As I slowly make a comeback into this blogging word, I will share a few pics of my travels to Kenya.
Today, I will share what was dished out on the Emirates flight to Nai.
This is what was on the menu on the Dubs-Nai flight.
If it wasn’t for the long trip, ningelala njaa! Airline food is just crap.
All in all, that leg of the journey into Nairobi was not bad. I was too anxious to get into the motherland after a looooooooong time away.
First a short story revelation…..I used to be a brownie back in the day. Now, I kept my yellow scarves and still have one that I use all the time as a headscarf for when I go to bed. With time it has become kinda yellow-blackish, as I accidentally mixed it with the darks as I did my laundry.
I love this scarf, so much so that my mum brought me the other one I left in Nai when she visited me last year. I am yet to use the ‘new’ one.
I bet you are wondering how all this ties in with the embarassing moment, right?
Well…..here goes!
As I returned back to work this morning after three months break, I somehow managed to leave the house wearing said scarf. It wasn’t until I was having my breakfast in the office did I realise I had it on. Explains the weird looks I was getting on the train and bus this morning.
Hubby hasn’t stopped laughing.
Had any embarassing moments lately?
Oldie, but goodie!
I think is now LOOOOOONGGGG overdue that I came off my blogging hiatus and returned.
Mostly due to peer pressure (you know yourself) and partially because I missed y’all.
Most importantly, I have got some shit that was bugging me sorted.
I love blogging and I missed this part of my life. Most of you who follow me, know I live in the UK, but this entry is special as I am doing it from the motherland……KENYA!!! Internet speeds are now awesome due to fibre optics. I can even upload pics without having to wait…….go make a cup of tea, have it in a leisurely manner and then wash the cup. All this for just one photo to load. Those days are gone. Now, all the internet providers just have to do is improve on their prices…..coz damn, internet is still expensive.
I digress!
Now people…..I am back. I am feeling rejuvenated and I can now say, I am on the (blogging) road again.
Soundtrack: How Do I Breathe – Mario
Happy New Year Mochalicious Readers!
I hope that 2008 treated you well and looking forward to what 2009 has to offer.
I know for most it wasn’t smooth sailing, but we have God to thank for everything else.
Well, speaking for myself and Mr. Mocha!…..2008 has been a blessing and we are looking forward to the future.
I just want to say thank you for all your wishes over the Christmas holidays and wish you all the best in 2009 and beyond.
This also, is me putting my blogging mojo (or there lack of) fingers to rest……I am taking a break.
I vowed to take this year seriously and concentrate on pending projects, etc. and also, prepare for a special event.
I shall be here though….behind the scenes reading your blogs and commenting from time to time.
So…..once again, Happy New Year to you all and blog you soon!
Edit: 06/01/09
PSSSSSTTTT…….my energies have been diverted here. Laters!
Now that Christmas is over, we await 2009.
I hope you lot didnt eat and drink to warrant a trip to the gym……not like most of you will be going.
I enjoyed a chilled out break as we celebrated the birth of Christ and giving thanks to everything 2008 threw at us…….both good and bad.
For me(yaani us) it was watching movies, eating chapos with chicken stew and drinking (well my babes was doing the drinking of percentages). Still snacking as those food packages as they wont eat themselves……si they have to be devoured before they expire? Ala!
To all who sent me season greetings and to those I tried to reach, reached, etc……..I hope your Christmas was and is still is as you wished for.
So hear is my toast to you, life and the future.
At this rate……blog you next year!
Ohhh snap……in 5 days!
Happy New Year peoples!
Finally, Dj Edu gets nominated outside Kenya, if not in Kenya.
Quick, click this link and cast your vote for the African Radio Dj of the Year – Dj Edu and also for the African Vocalist of the Year – Wahu.
Looking at the current results, we may bag two awards on the night. So do the needful and support the only two Kenyans to be nominated in the African Music Awards which will be held on the 27th Dec 2008 in the UK at the Troxy Theater.
Ok….commuting these sides can take at least 2hrs a day (an hour to and from) and in order to get the best train times etc., you have to leave the house at a decent time in the morning……very early.
As most people, I use public transport as a place where I check to see how the back of my eyelids look like for the better part of the journey.
After reading this story, I think my favourite activity on the commute will have to be revised. Perhaps a movie on my PSP, games on my iPod, etc. Damn these idiots and I hope they are caught soon. Hold on, as I have revealed some of the gadgetry I carry in my purse….will I be a target for thieves/mugging. AAAARRGGGGHHHH!!
To be honest, what is this world coming to?
I was meant to meet a ‘friend’ yesterday. Only for them to tell me they can’t make it as they have to leave town.
The funny part being, we spoke on Monday to arrange the said meeting. I text first thing on the day of the meet to confirm if we were still on and where to meet……
…….only to be told, made the decision the previous night to leave town.
So I wondered and asked, at what point was I going to be told of the plan change? If I had not texted to query about the meet-up, would I still be on the know about the change of plan?
The other funny part is that, I kinda saw it coming. This is a ‘friend’ who has the habit of pulling such last minute stunts. I am even considering cutting this said person off, coz to be honest if you aint adding positive substance to my life and the people around me, yet you are the one insisting that whenever you are in town we should link up. Why should my plans change to accomodate you, yet you are never present? Are you really worth it?
Would you consider calling such a person your friend?
Moving on, I am really going to miss my favourite gadget to date as it is being replaced with this one. I just can’t wait. I hope the new owner will take care of the old one as it has never let me down.
Since everyone is crying Credit Crunch this and that…….what are most of you going to do this festive season to cut down on costs? For us, its going to be budget bulk food purchases. I might as well enjoy the tax cuts before they are hiked up again in 13 months.
I am also thinking to get my photography mojo back on track. After seeing these pics and many others, I need to pull up my socks. After all, that Uni portfolio won’t fall down from heaven like Manna. Yep, I am thinking of getting a degree in Photography. I might as well go to school for it and since Kenya doesn’t have a dedicated school…..who knows, I may be one of the key speakers in any event held in the country. A girl can dream….right?! So, this year my kit investment will be a Speedlite.
Enough wishing and dreaming……let me sign off so I can earn my keep!
Now that MTV is in Africa, they are now hosting the Mtv Africa Music Awards – MAMA 2008 in Abuja, Naijaland.
Africans Kenyans in the Diaspora can vote and here is how:
Click on the MTV Base Africa website here and vote. It’s that simple.
In the meantime, here is a clip of Juacali’s gig in London.
Why lie, I think part one for the above named has to be my most commented on and visited threads in my blog.
People from all walks of (Kenyan) life have basically googled Jua Cali’s name which has lead them to my blog and to my ‘fake’ crowning naming him the King of Genge. Basically, I think that status has stuck coz after his third visit to London while on his European tour, he has (in my books) retained and polished that crown rather well….very well infact.
So, as you might have guessed, I was at Jua Cali’s London gig that happened on Friday, 7th Nov 2008 at Club Afrique in Eastside of London and he, as usual, did not disappoint.
After rugby 7s, the highlight of the summer 2008, Jua Cali’s gig was the highlight of Autumn and Winter 2008.
From the moment he went on stage up until his final song, Jua Cali rocked the crowd. The highlight for Jua Cali and his adoring London fans was him singing (‘for the first time on stage’ – his words, not mine) the track “Niimbie” . His second single from his second album Ngeli ya Genge. This went down well as he had a beautiful mami from the crowd to help him out with the chorus.
Jua Cali is one of the best musicians Kenya has produced and he carries himself in private and public with alot of respect for himself and his fans. A down to earth artist who hasn’t let fame get to his head. An artist who always looks back to where he has come from and never forgets. As this is one of the qualities that keep him grounded.
This is one artist who is also greatful for his fans, coz without them, he wouldn’t be who he is today. An artist recognised through MOBOs, Chaguo la Teenies, KORAs, EMAs, KISIMAs, etc. nominations and awards.
Jua Cali, you are indeed the King of Genge. IT IS OFFICIAL!
What Say You!