It's been a year+ since we met. Some four months if I can count the +. We've been back and forth about when we should mark our anniversary because there's the day we met, then the day we started dating officially. The dates don't matter to you, but being a lady who loves writing and… Continue reading Scars and Strength
Category: Journaling
A Letter in Limbo
Last time we spoke it didn't end well. You disconnected my call. No. You didn't pick up. I know that sometimes I get on your nerves but what I felt was real. It's 3 weeks now and I haven't heard from you. Truthfully speaking, some days I stare at my phone and hope you'd call.… Continue reading A Letter in Limbo
Self Love
I can’t forget Min Ochieng’. Who can? Her voice commanded silence. You could tell anytime she passed because the earth trembled. The other day I saw her squeezing through the busy market and it was hilarious. Everyone mumbled as she passed. The few unlucky ones, whose eyes met hers, always landed a question that suggested… Continue reading Self Love
Zombie Syndrome
I get agitated sometimes. Don’t ask me why because I don’t understand myself sometimes either. It’s my day. I’m not making any excuses. Same ol’ shit I guess. The normal routine. I’m up by 7, get ready for work, do the same ol’ stuff for eight and a half hours, then go home. I’m sitting… Continue reading Zombie Syndrome
The Narcissist
Sometimes a good cup of tea relaxes my mind, but there are days a can of guarana and a pen gives this Luo girl some reason to be alive. I remember him – tall, dreadlocks, tattoo on his right arm and a smile that often fades in a second. He laughs when I touch his… Continue reading The Narcissist
Dear God,
Saturday, I had a funny conversation with God in front of my man. It was on a light note. Right now, I feel like God took my light sentiments seriously. I was making funny complaints asking God why He had to give me a man like him. It was all for fun. You know, the… Continue reading Dear God,
Reminder to Self-3 – Know Your Worth
Know your worth Stop having this mentality that no one can love you because you have kids - this is how you end up making the wrong decisions. Real men do exist. You have to be patient enough to wait for them. Don’t be too desperate that you decide to settle with anyone who shows… Continue reading Reminder to Self-3 – Know Your Worth
Reminder to Self-2 – Be Yourself
Normalize being yourself in a world where there is too much fake
Reminder to Self-1 – Work on Yourself
Work on yourself. All the other pieces will fit perfectly Not everyone will like you. We try so hard to impress people and prove our value to them while forgetting that perfection is a state of mind. If you want to have a good relationship with people, come out as you are – the messy,… Continue reading Reminder to Self-1 – Work on Yourself
Talking to the Mirror
I think she’s trying too hard and it’s probably not working out. I know her to be strong and tough. At least that’s what her friends say about her. Sad that she does not see it. She thinks of herself as weak and lazy. She is not. I’ve known her all my life. At times… Continue reading Talking to the Mirror
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