October, yet another month of breast cancer awareness, marked in countries across the world with the aim of increasing attention and support for awareness, early diagnosis, and treatment as well as palliative care for women and men facing this disease. Statistics have it that in every 8 women, 1 will be diagnosed with breast cancer. … Continue reading Guest Post – Miriam Mwihaki Ndirangu
Category: Et Cetera
U Is For (the) Universe
The universe doesn’t give you what you ask for with your thoughts - it gives you what you demand with your actions. Dr. Steve Maraboli If there is one thing I believe in completely it is the power of the Universe, hence I identify as a spiritual person and not a religious one. In Three … Continue reading U Is For (the) Universe
S Is For Siblings
Birth order may not be the be-all and end-all when it comes to sibling personality traits, but it definitely plays a factor. The italicised text below is lifted directly from an article I read in 2015 on birth order and sibling traits that stuck with me as it described me and my siblings to a … Continue reading S Is For Siblings
Guest Post – Shey Kibuchi
Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) Awareness Month Being a woman your likes, dislikes and perspectives undoubtedly change over time—and, though we may not realize all the ways, so does our body. Understanding how the stages of your life affect you can help you understand how to adjust your wellness routine as you age. Likewise, it can … Continue reading Guest Post – Shey Kibuchi
Q Is For Queens
Urban Dictionary defines a Queen as a beautiful girl who doesn't take disrespect from nobody! She's smart and does what she wants when she wants. She doesn't let nobody bully her and kicks ass! For today’s post I am highlighting 13 Queens, both local and international, who inspire me with their take-no-prisoners approach to everything … Continue reading Q Is For Queens
P Is For Pop Culture
According to ThoughtCo, popular culture, commonly known as pop culture, is defined as the accumulation of cultural products such as music, art, literature, fashion, dance, film, cyberculture, television and radio that are consumed by the majority of a society's population. I am an Oreo AF. That is, I am black on the outside and white on … Continue reading P Is For Pop Culture
Leo Season 101
I am the quintessential Leo – fiery, huge ego, loyal AF, bold, bossy, big personality, way too real, intelligent, domineering, arrogant, passionate, impatient, opinionated, generous, headstrong, funny. The intro to today’s post is lifted directly from the About Me section on my blog. You do not need to know me intimately to know that I … Continue reading Leo Season 101
Lwile’s Birthday Extravaganza
August 22nd is not only the last day of Leo season, it is also my one year blogiversary so as you can imagine I am over the moon right about now. I put up my first Lwile the Leo post one year ago and today marks 365 days of this crazy, funny, saddening, hopefully inspiring, … Continue reading Lwile’s Birthday Extravaganza
13.31
Today is my last day as a 31 year old so I have scheduled this post to go up during the eleventh hour as opposed to my usual 11:14 a.m. 31 has been the best year of my life. Hands down! But it did not start out that way. As much as my people came … Continue reading 13.31
Keep Your Friends Close, Your Enemies Closer And Your Best Friend Closest
For those who may not know, when I mention my BFF on the blog I am referring to Adelle Onyango. The magnetic, unapologetic, affable, incomparable Adelle Onyango. Adelle and I met during her last days as a 15 year old. She turned 30 this year so I have known her for half of her life!! … Continue reading Keep Your Friends Close, Your Enemies Closer And Your Best Friend Closest
Lwile the Leo 