AFTER THE RAINS II

“Rainy days should be spent at home with a cup of tea and a good book.” 

― Bill Watterson, The Calvin and Hobbes Tenth Anniversary Book

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It's a beautiful morning,
The rains have come upon Nairobi,
The ground is wet,
The earth smells fresh,
The thick grey clouds form a beautiful background
against the Nairobi skyline,
Little water puddles EVERYWHERE
Now, the dust is settling,
Schools are closing for the holidays,
Traffic will lessen, i hope
The little joys of living in the city :)

Peps.

HAPPY NEW MONTH!

“The months roll by like wheels on a wheelchair. Pretty soon it’ll be July. Feels like just last month it was May.
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― Jarod Kintz, Seriously delirious, but not at all serious

Dear May!

May you remind me that hard times do not last,
That happiness begets those who are truly open to receiving,
Remind me that unforgettable moments are easy to forget,
That there is no place like HOME,
May i be open to new ways of doing old things,
May i be open to giving second chances no matter how much i hurt,
Remind me that joy cometh in the morning, No matter how hard i cry in the night.
May i count my blessings, even when i don't feel very blessed.
For there is strength  in gratitude.

HAPPY NEW MONTH!

FOR WE ARE JOLLY GOOD FELLOWS...WHICH NOBODYCAN DENY!

    

   Thirty Is …

Liberating. Confidence. Courage. Maturity. Awareness. Focus. Attitude. Classy. Passionate. Responsible. Strength. Freedom. Boundaries. Time. Laughter. Fashion. Loveable. Fitness. Prayerful. Bossy. Humility. Wisdom. Walk. Talk. Happening. Family. Love. Forgiveness. Pleasure. Lessons. Grown N’ Sexy.

I share my birthday with an amazing group of people.
I have read their writings, watched their productions, listened to their music... and learned plenty from their struggles. In one way or another, i have carried a piece of them with me for years without even knowing it.

Miss Maya Angelou

Miss Jill Scott {My Soul-Sista}

Clive Davis

Lemar Obika

Heath Ledger (posthumous)

Robert Downey Junior

Happy Birthday To Us ...

HAPPY NEW MONTH!

 “April hath put a spirit of youth in everything. (Sonnet XCVIII)”
― William Shakespeare

April brings together all my favorite things:
My Birthday, Jazz, Rains, Poetry, Easter, Spring..
It's my Birth Month, Jazz Appreciation Month, National Poetry Month, Easter Celebrations, Soothing April showers and the start of spring :)
As  i turn a year older, i am doing things different this year. Rather than doing an inventory of what i have not achieved in the past year, i am celebrating the present: Where i am right now.

Dear April this year,
Not otherwise,Than April of a year ago,
I have patiently awaited your arrival,
A symbol that a brand new chapter has began,
May i blush in the noon-day sun and the evening rains,
May serenity be my God given portion,
May my aroma of success permeate through the right vents,
Leaving behing a scent of gratitude and love,
May i shine, radiate, reflect the beauty of the God in me ..
A symbol that he has blessed me with good things... Family, Friends, A spiritual Father :)) April this year ... I am glad you are here.

SARAH KAY : "A LOVE LETTER FROM A TOOTHBRUSH TO A BICYCLE TYRE.

whilst you love me, I cannot again fall into that miserable state which renders life a burden almost too heavy to be borne.
― Michael Kelahan, The World's Greatest Love Letters

better-biking

They told me that I was meant for the cleaner life,
That you would drag me through the mud,
They said that you would tread all over me,
That they could see right through you,
That you were full of hot air,
That I would always be chasing,
Always watching you disappear after sleeker models,
That it would be a vicious cycle.

But I know better,
I know about your rough edges,
And I have seen your perfect curves,
I will fit into whatever spaces you let me.
If loving you means getting dirty,
Bring on the grime!
I will leave this porcelain home behind.

I’m used to twice a day relationships,
But with you, I’ll take all the time.
And I know that we live in different worlds.
And we’re always really busy.
But in my dreams.
You spin around me so fast.
I always wake up dizzy.

So, maybe one day,
You’ll grow tired of the road,
And roll on back to me,
And when I blink my eyes into morning,
Your smile will be the only one I see.
If Loving you means getting dirty,
Bring on the grime.

Sarah Kay.

HAPPY NEW MONTH

“I'm so glad I live in a world where there are Octobers.” ― L.M. Montgomery, Anne of Green Gables

"October's Party"

October gave a party;
The leaves by hundreds came-
The Chestnuts, Oaks, and Maples,
And leaves of every name.
The Sunshine spread a carpet,
And everything was grand,
Miss Weather led the dancing,
Professor Wind the band.
Author:George Cooper

Dear October...
I have been waiting a long time for you :)
You remind me that am much closer to my favorite time of year!
September, you were good to me.
The downside was the great tragedy that befell our nation. Kenya is holding on.
Some truths have come out of that tragedy and it is my sure hope our government will work on those loopholes in the systems of governance.We take it as a Wake-up Call of some sort. 
A reminder that we are vulnerable.
October,
Am looking forward to Nairobi Fashion Week..and 7 days of Rest&Relaxation.
Loads of Sunny Days and a Photo-shoot :))
A few special birthdays to celebrate..
A get together to celebrate a baby..
Big breaks for Family & Self.

Quotes For The Month:

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

“You can only become truly accomplished at something you love. Don’t make money your goal. Instead pursue the things you love doing and then do them so well that people can’t take their eyes off of you.” ― Maya Angelou