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  Two years ago, nearly today, I started this blog. I had all these great ideas I wanted to implement and information I wanted to share with the online community. Along the way, I lost my zeal.

I wrote a few posts and suddenly stopped. As a matter of fact, a lot of changes took place in my personal life, both good and not so great. I felt incredibly overwhelmed, and I just stopped focusing on…

“Courage is the most important of all the virtues because, without courage, you can’t practice any other virtue consistently.”

Maya_Angelou

Write it on your heart that every day is the best day of the year. Ralph Waldo Emerson.

“You may not control all the events that happen to you, but you can decide not to be reduced by them.”

Maya_Angelou.

My mission in life is not merely to survive, but to…

How to get the right bra fit and size

Believe it or not, 80% of women wear the wrong bra. Nothing feels heavenly like wearing a bra that fits you well. In the past, I used to wear any bra I came across as long as I saw it ‘fit’ me well. As a matter of fact, I would wear bras that would make me feel uncomfortable, unhealthy, some would irritate my skin or cause me back pain. I was not really focused on my bust size and shape. I found…

10 Steps to help you get over your Ex!

I recently had a chat with my friend’s (both men and women) and we were having an interesting conversation. A number of them have had relationships that have led to heartbreaks and breakdowns. Some have sworn to never get into relationships again. I remember one specific comment, “If you want to live a happy life, never fall in love.” “It’s not worth the effort.”

I beg to disagree.

Dating is fun.

9 Last Minute Valentine’s Day Ideas

Valentine’s Day is already here with us guys. I cannot explain the number of chocolates and flowers I am seeing everywhere I go it’s making me dizzy (Wonderful dizzy). Restaurants are jam packed and the traffic is crazy. Hawkers are in every corner of Nairobi town selling pretty teddy bears, pink and red hearts and flowers. I have been married for 3 years now and I have come to understand that…

Handmade Swahili Leather Sandals

Today, I decided to share with you some of my African handmade sandals inspiration. I’m online most of the time for work and projects. So in my ‘me’ (personal) time, I like to step back and roam the streets of Nairobi listening to Podcasts. I’m a Podcast fanatic. I literally have a lot of them on my phone. I love listening to Neil Patel and the likes journeys to their success and all.

Anyways,…

AFRICAN POP CULTURE (APC)

This is a must read. Pay close attention, you might find here what you’ve been looking for in Africa (photos might be subject to copyright)

Source: AFRICAN POP CULTURE (APC)

Is There Evidence for the Resurrection?

Resurrection means that the worst thing is never the last thing. FREDERICK BUECHNER

Source: Is There Evidence for the Resurrection?

It’s All About You…….

Great and inspirational read.

The Benefits of Taking a Liquid Calcium Supplement

  If you happen to be Lactose intolerance, a condition which people are unable to digest milk. I happen to suffer from this terrible reaction to milk and I know what you are going through. You have to avoid milk at all cost. But the fact remains that you need calcium in your body and since you can’t get it from milk; you need to take calcium supplements instead. It is recommended that you take a…

How to Develop a Routine that Works and Saves Time

Ah!!! This week has been a blessing. The weather has been fantastic! It was all sunny and warm temperatures, got to make new friends, learned how to manage my time and had successful jobs. All that has actually made me more productive and I got a few things done here and there.

Now, to tell the truth, I am one of those people who can plan for an activity or something and never follow through. I…

How to Travel Around the World and Get Free or Cheap Accommodation

Who here wants to travel the world this festive season or for the fun of it and has no money?

Anyone?

Okay. I will rephrase that question. Who here longs to travel the world but is on a tight budget?

Alright!

Let get started then. I don’t want to influence anyone’s pocket. But let’s face it, it’s December, the month of fun and parties and festivals. Hotels and resorts are going to be jam packed…