Classic 105,Maina and King'ang'i at times just make my morning!Not they directly but the discussions they come up with,and my fellow Kenyans with their responses!At times I am in a matatu and I laugh so much it scares me.King'ang'i of course does not help situations much with his input and another character who has become one of my favorites,like I seriously look forward to his call is Wakanai(excuse my spelling)!He is a male chauvanist who believes the man is some sort of treasure that women should hold very carefully.I mean the other day they had a discussion about a a woman who's husband had helped her in securing a cool job,then later he lost his,borrowed some 250,000to start a business.She willingly obliged.Did I mention it was given to him as a loan and now that the business isn't doing that well,she sort of wants her money back?The poor brother isn't being talked to,his conjugal rights denied.He has been reported to muns from both sides ie his and her mum.The house is like a war zone!
I smiled at myself that day as I kistened to people's comments.Why?Someone told me that one thing he has been taught is never to touch a woman's money,even if it's your wife's.Never ever.Like it's a no go zone!As a man,do your part and leave the woman out of it.Ladies,are we these bad when it comes to our cash?Like really? So,Wakanai called in and said that's ma crap(one of his fav words)He was for the idea that the wife should even add the guy Kshs500,000!Then,what cracked me up is when he said that when it comes to Kenyan women,living with Gadaffi is so much better.Like for real.We are now worse than one of the worst dictators ever?Wakanai,you got a fan right here!
So,today's topic was based on another caller's input from yesterday's discussion who is for the idea Kissi women are not beautiful.According to him,they are a handful!Today I was just shocked!I know a number of Kisii ladies who are very beautiful(someone just whispered that those are the handful)Shame on you!Any way,that is so not cool.And apparently Kamba's have very beautiful ladies.While on those topic,I pride myself in being gorgeous(you are free to think otherwise).I meet these group of guys sometime back and we chatting and all then one of them goes like "you are very pretty"I;m like thank you.Then somewhere in the conversation,the fact that I come from the lakeside region arises and they are stupified for lack of a better word.And they go like "We have never met a beautiful Luo girl" Now I am very offended.What does where I come from have anything to do with my looks?Maybe there is something I am missing.Does it really have any influence?And if it does,how?
Now I believe we all are beautiful.In our own way,we are beautiful.In the eyes of God we are gorgeous.I would love for us all to uphold this fact but truth is human beings are different and there is no one day we will all agree on the same thing.Ok of course Halle Berry's case is different.I think the world over agrees that she is gorgeous!Ok,now,Samantha Mumba sang about not needing anyone to tell her she's pretty for her to know she is beautiful and that at the end of the day is the attitude we should all have.Beauty lies in the eyes of the beholder and charity begins at home.Appreciate yourself just as you are.Love yourself and know that you are beautiful and whoever does not see that beauty,there is something wrong with either their eyes or their view.It is not your problem so do not try to sort it!Psalm 139:14 is one of my favorite verses.It tells me that I am fearfully and wonderfully made.That means God took time with me.He did not say let there be,He took His time to mould and shape me and when He was done,He saw that "it is good".Now God giving a stamp of approval is like major news.So who's reprt will you believe today?As long as you are comfortable in your own skin,it does not matter what everyone else says or thinks!
You are a jewel,you are a treasure,you are one of a kind,and you shine just as bright as the stars in the sky,you're a rare kind of wonder created just right so keep your head up no matter the pain,there's nothing about you that's plain.
Wednesday, March 23, 2011
Tuesday, March 22, 2011
THE LONG WAIT
I take a look at my wrist watch.So much time has passed I am even shocked I'm still awake,yet,no sign of him?Where is he?Did he not get my many texts and calls that went un answered?Is he ok?I am over myself with worry.I know not what to think.This wait has been so long I feel a bit lost.Many have come and gone,with me at the same place,holding on to hope.Every time I want to leave,I think,'what if he comes and finds me gone?'I wait.It is almost twenty four hours gone,yet no sign of him,not even a message to know if he is on his way.It's cold and im freezing.No,I did not think of carrying a sweater.How was I to know he would stand me up?He seemed enthusiastic when we last talked so I figured he was equally excited but I think I have been sailing in this boat alone.Maybe just with a mirage.Now I'm wet.The rain showered me and I am dripping wet.I get it now.I think.The rain does drown my tears.24hours of waiting,you can't say I did not try.You can't say I did not wait.It breaks me as I walk alone in the dark streets...Castles in the air is what I'd build and now I see them crumble down...It hurts.It pains.The truth always hurts...A car pulls over.I care not to stop or turn for I knew it couldn't possibly be him.Footsteps behind,catching up.Should I be afraid?A thief maybe?My heart is already cold.They can do whatever.I care not.He stands in front of me.Forces me to stop.I look at him blankly.He puts his court around my shoulders.He leads me to his car.I resist not.I am a wounded soul.The warmth feels nice.I smile.For the first time in24 hours.Someone noticed me.It felt good.My lost thought.Eyes close....
Thursday, March 17, 2011
silent break up
what do you say?
when he looks into your eyes
his wet with tears
yours blank in wonder
wanting,needing an answer
the why,how and when?
it's over is all you know
somewhere it died,
you lost it.
you let go.
he didn't
different pages of the same book
his only beginning
you placing a full stop
what do you say?
you never meant to hurt me
he didn't mean to hurt you
involuntary hurting it is
one moved on
one held on
so what do you say?
him not understanding
you not willing
not wanting to speak
not sure what's fit.
silence
it breaks him
it breaks you
silence
it kills him
it strangles you
silence
he dries his eyes
he looks at you
one last time
he gives you a peck
he walks away
doesn't say goodbye
but walks away
tears in your eyes now
it stings too much
he disappears
reality sets in
its over
officially
a done deal.
beautiful memories
a chapter closed
you dry your eyes
you walk away.....
when he looks into your eyes
his wet with tears
yours blank in wonder
wanting,needing an answer
the why,how and when?
it's over is all you know
somewhere it died,
you lost it.
you let go.
he didn't
different pages of the same book
his only beginning
you placing a full stop
what do you say?
you never meant to hurt me
he didn't mean to hurt you
involuntary hurting it is
one moved on
one held on
so what do you say?
him not understanding
you not willing
not wanting to speak
not sure what's fit.
silence
it breaks him
it breaks you
silence
it kills him
it strangles you
silence
he dries his eyes
he looks at you
one last time
he gives you a peck
he walks away
doesn't say goodbye
but walks away
tears in your eyes now
it stings too much
he disappears
reality sets in
its over
officially
a done deal.
beautiful memories
a chapter closed
you dry your eyes
you walk away.....
Tuesday, March 15, 2011
???????????
She looked at my eyes with tears streaming down her face.Her eyes seemed to search mine.Hoping to read what it is that was going through my mind but i guess blankness is all she saw.I knew not what to think,what to say.Not after what she had told me.Was I mad,disappointed?A mixture of both or more?I did not know.I just wished the few past minutes had not happen.I was doing more harm to her.So i got a hold of myself,managed to look at her but nothing.No words left my mouth.I did not know where to start.I gave her a hug.Held her so tightly I almost chocked her and just held her.For a very long while and then tears.I also started crying.It stung too much for me to pull a Jack Bauer.The news affected me.It hurt me.
We pulled away from each other and after another century,I was able to speak.And kind words they were not.It's not that it was not coming,what,with the kind of life she was living?Hoping from one man to the other and not because she had to.She just decided she was too pretty to contract H.I.V.and no level was wisdom could get through to her.Who did not warn her?It hurt me because she is my friend and I love her,very much and I did not approve of what she was doing with her life but nothing could stop her.That's what we all concluded and well,it was her life and she had every right to decide how to live her life only i found it selfish because she did not stop to consider the people she hurt with her decision.You see,no man is an island and hence,we need to be a bit sensitive with those around us.Not to the extent of living their lives but just care enough to be considerate.And here she was,looking at me not for judgment but for compassion....to be cont...
We pulled away from each other and after another century,I was able to speak.And kind words they were not.It's not that it was not coming,what,with the kind of life she was living?Hoping from one man to the other and not because she had to.She just decided she was too pretty to contract H.I.V.and no level was wisdom could get through to her.Who did not warn her?It hurt me because she is my friend and I love her,very much and I did not approve of what she was doing with her life but nothing could stop her.That's what we all concluded and well,it was her life and she had every right to decide how to live her life only i found it selfish because she did not stop to consider the people she hurt with her decision.You see,no man is an island and hence,we need to be a bit sensitive with those around us.Not to the extent of living their lives but just care enough to be considerate.And here she was,looking at me not for judgment but for compassion....to be cont...
Wednesday, March 9, 2011
The disease of ill talk
Gossip.I find myself wondering why we love it so much?I mean,it is such a cheapening activity like why would princes and princesses want to lower their standards by wasting precious time to bad mouthing a fellow royalty?Well, i had my fair share of being the target of gossip for a whole three years of what was meant to be my most fun moments.I don't know why my schoolmates;most of them,hated me with such a passion but they did and they made life for me hell on earth but i survived.Thanks to my heavenly Father.Oh don't be fooled,i was a drowning man clutching at a straw and whoever said words couldn't kill maybe he was right but they sure can lead you to kill...even yourself.So,after high school i decided you would have to be pretty mega creative for you to bring me down with words because i heard the worst case scenario in high school but you are very much welcomed to try...
There's this song by Keri that i wish was released back in the days because it would have been a dedication...don't hate me coz i'm beautiful.Like seriously,it's not like it is my fault and now i know better and no i am not apologetic for the way I was awesomely created and neither should you and if anyone has a problem,ask them to pick it up with God!I;m just saying.
So,where is all these coming from?Well,i work and where i work there are other businesses around and i ended up having a scuffle with one of my neighbors.The details of the scuffle are not juicy enough to be printed but oh my,haven't i become the talk of say four five grown ups?Woah,and I know,I am born again.forgiveness.Love.Doesn't mean though that I have to associate with people who are not adding anything positive to my life now does it?I doubt.I'm not mad at them,I only know better than to associate with them.So,they were the inspiration but this is not about them.This is about gossip and why we love it.
I remember complaining to my sister about all the gossip and you know what she told me?Get used to it.This is just the tip of the ice berg.There's still more to come.She also told me that when you act affected,you make it even more interesting for rumor mongers.Her antidote,walk with your head held high and say hi when you meet them on the streets like you just don't care because you really don't.Ok,so let's say what they are saying is true,so what?If you go cry and whatever it won't change the facts.Ok,i get it.It isn't the kind of stuff you would be proud to have Oprah interview you on but hey,what the heck.Who is perfect anyway and who is it that does not have hidden skeletons in the closet?What if it's not true?Now this is the time to bring out your diva attitude!And be the best diva you can be while at it.
Truth of the matter is that people will always talk.Sad as it is,there is a select group that is very comfortable acting cheaply so the best we can do for them is pray that they will one day see the light and realize just how so much more they are worth but until that day happens,let them be.Do not bother them and do not let them bother you.I'm just saying.
You see people who gossip,one,don't have anything much to do with their time.Second,there is something about you that just amazes them and since they can't be you and they are not brave enough to tell you what amazing legs you have,they will start trashing your short skirts dressing.Why would you want to be bothered with someone else insecurities?Don't you have enough of your own?People who sit down to trash another are people who are cowards and live in dream land.I mean,look at the list of people you have ever bad mouthed and you will notice a certain trend.There is always a hint of jealousy there,whether you admit it or not.And,is your life so boring and your victim's life so much more interesting that you would take time out of your day to talk about them?I mean,you couldn't be talking about something boring that much now could you?Maybe I just come from a different school of thought but I don't see how you would find me talking on end about something that is boring to me?
Anyway,gossip is here to stay because it seems we will always have insecure,cowardly people so you better learn to deal with it.And dealing with it is by not caring about what others say because at the end of the day,like earlier said,man is to err.So live life to the fullest.Enjoy yourself and have fun.If something terrible happens,just go like,oops!and move on.
Lovely day y'all.
There's this song by Keri that i wish was released back in the days because it would have been a dedication...don't hate me coz i'm beautiful.Like seriously,it's not like it is my fault and now i know better and no i am not apologetic for the way I was awesomely created and neither should you and if anyone has a problem,ask them to pick it up with God!I;m just saying.
So,where is all these coming from?Well,i work and where i work there are other businesses around and i ended up having a scuffle with one of my neighbors.The details of the scuffle are not juicy enough to be printed but oh my,haven't i become the talk of say four five grown ups?Woah,and I know,I am born again.forgiveness.Love.Doesn't mean though that I have to associate with people who are not adding anything positive to my life now does it?I doubt.I'm not mad at them,I only know better than to associate with them.So,they were the inspiration but this is not about them.This is about gossip and why we love it.
I remember complaining to my sister about all the gossip and you know what she told me?Get used to it.This is just the tip of the ice berg.There's still more to come.She also told me that when you act affected,you make it even more interesting for rumor mongers.Her antidote,walk with your head held high and say hi when you meet them on the streets like you just don't care because you really don't.Ok,so let's say what they are saying is true,so what?If you go cry and whatever it won't change the facts.Ok,i get it.It isn't the kind of stuff you would be proud to have Oprah interview you on but hey,what the heck.Who is perfect anyway and who is it that does not have hidden skeletons in the closet?What if it's not true?Now this is the time to bring out your diva attitude!And be the best diva you can be while at it.
Truth of the matter is that people will always talk.Sad as it is,there is a select group that is very comfortable acting cheaply so the best we can do for them is pray that they will one day see the light and realize just how so much more they are worth but until that day happens,let them be.Do not bother them and do not let them bother you.I'm just saying.
You see people who gossip,one,don't have anything much to do with their time.Second,there is something about you that just amazes them and since they can't be you and they are not brave enough to tell you what amazing legs you have,they will start trashing your short skirts dressing.Why would you want to be bothered with someone else insecurities?Don't you have enough of your own?People who sit down to trash another are people who are cowards and live in dream land.I mean,look at the list of people you have ever bad mouthed and you will notice a certain trend.There is always a hint of jealousy there,whether you admit it or not.And,is your life so boring and your victim's life so much more interesting that you would take time out of your day to talk about them?I mean,you couldn't be talking about something boring that much now could you?Maybe I just come from a different school of thought but I don't see how you would find me talking on end about something that is boring to me?
Anyway,gossip is here to stay because it seems we will always have insecure,cowardly people so you better learn to deal with it.And dealing with it is by not caring about what others say because at the end of the day,like earlier said,man is to err.So live life to the fullest.Enjoy yourself and have fun.If something terrible happens,just go like,oops!and move on.
Lovely day y'all.
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