I’ve tried quite a number of things in the last few years to try and get to the promised land of clear skin. That dewy, soft, blemish-free skin that stands as proof to the world that you are living your best life. You know, the kind that says that you are at peace with your inner self. Continue reading “Perfection is not beauty”
November Favourites
This week I thought it would be nice to share some of the things I’ve been loving and enjoying recently. Continue reading “November Favourites”
Camping at Ngare Ndare
Last year I went camping for the very first time. If there’s one thing you should know about me it’s that I’m not the outdoorsy type. I like my creature comforts a lot. So you can imagine the amount of effort it took to get over myself and agree to spend the night in a forest. Not just any forest. Ngare Ndare forest in Nanyuki. Continue reading “Camping at Ngare Ndare”
Freshwater
I have lived many lives inside this body.
I lived many lives before they put me in this body.
I will live many lives when they take me out of it.
Of humans and gods. Of souls and spirits and bodies.
My first time
It happened mid-morning one fine Thursday, a few weeks back. The sky was the most magnificent shade of blue. The kind of blue that Lupita Nyong’o was likely referring to as the inspiration for her Oscars 2014 gown. Continue reading “My first time”
Passing Through Podcast
Passing through podcast is one of my favourite podcasts ever. The podcast is hosted by Nneka Julia who is a photographer extraordinaire. In Nneka’s own words, Passing through podcast is “a podcast about revelations and wisdom collected through, travel, conversation and self-education.” Continue reading “Passing Through Podcast”
McMillan Library Tour
I know what you’re probably thinking. Library tour? Sounds kinda meh and boring, right? Hear me out though. Libraries are a treasure trove of history and knowledge. And the McMillan library in Nairobi is one of the oldest and largest libraries in Nairobi. Continue reading “McMillan Library Tour”
Amani ya Juu
Have you ever had one of those days where you decide to toss the careful itineraries and just explore and discover random spots in your city? That was me a few days back. And that is how I stumbled upon the lovely gem that is Amani ya Juu. Continue reading “Amani ya Juu”
An ode to Tracee Ellis Ross
Tracee Ellis Ross is many things. An actor. A fashion icon. An activist. Daughter of a music legend. But to me she represents so much more. Tracee is the physical embodiment of true joy and self acceptance. Continue reading “An ode to Tracee Ellis Ross”
Born a Crime
It is apt that the day I turned the last page on Trevor Noah’s fantastic literary debut happened to be Mother’s day. Born a Crime is a story of many things. Continue reading “Born a Crime”