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 2024 is finally here.  I stopped making New Year’s resolutions two years ago. To many, it may sound like a dumb idea.  I realized you can change your life without waiting for the year to end. I have spent the last part of my 20s building sustainable habits that help me make small strides toward growth.  Listen, I don’t have a fat bank account or a dream job to show as an achievement. One…

Here is a pinch of my journey as an SEO freelance writer.

It is almost three years since I gave up my measly pay as a B.O.M teacher to pursue freelancing. My mother though I’d lost my mind. Truly I had lost my mind. I had nothing on me and here I was quitting my job without savings. “You should wait a little bit more. They might hire you on a permanent position.”My mother would plead in a bid to change my mind. Truth is, I was Fed up! I wanted out…

Hello, Read the latest update on what's cooking at Lily Ngugi.

Hello lovelies, It has been a while since I made a post here. I have been busy building a career in content writing and SEO. It hasn’t been easy, but I am grateful for everything I’ve done so far. I have always wanted to have a blog where I can share my thoughts on anything. A blog is like a journal where you can be yourself and pour out your heart. My old blog feels like the perfect place to…

Nina Dobrev joins the cast of Netflix’s The Outlaws

Nina Dobrev has recently shared the news that she will be joining the cast of Netflix’s comedy The Out-laws. Sharing the news on her social media, Nina is excited to “show them the rope” as she recounts on her post. Other remarkable stars joining this cast include Micheal Rooker, Julie Hagerty, Poorna Jargannathan, and Richard Kind. Adam Devine gets the leading role for the comedy show. The…

10 Best Kid Rock songs

Courtesy of Wendy Wei on Pexels Kid rock rose to fame in the unlikeliest circumstances in the late 90s. Ritchie, a.k.a Kid rock, is a rap-rocker of our generation. His music has been featured in best lists and on billboards winning him many accolades. Kid Rock plays metal, rap, and country music, which is not common with many upcoming talents. The journey for kid rock was not smooth as he had…

Kipchoge Graces the April cover of GQ Magazine

The world has always thought that it is impossible for a human being to run a 42 Km    marathon under two hours. However, one man, Eliud Kipchoge set out to change the norm. The Kenyan athlete had attempted to break that record in 2017 but he crossed the finishing line at 2 hrs 25 seconds. The race was held in Monza, Italy. Later in October, 2019 Kipchoge took another challenge sponsored by…

Understanding SEO and Your Blog

Courtesy of Anette Lusina on Unsplash Isn’t it annoying when you go to a website, and you have to sign up before you read their content? Or even when you find content, it lacks sense and direction. Remember that time you entered your email on a website only for the link to lead yet to another website, and they keep spamming your email with junk mail? Most users do not want to share their…

Supernatural: The best and Worst Episodes as Ranked on IMDB

Hello lovelies? I have been working so hard on my writing and taking extra classes to get my groove on. I posted a few months ago about pitching and everything has been going great. It takes some time before you can land decent clients who need a long-term writer. That aside, a few weeks ago I applied for a job with Valnet.inc for ScreenRant.com. Unfortunately they picked another candidate. Here…

5 Organic Home Remedies to Treat Cystic Acne

  In 2017 September, my life took a turn for the worst. I had a full book of plans on how to get back on my feet. I wanted to get a decent job to afford myself a good life. I was a new mom struggling to make ends meet while living with my parents. Little did I know that life had different plans for me. I developed cystic acne that made my life take another strange turn. I could hardly walk in…

7 Pro Tips on how to write in conversational tone

 Quality is an acquired taste developed over time, and its’ impression resonates and is enduring when measured up against time. ~ Que

The quote above took me back to the beginning of my writing career. I knew very little about creating blog posts. Sometimes I read my old posts and see how much I have grown as a writer. I am sure that you have also been through the same experience and would…

See I am standing right here staring at my mirror.

I am staring at a stranger

Someone I have been trying to get to know

See once I was once young and fun

Once I danced to the melodies of life

But here stands, someone so broken

lost and yet she feels like she does not belong in a world so large.

D…

An EV Mustang? Mixed Reactions over the new Mustang Mach E

It is finally August 2020, and the highly anticipated Mustang Mach E has landed. If you have been saving up to acquire one,  you must already know what’s in store for you. Apparently the new Mach E will indeed go down in history as the first Mustang without an Engine. Mustang is a great competitor for the Chevrolet Camaro and the Dodge Challenger but, are fans happy about the new Mustang Mach E…

National Insults Day? Yes Thank You!

Growing up in rural Kenya was full of memories. Some I would like to relive even now. They shaped my life to this person I have become. There were so many things that we shared with our neighbors and even distant relatives who lived within reach. The culture was rich. Even though times have changed, we would love to go back to that thrilling life of being part of a community.

What would you do…

6 Tip pitching strategy for beginner freelance writers

Impressing potential clients can be hard for a freelancer. I have prepared a simple guide on how you can grab the attention of new clients. I have learned the hard way that creating a successful pitch takes a lot of work.

After years of writing, I finally decided that it was time for me to step up and create a freelance network. What I did not know was how hard it was going to be to get feedback…

Hello lovelies? It has been quite a while since I was actively blogging. The past couple of months have made me shift my mind about who I think I am or do I say who I thought I was? I love blogging and it has become a part of me. However, I need to shift gears and focus on other projects.

I have received a lot of love over time on this platform. I have made friends based on just what I post. The…

Sir Winston Churchill once said that success is not final, failure is not fatal: it is the courage to continue that counts. In the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, most people are coming face to face with failure. Everything we termed as normal is changing ranging from relationships to our income. However, there are ways that we can learn from all the failures we face in life. Here are simple ways…