August 9th is Book Lovers Day, an unofficial holiday observed to encourage bibliophiles to celebrate reading and literature. People are advised to put away their smartphones and every possible technological distraction and pick up a book to read. Last year on Book Lovers Day I took the day’s theme quite literally by sharing books I … Continue reading 14 Book Quotes I Love
Night Shift by Nora Roberts
Book 20/30. My rating: 3 of 5 stars View all my reviews ** A guide to ratings ** 1 star – did not like it 2 stars – it was okay 3 stars – liked it 4 stars – really liked it 5 stars – it was amazing
33 On The 3rd
I turned 33 on the 3rd and that is exactly why today’s post is titled as such, because I have zero creative juices. Lol. Before we get into today’s post, I’mma explain why there were two guest posts last month. I usually put up guest posts on the third Wednesday of the month unless it … Continue reading 33 On The 3rd
What’s Your Number? by Karyn Bosnak
Book 19/30. My rating: 3 of 5 stars View all my reviews ** A guide to ratings ** 1 star – did not like it 2 stars – it was okay 3 stars – liked it 4 stars – really liked it 5 stars – it was amazing
International Day of Friendship
July 30th is International Day of Friendship. To mark the day last year my BFF Adelle Onyango recorded a podcast to go with the blog post I wrote that you can check out here. We had a shitload of fun recording the podcast last year so when Adelle asked if I wanted to record another … Continue reading International Day of Friendship
Guest Post – Lymurit
Things You Must Know in Life There are three things that you must know in life. First is that tea is a cult. I came to this realization the other day when I was having a conversation with a friend about tea; yes, my friends and I do talk about tea. Think about it, everyone … Continue reading Guest Post – Lymurit
Let’s Talk Masturbation
YASSSSSSSSSSSSS!!! LEO. SEASON. IS. HERE!!! I LOVE and LIVE FOR Leo season and my birthday. I mean, this blog is called Lwile the Leo so it should surprise no one that I am unapologetically Leo! And even though Leo season this year will be indoors because of the pandemic, I am still excited about it. … Continue reading Let’s Talk Masturbation
Guest Post – Emmah Kithinji
Dear Kenyan Working Mother, I believe in my heart that God gave you these children for a reason. You were meant to be their Mama and you are doing good job I laugh when friends ask us how we ‘do it all’ … surely, they’re kidding. Most days we feel like we are juggling about … Continue reading Guest Post – Emmah Kithinji
Playing with Matches by Hannah Orenstein
Book 18/30. My rating: 3 of 5 stars View all my reviews ** A guide to ratings ** 1 star – did not like it 2 stars – it was okay 3 stars – liked it 4 stars – really liked it 5 stars – it was amazing
JS Kicking Cancer’s Ass Theme 3 of 13: The Copious Hospital Admissions
Exactly eight years and one month ago on this day, on an ironically sunny Friday afternoon, my mum was diagnosed with stage four breast cancer. My mum’s oncologist recommended chemotherapy followed by a mastectomy then radiotherapy as her treatment plan. After eight rounds of chemotherapy my mum had a mastectomy in December 2012 followed by … Continue reading JS Kicking Cancer’s Ass Theme 3 of 13: The Copious Hospital Admissions
