“Hi. How are you? So yeah we’re taking mum to hosi. Everything’s okay, she’s just low on oxygen and is having trouble breathing.” That was what my brother called to tell me at 00:58 a.m. on December 13, 2017. In response I asked him to let me know when they got to the hospital and … Continue reading JS Kicking Cancer’s Ass Theme 13 of 13: The Mother Of All Losses
Bossypants by Tina Fey
Book 31/30. My rating: 3 of 5 stars Sigh!!I thought I would like this much, much, much more than I did. I was snorting with laughter the first few pages, but after that it went from “amazingly, absurdly, deliriously funny” to oscillating between mildly-funny and not-quite-funny. View all my reviews ** A guide to ratings … Continue reading Bossypants by Tina Fey
Guest Post – Dieudonné Masiga
I must admit that I've been looking forward to writing for Valerie for quite some time now so I'm happy that the day is finally here. The concept of this piece was inspired by my short lived experience as a young primary school writer. I used to write rap songs and some random poetic pieces … Continue reading Guest Post – Dieudonné Masiga
December 13 2020
Dear mum, Three years today. Wow! Sometimes it feels like December 13, 2017 was just the other day, other times it feels like it has been a million years since that fateful December you left us at 1:10 a.m. 2020 has not been the year I thought it would be. I thought it would be … Continue reading December 13 2020
JS Kicking Cancer’s Ass Theme 12 of 13: The Beginning Of The End
In last week’s post, JS Kicking Cancer’s Ass Theme 11 of 13: The Moments Of Happiness, I shared that I unintentionally took a month-long break from the ‘JS Kicking Cancer’s Ass’ series in November and that I would explain why in today’s post. I put up this post on my Facebook page on Thursday November … Continue reading JS Kicking Cancer’s Ass Theme 12 of 13: The Beginning Of The End
JS Kicking Cancer’s Ass Theme 11 of 13: The Moments Of Happiness
As you have probably noticed by now, I usually kick off posts in the JS Kicking Cancer’s Ass series by giving a little backstory into my mum’s battle with cancer before diving into the post. However, I am electing to do things a little different today seeing as I am picking up my mum’s story … Continue reading JS Kicking Cancer’s Ass Theme 11 of 13: The Moments Of Happiness
The Rosie Result by Graeme Simsion
Book 30 of 30 on the 30th!!! My rating: 3 of 5 starsTwo weeks ago I was browsing the shelves at one of my favourite bookstores searching for a suitable book to end my challenge with, as I like to start and end my reading challenge on a high. I was pleasantly surprised to come … Continue reading The Rosie Result by Graeme Simsion
Guest Post – Adelle Onyango
More Than A Day. Right before I got into the NGO world I tried to talk to as many people I knew in that space to get a heads-up on what to expect. I was just about to launch my initiative, Adelle Onyango Initiative and I really wanted it to run efficient, impactful programs. My … Continue reading Guest Post – Adelle Onyango
A Tale for the Time Being by Ruth Ozeki
Book 29/30. My rating: 2 of 5 stars I bought this book on a whim for KES 100 (less than USD 1) because I thought the cover was really pretty. Not long after I bought it I came across it on a Goodreads list of 100 books to read by Women of Colour and I … Continue reading A Tale for the Time Being by Ruth Ozeki
Guest Post – Sandra Tacko
A LOVE LETTER TO NAIROBI Nairobi, the City under the sun. Hi. I am Sandra Tacko and I am crazy amazing. Welcome to Lwile's blog! Dear Nairobi, H-O-M-E. Home. A four-letter word. A four-letter word that describes you in every possible way. Photo c/o @fidel_tall The unpaved roads. The traffic-laden highways. The chaotic CBD. The … Continue reading Guest Post – Sandra Tacko
