.
Someone who I can pamper and take care of, someone to call my own.
Remember that awesome feeling when you were thinking of that someone special, and they call as if they heard you summon them with your mind?
I want companionship, but then again I am terrified of it because I do not think I am ready for it.
I diagnosed this condition that I have from a very cool blog I stumbled upon today, whose link I will share with you asap. The disease is known as LBS, Lifelong Bachelorette Syndrome.
I am the proverbial single girl, with very little relationship experience, loose lips but good morals
I have always wondered how people jump from relationship to relationship, right after I die of jealousy over how quickly they move on.
It’s raining. God, I miss cuddling and spooning *sigh*. Where can I find a snuggling partner? Shut up and walk away if your spoken for, forbidden fruit or a punk. Seriously though, there are no men.
Sometimes I wonder, will my life really feel fulfilled if I got all that my heart desires? I had a man last year and there were times I was miserable! Maybe it was because he was absolutely wrong for me. Or it could also be that having a man is not the solution to my current boring state of affairs.
Who knows?!!!!

Happy Humpday

I found out last week that John Legend had a new song, but I ignored it because as you may know neo soul is not my cuppa tea. But today I was forced to listen to it on radio, and I loved it! The lyrics are just something else! Hope you like it!

Have a lovely Wednesday,

April Photo-A-Day Challenge

I stumbled upon these photo challenges on the net today which I thought would be interesting to do on wordpress, tumblr, facebook, twitter and BBM.

Day 01 – A picture of yourself with fifteen facts.

Day 02 – A picture of you and the person you used to be close with.

Day 03 – A picture of the cast from your favorite show.

Day 04 – A picture of something you wish you could forget.

Day 05 – A picture of your favorite memory.

Day 06 – A picture of a person you’d love to trade places with for a day.

Day 07 – A picture of your most treasured item.

Day 08 – A picture that makes you laugh.

Day 09 – A picture of the person who has gotten you through the most.

Day 10 – A picture of the person you do the silliest things with.

Day 11 – A picture of something you hate.

Day 12 – A picture of something you love.

Day 13 – A picture of your favorite band or artist.

Day 14 – A picture of someone you could never imagine your life without.

Day 15 – A picture of something you want to do before you die.

Day 16 – A picture of someone who inspires you.

Day 17 – A picture of something that has made a huge impact on your life recently.

Day 18 – A picture of your biggest insecurity.

Day 19 – A picture of you when you were little.

Day 20 – A picture of somewhere you’d love to travel.

Day 21 – A picture of your favorite night .

Day 22 – A picture of something you wish you were better at.

Day 23 – A picture of your favorite book.

Day 24 – A picture of something you wish you could change.

Day 25 – A picture of your favorite day.

Day 26 – A picture of something that means a lot to you.

Day 27 – A picture of yourself and a family member.

Day 28 – A picture of something you’re afraid of.

Day 29 – A picture that can always make you smile.

Day 30 – A picture of someone you miss.

(Source: facebook.com)

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Are you up for the challenge??

Growing pains

March is almost over and already 2012 has been one hell of a year.

Maybe it is the effects of growing up, or maybe these are the lessons life wanted me to learn.

Is it me who has changed or the world is changing and now is when I am taking notice?

I have questioned so many things, which I should not be questioning.

Do you really value our friendship?

Who is your allegiance to?

Is this the type of person you truly are?

Why am I judging others when I myself am no angel?

Don’t people have a sense of common courtesy anymore?

Am I over considerate? or don’t other people know how to be considerate?

What do you want from me?

Is all this worth it?

And many more questions keep running through my mind as time goes by and I encounter various situations, hopefully in time I will get them answered or just learn to ignore them.

Maybe I need Scotts Emulsion to help me to grow :p

I need something serendipitious (I totally made that up, stand down grammar nazis) in my life. But instead of waiting for something good, I will make that good ish happen for myself

 

 

 

Message received, loud and clear!!

MTV, PEPFAR and UNICEF are the brains behind Shuga which was launched in 2009. It is a drama revolving around young people and the trials and tribulations of their love lives. I loved the first Shuga, I think it was one of the best dramas to ever be filmed in Kenya, with talented actors, excellent filmwork. They showcased the beauty of Nairobi, how much talent we have in terms of the film and music industry. The story line was gripping, the actors were talented and the message was bang on. This was one of the few local shows which did not make me want to barf when couples made out *thumbs up*.

Come 2012 and they did it again in a bigger and better way by releasing Shuga: Love Sex Money which was 6 episodes long. This time they recruited even more talent, engaging storylines, and famous artists like the likes of Avril, 9con, Banky W and Wizkid.

Shuga is not only interesting but the message really hits home. Check out the first 4 episodes below and I guarantee it will change the course of your thinking.

Shuga: Love, Sex, Money – Episode 1 from mtv staying alive on Vimeo.

Shuga: Love, Sex, Money – Episode 2 from mtv staying alive on Vimeo.

Shuga: Love, Sex, Money – Episode 4 from mtv staying alive on Vimeo.

Side bar:

• How hot is 9con (Femi) and Nick Mutuma (Leo) ? *Fans self*.
• Skylux never looks that awesome whenever I go there.
• The wardrobe and makeup is really top notch!
• There wasn’t any of that over acting common with Kenyan actors.
• I wish Lupita Nyongo also acted in addition to her directing role.

Be safe and protect yourself,

KONY 2012 – Africa we need to start doing something

So I woke up this morning and KONY 2012 was all over the interwebs. Getting information about it was not so easy because it involved long stories and long videos. Watching this video below explains everything, so I hope you have time to wait for this almost 30 minute long video to load and get informed about this movement.

Check out the comments section too.

After watching this video I honestly felt ashamed of myself as a Kenyan, and as an African. So many problems plague this continent, and what most of us do is either ignore them or complain about all our issues, rather than find a solution to combat these problems.

This dude from America was so affected by the story of his friend Jacob (I hope thats his name, I couldn’t wait for the video to load again :p) that he rallied support to get some troops from the US to be posted to Uganda. You can see the Invisible Children have been fighting for a while now, to be heard and to be helped.

Joseph Kony has been in power for over 25 years, and thanks to this video the world is now getting informed about the injustice that is going on in Uganada.

This case may be somewhat controversial seeing that America has been accused several times of interfering in issues that do not affect them, so chances of them sending more troops to Uganda may be somewhat slim. I also hear that the only reason this whole campaign is going viral and that America is interested in Uganda is because they have oil. Who knows!?!

I do not know how plastering the streets of America with KONY 2012 paraphernalia on April 20th will be effective, since it actually involves defacing cities and what not. But that strategy may work in East Africa, for those willing to take part in this.

What I have learned from this campaign is that us as Africans do very little to fight for our own plights. We sit and wait to be helped by ‘higher powers’. Let us take a stand, get creative and find a way to fight oppression, injustices and any other issue that is affecting this continent.

Courage is fear that has said it’s prayer.

Change begins with you and me. So even if you do not believe in this whole campaign, there is no harm in spreading it.