#flowersinthewild

I got really behind on this but I'm determined to post for the last few days. My must reads thus far are: 

The Harry Potter Series – I grew up on these books. They have such a clear view of good and evil but studies are starting to show that readers of the Harry Potter series had their political views influenced by the books!

Salt by Nayyirah Waheed – One of my best friends introduced me to this wonderful woman who so eruditely captures the experience of the diaspora. Powerful words, definitely check out her poetry you won't be disappointed and it will change your outlook.

A Place Called Here by Cecelia Ahern – A fun little beach read that asks the question: where do all the lost things go? From losing a sock to a person the book leaves you feeling a little lighter than before, like you may have lost something yourself.

How Europe Underdeveloped Africa by Walter Rodney – The only non fiction in the lineup this book changed how I view colonialism and its adverse effects on the continent (yup, it's a continent not a country y'all) of Africa. Being Kenyan born made this personal but everyone can learn a little something about colonial history from this.

Currently Reading:

Influence and the Science of Persuasion by Robert Cialdini – Recommended to me by Robyn Parry of MacLaren McCann to better understand the advertising industry (the career I eventually wanna get into).

The Third Coast: When Chicago Built the American Dream by Thomas Dyja – just for learning purposes

Waiting Until I Have More Time

a hasty departure ✈️

If you’ve ever felt like you don’t belong somewhere or you’d fit in better somewhere else, you understand the anticipation behind a departure.

For 8 years, I’ve been living in the same place. The longest I’ve ever lived in one place my whole life. After spending the last 4 months travelling, the need and desire to be somewhere new, to start all over again is taking over.

This whole job application thing is a drain on my self-esteem.